Subscriptions and delivery terms for Daily and Sunday Post
The notice details subscription rates for Daily and Sunday Post including one year eight dollars, six months from one fifty, and three months at a reduced rate. It instructs subscribers to provide current and future addresses, notes second class entry, and states payments must be in advance with discontinuation on expiration. It lists payment methods and claims the Boston Post can be found at New York hotels.
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June 1903 Daily Post and Sunday Post circulation
June growth figures for the Daily Post and Sunday Post by day show fluctuations. The data lists daily totals and Sundays with averages around 152,680 to 174,000, noting specific June dates and each paper’s standing.
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Daily Post
The
Sunday Post
Pope Leo XIII in hearts of Christians and critics
Revered as head of the church by half the globe and admired for intellect and administration by the other half, Pope Leo XIII is reportedly near death amid his 93rd year. The Vatican notes no immediate fatal end, but the aging pope faces nature’s course as his health declines. In separate notes, Mr. McCall denounces party boss rule, arguing it corrupts democratic governance and replaces voters with a political boss system.
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Leo XIII
Vatican
Samuel W. McCall
Winchester
Gardner
McCall
New England
Lodge
Washington
Mr. McCall
Bess
Massachusetts
Congress
The Bloody Fourth and Its Fatal Fireworks
A Baltic-like early 20th century reflection on Independence Day accidents in Boston and across the nation. The piece argues reform should consider banning fireworks, noting enforcement would require police to monitor both children and adults, as dangerous celebration methods extend beyond the Fourth. It cautions against selective prohibitions given other high mortality pastimes.
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Boston
Maine
Reform needed by individual influence on fireworks use
The article argues that rational progress depends on responsible adults guiding youths, teaching care in handling dangerous explosives, and modeling caution. It concedes that stopping all Fourth of July noise is impossible but calls for stricter personal responsibility and supervision.
Mead’s Fourth of July Oration Lifts Boston Orators Rank
Edwin D. Mead earns a premier place among Boston Orators with a Faneuil Hall address praising the Declaration of Independence and Massachusetts life. The speech blends supreme conviction with thoughtful history, elevating the occasion above perfunctory celebrations.
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Edwin D. Mead
Boston
John Warren
Mead
Faneuil Hall
Lifa&y
Massachusetts
Fatal Dorchester crossing crash shocks Freeport vehicular unit
A Protec tive Fire Department wagon was struck by an express train at Freeport street crossing in Dorchester on a Saturday. The gateman failed to hear the warning bell, and the train failed to stop in time. Officials question whether the signaling system malfunctioned and call for a thorough investigation into crossing safety.
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Freeport Street Crossing
Dorchester
Protective Fire Department
Hanna Arrival at Sagamore Hill Ushers Social Visit
Senator Hanna with Mrs Hanna and friends will arrive by yacht at Sagamore Hill to share luncheon with President Roosevelt and guests. The visit is described as purely social with no political aims. Roosevelt and family attended Christ Church this morning. Mackay presented the president with a mounted section of the new Pacific cable in a morocco case.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Hanna
Charles H. Mackay
Roosevelt
Boston Provision Company Seeks Name Clarification
J H Haffner general manager of Boston Provision and Ship Supply Company writes to the Post to state that the old Boston Provision Company at 390 394 Hanover Street has no connection with the Boston Provision Company named in a June 27 article as being sued by partners. He notes the firm has about 40 years of presence in Boston and has recently incorporated under a new name.
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Boston Provision Company
Boston
Hanover Street
J. H. Haffner
Boston Provision and Ship Supply Company
Thanks to Post for Courtesy During Scienti sts Gathering
A brief letter from Alfred Farlow dated July 3, 1903 expresses sincere thanks to the Post for courteous treatment shown to the Christian Scientists during their annual gatherings in the week.
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Alfred Farlow
Stealthy Steve Seeks Big Blue Diamond in Castle Night
Stealthy Steve, in disguise as La Croix, gains access to the Sultan’s castle and vault while planning to locate the Big Blue Diamond. The plan hinges on a midnight stake scene and a ghostly interruption by Bill the Bite. The cliffhanger promises more pursuit and danger as Bedammit schemes and Steve presses on.
