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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1908
Page
6
The item appears as a dated imprint from 1908 indicating the Post Publishing Company in Boston Massachusetts. It lists address at 259 Washington Street and reflects the period publication format with issue details.
The Post offers home delivery by mail for 25c per month and the Sunday Post for a monthly rate. Address will be used as needed. Subscriptions must be paid to avoid discontinuation and notices should be sent to the publisher A Grozier at 1004 Main and Eliot? Office.
The Maine Republican platform states opposition to any measure tending to repeal prohibition. The article suggests a repeal would be likely if put to a popular vote, noting prohibitionists avoid risk. It argues fines from illegal liquor sales generate more revenue for county treasuries than a truthful liquid system would.
The Boston Americans faced the New York field yesterday on the League Grounds in Newark as Old Master Young delivered a near perfect performance. He allowed one walk in the first inning but otherwise shut down the Boston hitters, producing a flawless display that echoed a four year past masterpiece when Philadelphia and Boston met in a scoreless clash.
A fragmented note recalls Deputy M. Coulter's long police career and retirement plans after decades of service. The account cites training from foreign universities and applied duties, highlighting the city’s regard for his accomplished tenure and wisdom.
The article traces the shift from hand pumping and steam fire engines to modern municipal water systems. It argues that New York will phase out steam engines as mains provide constant high pressure water, enabling curtains of water around fires and protecting tall buildings. It notes drought readiness and the move from bucket brigades to centralized service due to skyscraper growth.
A humorous letter from Joe Cone of Old Saybrook Conn to Newton Newkirk. He describes farm life drought, crops, and animals with playful anecdotes about corn whiskers Cleopatra the horse and Bill the cat. He misses rain, seeks relief, and urges more reader contributions to the column.
A speaker argues that special schools have prepared women for law and that the field is open to them on the same basis as men. The demand is for practical ability and discipline over sentimentality, asserting women can find a career in law through intellect and perseverance.
In a New England paper tone, the piece notes record fish landings at a Chicago wharf this week as meat prices soar. It argues meat eaters turn to sea fare, citing mackerel and swordfish, and suggests Providence favors fisheries against beef monopolies.
The intercity spelling contest at Cleveland awards a medal for perfect spelling to a Pittsburg member of the Junior Order of United Mechanics. The piece argues against Roosevelt’s favor of the so called improved spelling and defends traditional English spelling as the standard.
In Rome the Congregation of the Propaganda postponed its meeting to decide on Auxiliary Bishop Muldoon of Chicago becoming bishop of the new Rockford Indiana diocese due to St. Peter's celebration.
Ambassador Thomas J. OBrien departed on the Corea for San Francisco for a three month vacation. He plans to visit his home in Michigan then proceed to Washington for the duration.
A brief notice notes a diphtheria case in a rural area, with health officials monitoring the situation. The report cites local clinics and state health department guidance as the response measures.
Medford letters ask why the Charles River sits close to shore and Ernest Whitney explains contractors didn’t foresee the need to move water away after completion. Citizens may petition to reconstruct the river to push shore farther back.
The poem traces Cyrus Bean from alderman to legislator and finally to senator. It extols his modest nature despite rising ranks, noting his unflashy service, calm approach, and steady ascent in political life. The speaker recalls Bean’s humble origins, wash ing Washington pay, and the affection locals had for him as “Cy.”
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