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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1909
Page
6
The Boston Post lists subscription prices for different periods and regions. It notes office contact details at 259 Washington St Boston and warns payments must be in advance with possible discontinuation on expiration. Editor and publisher is B A Grozier.
The Appropriations Committee discussion on extra wages and ceremonial luxuries for Speaker Cannon and the Vice President highlights moves toward higher salaries. The piece laments the ease of accepting $12,000 extra annually plus $5,000 for riding, as lawmakers seek perks amid salary increases.
The article argues Marines on ships are redundant as sailors can handle guns boarding and occupation tasks. It suggests dismantling the Marine Corps and absorbing forces into the Army. Marines could instead man coastal defenses or bases as terriers.
King Peter of Servia rises after assassination of a monarch. He faces defiance from his son, accusations of aiding murder, and public calls to resign. The article imagines Roosevelt as a fit successor if Servia were elective.
The Labor Appeal argues the contempt sentences of Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison must be decided by the highest court. It notes Alton B Parker as chief counsel for the Federation of Labor and calls for vigorous prosecution of the appeal while pressing reform of injunction laws and urging Roosevelt backed legislation.
The piece portrays Taft as a legal mind unlikely to be swayed by prejudice or emotion. It asserts his independence from past influences, noting his Atlanta speech as proof of freeing himself from his former master’s school of thought. The article argues his convictions resist servitude and emphasize his inevitable constitutional role.
The speaker credits the Constitution as a flexible framework able to meet past emergencies and future challenges while criticizing frequent clashes between central and state governments. This public utterance marks Taft's most important address since his election and signals a return to constitutional governance to stabilize business and national progress.
The acquittal of Thornton J. Hains in the William E. Annis killing hinges on the finding that he did not aid his brother but protected him after the deed. The case highlights dangers of the unwritten law and exposes disrepair in public service, suggesting army reform if Captain Hains is later found insane.
The article notes a 212 ounce pigeon carrying a miniature 30 view camera by Dr. Neubronner and a clock mechanism. It mentions Berlin Tegel tests with balloon corps and potential battlefield use at Fort Meyer for accurate reconnaissance against gunfire.
Haverhill reports the Winter Street Tree Baptist Church voted unanimously to extend a call to Rev. W. D. Twort, currently pastor at the Free Will Baptist Church in Lawrence.
The column by Newton Newkirk presents a collection of assorted notes and wry observations on daily life and quirks of human behavior.
A reader describes failed experiments to mount a pea shooting device on a table knife to shoot peas into the mouth. Goggles broke, peas boasted into ears or clothing, and the inventor concludes the idea cannot work. The correspondent notes no contraption will let people eat peas from a knife without risk and suggests a spoon as a proper alternative.
Belated tidings from Charlotte report a calm Christmas with very few people intoxicated. The observer clipping notes the subdued celebration in the area.
Mrs. Alfred R. Goslin of New York files suit against Irene Magher claiming alienation of her husband’s affections. The bill notes Irene worked as typist and private secretary for Alfred and that his affections were bought at the high price, though the piece mocks the value as far less.
Sylvester Pol litt won a public hall pie contest in Bloomfield New Jersey after consuming 29 pies amid a variety of 57 flavors. He joked he would eat more if pies had not run out and challenged any eater worldwide to a match with two thirds of receipts awarded to the winner.
Observers note Cardenio F. King to be housed in the hosiery department of the state prison. Charlestown Veterans meet under President Robert F. Denvir with Vice Presidents William J. O Brien and Edward R. Heath signaling active leadership. A near 200 attendance marks Ruggles Street Brotherhood dinner highlighting a democratic mix of men. Henry Morris of Chatham New Brunswick honeymooning in the city. A Newton mishap shows a luggage laden man slipping on rails a liquor aroma lingering afterward. Passengers at Milk and State streets puzzled by a tunnel connecting stations as No Admittance signs mislead. Elevated trains endure a brief darkness moment before kisses debated by a couple. Ice on rails requires brushes. one passerby counsels a dry day to avoid catching cold. Division 34 AOH installs officers amid strong attendance with clergy from St Cecilia’s. Ida Mulle entertains at Franklin Square House for repair fund and later at Tuileries on Jan 22. Joseph E. Lewis returns to duty after a severe cold. Old English High School grads recalling school days note omitted names C KE Alexander and J Wyeth Coolidge.
A White House visitor recalls Lincoln’s grief after Fredericksburg and shares Lincoln tales. The president and anecdotes involve Shellabarger's staff, Grant’s leadership, and soldiers’ grit with humor about dogs, shirts, and pie sales.
Worcester street and William H. Hoyt aged 50 son of Henry Hoyt a longtime Cornhill publisher lives on Hillard street Cambridge. Professor Samuel P Langley longtime head of Smithsonian Institution Washington DC was a classmate of these gentlemen.
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