Subscription rates and contact details for the Boston Post
The Boston Post outlines subscription pricing for daily and Sunday editions with advance payment required. It lists editorial and office contacts in Boston and New York, including addresses at 250 Washington Street and leading hotels for access. Editor and Publisher E. A. Grozler signs the notice.
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Abolish Boston Aldermanic Districts Now
An early session bill seeks to redraw Boston aldermanic boundaries. The author argues for abolishing the district system, asserting it breeds cheap candidates, corruption, and wasteful spending. Replacing with at large elections, as in the past, could restore virtue and efficiency to city government.
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Will Trust Regulation Be a Fizzle or Fallout?
The public wonders if new trust regulation bills will fail at the core issue of control. Critics say publicity driven measures may appease the President but neglect real needs. They demand tariff removal to curb trust prices, arguing relief requires free beef, hides, and iron.
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The Punishment of Treason and Colonel Lynch
The Lord Chief Justice yesterday sentenced Colonel Arthur Lynch to death in appearance only, implying a likely short imprisonment and clemency. The piece questions the seriousness of treason in modern civilized nations and notes Lynch’s dual status as traitor and Westminster parliamentarian, suggesting his removal was a political necessity rather than a decisive punishment. It contrasts this with harsher actions against conspirators and comments on Britain's stance in wartime loyalty.
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Court Discretion in Capital Cases Questioned
The text argues that courts already have discretion in criminal matters and asks why this discretion should not extend to capital cases, suggesting that judges should be entrusted with determining life or death outcomes.
Marconi's Difficulty With Transatlantic Wireless
The King Edward Roosevelts congratulatory message from Wellfleet crossed the Atlantic by cable due to no agreement with the UK telegraph service for Poldhu Cornwall. Britain’s government system blocks wireless forwarding. cable opposition is anticipated. If Marconi delivers on his promise, opposition will fade as direct London to Boston wireless talk becomes possible.
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Imprisonment of Jurors Sparks Call for Relaxed Seclusion
Attorney General Parker argues for loosening the rule that jurors in capital cases must remain in close confinement. He contends prolonged isolation risks biasing deliberations and urges applying such confinement only to civil cases with large monetary stakes, not criminal trials involving liberty and life.
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Personal notices and society events in Boston
George Wheatland sold 94 Bay State road near Deerfield street to Benjamin A. Ball for 27500 dollars. A reception for the Misses Mann of Troy was hosted by Eben D. Jordan at Beacon street with 200 guests. Dr. Sidney Lee sails from Liverpool to lecture at the Lowell Institute starting February 2 on Great Englishmen of the Sixteenth Century. The Brown University alumni in Boston plan their 18th annual reunion and chanter at Young's Hotel on January 28 with speeches by Faunce, Pritchett, and others. Everett Burr leads alumni in old songs, and Wilbur Dean Hamilton begins six lectures on composition at the Lens and Brush Club at No 3 Boylston place. Harvard Observatory notes Giacobini's comet observed January 21 by Dinwiddie. Pensions granted include Morse 6 dollars and Donnelly 12 for the war with Spain. A. A. Berle speaks at the Twentieth Century Club this afternoon. Ruskin Club meets January 26 at 8 o'clock in Room 29 Pierce Building with George Willis Cooke discussing Aristocracy of Socialism.
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Cabinet Discusses Panama Treaty Venezuelan Policy and Antitrust
Washington Jan. 23 Cabinet session described as highly important, lasting two hours. Hay presented draft Panama Canal treaty with praise from the President and Cabinet. Venezuela policy affirmed as not changing. German bombardment of Fort San Carlos criticized but not to prompt U S action. Antitrust legislation discussed, clarified not administration measure, aims for Knox proposals. South appointments policy also reviewed.
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Obituary for Jack in All Sorts magazine section
A humorous obituary sketches Jack a singular figure noted for long nose and furry coat, a taciturn writer who never wore shoes, yet beloved by friends. It recounts odd habits, a fatal accident near railroad tracks, and a doglike epitaph on his gravestone with verse.
