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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1908

Page

6

The Sunday Post Business and Circulation Notice

The Sunday Post lists subscription rates and payment terms with one year at $2.50 and shorter plans. It notes second class matter at the Boston post office, advance payment required, and discontinuation after expiration without notice. Editor and publisher RB A Grozier is listed.

FOO THE Sunday Post Ofc Post Boston Mays Post Publishing Company Ace A. Grozier

City Employees to Pay Street Car Fares on Duty

Mayor issues an order requiring department workers to cover their own street car fares while on duty and to file a monthly expense account. The reform ends a long standing petty abuse where city tickets funded by the city were used for relatives or others with family ties to municipal service. The move is small in scope but aims to clean up improper use of transit tickets.

Luce Breaks Precedent With Lieutenant Governor Platform

Representative Robert Luce drafts a platform for second place on the Republican State ticket a move traditionally reserved for gubernatorial candidates. The platform is described as meaningful though its practical effect remains unclear if he is nominated and elected. Awaiting reply from Mr Frothingham.

Robert Luce Luce Omer Frothingham

Edison In Hospital As Ear Trouble Rears Its Head

The condition of Thomas A. Edison under surgical treatment for a decade long auricular illness is a matter of national concern. His contributions to modern life and humanity are immeasurable, with more innovations expected from his extraordinary genius. The public hopes he may be spared to continue aiding mankind.

Thomas A. Edison Mr. Edison

Census Graft and Civil Service Debate in Congress

Congress votes on placing census appointments outside civil service rules. The Crumpacker spoils proposal tests patronage versus business aims. Carroll D. Wright says $2,000,000 could have been saved in the last census under civil service.

Congress Carroll D. Wright Civil Service

Milk Supply Reform Urgently Demanded by Massachusetts

The piece argues Boston’s metropolitan milk district is controlled by a monopoly causing extortion. It condemns a delayed commission and urges immediate action by the current Legislature to resolve the issue in the session.

Boston Massachusetts

British Use American Tactics in India Rebellion Crackdown

London reports Lord Kitchener crushed a rising of East Indian tribesmen using tactics attributed to American methods. The action followed unrest against British rule with decisive military measures and swift suppression reported as successful.

London Lord Kitchener Ameri

Questioning American Military Tactics in the Philippines

A columnist debates whether U S army methods in the Philippines uphold democratic ideals while criticizing the use of brutal tactics like mine invasion. The piece contrasts American conduct with imperial practices used by other powers and questions the nation’s example to the world.

Philippines United States Army Kitchener

The Pay of Judges in Massachusetts Under Scrutiny

Massachusetts lawmakers consider a substantial pay raise for Superior and Supreme Judicial Court justices. The hearing drew wide support from lawyers, bankers, merchants, and major business groups, underscoring the judiciary’s high standing and the fairness of the proposed increase.

Massachusetts Superior Supreme Judicial Courts Legislative Committee On Public Service

Deport Emma Goldman to Russia says Chicago editor

An editorial urges arrest and deportation of Emma Goldman upon arrival in Chicago to speak before Hodcarriers Association. The piece condemns her as an anarchist and argues federal action should prevent her return, stressing the need to keep such elements out of the United States.

United States Emma Goldman Goldman

The Elastic Post Hole Co A Gigantic Swindle

The Elastic Post-Hole Company of Skowhegan Maine is accused of swindle in All Sorts. The writer warns readers against holding stock after sharing experience with elastic post holes that failed in winter floods and ice lifting, causing holes to collapse and posts to be lost.

Elastic Skowhegan

Gullyhunk Hole Company exposes Elastic Post Hole swindle

The Gullyhunk Hole Company of Woods Hole Mass ridicules the Elastic Post Hole Company as a gigantic swindle. It highlights its own diverse hole products from square lattice holes to nail and bullet holes and urges readers to switch patronage.

Federal land for White Mountain forest reserve justified

The piece argues against the idea that federal land acquisition for a forest reserve violates the Constitution. It credits Harvey N. Shepard with showing how to authorize a White Mountain reserve as a waterway protection project under federal power, stressing the need to safeguard waterways for future generations.

Harvey N. Shepard Committee of Congress White Mountain

Jubilees and appointments among Boston churches

The Ruggles Street Baptist Church marks its pastorate anniversary for Rev Charles C Earle D D and notes assistant pastor Rev Charles L Evarts extending three months. Boston University dedicates Jacob Sleeper Hall March 6 with a reception to follow. Other clergy news includes pastors moving, accepting calls, and new church roles across Greater Boston.

Ruggles Street Baptist Church Charles C. Earle D. D Charles L. Evarts Joseph E. Perry Francis T. Hazelwood F.S. Boody Somerville Mr. Perry Appleton Grannis Trinity Church New York Church of the Apostles Theron T. Phelps Bay City Mich Cambridge Chapel Street Baptist Church Gloucester Gorge F. Beecher Page Dudley Street Baptist Church

Harvard Medicine Lecture Draws Men Only Audience

Dr James C White delivers a men only lecture at Harvard Medical School as part of a series of popular talks. The subject matter is deemed unsuitable for a mixed audience and is intended for male attendees tonight.

Harvard James C. White Harvard Medical School

Santa Fe resumes Arizona California railroad construction

Phoenix February 28 Santa Fe officials announce President Ripley has rescinded orders halting new railroad work, restoring construction on the Arizona and California line.

Phoenix Ariz Santa Fe Ripley Arizona & California Railroad

Senate backs Lodge bill on Philippine coastwise trade

The Senate committee reported favorably on the Lodge bill to remove coastwise shipping restrictions affecting Philippine trade with the United States.

Washington Senate United States

Little Meppprs of the Little Meppprs

Fragmentary OCR text references a dated check as a weight while a name-like phrase appears in a garbled line. No clear event or identifiable entities emerge from the readable portion.

Question Not Answered Dear Newt All Sorts Column

A humorous reader asks for a decision. the columnist notes the missing question and jokes about the setup. The exchange highlights the All Sorts column’s playful back and forth and the editor’s mock refusal to answer without a clear query.

Newt The Post

Boston Theatre season signals strong stock company revival

Observant Citizen notes Lindsay Morison secured for next season at the Boston Theatre Adrea The Girl of the Golden West Du Barry and other Belasco plays, refuting gossip about the Boston stock company. Mentions Miss Mabel Going Marie at West Newton, Dan Ruddy's daughter Martha Washington, Boston University gym and rival teams, Cambridge essay prize winner John Kirkland Wright, and various local social notes.

Lindsay Morison New York Boston Adrea du Barry Belasco Mabel Going Marie Women’s Educational Club West Newton Harriett Litchfield Bihel RE. Edgecomb Jeannette Bell Bilis

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