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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1910
Page
10
Daily issue from Boston publisher outlines subscriptions and prices, notes office contacts, telephone lines, and staff roles. It includes payment terms requiring advance payment and discontinuation after expiration, with instructions to notify if delivery is missed.
The text argues for closer oversight of local governments to curb malfeasance in office. It cites forged town notes and falsified accounts harming residents of Framingham, Southbridge, and others, urging state authority to demand regular accounts and central supervision.
John Elliott, son-in-law of Julia Ward Howe, receives the freedom of Messina, Italy for earthquake relief efforts. Rev. Clay MacCauley, Civil War veteran and University of Tokio professor, is awarded Japan’s Order of the Rising Sun for services during the Russia Japan war.
The official orders police to avoid publicity of extreme poverty cases and to protect destitute individuals from public exposure. He notes they have rights to privacy and calls for humane treatment without advertising their misfortune.
The Immigration Commission reports a persistent rise in the social status of native born children of migrants. The second generation shows ambition and less laboring work. It notes foreign born laborers at 14.5 percent versus 8.7 percent among native whites of foreign parentage and 8 percent among native whites of native parentage. Italian immigrants show 33.2 percent laborers, dropping to 12.4 percent in the second generation. Assimilation is progressing satisfactorily.
A clipped report notes a shift in attitudes toward foreign elements as native citizens pursue better living and enlightenment. The text frames immigrant concerns as outdated and praises constructive integration efforts by local groups.
The victory of the New York World in quashing a federal libel indictment is praised as a triumph for press freedom. The piece argues sedition laws are outdated and federal power cannot override state libel jurisdiction, warning against Roosevelt era attempts to control newspapers. The Post commends the World for its defense and service to journalism.
Analysts weigh the merger's potential to reduce litigation and stabilize employment and copper prices against risks of stifling competition and higher prices. The move could revive public benefit through steadier operations or become a symbol of monopoly, depending on leadership.
Reported moves to oust conductor Fiedler from the Boston Symphony seem futile with no retirement announced no Toscanini overtures and no Muck release. Symphony Hall indicates Fiedler will lead the orchestra again next year if not longer pleasing Boston music lovers who expect continued management by the Boston organization.
The piece argues the Republican party failed to address rising costs and monopolies a year earlier, while the Democratic party aimed to reform Tariff and other conditions for the people. It critiques public indifference, warns of costly consequences, and urges swifter action to dethrone the metaphorical "King Stork."
A rattling serial blends love and mystery as The Red Symbol debuts in next Sunday Post Magazine.
A clipped, dialect heavy lyric notes a singer with a sliver throated voice battling nerves. The verse mocks stammers and quirks as the performer insists on humor amid strain and a chorus repeats.
A reader in Medford Mass narrates a long humorous letter about a skunk under a house. The writer jokes about police and firemen failing to relocate it and recalls a tale of mephitis mephitica with a playful epitaph. A light, nosy tone and dated note-paper humor frame the piece.
The article presents simple no equipment exercises for home use under Practical Exercises. It jokes about chest development vanity and poses odd challenges such as touching a friend for five dollars and touching the neck from the chair.
The speaker ridicules Halley’s 1000 mile tail as wasteful, arguing a shared tail could aid smaller comets struggling in the firmament. The question is raised what should be done to address this perceived monopoly and inequality in tail distribution.
A compact note presents a saying by a business man. It proclaims that failures are the cornerstones of great successes and hints at lessons learned through trial and error.
Rodrick relates Perkins enjoyed rank cigars his wife gave him for Christmas. Van Albert explains each cigar was in a celluloid tube and Perkins smoked the tubes by mistake.
The Cathedral of Our Lady in Santiago, Cuba, rises from the Plaza de Armas to San Basilio street, built on the site of Cuba’s first church destroyed in 1678. It hosts Moorish influenced architecture, contains Dame Velasquez and Bartholomew de las Casas histories, and stands as the island’s largest church with rich interiors. The Plaza de Armas area hosts the Casa de Gobierno, municipal buildings, Venus cafe, San Carlos Club, and Casa Grande hotel.
Henry F. Hosley will join the Post as advertising manager for the Sunday edition, reporting to J. G. McGowan, after leaving Hamp ton's Magazine and a Boston paper background. The item notes his return to the area and his prior ventures in publishing and theater.
The New England branch of the Woman's American Baptist Home Mission Society met at Warren Avenue Baptist Church with remarks by Mrs. Coxwood and Miss Wilcox. Rev. Ernest Mills to become pastor at First Church Temple Street. Associates Alliance met at Channing Church Newton with talks by Rev. Bacon and Robert Leavens. A 25th anniversary reception for Rev. Julian Jaynes at First Unitarian West Newton. Italian language class opened at Italian Methodist Episcopal Church led by Rev. A S Di Micelli. Rev. J M Leonard of Melrose travels to the Mediterranean aboard the Arabic. Rev. Edgar S Brightman elected Jacob Sleeper traveling fellow. Lent begins Feb 9 with Ash Wednesday services at St Pauls led by Rev. Rousmaniere. Evangelist services ongoing at Grace Church Framingham under Evangelist Gray.
Four of the painter’s great works are featured next Sunday in a color reproduction series in the Sunday Post. One painting showcased is the renowned Mrs. Siddons, widely admired by art lovers.
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