Boston Post listing June 4 1998 subscription rates and contacts
The Boston Post advertises subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions with Canada and foreign pricing, details postal district charges, and how to obtain or cancel service. Contact Edwin A. Grozier, Editor and Publisher, at 1383 Main Street for further arrangements.
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Hughes Ties Wardrobe Limitation To Woolen Case
In New York eminent jurist Charles E Hughes argues the federal indictment should be quashed on grounds that woolen cloth is not wearing apparel under the Lever Act. He contends the fabric used for clothes cannot be called clothing, a quibble that reveals a notable legal tactic amid profiteering charges.
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Whose is the disgrace in Liberty Bond values debate
Congressman Lufkin of this state condemns the federal soldiers bonus bill arguing it would deepen the disgrace of Liberty bonds values. He hints at administration fault though experts cite world war aftermath and broader financial conditions as the real causes of the decline.
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Move Those Cars Urges Railroads to Speed Empty Freights
The Interstate Commerce Commission orders great railroads to immediately move empty freight cars to maximize use in national transport. It warns of penalties under transport and interstate laws for noncompliance, citing inspector reports of carriers delaying empty cars and failing to move grain and coal cars as directed.
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Transportation lines face responsibility in dispute
Shippers and receivers cannot be blamed. The matter is up to the transportation lines themselves. It is hoped that the new threat will do some good.
Baruch Calls Mason to Prove Copper Theft Charge
Berard M. Baruch demands Rep William E. Mason substantiate his public accusation that Baruch stole 50 million in copper from the government. Baruch seeks proper legal and congressional review, while Mason’s immunity complicates immediate redress. The piece also notes a planned tri weekly Boston to New York flight service with a $150 through fare.
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Platform clash over dry and wet issue at Republican convention
The coming Chicago convention faces a division over prohibition policy. Drys push for a Volstead plank, while wets resist. The topic, central to millions of voters, will surface in the campaign regardless of the platform.
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Lowden denounces Missouri delegate payment scandal
Governor Lowden states he knew nothing of $2500 payments to Moore and Goldstein before the Missouri delegation was chosen. He says the funds were for district organization and that the men were not discussed as candidates. He condemns the conduct and insists on appropriate action if other delegates are similarly involved.
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Johnson campaign spending exposed amid Senate probe
The California candidate Hiram Johnson claimed poverty fighting riches but Senate hearing evidence shows Johnson and his supporters spent about 200 000 in California alone with many wealthy backers on his campaign. The record contradicts his poverty stance and highlights heavy campaign funding.
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Aerial Route Demonstrates New York Boston Flight
Passengers disembarked at Commonwealth Pier include a travelling saleswoman Miss Helen McLean. The New York to Boston passage covered 230 miles in three and a half hours, about a mile per minute. The feat marks a pioneer step in the era of air travel.
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Labor and Prices in Postwar Economy
The article examines price trends after a mass price slashing, arguing that prices will likely fall further despite predictions of rising costs. It notes banks pressuring speculators, high interest rates in Britain and Japan, and predicts wages lag price shifts with unskilled workers hit first while salaried workers gain real income as prices drop.
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Pope Benedict XV to Have Constantinople Statue
A statue of Pope Benedict XV is to be erected in Constantinople sculpted by Professor Quattrini. Subscriptions include 500 pounds from the Sultan, with other donors such as the Khedive of Egypt and the Armenian Republic’s president.
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Back to the soil an ode to garden healing and nature
An ode urging readers to abandon grouches and dive back into digging. The speaker promises peace and renewal through planting, despite pests, urging care with remedies and a return to nature as a path to inner calm. Cambridge.
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MAM May At Bottom Of Column Still Not Out
A candid quote notes Mam May remains in the game despite challenges. The speaker argues that thinking only good prevents negative thoughts from taking hold, implying mental resilience in the column context.
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Fuller Praised by Springfield Paper
The Springfield Republican editorial lauds Representative Fuller for risking his political future on his convictions. It notes his willingness to oppose party lines on the Knox peace resolution and asserts he is not bound by the Democratic President.
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Birthday Bio Briefs Highlight John Eldon’s Rise From Mischief to Power
Birthday feature traces John Scott Eldon born June 4 1751 from Newcastle England youth of orchard thefts and elopement to college drama. Despite family doubt he ascended to lord high chancellor of England and opposed reforms, thriving by siding with those in power.
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Malden and Manchester Vie for Spotless Town Cup
New England clean-up and paint-up committee inspected Malden and rival Manchester New Hampshire to decide who deserves the silver cup for Spotless Town. Both cities have held the prize for two years and remain tied for first place.
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The 1916 Campaign and the Pivotal Presidential Race
A retrospective on the 1916 election year. It contrasts Wilson’s renomination with the Hughes Fairbanks Republican ticket and Roosevelt’s role in the Progressive split, while noting wartime distraction and evolving national growth from Washington’s era to 1920.
Observant Citizen notes on Boston weather and city life
The Observant Citizen reports on Boston weather with five months of below normal temperatures and excess moisture. It notes a warmer June ahead and cites forecasts, ferry updates, and remarks from officials on paper supply, fire department uniforms, and civic conditions.
Ripplings rhymes by the sea in Mason Walt verse
The poem depicts La Jolla coast imagery with the ocean as a lawn and waves replacing mowing chores. Seals bark and sharks drift near a seaside coop as the speaker contemplates endless time watching the sea. Copyright by George Matthew Adams.
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Pensioned Medford city auditor honored by board
The Medford Board of Aldermen retired city auditor George D. Cummings after 32 years of service and a pension of 2500 annually under a special Legislature act. The veteran official, over seventy, remains active despite recent health issues and is noted for his long tenure and public service. A separate note mentions Boston weather history for June 24 with records and rainfall context.
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