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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1908
Page
8
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The Finance Commission approves the city auditor, noting the department is run well and has had no pay raises for political reasons. The report contrasts this with stricter critiques of other departments and says salary expenditures can meet recommendations without hurting efficiency.
The piece notes Yale's rise in national prestige as a Yale alumnus becomes President, contrasting with Harvard's history of presidents and pride. It reflects on Cambridge's long tradition and predicts Yale’s upcoming celebration in New Haven, alongside a reference to recent Taft returns.
The statement portrays Mr. Bryan as calm and optimistic after last Tuesday's election. He asserts his fight for reforms and faith in the public will to support direct Senate election, anti-trust action, labor laws, and tariff relief. He remains a prominent Democratic advocate and a tribune of the people.
A critical editorial questions the Morse sentence and the bank leadership let go by the court. It argues Curtis bore responsibility, condemns the pursuit of “practical” finance, and warns that freeing Morse’s tool risks inviting further malfeasance in financial institutions.
A Teuton residing in Newton unveils a new flute and is distressed by the boys' cheering. The poem notes his dilemma as the local youths mock the music, ending with a quip about remembering friends over enemies.
Editor All Sorts presents a reader dilemma about choosing which of two loved ones to save when a sinking sailboat leaves one to drown. The reply adopts a humorous stance, indicating the responder would delay decision until waking, effectively avoiding a choice.
Letter from George N. Smith of Wellesley Hills Mass humorously recalls messages left by express offices. He notes a neighbor missed a Sunday dinner only to find a postal notice later saying the dinner was at the express office.
A correspondent notes a quoted sentence from The Panther claiming its potency is portentous and potent. The piece teases that some popular fiction defies full understanding due to almost human intelligence and playful alliteration with p words.
A collection of aphorisms on bread and days, punctuated by flights of humor. It plays with luck, perception, and domestic quirks, mentioning a wife, biscuits, raincoats, and a dull razor to linger on humorous images.
A review notes Israel Zangwill's drama The Melting Pot stirs debate on immigration. The play follows a Russian Hebrew violinist whose daughter loves a Christian and uses a pivotal speech declaring America a crucible where all races fuse. Chicago production with Walker Whiteside John Blair and Chrystal Herne praised. New York premiere not yet staged.
The Observant Citizen recalls a crowd scene drop letter wager and a past win. Miss Mabel Going to give a Chickering Hall concert November 19 with Arthur Foote and Stephen Townsend. A court session sees Quaker jurors allowed to affirm. local fires, rebuild plans, and odd city vignettes follow.
The Syracuse Herald polled prominent editors on Roosevelt becoming Harvard’s president. Opinions varied: Mark Howell of the Atlanta Constitution praised him. Charleston’s News and Courier favored against. Raleigh’s News and Observer supported. Buffalo News and Chicago Tribune offered mixed views. Salt Lake Tribune saw a boost for Harvard with Mormon ties. Guthrie Leader cited public sentiment for Bryan.
Cliftondale Congregational names Rev William L Boicourt as new pastor of Montvale Church Woburn Evangelistic meetings at Temple Street Methodist and People*s Temple declared strong New England Church Temperance Society meeting set for Trinity Church Boston YWCA fair at Hotel Vendome praised Rev N Joseph Gibbs chosen as Walden Presbyterian’s permanent pastor John L Campbell Cambridge First Baptist declines Vancouver call Reception for Rev William Gibbs and wife at St James Episcopal rectory
Rome G. Brown president of the Harvard Clubs of America declares Mr Roosevelt is not conservative enough for the Harvard University presidency and would not receive a single vote from the Harvard board of overseers in a Minneapolis statement dated November 6.
Obituaries report James M. Alden 85 of Bridgewater and Middleboro died after a brief illness. Justin Allen M D aged 1826 born Hamilton, died in Topshfield. Essex County Teachers' convention opens in Peabody Town Hall. Attleboro plans for Y M C A tag day raising about 3000. Michael Cahill 85 found dead in Milford near Hotel Rockingham from heart disease. Webster mill at Orono returns to full capacity. Arthur W. Sprague of Acton ships another moose to Massachusetts. Vermont lifts deer hunting ban midnight Nov 8 for six days. Worcester receives armor sets. Yale Law School commencement speaker announced.
The Republic article accuses the Kelcher Donovan Doyle faction of orchestrating the Cronin knife incident in the Supreme Court clerkship fight. It alleges veiled threats for future campaigns unless compromises arrive and cites Kelcher guiding Grady and Pettiti while opposing regular Democratic candidates. It argues Kelcher seeks control of the party next year and recalls past favors owed to Francis Campbell.
A scanty-haired Benedict muses on matrimony while a confirmed bachelor asks for the answer. The other replies that marriage keeps the wife busy maintaining appearances and the husband busy trimming expenses, ending with a sigh.
A guest accuses a village hotel bed of being slept in. The landlord retorts that beds are meant for sleeping, delivering a witty rustic exchange about room conditions.
The rival American House claims frequent turkey and auto kills every few days. The Eagle House landlord retorts that their wild turkey is killed by airplane, implying greater abundance or method.
In a rural exchange, Farmer Ryetop teases Zeke about a hunter from town who reacts to a duck honk as if it were an automobile horn, jumping ten feet. Farmer Hardapple questions the reaction.
A physician laments two kinds of patients one who swears by his methods and another who swears at him. The joke rests on the druggist’s witty inquiry and the doctor’s self mockery as he divides his clientele into loyal and critical groups.
Mr Peek admits feeling hypocritical as he faces Henry and his partner in a tense scene. Peck explains he congratulated a friend on a wedding, then hurriedly closes the door, revealing strained relations and underlying conflict.
A collection of wry aphorisms on common sense, self deception, effort, and character. Prisoner to pride, patience and prudence are urged as guides for business and daily life. Several lines note the costs of experience and the value of self reliance.
When a cold wave hits, men abandon comparison shopping and rush to the nearest shop. Morse Made offers overcoats from $10 to $45 with strong emphasis on style quality and value. Large variety at $20 $25 and 430.
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