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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1909

Page

10

The Post Vacation Notice and Subscription Rates

The Boston Post announces vacation mail options and rates for daily and Sunday editions. It lists prices for durations, Canada copies, and foreign copies, with payment in advance and instructions for address changes and notices to editors. The publisher is Be A Grozier.

THE Sunday Post Canada Post Boston Mass Post Publishing Company Daily Post United States A, Grozier

A Hero of Peace Passes After Five Days with Yellow Fever

Dr William Wightman an expert on yellow fever who served in Guayaquil as a signer of bills of health for ships bound for US ports died from yellow fever after a five day battle. He is hailed as a sentinel of danger and a protector of the United States.

Guayaquil Equador William Wightman United States Wightman

Eight Hour Veto Sustained by Republican House

The Republican House sustained the Governor in vetoing the eight hour law. The measure mirrored federal standards for eight hours on public work and faced similar penalties. The piece argues the veto reflects party alignment rather than merit and warns Massachusetts risks lagging behind national labor trends.

Republican House of Representatives United States Draper State House Massachusetts

Meadowbrook Polo Team Aims for International Cup Victory

The Meadowbrook polo club challenges for the inter national polo cup against the Hurlingham club. The British side features top players while Meadowbrook showcases perfect form and brilliant wins. An additional trial will pick four Meadowbrook men to meet Britain’s best.

Meadowbrook Hurlingham Club Great Britain Meadowbrooks England

Open Door to Tax Reform Moves in Massachusetts Senate

A public call for tax reform rings in the Massachusetts Senate as a close vote last week blocked a taxation amendment. Commercial groups industrials wage earners real estate interests urge the Senate to open the door to a people’s vote on a fairer tax system, with final decision to rest with voters in 1910.

Senate Massachusetts

A New Hebrew Colony in Mesopotamia Vision Described

The piece envisions Jews founding a Mesopotamian colony 2500 years after Babylonian captivity. It argues Mesopotamia’s revival would require irrigation, engineering, and vigorous toil under harsh conditions. It frames the land as the promised heritage expanding through affiliation and adaptation rather than conquest.

Mesopotamia Palestine Tigris Euphrates Nebuchadnezzar Temple Jerusalem Garden of Eden Babylon Ezekiel Israel

Professor Todd Aims for Ten Mile Vertical Ascent

The Amesherst astronomer Professor Todd proposes a vertical ascent of ten miles to study Martian signals. He envisions a pressurized metal capsule to counteract thin air beyond five miles. Experts doubt hydrogen balloons can rise above certain altitudes, making this a high risk quest for knowledge.

Professor Todd Peru Todd Mars Earth Amherst

Stealthy Steve Loosely Escapes Cannibals On Camel Mission

A digest of Newton Newkirk’s All Sorts describes Stealthy Steve after a cannibal escape at Entebbe. He journeys toward Mrook on foot then rides 12 wild camels, guiding them along the trail, until an African elephant chases him, lifting him high with its trunk.

Steve Entebbe Roosevelt Mrook O. K Windward Mrooli Addedti

Growth in Lawrence Post Circulation Report

Boston Post representatives T H Kelley and Sons report steady growth in Lawrence with multiple bundle increases from April to May. No 5 bundle rose from 50 to 600 copies and No 6 from 600 to 700, then No 5 up to 750, plus four extra copies to sub agents.

Boston Post Sir Post Lawrence T. H. Kelley & Sons

Curious Parrot In Car and City Notes Stir Readers

An outward bound reservoir trip yields a playful surprise as a parrot emerges from a lady’s shawl. A Winthrop summer plans note new residents at Anchorage. Fire drill at Oak Square impresses officials and crowds. A clever cat chases a gray squirrel in Old Granary burying ground. Reverend Dole returns from Honolulu to Jamaica Plain. A careless water wagon driver drops bottles on Federal Street and leaves debris. Crest at Winthrop Beach considers hotel rebuilds and seasonal change. Young prodigy Austin Kane showcases piano and drum talent in Dorchester. Boston Nationals catcher James Ball's wedding prompts a new residence at Columbus Avenue. A North Station sighting features Italian migrants aided by a Good Samaritan woman.

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