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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1908
Page
8
The fragment notes the Boston Post Publishing Co with date details November 10 1998 and office address 259 Washington Street Boston Massachusetts.
The Aerial Navigation Company increases passenger capacity from three to seven per airship on the Boston to New York line. Captain Baldwin takes on the contract to begin service carrying seven passengers. Public eagerness grows as initial capacity would have limited travelers in a population of 1.5 million in Greater Boston.
Dr. George H. M. Rowe retires as superintendent after guiding Boston City Hospital through its expansion to a leading municipal institution. Dr. John H. McCollum succeeds him, bringing long experience and alignment with administration aims under board president A. Shuman.
The piece notes Emperor William withdraws from an interview after his provocative London Telegraph expansion. It cites Russia France and Holland unrest and England’s amour propr e, claiming he influenced Boer War strategy and spurred Conservative calls for Kaiser restraint. Harden urges abdication.
The piece argues that prosperity will resume through gradual, natural growth rather than a sudden boom. It credits Draper’s view that markets improve when conditions support production, not political wins. It mocks election bets and imagines humorous penalties to urge cash settlements.
A fragment notes the Kaiser will not extend personal contact as the casualty list grows. The passage emphasizes his disregard for widening losses and frames the issue within the broader war context.
Secretary Root urged war college veterans to accept civilian authority and limit military disputes to the military establishment. He cited perceived injustices in promotions, notably Leonard Wood’s rapid rise over senior officers, and warned against appealing to Congress or the people. He insisted America is not a military nation while defending fair treatment within precedent.
North Yakima Nov 9 residents of Ahta pum valley elected their Congregationalist pastor Rev Owen Umstead to receive a chicken shower. He now owns about fifty birds bred in the purple to help replace some of the 169 chickens he recently lost.
A playful verse notes a sporty old gent who goes to a show despite a girl in front wearing a hat blocking his view. The piece captures light humor and audience observation with period voice and named author Carol Vox.
The Simple and Fooled Spelling Board of New York releases new phonetic spellings to cut out letters and ease mental effort. Examples include He for hen fruit and Det for something you promised to pay next week, reflecting a humorous critique of reform attempts.
Reader asks how to pronounce Harvard's Outdoor Ice Box. Several say stay dium others staw-dium. The correct form, as stated, is the one you first gave Harvard's Outdoor Ice Box.
Lulu Glaser headlines a fresh season with Mlle Mischief at the Lyric Theatre New York a free German adaptation featuring Rosette an artist lover and a series of disguises and escapades The cast includes Robert Dempster Josie Intropodi Alexander Clark Ada Henry Roy Atwell and others The season’s scene from Marcelle a musical added for tomorrow with Jess Dandy and Louise Gunning.
The column notes a foggy morning with citywide rodent sightings along the wharf and a plan to convert fog into rain if a whistle project succeeds. It covers the Boston area: Lynn Rail relief party on Nov 19 chaired by P H Tyson. quick fire crew response on Washington Street. Roxbury Elm Hill cries and a planned hunt. a thermometer bet on freezing temps. immigration deputy Hurley visiting East Boston. Fr Mahoney’s efforts for sanitary streets. Dudley Street LL station work. two women riding a smoker in the subway. and Mrs Mary A Cavanagh recovering from a trolley injury, returning to East Boston.
Tito a 12 year old street vendor sells roses at a corner. The Rose Lady begins aiding him with kindness and money, inspiring him to rethink his crooked life and decide not to take part in a planned heist by his brother Pietro. Tito chooses conscience over crime and faces his brother's anger before the night ends.
A secretary writes about two romantically interested men aged 18 and 21. She has split from the first whom she loves deeply but fears affecting him. She asks whether to reveal her true feelings or leave the situation as is, seeking guidance on who to favor and how. The columnist offers cautions about love and timing.
A reader asks if she may respond to advances from office colleagues. The response urges a balanced approach, advise staying dignified, self-respecting, and pleasant, while avoiding flirtation, and warns that kindness earns respect and lasting friendships.
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