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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1908
Page
8
Daily Boston newspaper note listing Post Publishing Co with issue number 31 in volume 195 dated November 5 1908 and office address 259 Washington Street Boston Massachusetts.
The Post lists daily and Sunday subscription rates including six months 1.50, three months 75c, one month 25c. Sunday Post yearly 2.50, six months 1.25, three months 65c. Canada 9c per copy. Payment in advance by check or money order to Post Publishing Company. Editor F A Grozier.
The article notes the shock of President Charles W. Eliot's resignation after four decades at Harvard highlighting his civic influence and Harvard’s growth under his leadership. It expresses hope for a worthy successor and relief for Eliot to enjoy a break from his long duties. It also discusses a separate Oregon Sunday law dispute and court injunction affecting business activities.
The piece argues that despite Taft's presidency the real power in the new House lies with Speaker Joseph G. Cannon of Illinois. It cites Cannon's autocratic control under Reed era rules and the risk that a Republican majority will keep him in power, blocking opposition and shaping legislation.
The Democratic candidate for Governor of Massachusetts gains a strong showing in Tuesday's returns, topping the Republican nominee by about 12 000 votes over Bryan for President. Draper trails Taft by tens of thousands as Roosevelt supporters drift homeward. Vahey praises the effort and calls his vote a splendid nucleus for 1909.
A state court decision in Oregon restricts Sunday business activity and prohibits certain transactions. The ruling addresses permissible commerce on Sundays and outlines limits on affected industries and practices.
A editorial examines the Democratic Party after a series of defeats led by Theodore Roosevelt's influence on the Republicans. It argues the party needs sober leadership, clear policy, and practical governance to regain trust and advance its ideals. It sees Tuesday's results as a catalyst for reform and unity.
The Boston Post achieved a 416 463 circulation yesterday, with 16 page papers. About 104 000 pounds of white paper were used, and nearly 400 000 copies fulfilled advance orders from New England dealers.
A Dorchester Mass letter titled All Sorts by Newton Newkirk praises Mary in playful verse about baking and teatime. The narrator tones mix affection with dread of tasting the cake as the poem unfolds.
The article notes one impression from a soul kiss outlasts or surpasses the impact of a sole kick, highlighting a contrasting takeaway between two types of contact. It presents the idea in a concise, proverb-like line.
Dear Newt I reflect on kicks and enemies as boosts for the future and how criticism can be a helpful lift I recall History s Varied Page from our president s election to Eve and Adam as I continue my tale.
A narrator recounts dropping a vial of green liquid into boiling water and waiting for a reaction. After moments the liquid colors the water bright green while fearing an explosion. The cork loosens as the vial contents spread through the water and a soaked label is recovered.
An article promotes McCarthy's Creme de Mint a pale tonic claimed safe for man and beast. Sold for 25 cents per vial with instructions to chill on ice and sweeten to taste and available through first class purveyors.
The piece ends with congratulations to C. Gar Box and readers of All Sorts, noting the prolonged three chapter serial has finally concluded. It laments the drawn out nature and wishes the series had ended earlier.
A Brocktonite promotes a clipped advertisement from a nearby weekly paper seeking a man to undertake the sale of high grade blasting powder guaranteed profitable to the undertaker. Address POWDER CO. Mass.
The Rev C S Otto is reassigned from West Warren to Upham Memorial Church Forest Hills succeeding Rev C H Davis. Dr John Hayford named dean of Northwestern University engineering school Evanston Ill starting Sept 1 1909. O C Beals elected vice president and Dana F Dowling secretary at Page Class Dudley Street Church. A A Berle D D to lead monthly sermons on Dramas and Spiritual Culture. Edward H Chandler named secretary of the General Theological Library Mt Vernon St. A temperance meeting at Bulfinch Place Church Boston set for Nov 5.
Edgar Selwyn adapts Pierre of the Plains for the stage with himself in the title role. Elsie Ferguson shines as Jen Galbraith while Paul Dickey delivers a sensational fall in the third act. The engagement at the Hudson Theatre, New York, is expected to run long and a scene from The Wolfusc will also be shown tomorrow.
The Rev. Joseph H. Crocker will speak on Great things we can all do at the Universalist Temperance Society. The Boston Baptist Social Union held its annual ladies night at Ford Hall with nearly 700 attendees and a pre supper reception at Isings ley Hall. Guests included Rev. Aked and Rev. Lit tle among others. The Malden Universalists progress on a new Elm and Centre streets church shows exterior work nearing completion under Rev. Fr. Sykes.
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