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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1908
Page
6
The Daily Post rates run six months for 1.50 and one month for 25 cents. The Sunday Post costs one year 2.50 and six months 1.25. Canada copies 9 cents each. Mail subscriptions in the United States 25 cents per month in vacation time. Editor EB A Grozier.
The funeral of ex President Grover Cleveland reflected his modest, unostentatious character. President and officials attended in restrained ceremony at his New Jersey home, emphasizing humility, religion, and quiet dignity over display. The public tolling bells and solemn guns conveyed the occasion’s reverent mood.
Mayor Hibbard declines to fill a vacancy on the street commissioners board arguing two members can perform the work with equal efficiency. The unused seat would save about $2000 until the next December election, an incidental economy in the city treasury.
The Worcester ceremony for Daniel C. French’s statue of the late Senator George Frisbie Hoar drew distinguished attendees and moving tributes. Justice William H. Moody lauded Hoar’s independence and New England spirit, noting his defiant stand against subjugation of Filipinos and his lifelong defense of men’s rights.
A coaching party of Federation of Women's Clubs delegates in Newport suffered a fatal crash when a defective wheel on a four seater drag toppled over an embankment. Officials at the hospital refused to disclose names or the extent of injuries, leaving over 2000 anxious women in doubt about their friends or relatives.
The article argues that the ballooning incident near Brattleboro Vermont shows ignorance about man flight. It suggests the shooters mistook a balloon for a toy and warned that uneducated crowds may shoot at airmen as a dangerous game until aviation is universally understood.
Harvard rowing seeks international honors after triumphs in America. An invitation to race English universities is anticipated, with Henley regatta or Olympic games as possible goals. The 1890s style appeal notes past Yale victory and Cambridge exposure as valuable experience, urging strong support.
The Montclair proposal would require both dealers and consumers to hold licenses for intoxicating liquor. It argues licensing all drinkers would simplify regulation and curb abuses, moving beyond existing prohibitions on habitual drunkards. The plan, if tried, will attract close public and expert attention.
A columnist claims John D Rockefeller plans a magazine serial and book titled Some Random Reminiscences of Men and Events. The piece pokes fun at profits and methods of the oil magnate, predicting a best seller and noting humorous chapters.
Michael Murphy of Salem protests a June Post article about the Ninth Vets, arguing the unit should be called the Ninth Spanish War Vets and disputing the history of their front departure in 1862. He notes a 29th July Nantasket reunion with far fewer members than claimed.
Critics argue that colleges award honorary degrees to prominent figures who never completed coursework. The piece contrasts hard earned degrees with the quick prestige of D D and LL D honors, implying real learning requires effort and time.
A Little Rock clothier displayed $1 bills marked 95 cents to lure customers. Only two buyers purchased them and admitted the bills were samples of the best counterfeit money seen. The anecdote reflects the public’s penchant for getting something for nothing.
A reader from Somerville asks for action on unclothed bathing between Harvard Bridge and Watertown. He notes many Cambridge Brighton and Watertown residents use the river for recreation and argues police laxity, urging the paper to publicize the issue and spur enforcement.
A reader from Boston thanks the Post for sending bathing suits to boys in the West and North Ends. He notes many lack tubs and cannot visit Revere Beach, making park bathing essential. Dated June 26, signed H. Smith.
A child laments discipline by a teacher who polices spelling, tables, ink spills, and notes. The poem traces punishment ideas from school to home, ending with the father enforcing rules after a note to sign. The speaker portrays relentless scrutiny and escalating consequences.
A collection of letters addressing readers on local query topics. Joppa Flats in Newburyport Massachusetts is noted. An unsigned reader remains a British subject without oath to the U.S. Constitution. A reader asks about U.S. military service and citizenship implications.
The Observant Citizen reports the annual lawn party at Cedar street athletic grounds Newton Centre to raise funds for the Working Boys Home. Archdiocese head Archbishop O Connell may attend. attractions include balloon ascension, athletics, vaudeville, and dancing with transport from the subway.
The notice highlights White Rock Water as bearing freight charges vastly higher than any other waters in the United States. It also mentions Johann Hoff's Malt Extract as indispensable to nursing mothers.
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