The Post May 7 1909 from Boston
The Boston Post announces subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, with prices for various terms and Canada copies. It notes vacation mail service and asks subscribers to send payments in advance and notify changes by postal mail. Editor and publisher E. A. Grozier signs as head.
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Representative Democratic Paper
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Sunday Post
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E. A. Grozier
Shade of Leather Stocking and America’s Rifle Loss
The article notes Britain scored 14,583 points to the United States 14,179 in an international small-bore match. It praises American naval sharpshooters while lamenting domestic rifle shooting decline and calls for a modern Cooper to chronicle or sublimate these feats.
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Fenimore Cooper
America
Oscar Straus named as Ambassador to Turkey
The appointment of Mr. Oscar Straus as United States ambassador to Turkey is praised as placing the right man in the role during a critical period. He has proven discretion and experience, having served under Cleveland and later McKinley, and will oversee American interests in Constantinople amid Turkey's political ferment.
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Straus
United States
Turkey
Cleveland
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Constantinople
The Call of the Spring
A lyrical meditation on spring urging readers to answer the season’s call to outdoors. It extols birds, flowers, and fresh air, contrasting country and city life and inviting weekly trips to woods or seashore for renewal.
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Aurora
Forced Constitutionalism in Ottoman and Persian States
The piece argues Sultan Mehmed V seeks to serve the nation rather than rule, calling his stance revolutionary. It notes Persia’s ongoing second constitutional birth with Tabriz relief and Teheran revolt aided by British and Russian pressure. It questions the real meaning of freedom in illiterate eastern kingdoms, emphasizing education as the path to real rights.
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Persia
Tabriz
Teheran
Shah
Mahomet Ali
Mehmed V
East
Walter Wellman Plans Pole Flight Preparations
Walter Wellman begins early week preparations for a possible North Pole voyage. If it proceeds at all, the departure likely won’t occur before August. Anticipation hinges on Spitzbergen updates as Wellman aims a travel method not seriously attempted since the ill fated Andree who disappeared on a windbound polar attempt.
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North Pole
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Wellman
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Andree
Wellman’s dirigible voyage toward the North Pole
The article notes Wellman’s risky trek toward the North Pole with a steerable dirigible while Peary trails with dog sleds. It questions the mission’s start, forecasts news from the venture, and highlights Wellman’s airship as key to potential returns.
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Progress at Washington on Aldrich tariff test
The article argues the Aldrich revision will pass despite opposition, framing it as a test of power. It cautions that a broad tariff raise favors business interests and risks political backlash, urging a return to honest tariff reform or re-enactment of the Dingley act to avoid hardship.
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Deposits of Despots Stir Debate on Wealth Ownership
The article argues whether vast sums held in foreign banks by rulers such as Castro Nicholas of Russia and Abdul Hamid belong to nations or individuals. It cites Sultan Abdul Hamid’s checkbooks while the Young Turks press banks to release funds, framing a power versus misfortune dispute with broad implications for precdents on thie ownership of wealth wrung from subjects.
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Taft Son Stars in Private Secretary in Waterbury
In Waterbury on May 6 the Taft Dramatic Association stage performance of The Private Secretary drew high praise. Charles P. Taft, son of the President, played Eva Webster, drawing particular audience interest.
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Taft Dramatic Association
Charles P. Taft
Eva Webster
All Sorts by Newton Newkirk
A humorous note questions the use of synopsis of previous chapters. The author muses that several synopses could even fill a sofa pillow highlighting the light tone of the column.
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Newton Newkirk
Roosevelt and Stealthy Steve Averting a Lion Hunt Disaster
Colonel Roosevelt and the sleuth Stealthy Steve narrowly escape a fatal rifle misfire when a bullet from Roosevelt’s rifle is diverted by Steve’s revolver. The duo later joins a hunt, climbing a palm tree platform as native beaters drive lions toward them, but the tree suddenly gives way and they topple among the four lions.
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Colonel Roosevelt
Salome
Steve
Roosevelt
King Bugolio
Banana vendor captivates crowds with imitation auto horn
A man pushing a hand cart of bananas along Washington Street drew attention for his limited English and a playful call “Banana 10 cents” while mimicking an auto horn at crossings. The bustling shopping district framed the scene with bystanders reacting as he moved through.
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Washington Street
Love and Money in a Dilemma for a Stenographer
A 22 year old stenographer asks Miss Champagne whether love can survive on 12 a week while both suitors earn 21 and 12 respectively. The adviser cautions that a nine dollar gap is insufficient and urges waiting for the better income while warning that love alone may not sustain marriage.
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Miss Champagne
F Gray Co offers English worsted suits at 9 90 in Boston
The notice touts F Gray Co lesser price English worsted suits as good as tailor made, claiming savings over $20 by offering suits in all colors. Located at Washington and Hanover, it presents an advertising claim for bargain menswear.
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Boston
F. Gray Co
Washington and
Hanover
Imperial West
N. Y
Washington
TALK OF THE TOWN ANNIVERSARY SALE AT F GRAY CO
The advertisement promotes an anniversary sale at F Gray Co in Washington and Hanover offering bargains on goods like Black Thibet Split fabric priced at 5.90 per ten dollars of value. It invites customers to visit the store to explore savings without obligation to buy.
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F. Gray Co
Washington
Hanover
Good clothes at Gray's claim cheaper suits
Y Gray Co advertises spring suits at 9.90 duplicating English worsteds in over 100 models from top American makers. Washington and Hanover store location listed for F Gray Co. ad.
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Y. Gray Co
America
F. Gray Co
Washington and
Hanover
The Robber Appears At Letty Harding’s Door
In a rural tale a smiling young man asks for a drink and a dipper but refuses milk, citing railroad land seizures. Letty doubts him as a robber, yet she notices an odd amusement in his gaze. Mr Harding seals a land deal with $750 after negotiations with engineer Weston. Letty hides tears yet smiles as Horace plans to visit.
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