Boston Post Tassued Daily Offers 1910 Subscriptions
The Boston Post announces subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions in 1910, detailing annual and six month options, Canadian delivery, and payment instructions. It lists contact details for the office at 259 Washington St and notes service to readers, with editor and publisher HE A Grozier highlighted.
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Post Publishing Co
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Boston
Mass
Sunday Post
Canada
the Post
Post Publishing Company
Sporting Editors
MUICG
Geetal
HE. A. Grozier
Captain Charlie Barr and the Glory of the America's Cup
The premature death of Captain Charlie Barr recalls the golden era of America's Cup races. He skippered the Columbia and Reliance to triumphs over British challengers, becoming an American in spirit and citizenship. Barr was modest in victory, loyal, and a fine exemplar of the high-minded sailor. His absence will be felt when an American defender faces a British racer.
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Charlie’ Barr
Columbia
Reliance
Great Britain
Barr
Captain Barr
Licensing revolvers might curb murder, says editor
The piece argues that Fitzhugh Goldsborough would likely not have harmed David Graham Phillips if a police license had been required to buy a revolver. It urges rigid dealer and buyer licensing and a uniform reform across states to reduce gun violence and the murder record.
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Fitzhugh Goldsborough
David Graham Phillips
Gramercy Park
No Such Tickets For One-Way B and A Rule
The Post reports rumors that the New York Central would single out the Boston and Albany to sell tickets one direction only. It states no such action will be taken and tickets will remain valid for passage between specified stations.
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New York Central
Boston & Albany
Judicial Defect: Rich Pay Fine, Poor Face Jail
The piece argues unequal treatment in sentencing where a poor offender may serve a week in jail for inability to pay a fine while a richer convict can pay and go free. It notes courts can suspend fines and questions whether lawmakers should require assessing payment probability to ensure fairness.
Tax Dodging Case Before Supreme Court in Boston Taxes
City of Boston seeks taxes on the full personal property left by Quincy A Shaw. Corporation Counsel Babson argues to compel payment of about sixteen million dollars in omitted property. The case tests the limits of tax recovery and public finance.
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Babson
Supreme Court
City of
Boston
Quincy A. Shaw
Tax Dispute Over Executor Trust Distribution in Boston
The city contends an estate distribution by executors as trustees before April 1 1910 was not legal and cost Boston 274116 in taxes. The case tests jurisdiction as the court weighs tax dodging, urging stricter laws and penalties to secure Boston’s dues.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Governor Foss Calls for Expert Review of State Departments
The governor argues for authority to obtain expert examinations of Massachusetts departments under the Walker law of 1910. He contends decisive probing of commissions and boards is needed to ensure efficient use of public funds and accountability, noting recent calls to curb extravagance and urging legislative courage to investigate.
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Foss
Commonwealth
Massachusetts
Boston Chamber of Commerce Report Aims for Broad City Reform
The annual report shows the Boston Chamber of Commerce embracing wide issues from preventive store clinics to parcels post. It acts as a powerful force in Boston’s commercial, industrial, financial, and moral life, seeking unity to tackle municipal problems and drive reforms.
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Boston Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Boston
Robert Burns Birthday Ode From Ayrshire Poem
Poem by George K. McKenzie honors Robert Burns born near Alloway Kirk by Brig O Doon on January 25 1759. It notes Burns fame worldwide and his song Auld Lang Syne sung in every clime and praises Scotland's poetic heritage.
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Alloway Kirk
George K. McKenzie
Ruef Seeks New Trial Fee Ahead of Feb 6 Hearing
Abraham Ruef former San Francisco political boss under 14 year sentence for alleged bribery of a supervisor was granted a re hearing by the Supreme Court and will appear February 6 to plead for a new trial while free on bail of 250000.
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San Francisco
Abraham Ruef
Supreme Court
All Sorts by Newton Newkirk with footnotes
A humorous verse fragment centers on Newton Newkirk and a young woman. Footnotes explain flirtatious lines about arm placement and kissing, with playful etymology for terms like quoth and mug. The piece reads as light satire on poetic romance and word play.
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Newton Newkirk
Sure Thing flea killer questioned in readers letter
A reader from Fall River Massachusetts challenges the Sure Thing flea killer patent, recounting a test that failed to kill a flea. The letter notes fleas may act unpredictably, prompting an improvised defense detailing a barking dog tactic to trap fleas.
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Fall River
Mass
Snoring Case Leads to Fine in New York Tenement Beat
Patrolman George Bliss woke upstairs snorers on his beat and arrested Otto Unger after pounding on a door. At the magistrate’s desk Bliss testified the noise hindered his duties. Unger was fined $2 for disturbing the peace and warned about sleeping on his back.
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New York
George Bliss
Otto Unger
Bliss
Unger
The Diving Problem
Dear Bill Phelan the effect of diving into water at ten degrees below zero would be invigorating it would wake a drowsy swimmer instantly and fully to responsibility a brisk rub down after the plunge would set him in fine fettle for the day the writer admits not caring to bathe in such cold water and jokes about mixing boiling water with plain zero water
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Newt
Bill
A Song to Angiola in Heaven Illustrated
The poem by Austin Dobson, depicted by Louise Cox, envisions a lover dreaming of Angiola in heaven where burdens fade. Angiola speaks of joy beyond death as the lover lingers, then the scene shifts to a vision of comfort as the artist captures a tender moment of reunion and peace.
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Austin Dobson
Angiola
Louise Cox
Heaven
Woodbine
Amaracus
Noted Poet and Painter Lead Arts Figures
The piece highlights Austin Dobson as a beloved English poet whose work spans grave to gay. It also credits Louise Cox and her husband Kenyon Cox as prominent American artists with Mrs. Cox earning numerous medals for her acclaimed work.
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Austin Dobson
Thomas Bailey Aldrich
Louise Cox
Kenyon Cox
Water at ten degrees below zero debate prompts response
The reader ridicules an exchange about whether water at ten degrees below zero is solid ice and expresses scorn for perceived misinformation. The note frames a clash between expected knowledge and a mocked reply, highlighting frustration with the information exchange.
Mrs Cleveland Visits Ellis Island Immigrant Scene
Mrs Frances Folsom Cleveland widow of Grover Cleveland visited Ellis Island where Commissioner William Williams hosted her this afternoon She rode the government ferryboat Ellis Island and chose to stay on the lower deck to observe relatives and friends awaiting detained immigrants
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New York
Frances Folsom Cleveland
Grover Cleveland
William Williams
Ellis Island
Clergy Installations and Church Openings in Greater Boston
The Rev. William Mann Tufts will be installed as minister of the First Presbyterian Church on Columbus Avenue with city and visiting clergy in attendance. Rev. Charles L. Meldon addressed Epworth League groups. Malden's Robinson Church shows Rev. Charles W. Blackett not seeking another call after five years. Frank Curtis will speak at weekly gathering. The new St. Anne’s Church in Revere opens Wednesday February 1 with Bishop Lawrence preaching and a confirmation class.
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Somerville
First Presbyterian Church
Columbus Avenue
Charles L. Meldon
Clark University
Atlanta
Wilbraham Academy
Malden and
Medford
Epworth League
Faulkner Methodist Church
Robinson Methodist Church
Malden
Charles W. Blackett
Blackett
George S. Chadbourne
St. Anne's Church
Revere
Lawrence
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