Boston Post March 4 1910 subscription notice and masthead
The Boston Post issue from March 4 1910 lists subscription rates for domestic and Canadian readers and notes advance payment required. It provides office addresses at 259 Washington St Boston and lists editors and departments including Sunday and Sporting editors. The notice warns discontinued service if payments lapse and urges readers to notify if copies are unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Publishing Co
Office
Washington St
Boston
Mass
Freedom of the City For Theodore Roosevelt in London
The Common Council of London voted to grant Theodore Roosevelt the freedom of the city in a gold box with a Guild Hall luncheon to mark the ceremony. The grant carries little practical benefit beyond old tax exemptions and does not permit taxicab free-ride, restaurant tips, or wild game shooting within city limits.
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Theodore Roosevelt
London
Guild Hall
Smithsonian
Theodore and
Kermit
Bank Frauds Expose Deep Set of Public Corruption
An editorial denounces the Cambridge bank scandal as more than bank official wrongdoing. It accuses reputable citizens of seeking gain without effort, calling such acts criminal. The piece condemns gambling ethics and brands participants as outcasts opposing decent society.
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Cambridge
United States
The Income Tax Ratification in Illinois
The Illinois Legislature ratifies the federal income tax amendment, arguing it is a prudent endorsement. It notes Illinois’ wealth and influence, clarifies the amendment imposes no tax by itself, and that Congress may levy taxes only with state consent.
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Illinois
Union
Congress
House
Senate
Washington
Baseball calls the blood of spring to Southbound fans
The piece argues spring needs baseball as the true harbinger, surpassing nature's signs like bluebirds and pussy willows. It notes an American League team departing for the South, carrying hopes and goodwill from fans across the country.
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South
Ufrican League
One Year In: Taft’s Intention and Public Coolness
A Year into Taft’s presidency, public opinion cools despite honest intent and reform moves. Critics fault tariff shifts, Aldrich ties, Cannonism, Ballinger decisions, and interior department practices. The Post hopes for success if Taft sticks to progressive policies for the public good.
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William H. Taft
United States
Taft
Mr. Taft
Aldrich
Ballinger
Knox
Mr. Wilson
A. C. Shaw
Forestry Service
Pinchot and Price
Interior Department
Post
State House foresees no action on bonds this session
The State House sentiment indicates no legislation will be passed this session to legalize Boston Holding Company bonds for savings banks. Delay is prudent until investigation of New York New Haven Hartford resources is finished and the guarantee clarified. Bonds may be sold without legislation, per President Mellen. New Haven Bidllard ties, Boston & Maine, and road improvement follow if funding allows.
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State House
Boston
New York, New Haven & Hartford Company
New Haven
Mellen
Massachusetts
New York
New Haven-Billard
Boston & Maine
City Council Aborts Arbitration Demand in Transit Strike
Philadelphia officials quickly dismiss a petition for arbitration over the streetcar strike amid calls for peace. Mayor Reyburn questions municipal duty while residents press for settlement as a general strike looms at midnight.
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City Council of
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company
Reyburn
Transit Company
Flower
Mefistofele at the Boston Opera House A vivid critic’s recital
A lively spectator recounts the Italian production of Mefistofele at the Boston Opera House. The writer guides readers through Mephistopheles and Faust, Marguerite’s fate, and the Helen episode with humorous asides, backstage meetings, and a wry foyer anecdote.
Observant Citizen Casts First Vote and Dorchester Notes
The Observant Citizen Sarah R Bowditch 95 Brookline votes first in her precinct at town election praising calm longevity. Dorchester scene on Boylston street shows a small fire quickly put out by two young men with a extinguisher and water bucket.
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Sarah R. Bowditch
Tappan Street
Brookline
Boylston Street
Department of Ladies
St Augustine Fort Marion and Its Dark History Unveiled
The piece recalls St Augustine founded in 1565 by Menendez, its status as the second oldest settlement, and Fort Marion’s medieval features. It notes the glacis bridge system, the sallyport entrance, royal Spanish arms, and legends of torture rooms, with a later rename to Fort Marion in honor of General Francis Marion.
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St. Augustine
Menendez
United States
Matanzas
San Sebastian
Florida
Fort Marion
Santa Fe
N. M
New World
Royal Arms
Spain
Fort St. Augustine
Francis Marion
Zigzag Journey talk at Third Universalist Cambridge
Anthony Wayne Strauss will speak this evening at the Third Universalist Church Cambridge on a Zigzag Journey north of Gibraltar. Baptist Night at First Presbyterian West Brookline focuses on evangelist services for deaf mutes. Bishop Wells of Spokane will address Christ Church Waltham tonight.
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Third Universalist Church
Cambridge
Gibraltar
Anthony Wayne Strauss
First Presbyterian Church
West Brookline Street
Bishop Wells
Spokane
Washington
Christ Church, Waltham
Ladies’ Auxiliary of
The
Third Universalist Church of Cambridge
Arrow of Fate and a Busy Day Dream
A verse by Walt Mason from 1910 unfolds a chase of mischief and mischance after a boyish arrow flies wild. The tale blends chores with accidental crime claims and a playful moral about neglect and folly.
Newton clubs and lectures mark busy spring schedule
A March 18 show at Odd Fellows Hall features two farces A Perplexing Situation and The Real Thing. The Rev C H Stackpole of Waltham and Mrs Stackpole attend a 92nd birth day celebration in Auburn. Newton Federation of Women’s Clubs met at Central Congregational Church with Mrs F U Tucker speaking on Forestry and Conservatism. Waban Women’s Club heads to March 7 for a lecture by Rev Peter N Goldsmith. Dwight Newhall Hillis spoke at Everett High School on The America of Tomorrow. A large St. Louis church adds a moving picture machine, gym, cost price store and free legal aid. Bartoll of Dublin speaks at Old South Church chapel next Monday at 4 pm. he is now a Waldensian. Newton’s Methodist Congregationalist and Baptist churches hold union Lent services on Sunday evenings.
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Boston Opera House
Mefistofele
Meph
Faust
Frankfort Fair
Wagner
Frankfort
Marguerite
Alice Nielsen
Alice
Ely
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Newton Federation of Women’s Clubs
Central Congregational Church
Newtonville
F. U. Tucker
Waban Women’s Club
Peter N. Goldsmith
D.D
Salem
St. Louis
Bartoll
Dublin University
Catholic Civilization
Rome
Old South Church Chapel
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