Boston Post May 5 1909 subscription notice
The Boston Post announces subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions including annual, half year and quarterly prices. It notes Canadian per copy pricing and states subscriptions must be prepaid with discontinuation on expiration. Contact editor E A Grozier for issues.
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Post Publishing Co
Washington St
Boston
Mass
THE
Sunday Poste
Canada
Maia
Post Publishing Company
Postal Atena
E. A. Grozier
War Maneuvres and the Nation at War
The piece describes a world cruise of a battleship squadron as a massive war maneuver. It argues fleets must stay on a war footing, cites Army leadership fatigue, and notes Navy will coordinate with State militias and coast defense for extended battle movements. It stresses attack and defense through practical tactical training.
Treating and popularity in clubs and liquor habits
In a Boston Medical and Surgical Journal letter, Beverly Robinson argues that treating fosters inebriety and should be frowned upon in clubs. He notes club life differs from hotel and saloon life, urging public training to curb liquor use as a path to lasting friendships and cheaper, better social standing.
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New England
Boston Medical and Surgical Journal
Beverly Robinson
Robinson
Peace Congress Hopes For Real Influence Amid Naval Arms Race
In Chicago the second national Peace Congress seeks lasting impact as Taft pledges to push peaceful policy. Dr. Jordan cites war’s rejection of survival of the fittest, while Germany plans 33 dreadnoughts costing 8 million each and Britain races to build battleships amid rising deficits.
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Chicago
Taft
Congress
Dr. Jordan
Leland Stanford, Jr
Germany
England
Sugar trust frauds and Treasury complicity urged to face justice
The piece condemns long running sugar trust frauds and questions Treasury officials who allegedly winked at overcharges. It argues for accountability of government servants and implies they benefited from the scheme as the trust was forced to disgorge part of its plunder. It frames moral satisfaction despite no sugar price drop.
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Treasury
Sugar Trust
Treasury Department
Sugar frauds blamed on customs inaction
The article argues that the failure is driven by the name of modern corruption and imbecility and assigns substantial responsibility to United States customs officials for sugar frauds, on par with the perpetrators.
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United States Customs
The Commodity Clause and Hepburn Law Judgment
The Supreme Court upholds the Hepburn act against challenges on property rights in coal production. Railroads owning producing companies do not gain a legal interest in the coal, allowing holding companies to monopolize anthracite and set prices. President Taft plans executive focus to address Roosevelt policy implications.
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Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Pennsylvania
Interstate Commerce Commission
Taft
Roosevelt
The Truant Law and Its Enforcement in Boston
The article outlines school attendance laws for ages seven to fourteen with fines for noncompliance and for inducing truancy. It notes twenty one Boston truants officers and the role of process servers in delivering children to authorities. Foreign birth certificates are urged to verify age for proper enforcement.
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Boston
Pure Port
Franklin Field
Billy Ruth
Engine 46
Peabody Square
Ashmont
Ruth
Affinity Earle Returns In New York Westbound Voyage
Ferdinand Pinney Earle the artist known for his notoriety after separating from his first wife to wed his affinity arrived in New York aboard the Potsdam from Antwerp.
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New York
Ferdinand Pinney Earle
Potsdam
Antwerp
Stealthy Steve Marries Somali King’s Daughter
Abridged synopsis wraps up with Steve wed to King Bugolio’s daughter after rescuing papers from flames. The couple are joined in African wedlock, receive a thatched hut, and Steve plans a future escape as he stores away thoughts for the next chapter.
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Steve
Colonel Roosevelt
King Bugolio
Dusky Bugolio
King
King Bugolo
India
United States
Senate Rejects Hisgen Anti-Monopoly Bill
Independent oil baron Thomas IL Hisgen saw his anti monopoly bill fail 17 to 19 in the Senate. The measure aimed to curb standard oil and monopoly in common use articles. Hisgen plans to expand into eastern Massachusetts after years fighting trusts in the west.
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Thomas IL. Hisgen
Senate
Standard Oil
Hisgen
Massachusetts
Notable Personal News From The City and Overseas
The Observant Citizen notes Charles N. Shaw and party sailing for America on the 14th after Europe travel since February. Actress Blanche Walsh sails for Liverpool for rest and recuperation but plans late summer return. Edward Everett School alumni reunion hosts Henry C. Rolfe of Concord as guest. Also mentions a car conductor’s hat motto and local occurrences including a hospital visit by Louis L. G. de Rochemont, a Presbyterian commissioner election, and Emerson School Alumni gathering in East Boston.
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Charles N. Shaw
Europe
America
Blanche Walsh
Liverpool
Miss Walsh
Io Right
Edward Everett School
Columbus Club
Henry C. Rolfe
Concord
Mass
Churches of Greater Boston Host Interchurch Gatherings
Universalists host an listening meeting with National Alliance officers at the First Universalist Church Roxbury presided by Mrs. May L. Houghton. Speakers include Mrs. Caroline Stone Atherton and others. Also events include Immanuel Walnut Avenue reception, May bazaar with a May pole, and a concert by Fred W Bancroft with an autograph auction. Warren F. Spaulding to speak May 9 on Am I My Brother's Keeper. Services led by Frank Curtis and Francis Marchard. The Rev. Dr. W. S. Haven presides.
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Universalists
National Alliance of Women
First Universalist Church
Roxbury
May L. Houghton
Universalist Women's Society of Massachusetts
Caroline Stone Atherton
New England
National Alliance
Prescott Keyes
Committee On Appeals
F. W. Lord
Post Office
A. L. Hudson
Jamaica Plain
Immanuel Walnut Avenue
Warren IF. Spaulding
The
Prison Association
Good Cheer Union
Commercial Street
Frank Curtis
Francis Marchard
Come, my love, the night airship sails to rest
Walt Mason invites a lover to join a dream voyage beyond the earthen world. The poem frames night, stars, and a magical airship awaiting at windows, promising escape from daily toils and a carefree voyage on the wind. The piece ends with credits to Mason and the 1909 copyright notice.
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Walt Mason
George Matthew Adams
Notable religious meetings and speakers in Boston area
The American Bible Society and Rev Dr O H Dwight who has served 30 years in Constantinople attended the 14th annual meeting of the Boston University School of Theology. The 48th annual Plymouth and Bay Unitarian conference met at Old Church Hingham with 88 churches and President ex Senator William S Kyle. Speakers included Mrs Clara E F Guild Rev W S Lawrence Charles F Bustwell and Rev Dr Joseph Crocker. Rev B D Hahn of Springfield will speak May 17 at Lerimer Stall Bible Club on Blasting the Rock of Ages. Today two events: Suffolk West conference at Old South Church and the 51st annual meeting of the Women's American Baptist Home Missionary Society at Ford Building continuing tomorrow.
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American Bible Society
O. H. Dwight
Constantinople
Boston University School of Theology
Plymouth and Bay
B. D. Hahn
Springfield
Bible Club
Lerimer Stiall
Dr. Hahn
Old South Church
Suffolk West
Ford
Women's American Baptist Home Missionary Society
Banker Wiles Buried in Lexington Funeral
The remains of Clinton Wiles former president of North End Savings Bank and longtime Boston financier were interred yesterday in East Lexington cemetery. Funeral services were conducted by Rev Stephen H Roblin at the Wiles home 406 Harvard street Brookline.
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North End Savings Bank
Boston
Old
East Lexington
Stephen H. Roblin
Second Universalist Church
Wiles
Harvard Street
Brookline
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