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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1909
Page
8
The Boston Post announces vacation mail service and subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions. It lists prices for different terms, Canada and foreign copies, and notes advance payment required with discontinuitions on expiration. Editor Grozier authorizes postal notices and subscription changes.
The Aero Club of America honored Wilbur and Orville Wright yesterday in Washington. They received medals recognizing them as the first to teach the world how to fly. The award notes that others may fly longer or higher, but the Wright brothers first revealed the method.
The Puritan, an Edward Burgess design and first New York Yacht Club defender to win the America's Cup, leaves racing for passenger service after nearly 25 years since Lawley’s yard launched it. The old yacht helped lift the cup by outpacing the British Genesta.
The Senate finance committee backs a 15 percent duty on hides, preserving the Dingley rate for now. In the upcoming conference committee fierce bargaining will occur to balance tariffs for various interests, with New England urged to unite and press for hides to return to the free list.
A New York Customs raid exposes how evading duties taints society. The piece argues smugglers cheat the government and themselves, calling tax dodgers and smugglers marauders harming the state more than a burglar. It frame notes on social smugglers and the coming lesson by Mr. Loeb.
A harsh critique condemns thieves who hollow out households and steal silver, calling graft a grim spectre impacting cities states and the nation. The speaker castigates cheaters as root causes of widespread corruption.
Obituary tribute to Edward Everett Hale noting his life as a writer preacher and newspaperman. It lauds his unworldly compassion, humanitarian work including Lend a Hand clubs, and lifelong giving. The piece recalls his patriotism and enduring influence on social ethics.
Carded woolen manufacturers urge President Taft to modify tariff schedules by switching to ad valorem duties. They argue current weight based levies with dirt and grease distort fairness, harming consumers and milling workers. Moir notes widespread industry impact across states and mill closures unless protections shift.
The balloon rises through hostile winds as Stealthy Steve and Colonel Roosevelt debate aeronautics. They doubt the dirigible concept and comment on air currents and dangers while an approaching distant object grows larger, hinting at an airship sighting.
The Rev. William Lindsay has been chosen as assistant pastor of Euclid Avenue Baptist Church Cleveland following preaching campaigns near the city. He will work alongside Rev. W. W. Bustard who will assume the pastorate of the Rockefeller church. Also noted, Rev. A Edward Scott will preach at Emanuel Church Somerville at 10 20 am Sunday. formerly Sunday school superintendent, he has spent three years in Maine.
Observant Citizen notes Rev Edward Hale last surviving reporter of Bunker Hill dedication and praises his Boston Daily recollections. Mentions celebrations aboard White Star liner Canopic with Captain Carter and Dr Smiley plus Italian commissioner. Sergeant Alfred J Lill of the Ancients praised after promotion. Roxbury resident for 50 years. Reports on Naval Hospital grounds and need for public landing place at Revere. Dr Irving B Packard warns of firearm dangers to youths. five blank cartridge injuries treated. Australia dispatch carries Chapman Alexander revivals in Melbourne. includes pictures of Chapman Alexander and others. Brandt Lupton trains in shot put and hammer for Bank Officers' Association meet at Riverside. Beals selected to run West and House camp for boys at Mast Parsons field Maine. Arthur Miller hurt on duty returns to work. Michael Kenney to tour Europe delivering lectures. Eugene Sullivan recovered from illness. Hoseman back at home.
Pierre Boulanger, renowned steeple-jack of Biddeford Maine, plans a night ascent of St Marys Church steeple to remove the cross for gilding. The stunt aims to avoid disturbance during the climb. The daring act drew local astonishment and curiosity from residents.
To the Editor the writer thanks the Post for noting his role but says the first practical suggestion of a work-horse parade came from the late R A Lawrence first president of the association. He adds that the directors of the association continue their effort by way of the parade plans.
Henry C. Merwin of the Workhorse Parade Association in Boston appeals readers to support the work horses that haul goods to homes. He asks attention to the express horse and its driver, praising or blaming as deserved, noting this would matter more than any parade.
The Boston Police Commission urges drivers to learn and follow the Traffic Rules issued by the Street Commission. In the last 18 weeks there have been 1,710 court prosecutions and total fines amounting to $7,559. Copies of the Rules are available at police stations.
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