Boston Post January 20 1908 Subscription Rates Notice
The Boston Post issue outlines subscription rates and mail handling. It notes rate changes due to Dominion Canada postage, lists daily and Sunday Post prices, and explains payment and delivery guidelines. It also provides office contact details and asks readers to notify if unable to obtain the paper regularly.
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Post Publishing Co
Washington St
Boston
Mase
Dominion of Canada
Daily Post
Sunday Post
AU Ou
Papeceeter
Newsday
BR. A. Grozier
Rattor
Fisticuffs in the Navy Prompt Court Martial Call
The article argues any Cumberland training ship official aware of the fight leading to Hartnett’s death should be court martialed for failing to prevent the affray. It condemns high officers for encouraging prize fighting among sailors.
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Cumberland
Young Hartnett
Banker Walsh Faces 270 Year Sentence For Bank Misuse
Chicago banker John R. Walsh threatened with up to 270 years for high financial misconduct including misapplication of funds. The case paints him as a betrayer of depositors and aligns his actions with those of yegg men and other predatory criminals.
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John R. Walsh
Chicago
Walsh
Governor Hughes Warns Insurance Agents on Misuse
Governor Hughes urged a convention of 500 New York life insurance agents to keep vast company accumulations from aiding ambitious men. He noted many alleged grafters remain at large and prosper, suggesting photographs of culprits would better illustrate the moral risk.
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Hughes
New York
Edison Claims $1000 Cement House as Greatest Boon
Mr Thomas A Edison reports completing his $1000 six day cement house invention noting it includes stairways a bathtub and set tubs. He argues the cement dwelling could ease expensive timber costs and idle suburban lots while promising a practical fireproof decay proof home that would aid humanity even if his light weight long distance motor battery fails to meet expectations.
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Thomas A. Edison
Mr. Edison
Dr Crile to Lecture in Boston on Medical Topics
Dr George W Crile visits Boston this week to address the Suffolk District Branch of the Massachusetts Medical Society. He will lecture on a topic of strong public interest in the medical field.
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George W. Crile
Boston
Blood Transfusion as Lifesaving Surgery Praised
The article extols transfusion of blood from healthy to feeble recipients, comparing Dr Crile to Jenner in pioneering vaccination. It highlights strong emotional appeal and the selfless act of donors giving their life blood to save loved ones, noting widespread public hope and interest in Crile’s work.
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Crile
Jenner
Formally Questioning Boston Finance Power Move
The piece argues that Boston should not grant drastic powers to an appointed Finance Commission without a public vote. It cites former Mayor Quincy and asserts residents must approve any new code by ballot before changes take effect. The piece warns against bypassing voters and emphasizes the need for a formal public opinion.
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Quincy
Boston Board of Aldermen and Common Council
Finance Commission
Boston
Mr. Quincy
Mayor and Finance Commission
May Miss Vanderbilt Exacts For Hungarian Marriage
The social world is abuzz as Miss Gladys Vanderbilt plans her week away from America to marry Count Laszlo Szechenyi in Hungary. The bride will take $15,000,000 of Vanderbilt money abroad, prompting debate over foreign funds and debts of honor.
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Gladys Vanderbilt
Laszlo Szechenyi
Hungary
Countess of
Yarmouth
Wrong Kind of Attention Says Suffragettes in Protest
English suffragettes visiting America defend peaceful methods and note state grants of suffrage in Wyoming Colorado Utah Idaho and 18 other states. They argue raids and police clashes gain no lasting gains and urge organized, intelligent presentation of their case.
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House of Commons
Kansas
England
America
White House
Loon Controversy Sparks Newton Newkirk Feud
In a heated exchange, Newton Newkirk defends a loon photography claim against Joe Cone. Newkirk denounces insults, vows a duel or apology, and recalls helping Cone gain Washington All Sorts fame before their rift.
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Record
Newton Newkirk
Newkirk
Newt
Maine
Joe Cone
Hotel Cambridge
East Cambridge
Joe
Diana
Deplorable Market Jest Inspires Family Quip
A witty remark compares financial loss to spousal rebuke in a lighthearted quote. The speaker notes preferring a market loss over a tongue-lashing from his wife, reflecting domestic humor in economic talking points.
Observant Citizen joins Algonquin Motor Car Co in Boston
The Observant Citizen notes Mr. E. K. Boynton, a known auto figure, has aligned with the Algonquin Motor Car Company and may be found at the corner of Newbury Street and Massachusetts Avenue. The piece also mocks superstition about numbers and describes a theater rehearsal using number placards to cue performers.
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E. K. Boynton
Algonquin Motor Car Company
Newbury Street
Massachusetts Avenue
Case of Miss Griswold prompts public appeal for clarity
A Dorchester letter to the Post questions the midterm transfer of Miss Griswold as discipline. The writer cites unexplained charges and unusual circumstances including Superintendent Brooks’ daughter’s non promotion and a public hearing Monday night sought to clear the atmosphere.
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Miss Griswold
Tetlow
Brooks
Sail Remembrance Returns to College Library
A former college librarian and a sailor she once sailed with reunite in the campus library. After a year apart amid letters from abroad and idle vacation days, Billy appears unexpectedly to reveal he has just landed from England and never forgot the sail that lingered in her thoughts.
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Whitehead
Billy
England
Letter urges Elevated to extend Jamaica Plain line to Forest Hills
A Jamaica Plain resident asks the Boston Elevated Railway to consider extending the Jamaica Plain South Huntington avenue line to Forest Hills square. He notes hundreds would benefit, arguing no cost for rails exists and time savings would be large, urging direct service minutes sooner.
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Boston Elevated Railway Company
Forest Hills
Jamaica Plain
Roslindale
West Roxbury
Huntington Avenue
Forest Hills Square
Bancroft
Roxbury Crossing
Dudley Ft
Brookline Village
South Huntington Avenue
Jan
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Sphinx
Deel
F. G. Long
Brooklyn
Miss Lonely
Mr. Man
F.g.long
James Francis
Montmorency
Francis
Daniel Herlihy
Back Bay
Tremont House
St. John's Literary Institute
Panama
Uncle Sam's New
St. Mary's School
Booth’s Hall
Orient Heights
Alice Monks
South Boston
Francis E. Clark
Christian Endeavor
Clark
Dorchester Centre Club
W. Liverhune
Dorchester
Patterson
Chester Greenwood
Arlington Heights
Sullivan Square
T. Ae
Mary L. Smith
291
Brookline Avenue
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