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Face Copyright Mania Hits Washington
A humorous note on Miss Florence Gear applying to the Library of Congress for a copyright on her face. The piece jokes that copied faces could prevent use in advertising and even lead to renewals. It muses about the broader, playful implications for celebrities and even pugilists.
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Hickety Pickety Hen Rhyme Revised Reframed
A concise revised version of the Mother Goose rhyme about a black hen that lays good eggs for gentlemen. The speaker emphasizes reliance on the hen and hints at needing the bird for their plans.
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Frederick the Great born on January twenty four
These items begin January 1 1903 each weekday. For January 24 Frederick the Great was born in 1712 and as a child was bright and musical. He avoided war tactics, his father disliked him, and after stern talks Freddie sat with a reminiscent look. He married Princess Elizabeth Christina in 1733 to please his father, became king in 1740 and added Silesia by war. He would mass armies to take nations when weather favored.
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Observant Citizen on Critics and a Trinity Church Tribute
Commentary on English law protecting actors from sweeping criticism and praise for Phil lips Brooks at Trinity Church. Then notices on a North End club ball, coal club in Pittsfield, fencing hand guard, auction ringers, Dorchester wood cutting, and horseback riding fashion in Back Bay and Brookline with critique of riding attire.
Memorable Trinity Service Honors Phillips Brooks Memory
Memorial services at Trinity Church marked the tenth anniversary of Phillips Brooks death. Bishop Lawrence delivered the address as a vast crowd filled the pews and processional hymn. Notables including presidents, professors, clergy, and relatives attended, with Christmas greens remaining in the chancel and many devotees kneeling at the rail during communion.
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Flanders Is Now Mayor of Haverhill
Parkman B. Flanders Socialist was sworn in as mayor at 8 pm after battles with boards and court orders. He immediately met with the Board of Aldermen and finance committee to draft the year’s appropriation, naming Albert L. Gillen as confidential clerk. A later policy communication will follow, as the city solicitor advised amending election records per the Supreme Court.
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Terra Novians Install Officers
The Boston Terra-Novian Association held its annual installation of officers Tuesday evening, Jan. 20. Martin M. Breen was installed president. Other officers installed were: vice president Thomas F. Tierney, recording secretary Richard Powers, treasurer Alexander McDonald, financial secretary John F. Dempsey, chairman investigating committee Joseph M. Riley, chairman visiting committee George R. Haggie, trustees Thomas Brown and Martin Kent, sergeant-at-arms Walter Duggan.
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Abolish Turnstiles on Elevated A Question from a Reader
A Boston reader questions why turnstiles on the Elevated are being abolished and compares them unfavorably to revolving doors at the post office and other places. The letter, dated January 23, cites danger from children running back and forth through the turnstiles and railings and asks for reconsideration.
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Clergy entertainments and arts society meeting recap
After a memorial service for Bishop Brooks at Trinity clergy were entertained by Bishop Lawrence at the Brunswick. Platters for 200 guests preceded a dinner with Rev Dr Edward Everett Hale Rev Dr George A Gordon and Prof Frederick G Peabody notable attendees. The 57th regular meeting of the Society of Arts of Tech was held last evening with Frederick H Newell chief engineer US Geological Survey speaking on The Reclamation of the Arid Public Lands.
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Celeste scheme sparks a confession and romance
In a tense drawing room scene Nita Crowell admits she wrote eight articles for the Woman's Guide promising beauty cures to raise funds for a new frock. Bobby Hutchins forgives and proposes again, as Nita tears up over the consequences of her deceit and Celeste’s lethal claim emerges.
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People Vs Turnstiles At Subway Hearing
A letter to the editor urges abolishing subway and elevated turnstiles citing public nuisance and safety. The author invites public attendance at a Railroad Commission hearing on January 28 at 11 30 a m at 20 Beacon street to press for removal and strong testimony.
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Will Not Leave Cambridge Says Leverett
E. D. Leverett denies leaving Cambridge or resigning as bridge commissioner though rumors say a trip to Europe is planned. He explains his Cambridge Club resignation was due to inability to attend meetings and vows to return soon without quitting public office.
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