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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1909
Page
10
Daily issue from Post Publishing Co dated November 10 1909 provides listing of edition number and office address at 259 Washington Street Boston with standard publication metadata.
Rates list for daily subscription: one year 800, six months 1.50, three months 0.65, one month 0.25. Sunday Post: one year 2.50, six months 1.25, three months 0.65. Canada copies 0.09. Entered second class matter in Boston. Do not send cash. payments by check or money order to POST PUBLISHING COMPANY.
Subscriptions must be prepaid and will be discontinued without notice on expiration. If the Post is unavailable from dealers, notify us by mail at once. Editor and Publisher A. Crozier invites readers to contact the main office for subscription issues and telephones listed on Main Street.
A large group of experts viewed the new Boston Museum of Fine Arts yesterday and praised its unmatched treasures. The facility will open next Monday, promising to ennoble citizens and reinforce Boston as the hub of the solar system.
The Mayor keeps appointing principal assessors while Aldermen reject his choices and the Finance Commission argues vacancies need not be filled. The piece advocates amending the ordinance to suit the practical administration and end the ongoing dispute.
The article contrasts New York City opening of the New Theatre with Boston’s Opera House. It notes the New Theatre aims to offer better plays than commercial venues and recognizes the challenge of attracting audiences. It stresses sincerity and genuine appeal as essential for success.
Dr Eliot urges stringent regulation of private coal land appropriation to prevent monopolies. He warns Alaska coal lands could be grabbed at ten dollars per acre and stresses public control of fuel sources as national needs rise.
A citizen notes the Paris trial of the Mime Steinfeil, criticizing the court for brutal remarks and presumption of guilt by the judge. The piece contrasts Parisian proceedings with American notions of fair trial and impartial judges.
The text argues that Paris would be impeached within a day and defends the jury system. It notes that despite complaints about abuses, fairness largely rules courts and provides every accused person a chance for self defense, warning it would harm American institutions if not so.
The piece argues that American beef costs rise for consumers while Britain channels trade to Argentina. It questions the beef trusts blamed for high prices, suggesting Britain and the United States could seek cheaper imports if market forces shifted. It calls for stronger action beyond mere faith in supply and demand.
Secretary of the Treasury MacVeagh and New York Collector Loeb approve restoring convicters in sugar weighing fraud to their customs jobs. Non confessors face prosecution. The case highlights potential immunity for career officials, rise of the sugar trust, and calls for a Congress inquiry with broad investigative powers.
A humorous clash between John D. Wells of the Buffalo Evening News and editor Edward H. Butler over a poem about coal and wealth. Butler answers Wells with a quatrain that doubles Wells’s pay, sparking talk of poetic payoffs and a winter spent burning banknotes.
The article highlights the Met in New York on Fifth Avenue near Central Park as exceptionally located and historic. It notes its 1871 incorporation, mid 20th century additions by Hunt and McKim Mead White, and major collections including Cesnola Cypriot antiquities, Greek Etruscan and Roman pieces, Egyptian artifacts, 18th century woodwork, and notable donors like J Pierpont Morgan and Mrs John Jacob Astor. It mentions the Chatham Square photograph to be printed in Thursday's Post.
In a Boston column a reader urges Newt to run for mayor, citing the easy petition path and promising votes. Others clash over who should lead, while the columnist contemplates a possible mayoral candidacy and plans to announce a platform.
The King of England reportedly expresses distress at the possibility of abolishing the House of Lords unless the budget deadlock is resolved. He muses it could leave him with the only hereditary institution in the country, while others question the impact on lawmaking.
The essay notes frequent injuries from airships and questions how far standard policies cover such accidents. It observes growing popular interest in aeronautics and the clash between aviator enthusiasm and insurer caution. It warns that balloon collapses or plane failures may void claims without company approval.
A satirical verse about a powerful figure, mocking his pretensions and public adulation. It contrasts his grandiose image with mortal fragility and eventual dust, predicting future mockery of his monument. The quoted lines by Walt Mason critique arrogance and fame.
A Boston scene piece describes a New Yorker learning English, a seagull island near Revere Beach, and varied city items. It mentions Charles Follen Adams presenting Yaweeb Strauss at Hotel Brunswick, a Scribblers Club musical at Dudley Street Opera House, and Dr. Jack O Connor refereeing a Haverhill Manchester game.
A playful note describes Togo discovering Wu Ting Fang in a lighthearted New York Post style piece set for next Sunday. The item blends humor with a quirky cultural reference, suggesting a featured column or comic angle.
The American chess championship opens in Lexington Kentucky with a $500 side bet. J W Showalter of Georgetown and Frank J Marshall of Brooklyn compete in a 15 game series.
Secretary of the Treasury MacVeagh arrived in Washington late today after a summer at his Dublin New Hampshire home. He had not been in the capital since August when Congress adjourned.
A teaser promotes The Reincarnated Mad No 1 in next Sunday's Post detailing the treasure find tale. It teases adventurous exploits and a royal treasure quest to entice readers.
Barnabus E Bourne born Waquoit September 28 1817 is noted as Falmouths oldest citizen. A house carpenter by trade he lived in Boston New Bedford Nantucket Somerville and California before sailing to Eldorado in 1849 to work on the first steamship there. He later spent a winter in Florida and held Masonic and Odd Fellows membership. He credits his longevity to self care and abstinence from alcohol.
CONSTANT A MLAUGHLIN is described as the oldest citizen of China Maine born November 3 1816 and living there except three years in Lewiston. He served in the Aroostook War and as drummer on the revenue cutter Alert for three years. He is a farmer and house painter who reads without glasses and remains active with a three mile walk.
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