Boston Post May 15 1908 Sunday edition price list
The Boston Post issue details subscription rates for daily and Sunday papers, including prices for six months and three months. It notes Canadian deliveries, mailing terms, and that payments should be sent in advance. Editor and publisher F. A. Grozier is listed.
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Boston Bank Seeks Gilt Edged Securities Linked to Southwest Traction
A leading Boston banking house offers gilt edged securities tied to a Southwest traction company. It touts the main terminal as a prosperous, rapidly growing manufacturing and rail hub served by twelve railroads and seventeen lines. The proposal prompts questions about aligning major transport systems under a single control.
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Boston
Boston Lodging Houses Commission Probe Planned
Mayor Hibbard appoints a commission to investigate lodging house conditions in Boston’s South End district. The commission’s personnel is praised and may lead to establishing a permanent body with authority to regulate lodging houses in congested city areas.
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Hibbard
South End
Carnegie backs forest conservation as national duty
In his Washington address at the conference of Governors Andrew Carnegie ranks forest preservation first among national duties. He argues forests sustain navigable rivers and cheap transport, while rising coal use underscores rivers as vital power sources and warns the White Mountains face ongoing denudation.
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Washington
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
White Mountains
Chelsea Scheme Promises Restored Civic Self Rule After 18 Months
The bill for Chelsea's city government creates an 18 month appointed commission, disfranchises residents for one year, then allows annual electors to choose commission members and a 1912 vote on abolition. It aims to balance emergency control with eventual local self government and advisory governor appointments.
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Chelsea
Massachusetts urged for Guild as Taft ticket balance
The Massachusetts Republicans push for Curtis Guild Jr to be the vice presidential candidate to balance Taft and restore regional equity. Governor Hughes declines a VP bid, clearing the path for Guild. Massachusetts seeks timely action to secure a Chicago nomination for its representative.
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Hughes
New York
Chicago
Taft
Massachusetts
Old Bay State
Middle West
Curtis Guild, Jr
Governor Guild
Henry Wilson
Michigan
Currency Bill Passed by House Amid Political Emergency
The Republican led measure passed the House by a margin shorter than party strength. It allows emergency circulation backed by commercial paper issued only by clearing house banks in a city or region with joint liability for capital and surplus. Described as a stop-gap to address party needs, it establishes a currency commission to study a permanent system.
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Congress
Vreeland
Republican Party
Currency Commission
Rumors of a regional religious weekly arise in Boston
The piece notes a possible weekly religious journal for Universalist Congregational and Unitarian groups. It mentions the Massachusetts Episcopal diocese convention at Trinity Church and wage recommendations for ministers. It also cites Universalist Sunday School Union bylaws changes at its May 27 meeting and Lydia Mountfort addressing Tremont Temple on June 1.
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Massachusetts
Trinity Church
Universalist Sunday School Union
Winter Hill
Mme. Mountfort
Lydia van Finklestein
Evangelical Alliance
Tremont Temple
Fr McCarthy Resigns From Charlestown June 17 Committee
The Rev. T. F. McCarthy of Charles Town resigned from Mayor Hibbard's non partisan committee appointed to arrange the June 17 celebration in Charlestown.
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M’carthy
T. F. McCarthy
Charlestown
St. Francis de Sales
Hibbard
Fare from Denver to St Louis and locating the Watch and Ward Society
Letters to the editor request the Denver to St Louis railroad fare. A reader asks where the State Law and Order League is located and who runs it. The editor identifies the Watch and Ward Society with secretary J Frank Chase and a headquarters at 3801 Equitable Building.
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Watch and Ward Society
J. Frank Chase
Equitable Building
Reader asks size of largest lobster reported by the Post
A reader requests the weight and measurements of the largest lobster ever captured, recalling a Post photo of a 28 pound lobster at a wharf. The note cites figures of 14 pounds, 84 inches length, 16 inch circumference, 112 feet claws, and a food value of $6.
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Boston
All Sorts Volunteers Seeks Submissions During Newkirk Vacation
The Boston Daily Post invites readers to submit funny stories sketches poems and wise sayings for the All Sorts column while Newton Newkirk is away on a three week vacation Two $10 prizes will be awarded for best and worst contributions with winners chosen on Newkirk’s return Submissions should be mailed to All Sorts Volunteers care of Boston Daily Post.
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Newton Newkirk
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Hard Luck Poem by Alfred Pennydun
A short verse in first person laments aging and faded romance. The speaker confesses waning charm and lost chances with women, recalling past romances and a sense that the days gone by will not return. The voice is reflective and wistful about youth and love.
Cats Train, Mil Lurks In Newburyport Tale
In Newburyport a mill worker trains three male cats Luke Tom and Pete to perform stunts. At Christmas a tree bore bags of catnip labeled with their names. The cats climb the tree untie their bags and depart to enjoy the treats, thanking their master. Kitty's Friend.
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Newburyport
Do you think it is time for me to change my winter underwear
A reader writes in a humorous plea asking TIT whether the moment has come to change winter undergarments. The message notes distress, fear of relatives’ judgment, and a belief the inquiry will reveal personal support.
Young Man Seeks Feedback On Musical Poems and Humorous Letters
Letters from readers recount a 19 year old poet-musician seeking critique after a bass drum solo rejection for Mr Lowsir's band. He submits quirky verse with altered endings and notes a humorous pin anecdote from Evangeline Cooper and a jealousy cartoon from Sereno Hyde Park.
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Lowsir
Mr. Newkirk
Dear Miss Champagne, Love and Sentiment Advice
In a readers letter a woman facing persistent unwanted attention asks how to handle a suitor while engaged. The advisor suggests reporting to the fiancé, reflecting on whether she has unintentionally encouraged the advances, and urges careful behavior to deny excuses for the assailant while leaving the rest to the fiancé.
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Miss Champagne
Foel
Observant Citizens Rally for Afflicted Dog and Local Happenings
A group of Observant Citizen ladies sympathized with a purported injured dog in the shopping district, only to learn it was a joke. The column also notes Frank S., a prized bay gelding owned by Melville Warl, recovering from a throat disease with a six week prognosis. Other items describe tennis at Franklin Park, Billy Hammond’s Jamaica Pond disappearance prank, British Museum curiosities, a downtown tobacco store visit, fashion trends, concerns about a mother with a crying toddler, Station 10 police baseball strength, Dedham patrol boat plans, and St. Catherine’s Church corner-stone preparations for May 31.
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Melville Warl
Broadway
Ellen Street
Readville
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Jamaica Pond
Hammond
England
British Museum
Knickerbocker Opera Presents Cavalieria Rusticana and Pagliacci at Majestic
The Knickerbocker company staged Cavalieria Rusticana and Pagliacci at the Majestic Theatre with a strong chorus. Mme Narelli stood in for Santuzza while Signor Alessandroni and Barili, Paoloni, Colombati impressed in principal roles. Conductor G Merola led a skilled performance with repeats scheduled and further shows announced for Lucia and Il Trovatore.
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Mme. Narelli
New York
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Alfile
Signor Paoloni
Turiddu
Mme. Colombati
Lola
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