Post Publishing Co Issue Notice of Rates and Contacts
The issue from January 16 1908 presents rates and contact details for the Post Publishing Co located at 2569 Washington St Boston Massachusetts. It lists subscription prices including 3.00 for an unspecified term and 1 month 25c with other items referenced as postal rate notes. A telephone line is provided with listing Nos 1004-1005 Main and Nos 1883-1384 Main.
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Post Publishing Co
Washington St
Boston
Mase
Lincoln Centenary Observance Gains Noted Attention
Representative Mack urges observance of Abraham Lincoln’s centennial citing town traditions in Hingham. The piece notes numerous claims about Lincoln’s ancestry and argues the 100th anniversary deserves liberal attention beyond birthplace debates.
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Mack
Abraham Lincoln
Hingham
Homer
Cortelyou Should Remain In Cabinet To Prove American Merit
The passage defends Secretary Cortelyou as the Roosevelt era’s most distinctly self made man. It argues his promotion shows that industrious youths can rise in America and suggests he endures harsh criticism from envious rivals.
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Cortelyou
Roosevelt
Education and marriage rates in young women and men
The Smith College president argues that heavy education lowers marriage rates for young women, a claim that equally applies to young men who pursue education while awaiting clients or livelihoods. The piece notes men in bachelor quarters may be duplicated like educated women awaiting success.
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Smith College
Taft Says Cuba Must Paddle Its Own Canoe
Secretary Taft argues that after 1909 Cuba should rely on itself rather than Uncle Sam though current conditions are stable and funded. He warns self rule risks future trouble unless American rights remain safeguarded.
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Taft
Cuba
Uncle Sam
Park Square Station Dilemma Opens Chance For Fortune
Vice-President Byrnes of the New York New Haven Hartford system told the Boston Merchants Association the abandoned Park Square station property stumps the railroad. The firm will pay a large commission to anyone finding a customer even at a loss, urging enterprising individuals to solve the problem for public gratitude and personal gain.
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Byrnes
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Boston Merchants’ Association
Park Square Station
Birdseye View of a Crisis in Statecraft Headlines
A concise survey examines France, Germany, and the empire of Morocco, outlining a complex web of statistics and data. The prose presents a high level overview of geopolitical tensions and administrative challenges facing policymakers.
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France
Germany
Empire of
Morocco
Morocco Crisis Deepens Over Sultan Succession
Sultan Abdul Aziz has been ousted by a popular revolt and his brother Mulai Hafid is named sultan by the Europeans. France faces a costly restore effort with up to 80,000 troops and a possible 30 million dollars in payment, unless Germany blocks the move. The situation suggests Abdul Aziz may need to seek another future.
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Sultan Abdul Aziz
Morocco
Mulai Hafid
Abdul Aziz
France
Germany
Massachusetts Delegates and Longworth Interference Show Political Pressure
A Washington despatch portrays Nicholas Longworth scrutinizing Massachusetts delegate lists for “satisfactory” candidates as a sign of machine control. Governor Guild argues for free hides and lower duties, warning that business interests suffer from meddling by national leaders. The piece urges Massachusets Republicans to assert independence to gain official recognition.
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Nicholas Longworth
Massachusetts
Washington
Republican State Organization
Bay State
McCall
Governor Guild
Roosevelt
Guild
Powers-That
New York Tax Lien Plan Mirrored From Massachusetts
The advisory commission on taxation and finance proposes unpaid city taxes operate as a lien on property. After three years, the lien is auctioned to the lowest interest bidder, maximum 12 percent, effectively a first mortgage. Tax titles may be foreclosed after three years, with two years to redeem costs plus 8 percent. The system echoes Massachusetts practice and past local use, with 6 percent interest paid to the city on delinquent sums.
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New York
Advisory Commission On Taxation and Finance
Commission
New York Commission
Massachusetts
Price Dispute Triggers Condemnation Of Arch Wharf
United States District Court moved to condemn Arch wharf land on Atlantic avenue after owners and government failed to agree on price. Petition filed by Assistant U.S. Attorney William H. Garland before Judge Dodge seeks seizure for new government stores. Property spans 3814 square feet. owners listed as J Morris Meredith and John J Reynolds. Hearing set for February 20.
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Gov’t
Arch Wharf
United States District Court
United States District
William H. Garland
Dodge
Atlantic Avenue
J. Morris Meredith
Topsfield
John J. Reynolds
Boston
Bands of Mercy Growing in January Report
At the January meeting of the American Humane Education Society and the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals President Angell announced 712 new Bands of Mercy formed during the month. The total reached 71 929 bands.
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American Humane Education Society
Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Angell
Bands of Mercy
Daffy Howes Sends Rudderless Cablegram Tale to Malden
A incoherent 1910s style cablegram note from DAFFY HOWES of Malden Massachusetts mocks a prankish editor new to his job. The text blends comic wordplay Zinerdonian Shunkjacks, reference to Tom Lawson, and a nightlife voyage ending with a judge and a fine.
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Schriermeyer
Tom Lawson
Parnassus
Tom
Daffy Howes
Malden
Mass
State House
Charles
Prize Award In the Guessing Contest Among Answers
The Boston Post awarded a prize for the best answers to why the paper is called the Post. Winners Weary Willie and Professor Squeezicks share half tickets to Newton with options for travel. The paper invites winners to pick their half after a coin toss at the Post office.
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Boston Post
Post
Boston
Newton
Willie
Professor Squeezicks
Holtor
Observant Citizen amused by poultry show remarks
A lively poultry show scene includes a lady noting tame partridges while others discuss Watertown launch owners planning a Charles River boathouse with 15 to 20 boats expected. The column also covers Gaelic study, local photography dinner, Lynn church housing, and Knights of Pythias anniversary plans.
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Watertown
Charles River
Maude Alston Seeks Escape from Home and Babies
Maude Alston longs for a getaway from her domestic burdens after a tense day. She plans a holiday with friends, but returns home to her husband Tom and the children, realizing she values home and love over distant wanderlust. She greets her children with relief and Tom’s patient kindness.
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Maude Alston
Tom
Maude
Hilda
Amhurst
Toni
Mumsie
Mildred Champagne Offers Love Advice To Young Inquirer
A 14 year old asks Miss Champagne if a older gentleman loves her and if she should confess. The reply says she is too young for romance, advises waiting one to two years, and suggests showing happiness in his company without pressuring him.
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Miss Champagne
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