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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1910
Page
10
The March 23 1910 issue lists daily and Sunday Post subscription prices for various terms. It also notes postal details, office contact numbers, and the editor publisher E A Grozier. The notice provides payment and discontinuation instructions and terms for Canadian delivery.
The piece argues against a tariff war with Canada calling Republican policy misguided. It cites Taft's post conference stance that Canada deserves a minimum tariff and questions Congress's insistence on restricting trade. The editorial urges granting the administration freedom to pursue broad national trade interests.
The Boston Holding Company bond scheme drew sharp opposition from the Chamber of Commerce and its banking committee. Directors urged the Legislature not to make these bonds a legal investment for Massachusetts Savings banks, arguing against special legislation to widen their market. The stance signals strong popular disapproval of altering savings bank laws.
An indictment by the federal grand jury in Chicago charges the National Packing Company and 10 subsidiaries with open violations of the Sherman antitrust law. The government seeks dissolution of the concern and names individuals in a parallel equity filing. The piece questions the reach of national authority and the sufficiency of the Sherman Act to curb future monopolies.
In a cautious stance the Massachusetts legislative committee on federal affairs weighs the idea of a free port in Boston. The text suggests seeking congressional action, extending the current warehouse system, and allowing manufacturing under bond or export sale, aiming to boost industrial opportunities without altering foreign trade limits.
A statement asserts efforts will promote Boston’s foreign commerce, noting the aim to boost trade through diversified markets and stronger commercial ties. Officials emphasize practical steps to expand export opportunities and reduce barriers.
A Massachusetts 14th district election ends with a Democratic victory over a once-dominant Republican, driven by issues of tariffs and high prices. The result signals a national shift, with Mr Foss praised for magnetism and the public repudiating Republican promises amid dissatisfaction with Monopolies and infant industries. The next House is expected to be Democratic.
A fragmentary verse urges spring to fuel a mount named Pegasus and lift the speaker toward western waters. It proclaims a new journey, with bold bets and a devout vow to press on as the line advances.
A spoof letter from NECROMANCER, Pigeon Cove Mass, pitches a sponge factory between a cheese factory and a bakery with holes from cheese and discarded sponge material as the business core. He asks Newton for $1000, then backs off, joking about an airship and accident insurance instead.
The Post notes its newspaper work aided Foss's 14th district victory with editorials printed on March dates and reproduced as local ads. It reports circulation growth of 10,880 in the district and credits the paper with influencing voters. The piece congratulates Congressman Toss on his win.
Mrs. Cora Miles Ford of this town engages counsel to obtain a divorce from Porter O. Ford alleging desertion after their 1907 wedding. She is only 19. The Post Magazine next Sunday features "Porchy Hig a Fluff Riot" about Torchy, the red headed office boy.
A light verse recounts the courting of Adam and Eve with bashful beginnings and playful dialogue. It follows their courtship to married life and hints at a dinner invitation they cannot attend due to Eve’s lack of dress. The piece presents itself as a cheeky, biographical reminiscence from Life magazine.
A travel sketch notes Colonel Roosevelts upcoming journey by train from the Nile. It describes Luxor near Karnak and the Theban Necropolis as historic, while Cairo is portrayed as a bustling, underdeveloped city with a 1907 population of 654,476 including 40,000 Europeans. It recounts Cairo’s founding in 969 A D by Gohar, growth from pyramid stone, Saladin building the citadel in 1166, later extensions, and recurring plagues and wars.
Walter Adams press rep of the Boston and Albany celebrates a new office and furniture as he gears up for the Better Farming train tour set to run four days from March 20. The piece also notes fund-raising testimonials for Vincent Tetherstone at Hollis Street Theatre on April 11 and mentions Fritzi Scheff in The Prima Donna attracting a large crowd.
In a 1910 verse, Walt Mason portrays a magnate who has hoarded wealth and controlled a dye trade. He narrates guilt from wrecked lives and the haunting ghosts that urge him to abandon riches before death, ending with a vow to give his wealth away.
The piece lauds Officer Ambrose H. Abbott for his fearless duty and compassionate nature in the criminal courts. It notes Patrolman William Doherty of Melrose is hospitalized with diphtheria, described as a strong man, causing concern among friends. Dr Fr H Morse, Melrose, sails to Paris for a physiotherapy congress as a US delegate. John A Anderson of Dorchester plans a large home entertainment and reception at 188 Westville Street with many Boston figures likely to attend.
Division 37 A O H members plan a monster charity bazaar at A O H Hall corner of Union and Lawrence streets Charlestown on April 19 to help pay their mortgage. Committee includes John Carrigan George W Long Jeremiah Crowley John Brougham John Harrington Mrs John Malone Mrs Annie Feehan Miss Annie Fogarty and Miss Mary Lenane.
The White Star steamship Megantic from Liverpool and Queenstown is due off Boston Light at 5 AM and will berth at Tloosac docks Charlestown about two hours later Captain Beadwell said the Megantic is assigned to the Boston run for two trips only and carries 150 saloon 1180 steerage passengers
On the steamship Kronprinzen Kronprinzen s Cecilie Colonel John Jacob Astor and his son Vincent aboard a pet Airedale terrier. A dedicated dog house was built on the upper deck for the dog. The secretary denied reports of any engagement between Colonel Astor and Mrs. Adolph Ladenburg.
Revere High School pupils from the German department will stage a German play in the school auditorium on April 15. Students have been aided in their study by correspondence with German students, enriching their preparations for the production.
Next Sunday's Poser features a folded tale from the World's Great Detective Mae ies. The mystery centers on a claimant whose true identity is revealed in a twisty scenario.
In 1517 Ottoman Turks under Selim I entered the city and Cairo became a provincial town within the Turkish empire until 1798. This Thursday readers will see a view of the Sphinx and the great Pyramids printed.
A conference of Newton church delegates met at Associati Hall with sessions at 10 30 in the morning and 3 30 and 4 30 in the afternoon. lectures by Gibson Whitmore Crossett and A Crossett covered cooperation and religious topics. Knowledgeably, Bates presented the Lenten organ recital at Union Church in the afternoon. Various church speakers and services followed at King’s Chapel Mystic Congregational Roxbury and Brighton area churches including Hill Memorial and Phillips Church.
The Post next Sunday features summer dress designs for children in assorted colors. Mothers unsure how to dress their youngsters for hot weather can preview a variety of outfits suitable for all occasions.
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