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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1909

Page

6

Editorial Rooms and Telephone Business Office Descriptive

Fragmentary notice lists offices at 1004 1005 Main and 1383 1884 Main. unclear context.

Esseees Descevace NES Main

McCall declines Dartmouth presidency to stay in Congress

Dartmouth College nominations are set aside as Samuel W. McCall declines the president’s post. He cites duty to public service and his ongoing work in the national House, where his influence and independence are valued. His decision preserves his leadership in Massachusetts politics and federal service.

Dartmouth College Samuel W. McCall McCall Massachusetts House of Representatives Dartmouth Washington

Moral victory for black soldiers re enlistment vote

Senator Foraker hailed a moral win as the Senate allowed Companies B C and D of the 25th Infantry to re enlist with full rights. The piece notes historical examples of black troops in Colonel Shaw's regiment and the Soudan showing fearless service, urging prejudice to fade.

Senator Foraker Senate 25Th Infantry Shaw Higginson Soudan

Our Embassies and the Wealth Barrier in Diplomacy

The piece argues that ambassador appointments require wealth to cover high housing costs in Paris. It suggests that many capable men with moderate means are excluded by the system. It calls for the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill to open doors to less wealthy candidates.

Senator Hall France Senator Lodge Paris Eliot

Naval power comparison of leading world fleets

An analysis contrasts armored ship tonnages and battleship counts among major powers. It notes no Atlantic conflicts and emphasizes Pacific tensions, arguing US deployment should favor the Pacific to deter war.

Atlantic Pacific

War talk urges one-third more battleships than Japan

Congress advises the president elect Taft to station in the Pacific a fleet size one third larger than Japan's, reflecting a bold naval expansion stance as a key policy suggestion.

United States Pacific Japan Congress Taft

Sunday sales debate supports flexible Sunday laws

A Boston hearing on Sunday sale amendments to secular occupation laws shows public sentiment favors a limited license to sell fruit on Sundays. Pastor Herbert S. Johnson argues the Sabbath can include modest Sunday commerce without harming its sacred character, advocating reasonable permission and rest.

State House God Boston Herbert S. Johnson Warren Avenue Baptist Church New England Sabbath League Johnson New England

Motor thoughts on pedestrians auto insurance and street wear

A New Haven judge rules pedestrians need not run for passing autos. A New York Assembly bill would require auto owners to insure at least 10 000 against accident losses, with chauffeurs insured for 2000. Massachusetts streets suffer wear from autos while Fairhaven disallows cars with shoes.

New Haven New York Assembly H. H. Rogers Standard Oil Company Fairhaven Massachusetts

William B Smart dies. Boston Post stalwart and editor

William B. Smart, one of Boston’s oldest and most respected newspaper men, passes away. His career spanned half a century with the Boston Post and his latest work involved compiling returns of the latest popular election.

Boston William B. Smart Smart Boston Post New England

Epworth League Official Praises King's Business Revival Coverage

A letter from Do. W. Kelley of Sheffield Vermont dated February 2 commends the Post for its revival reporting in the Chapman Alexander meetings in Boston. He says churches across New England highly value the daily King's Business accounts and notes both saint and sinner welcome the revived coverage.

New England Chapman-Alexander Boston Do. W. Kelley Epworth League Sheffield

Mag comes to town brighten Suburbanville meals

In Suburbanville Mag arrives from Mississippi bringing pots and pans and sunshine. She fights dyspepsia with her baking as Alonzo Wishbones smiles, his figure filling out from her rich pies and cakes. The town cheers the cheerful kitchen aid from Mount Washington Everett Mass.

Mississippi Alonzo Wishbones Lon Teddy King Eddy Alonzo Maggie Long Alonzo Luuky Mount Washington Everett Mass Edward A. Horton Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company Boston Buffalo Bill Paderewski Jimmy George Washington

Modern Delights of Prison Life Morose Millionaire Proposal

A New York Times style spoof argues a 15 year sentence for Charles W. Morse is a luxury, proposing palatial millionaire prisons with private servants and golf. It mocks wealth privilege while noting Morse’s upbeat departure from the Tombs and planned business during confinement.

Charles W. Morse New York Morse United States Marshal Henckel Financial District Charley Morse Charley Mr. Morse New York State Europe

Where is this mine located

A financier asks about a gold mine investment and whether government minting or stock sales occur, listing several advertised ventures like Post Hole Trust Square Egg Corporation Patent Pea Hating Attachment and Charles River dredging. The writer urges investors to forward cash and promises an elevator to the ground floor.

U. S Boston Post Holes Treasury Square Egg Corporation Charles River

Belmont Heads South to Garnet for Two Weeks Shooting

Belmon t leaves New York for Garnet D C for two weeks of shooting. He denies reports his health was greatly impaired by recent appendicitis operation and says he is going south not for health reasons.

New York Belmont Garnet D. C

Boston society notes and city items from the Observant Citizen

The column records rumors of Mayor Hibbard, a new Boston State Hospital board appointment for William T. Piper, and Blanche Ring preparing a musical comedy The Belle of Brilliantine with tights and a duel. It also mentions a dog show, a London reception for Colonel Henry Walker, a charity bazaar at 287 Hanover Street, and manager camaraderie at the Boston Theatre opening.

Draper William T. Piper Cambridge Boston State Hospital George H. Leonard Piper Blanche Ring George W. Hobart Brilliantine Miss Blanche Joe Jefferson Hanover Street Seville

M. J. Grimes Engaged to Miss Delia Connolly

Friends of M. J. Grimes a young businessman of this city congratulate him on his engagement to Miss Delia A Connolly a charming East Bridgewater girl.

M. J. Grimes City Delia A Connolly East Bridgewater

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