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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1909
Page
10
An archival notice from Post Publishing Co dated November 5 1909 announces edition details for Boston Massachusetts readers. The brief item lists office location at 259 Washington Street and cites issue number 31 in volume 197.
Rates for Daily and Sunday Post subscriptions shown. One year costs 2.50 for Sunday, six months 1.25, three months 0.65, and other terms for Canada. payment in advance, notices of discontinuation, and publisher contact details provided.
A widening wave of support from the Y M C A clock and workers moves beyond Boston into Newton Chelsea and Quincy. The smaller communities start building funds with strong results and mirror Boston's record fundraising pace.
The market price of New York city bonds rises immediately after Judge Gaynor is elected mayor, seen as practical proof of the wisdom of his win. Gaynor pledged to root out extortion blackmail and corruption and elevate city government. he has four years to prove it, and investors currently believe in his plan.
The Carnegie hero medal distribution shows 22 of 50 recipients are Ohio residents stirring questions about regional heroism. The piece compares Ohio with Massachusetts and other states, pondering why Ohio leads in awards for valor and financial recognition.
The selection of the Delorey and Mantir murder trial jurors was rapid, with 125 talesmen examined and an orderly, conscience driven process. Lawyers avoided maneuvers for advantage, praising honorable, intelligent jurors and contrasting with other celebrated cases that erode public trust in the jury system.
The Rev. Elwood Worcester founder says supporters will help establish a center where students of medicine theology and sociology may collaborate. The initiative aims to create a space for interprofessional work and education.
The discussion centres on expanding specially trained practitioners and integrating Emmanuelism into medical schools. Dr Worcester and colleagues consider creating an independent institution to foster psycho medical practice, with questions about a future of Emmanuel practitioners akin to Christian Science healers.
A dozen nomination papers for Boston mayor have been issued soon after the charter amendment authorizing direct candidate naming. Voters should deliberate, as ballots carry no party label and signatures for nomination may not reflect final choice.
The World asserts Tammany is dead and New York will shift from boss control to a fusion government. Four years of civic alliance rule promise oversight of the city purse strings and a billion dollar budget, signaling a move toward reform within the Democratic era.
Auditor Chance reports a 17.48 million dollar postal deficit, 56 thousand higher than last year, with no relief in sight. The article argues for revenue measures and a parcels post, blaming political selfishness for blocking reforms and noting the department’s loss despite overseas profits and better service.
Registration for Boston’s January 11 city election is underway with a December 22 close. The last election saw about 3000 fewer registered voters, blamed on neglect of registration. The vote will decide a four year administration and will be city wide without ward boundaries, making every citizen’s participation crucial.
Max Henry Newman of Ward 9 in Boston declares his candidacy for a nine member city council to legislate for city needs. He writes that he seeks integrity and service if elected, in a letter to the editor dated November 4, 190%.
Elmira Star-Gazette reports Newton Newkirk, a bartender at Hatch's Alpine saloon in Carroll Street, indicted by the last grand jury for selling liquor on Sunday. Bail set at 100, with a sealed indictment public for the first time. The note includes a tongue in cheek reply from a Boston writer tempering the tale.
The piece notes Oliver Wendell Holmes likeness to Dr E J Carpenter and recounts local anecdotes from East Boston including a brave neighbor rescuing a cat, social scenes at the Ross Fenton Farm near Asbury Park, and scenes at the Boston 1915 exposition.
The reader asks how the small leading truck wheels on a locomotive stay ahead of the larger driving wheels. A humorous reply notes the little wheels start first and then struggle to stay out in front, implying the mystery is largely one of initial momentum and effort.
A compact ad style note proclaims debt payoff with a smile as a guiding motto. The fragment hints at a business card or promotional line for a man named Attle, emphasizing cheerful settlement of obligations.
Reuben Burnham of East Boston, aged 100, received a public reception at Meridian Street M E Church from 3 to 6 PM as hundreds paid respects. Colonel George W Moses and the First Ward National Bank directors helped greet guests. Burnham was presented a gold headed cane by Alfred E Cox and Pearmain Brooks gifted $100 in gold.
Sparks from a passing locomotive set fire to the toll gate keeper's house at Dover Point, gutted it, and nearly destroyed the highway bridge. Engines from Dover and two train loads of workmen from the Boston & Maine fought the blaze as the adjacent railroad bridge faced danger.
At the Arctic Brotherhood annual convention in Seattle on November 4, leaders outlined plans to entertain President Taft lavishly during his Alaska visit next summer after his earlier initiation into the order at the world’s fair.
Registration runs at the central Board of Election Commissioners Old Court House Boston from November 3 to December 10 1909 9 am to 5 pm except Saturdays 1 pm closing Then December 11 to 22 1909 9 pm to 5 pm and 6 pm to 10 pm except Saturdays 9 pm to 1 pm and 10 pm Registration December 22 1909 9 am to 10 pm continuous Ward registration December 11 to 22 1909 6 pm to 10 pm No Sunday or holiday registrations Names may be added only after the next election except certain voters examined April 30 preceding close of registration. Names listed: John M Minton Melancthon W Burlen Alpheus Sanford Edward A McAughl in.
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