Boston Post May 13 1908 issue details and subscription rates
The Boston Post, published by Post Publishing Co, announces May 13 1908 edition with subscription prices for daily and Sunday issues. Addresses in Boston and Canada, payment terms, and editor E. A. Grozi fr authorizing publisher notices are provided.
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Dust Storm Relief Delays Boston Streets Cleanup
A post sunset dust storm afflicted Boston residents until a brief thunder shower brought relief. The piece questions the city’s street maintenance, urging a return to basic cleaning methods rather than rely on weather or charity to protect health and property.
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Hibbard
Alternative route to railroad merger urged to strengthen Boston and Maine
The Boston and Maine merger debate shifts from opposing buyers to improving local control. Charles N. Jones of the Shoe and Leather Association argues for strengthening and better managing the Boston and Maine rather than surrendering to outside interests. He says stockholders could effect a change in management if needed.
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New Haven
Boston & Maine
Charles N. Jones
Shoe and Leather Association
General Whitney faces new duty over Sunday entertainment licenses
The State police chief gains discretionary veto power over Sunday show licenses. He plans to enforce the law as far as possible and relies on local authorities to report naughty shows. Early reports suggest flying horses at beaches may be allowed as harmless amusements, while amateur baseball remains a gray area.
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J. H. Whitney
Commonwealth
Whitney
Sunday entertainments banned without sanction
Proprieties of Sunday entertainments fall under the ban of the law. Attendees are liable to a $5 fine plus the admission price for illegal performances.
Mayor Hibbard's Bill Advances For Next General Court
Boston's mayor seeks extraordinary municipal powers. a metropolitan affairs committee recommends sending the measure to the next General Court, praising the gesture as prudent and practical. The panel suggests formal passage may await the new legislature and a wiser mayor.
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Hibbard
Boston
Draper Veto on Judicial Salary Increases Examined
A criticism of Acting-Governor Draper’s veto of bills raising Supreme and Superior Court salaries. The piece argues pay should reflect equity beyond current financial conditions and questions future propitious moments as a basis for raises.
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Supreme
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Cambridge to Confer Doctor of Laws on Two U.S. Bishops
London May 12: Daniel S. Tuttle bishop of Missouri and William Lawrence bishop of Massachusetts are among the prelates who will receive the degree of doctor of laws from the University of Cambridge.
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William Lawrence
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Bishop Lawrence Receives Honor by Cable
The bishop acknowledged the honor gratefully but would not discuss the action last evening. A household member said he was notified by cable several days ago and he spent time with the university faculty during a recent England visit that led to the honor.
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Oxford Confers Degree on Prof William James
Oxford University conferred the honorary degree of doctor of science on Professor William James the noted educator formerly professor of philosophy at Harvard University from 1887 to 1907 He is now abroad in quest of his health and was the recipient today in London.
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William James
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All Sorts Volunteers Seeks Readership Contributions
During Newton Newkirk’s three week vacation readers submit funny stories poems sketches or wise sayings to the All Sorts Volunteers column. Two $10 prizes will be awarded upon his return with a best and a worst entry chosen.
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Big Hats Thwarted at Theatre Doorway
Lenore and Elsie arrived wearing large merry hats blocking entry. Ushers refused passage citing door width. The two ladies and their escorts retreated. later smaller hats were requested as the show proceeded with other guests.
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Ratheke
Fishing in Norway and a Watchless Adventure
A humorous reminiscence of a fish trip in Norway with no watch and no time sense. The narrator jokes about managing mornings by taking frequent eye openers and recounts returning to Berlin to find days misaligned, ending with a sly punch about a private theatrical chase gone comically wrong.
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Berlin
Berlin Budweiser
Lem Jonah
No License Town Brings Mix of Licker and Disputes
A letter from HIRAM HADLEY of Shingleville recounts buying two quarts of old rye in a no license town, the jug freezing and bursting, and a dispute with the drug seller over repayment. Other items include humorous quips from readers and a math riddle about a fish’s length.
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Hiram Hadley
Shingleville
Four Corners
Menagerie of Freaks Hits Maryland Farms
Rising Sun Maryland May 12 four freaks have appeared in a week a hen adopted three kittens and a tail free calf a hairless calf and a six legged calf were born on local farms including William Henry George Tenley Ned Cooper and Stanley Holland reports describe the unusual livestock conditions with animals sheltered beneath hens wings and newborns prompting curiosity.
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Rising Sun
William Henry
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New Bridge
George Tenley
Ned Cooper
Stanley Holland
A Young Man’s Fancy in Spring Fashion Troubles
In spring a young man contemplates a new wardrobe as styles shift rapidly. He worries about coat length, suit, waistcoat cut, shirts, footwear, collars, cravats, and hats. While women are talked about, gentler fashion concerns keep his mind busy as he neglects love.
Emperor Nicholas Calms Duma Rumor After Talks
In St Petersburg on May 12 M Khomyakov and Premier Stolypin met with Emperor Nicholas. Khomyakov said the incident is closed, the Duma’s position is firm, and rumors of imperial dissatisfaction with Parliament are categorically denied.
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M. Khonyakoff
Stolypin
Nicholas
M. Khomyakoff
Duma
Advertisements and Local Notes Highlight City Life
A miscellaneous column reports quirky ads in a London suburb offering horse and night-ride rentals, notes on theatre programs at Thompson's Island, school details for the Farm and Trades School, and observations on crowded streets, bright hat fashions, and seaside crowds at Revere Beach. It also mentions a Fusilier Veterans’ Association banquet, a humorous Linden car incident, a militarized federal building scene, Framingham’s blossoming orchards, East Boston musical plans, and career moves for local legal officials.
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