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Bedammit
Steve
Mr. la Croix
Sultan
la Croix
Pedammit
Royal Vault
Bill
Loud Socks Stir Boston Public Fashion Debate
A satire urges well dressed men to avoid loud summer socks as noisy and boastful. The writer mocks flashy patterns that “drown out a martial band” and jokes about arresting wearers. Judge Emmons is called to curb the trend to lessen public noise.
Munsey Extradition Delay Moves to U S Supreme Court
In Concord New Hampshire Judge Peaslee notes that last Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court exceptions were overruled and grants a stay to allow appeal to the United States Supreme Court. Mrs Martha S Munsey remains at her Pittsfield home on bond awaiting further action in the forged wills case.
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Massachusetts
United States Supreme Court
Concord
N. H
Martha S. Munsey
Peaslee
Supreme Court
William A. Foster
Lane
Pittsfield
Munsey
Supreme Court of the United States
Observant Citizen at Saratoga and Boston Socials
Observations from Saratoga Springs show President Henry S. Pritchett and Mrs. Pritchett mingling with the summer colony. The piece notes social rounds, family news, and charity of Boston figures including the FitzGeralds and Bigelows, plus a Manila wedding linked to Boston society.
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Henry S. Pritchett
Technology
Pritchett
Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Engagements Announced in Dorchester Boston and Beyond
Catherine Spoors of Dorchester and Paul Pinkerton Foster of Boston announce their engagement. Rebecca Fillebrown of Boston and Mrs Elijah S. Farrington of Canton announce engagements. Florence Tower Cheney to Nathaniel F Glidden Jr of Medford. Edith Carlton Norcross of Roxbury to Rev John T Betts of Richmond Va. Mary C Williams to Samuel St Archer of Auburndale. Grace Natalie Widmer of West Roxbury to Arthur Hayward Brown of Chicago formerly Amesbury, Mass.
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Catherine Spoors
Dorchester
Paul Pinkerton Foster
Boston
Rebecca Fillebrown
Elijah Summer Farrington
Canton
Florence Tower Cheney
Nathaniel F. Glidden, Jr
Medford
Edith Carlton Norcross
Roxbury
John Thomas Betts
Richmond
Mary C. Williams
Samuel St. Archer
Auburndale
Grace Natalie Widmer
West Roxbury
Arthur Hayward Brown
Chicago
Amesbury
Mystery in Death of E L Scribner On Beacon Street
Medical Examiner to perform autopsy on Edward L Scribner found dead on the Beacon street mall in Boston. He was 80, lived in Revere with his brother in law. Bruised jaw and left eye suggest foul play and possible blood clot on the brain. Police seek clues and trace his movements after leaving home. watch missing and only 10 cents found.
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Draper
Edward L. Scribner
Beacon Street
the Common
Scribner
Franklin Street
Revere
Boston
Goff and Kelley
Station 4
Maguire
Station 3
Cub Jones's Prairie Midnight Oyster Stew Prank
Cub Jones returns to the bunkhouse with a plan to surprise cowboys. They set out a comedic raid on milk cows for fresh oyster stew, roping in Dutchy Smith and Limpy Taylor as they cook up a midnight meal under Nebraska skies. The tale blends frontier bravado with rustic humor and a whimsical feast.
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Jones
Whitman
Mullen
Nebraska
Sand Hills
Lowe’s General Store
Lowe
Eno
Dutchy Smith
Limpy Taylor
Cub
Mizzouray
Scotty
Dutchy
Limpy
Lyman
Aisy
Pat
Howard to Recover After Track Incident Injury
William Howard remains at Frost Hospital in Chelsea after a Saturday Revere track collision with a 14 horse power motor. He is somewhat improved but in considerable pain from three broken ribs and a compound fracture of the right shoulder and is expected to recover.
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William Howard
Revere
Frost Hospital
Chelsea
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