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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1909

Page

8

Boston Post Subscription Rates and Mail Instructions

Subscription rates listed for The Boston Post and The Sunday Post including prices for 1, 3, 6, and 12 months. Notices advise prepaid payments, cash not sent, and payments to POST PUBLISHING COMPANY. Calls out U.S., Canada pricing and editor contact.

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The Soulless City in Boston

The piece contrasts New York’s perceived heartlessness with Boston, arguing old-fashioned ideals persist. It praises loyalty to duty and notes Boston stores remain humane. while salaries and layoffs are concerns, the city is still described as a good place to work and live.

New York Boston Siven Motormiulm Old Franklin School Washington Street Dover

Mirror Therapy on the Rowing Crew Prompts Self-Reflection

A New York rowing coach uses a large mirror placed between a stubborn pupil and the coxswain to force self observation. The method aims to curb faults by clear self-vision, suggesting that gentle scolding often fails and that most people lack imagination rather than stubbornness.

New York

The Black Hand and Immigration Law Reform Call

The author argues that Black Hand criminality thrives under lax immigration controls. Proposes passports with photos for all emigrants, ongoing inspection until naturalization, and deportation extended to citizenship. Denounces importation of Italian police as a poor fix.

MIT Professors Develop Auto Speed Recorder

Two MIT professors invent an auto speed recorder to curb reckless speeding. The device promises to reveal frauds and assist law enforcement, arguing that danger lies in reckless speeds rather than mere low limits.

Massachusetts Institue of Technology Commonwealth Avenue Atlantic

Recklessness and Overspeeding Punishments Cited

The text argues that recklessness by speeding despite deterrents warrants imprisonment where possible while overspeeding alone merits at most a fine. It notes the offense is not always serious.

Ca Joling the South and the Taft Appointment Dilemma

The article argues President Taft gains Southern prestige by appointing white federal judges in North Carolina and Alabama while Roosevelt’s actions strained Southern Democrats. It calls for nonpartisan judicial fitness and impersonal justice, urging the best men for high offices to resolve the political impasse.

Roosevelt Booker Washington White House Charleston S. C Crum Taft North Carolina Republican National Committee Alabama United States South

Hepburn Act upheld by Supreme Court ruling on railroad coal mines

The Supreme Court reverses a circuit decision, affirming the Hepburn Act of 1896 as constitutional. It bars railroads from transporting non timber goods across states unless produced by owned interests, while allowing ownership of coal trade entities. practical impact remains uncertain.

United States Supreme Court Circuit Court District of Columbia Supreme Court

Rail reforms urged as governor backs holding company plan

In urging a solution to the railroad problem, Governor Draper backs a holding company for Boston & Maine stock pledged as collateral by its Connecticut owner. The editorial urges immediate legislative action, noting hearings were premature and a bill is needed now before adjournment.

Draper Boston & Maine Connecticut New York

Reelected President Praised for Long City Hospital Service

At yesterday's board meeting of City Hospital, A Shuman was re elected president. His long service is linked to the hospital's growth and strong municipal leadership. The report notes his efficiency and business skill in managing a major city enterprise. A jocular aside references marriage.

A. Shuman Shuman

Stealthy Steve's Burning Daring Rescue Cliffhanger

In a comic tale, Stealthy Steve faces execution by fire in a village square. King Bugolio orders the stake death while Steve recalls Roosevelt papers and keeps a cigarette alight with asbestos underwear.

King Bugollo Steve Bugolio Notie King Bugolio Colonel Roosevelt

Observant Citizen meeting and art notes

The Observant Citizen chapter will meet this afternoon at Mrs. Herbert W. Drew’s Newton High Lands home to hear a paper on Russia by a recent visitor. Louis Kronberg, once of the city, exhibited theatrical portraits in London on April 22 and 23, including Cardinal. Senor Florenzio Constantino, writing from Paris, plans a South American engagement. Dan Russell of North Dakota, in Boston, reports receiving many letters and telegrams daily.

John Hancock Herbert W. Drew Newton Highlands Russia Louis Khronberg London Willarg Senor Florenzio Constantino Paris South America Dan Russell North Dakota Boston

Public notes mix transport tech wonder with local happenings

A fragment of lively Essex Street chatter covers a stranger admiring the elevated train signaling system and door circuit bells. Nearby, Dorchester residents contest oiling by city wagons while civic figures and church notices highlight anniversaries, parish reunions, and local births.

Dismantling Begun at Museum of Fine Arts Copley Square

Work to remove the Museum of Fine Arts building after 33 years at Copley square began yesterday under the direction of Mr. Cc. E. Bean.

Museum of Fine Arts Copley Square Cc. E. Bean

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