Boston Post January 6 1909 issue details and rates
The Boston Post presents its January 6 1909 issue with publication details. It lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, Canada copy price, and notice that all payments are due in advance with contact addresses and editor information.
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Post Publishing Co
Washington St
Boston
Mass
THE
Sunday Post
Canada
Post
Maas
Post Publishing Company
Humanity and Government Aid for Italian Earthquake Sufferers
The American Congress approves 800000 for relief and ships aid to Italy. Boston raises over 100000, with other cities contributing generously. The western states give promptly, surpassing Europe, while no Parliament matches this effort. The piece lauds American humanity and practical generosity in response to the disaster.
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American Congress
Boston
Europe
Messina
United States
Consolidation of Boston Business Groups Unites Chamber and Merchants
The Boston Chamber of Commerce and the Boston Merchants' Association voted overwhelmingly to consolidate into a single authoritative body. President Rothwell noted this marks a reversal of dispersed commercial energy and increased influence in public questions and with the upcoming Legislature. The new Chamber will represent the city’s entire business community and aims to strengthen Boston and New England’s commercial interests.
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Boston Chamber of Commerce
Boston Merchants’ Association
Boston
Chamber of Commerce
Rothwell
New England
The Tunnel Problem and Transit Transfers
The Elevated Railway Company proposes a transfer scheme to ease the Washington street tunnel issue. Beginning next week, riders can transfer at Boylston street between subway cars and surface cars on the Dewey square route, reconnecting the South terminal with electric street service. The Charles street line will be extended to increase cars on the Boylston to South station route, addressing public demand for convenient transit.
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Elevated Railway Company
Pleasant Street
Washington Street
Boylston Street
Public Garden
Dewey Square
Electric Street Railway
Charles Street
Connection Between Two Parallel Underground Road Systems
The problem cites a solution and then raises the even larger question of how the two parallel underground road systems connect. The inquiry emphasizes the permanence and importance of understanding their linkage for overall infrastructure.
Bonaparte to Seek Retrial in Standard Oil Case
The Attorney General will pursue a retrial as the Court of Appeals directed citing miscarriage of justice. The government faces possible further appeals up to the Supreme Court, with penalties and legal strategies likely to shape the outcome as the long case continues.
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United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Standard Oil Company
John D. Rockefeller
Supreme Court
Standard Oil Trust
Landis
Court of Appeals
Standard Oil
Bonaparte
Messrs. Rockefeller
Rogers
Department of Justice
Mr. Bonaparte
Circuit Court
Massachusetts Legislature Opens With Unity Among Parties
The Great and General Court convenes in Boston with 40 Senators and 240 Representatives, party divisions minimal as Republicans dominate both chambers. Governor Draper will address the body tomorrow and urge gentle governance to ease tax burdens on Boston residents.
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Great and General Court
The
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
New England
Massachusetts
Draper
Boston
Drug Stores and Saloon Reform Debate
The piece argues the Board of Registration in Pharmacy may issue sixth class licenses for medicinal use of alcohol at one dollar and calls for revoking suspicious licenses. It urges punishing pharmacists and buyers who misuse licenses and warns against drug stores rivaling saloons.
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Board of Registration In Pharmacy
All Sorts by Newton Newkirk
There was a young lady named Foster whose parents thought they had lost her. But she wrote them a note and these words she did wrote Forward your blessing to Gloucester. Lynn, Mass. Ww. B. "Success roosts in the top branches."
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Gloucester
Lynn
Mass
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Postoffice
Rue Tremont
Ulysses
Aeaea
Shawmut Avenue
Boston
Christmas Present Gone Wrong in Butte Tale of Scroggs Couple
A Dorchester letter-writer recalls a Butte mining magnate dubbed Scroggs who gave his wife 5000 dollars to buy a gift. She and her chauffeur fled with tickets to an unknown destination, prompting the husband to despair at the betrayal.
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Butte
Mont
Scroggs
Dearie
Boston society notes across 1909 circles and local scenes
The observant citizen Maud Dixon Salvini in Boston reports a postponed Rome New Year celebration for Signor Tomaso Salvini due to Sicilian disaster, Mrs. Salvini aiding the American fund. Thomas Joyce of South Boston plans a homecoming reception tied to Oregon mining gains and a kindly horse greets passersby on city streets.
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Maud Dixon Salvini
Boston
Signor
Tomaso Salvini
Rome
Thomas Joyce
South
Joyce
Oregon
West
Widow Sarah Gordon Dies at 113 in Fort Covington
Mrs. Sarah Gordon widow of Joseph Russell died in Fort Covington at age 113 years and nine months, leaving a long life remembered in Malone New York.
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Malone
N. Y
Sarah Gordon
Joseph Russell
Fort Covington
Death of Andover Democrat Joseph Higgins
Joseph Higgins a leading Andover Democrat died of heart disease in the Andover Council K of C clubhouse He was 45 and had lived in town about 30 years Higgins was reading a magazine when he collapsed A widow and five daughters survive him.
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Joseph Higgins
Andover Council
K. of C
Higgins
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