The Boston Post Publication Details and Rates
The Boston Post, dated May 15 1009, lists publication information, office address, subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, payment terms, and contact details. It notes second class mailing, Canada rates, vacation time policy, and editor publisher B A Grozier.
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Post Publishing
Washington St
Boston
Mass
THE
Sunday Post
Canada
Postoffice
Mase
POST
Daily Post
United States
Feverish Prosperity Cuts Railroad Fatalities in 1908 Britain
The 1907 1908 period saw railway deaths fall sharply due to reduced freight traffic and safety gains. Passenger losses dropped 43 percent and employee deaths 49 percent from 1907 to 1908 as congestion eased. The report links prosperity driven overload and rule violations to higher risk, noting Britain ran 1908 without a passenger fatality.
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Great Britain
Two-Cent Conscience Spooks Chanute Post Office
The Chanute postmaster reports a curious third class package claim revealing a man’s confession about seeking a “clean heart.” He writes of enduring imprisonment to avoid hell, prompting commentary on the maker’s family and the cost of conscience.
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Chanute
False Color Line at Conductor Union Meeting Stirs Boston
The Order of Railroad Conductors barred a stenographer from reporting its convention because he was a person of color. The editor calls the action discriminatory and incongruent with Boston’s diverse associations. It notes such groups may set conditions for members but not bar nonmembers from public meetings. The piece calls the incident surprising and at odds with the union's stated aims.
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Boston
Give the Dogs a Chance to Roam the Common
The note argues against a leash rule for dogs in the Common, questioning the danger of unleashed pets. It acknowledges the Public Garden’s concerns about soil damage but suggests the Common poses little risk beyond paving. The piece advocates allowing dogs more freedom.
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Ubase
Dogs and squirrels in a leash era
The piece argues dogs deserve regular exercise and relief from the leash while noting dogs rarely catch agile urban squirrels. It contends a dog may be chased by a half domesticated squirrel and urges owners to grant dogs exercise freedom.
To Equalize Duties In Tariff Debate In Congress
The article critiques Aldrich’s tariff bill arguing it fails to raise revenue or encourage industries. It highlights wool schedules showing 100 percent duties on worsted cloth imports, stating the tariff has not equalized and burdens clothing with excessive tariffs amid ongoing Washington discussions.
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Congress
Aldrich
Senate
Washington
Belmont Park Opening Reflects Anti-Betting Rethink
The Belmont Park opener drew about 9000 spectators from a previous 35000 crowd, amid rules targeting wagers. Proponents say oral bets by those who can afford it show discipline, aiming to restore racing’s appeal and relegate bookmakers to the background.
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Belmont Park
Champion Destroyers and Fire Safety Warnings
The Nation suffers massive fire losses totaling over 1.246 billion dollars plus forest fires. Each citizen bears about 2.51 dollars in costs last year. The piece urges careful handling of matches stoves kerosene gas and electrical wiring to cut losses and notes fires harm the economy more than they help.
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National Board of Fire
United States
England
Missing Pittsfield Youth Found in London
After nationwide search including Panama and with YMCA help, Arthur Dale son of Prof T Nelson Dale of the United States Geographical Survey, disappeared since March 9 in Pittsfield, now reports from London that he is there and wants to return home without funds.
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Pittsfield
Panama
T. Nelson Dale
United States Geographical Survey
Arthur Dale
London
Young Dale
Taft Cottage Inspected as Secret Service Chief Meets Officials
Beverly Cove hosts the taft cottage summer headquarters as Chief Wilkie of the secret service inspects the site. He holds a long conference with Mayor Ferguson and Chief Tront of the police force.
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Beverly
Taft
Beverly Cove
Wilkie
Secret Service
Ferguson
Tront
Reader loses $250000 suit against Haggin
Athole B. Reader, mining engineer, and wife Ella Rawles Reader had sued James B. Haggin for 250000 but lost the action today in New York. Haggin, a noted horseman and mine owner, was the defendant in the civil suit filed to recover damages.
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New York
Athole B. Reader
Ella Rawles Reader
James B. Haggin
Railroad police kill thief in Philadelphia warehouse
May 4 Philadelphia railroad detectives shoot and kill Frederick Zimmerman a yard brakeman for stealing eggs from an Adams Express warehouse. The incident occurred as Zimmerman was caught in the act of theft.
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Philadelphia
Adams Express
Frederick Zimmerman
Pennsylvania Railroad
Stealthy Steve Captures White Hippo in Daring Underwater Chase
In Victoria Nyanza Stealthy Steve dives after a colossal white hippopotamus to capture it alive. The struggle tests daring and strength as the detective clings to the tail, battles underwater hazards, and finally leads the exhausted beast ashore where it dies the same day. Colonel Roosevelt and others witness the improbable feat.
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Steve
Colonel Roosevelt
Victoria Nyanza
Roosevelt
Fred Niblo Delivers Zig-Zag Lecture At Park Theatre
Fred Niblo concluded his lecture series with a “Whitechapel to Windsor” talk at Park Theatre yesterday. His observant narration and photographic illustrations drew charm from London’s varied scenes and characters. The lecture repeats tomorrow evening.
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Fred Niblo
Park Theatre
Weather and local happenings tease the day in Pittsfield
The Observant Citizen notes a nonfunctional weather kiosk on the Common while townspeople seek temperature readings from public and private thermometers. Alfred Shrigley plans to witness the Massachusetts balloon flight attempting to cross the Canadian line, and Mrs Tucker recalls cases with notable memory but forgets her own birthday. Frances and John, two neighbor children, cause mischief with a garden hose, drawing attention from an annoyed neighbor. A man asks “Where is Mr Bland?” and learns the mayor’s duties shift this week. Edmund QL Cummins is named a judge at Boston College preparatory school exercises. Debates over railway colors prompt a question about flag display. Indianapolis Mayor Charles Bookwalter praises suburban roads after visiting Lawrence. West End yachtsman William Hunter launches Gypsy Queen and eyes a Memorial Day race from Apple Island to Pemberton and back against Aurelia S.
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Alfred Shrigley
Pittsfield
Massachusetts
C. Tucker
United States Circuit Court
Frances
John
Mother
Mr. Bland
Guardians of the Law
City Hall
William Hunter
West End
Aurelia S
E. P. Scigilano
Harbor View Yacht Club
North Shore
Apple Island
Pemberton
Straw hat season opens as warm weather returns
Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield draws canoeing fans as conditions permit the start of the season. Malden Melrose and Wakefield high school floats are planned on the lake in June, with straw hat season officially beginning today. An antique Queen Anne bureau and two Heppelwhite tables, valued and admired in Newton, are noted by locals as rare pieces.
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Lake Quannapowitt
Wakefield
Malden
Melrose
John Roach
Washington Street
Newton
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Charlestown
Boston College
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John Cummins
Roslindale
Italy
Charles H. Bookwalter
Indianapolis
Lawrence
Boston Typographical Union
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Bally
Sporting Papers
Salt Mason
George Matthew Adams
Lloyd's Eyeglasses & Spectacles
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