Boston Post Tasned November 14 1907 rates and notices
The Boston Post lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions with gradual price scales, details Canada rates, and notices on payment in advance. It includes publishing office addresses, telephone numbers, and editor information.
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Post Publishing Co
Office
Washington St
Boston
Mass
Tat Eeee
THE
Sunday Post
Canada
Dominion of Canada
Daily Post
Cortelyou Candidacy Highlighted by Ireland Disavowal
Secretary George B. Cortelyou is thrust into presidential candidacy talk after Arch bishop John Ireland’s attributed statement, which the prelate quickly disavows. The piece notes Cortelyou’s past success and discretion, his Wall Street ties, and cautions he should not handle the GOP campaign, a role Harriman hints at.
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George B. Cortelyou
John Ireland
Cortelyou
Wall Street
Mr. Harriman
The City Primaries Today
Voters are urged to use today’s primaries with polls open 6 am to 4 pm. The main contest is in the Republican mayoral nomination among Hibbard Hannan and Bliss supporters while alderman races draw interest. citizens are urged to cast ballots for worthy Common Council candidates and avoid complaint if tickets fail to please.
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Hibbard
Hannan
Bliss
Roosevelt on God We Trust motto on coins
President Roosevelt plans a public statement explaining why the motto was dropped from St. Gaudens gold coins and argues for its reinstatement if Congress demands it. He notes no reverence for the motto on coins but cites frequent ridicule and urges avoiding offense rather than forcing state religion.
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St. Gaudens
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Congress
Bridges Under Scrutiny As City Engineer Warns
City engineers reveal deterioration on south side bridges over rail lines and fear extended closure of the Boylston street structure after Elevated Railway repairs. Pedestrian passage only may be allowed during a costly, months long roadway safety renovation.
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Elevated Railway Company
Boylston Street
Bridge Deterioration Prompts Temporary Car Routes
Massachusetts avenue and Huntington avenue bridges are in worse condition and require extensive alterations. Deterioration is blamed on locomotive smoke and gases, worsened by heavier electric cars. The remedy is to provide temporary routes for electric cars during repairs to prevent street closures and traffic congestion.
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Massachusetts Avenue
Huntington Avenue
Elevated
Boylston Street
Harriman Silence Taken Up by Federal Judge
Judge Charles M. Hough in New York weighs whether E. H. Harriman can be compelled to answer Interstate Commerce Commission questions. The case centers on stock dealings with Illinois Central and Union Pacific, with Harriman asserting private business, not commission jurisdiction. The judge reserves decision until December 1 as to federal authority and due process implications.
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Charles M. Hough
United States Court At
New York
E. H. Harriman
Interstate Commerce Commission
Harriman
Illinois Central
Union Pacific
Union
Southern Pacific
Alton
Congress
ALL SORTS By NEWTON NEWKIRE
A humorous column notes slow phone service from New England Tel and Wayne Bell lines in Boston. The piece mocks long waits, the 30 second rule, and a “23-skidoo Exchange” miscue, with playful quips about clock times and caller frustration. It ends with a wry adage about two heads.
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Skidoo Exchange
Lost Umbrella Angers Narrator in Fiery Lament
A speaker recalls losing his near new umbrella with his name carved on the handle and contemplates harsher fates for the thief. He laments the theft, regrets not labeling the under cover, and ends with a quixotic, comic curse on the umbrella thief.
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N. Newkirk
Ganz Recital Delights Audiences In New York Chickering Hall
Pianist Rudolph Ganz offered a single season recital in Chickering Hall featuring works from Annee de Pelerinage, Liszt, Ravel, and Beethoven. Critics praised his polished technique, growing tone color control, and thoughtful proposals though noted some modern pieces as bold but not fully convincing.
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Chickering Hall
Switzerland
Liszt
William ‘Tell
Lake of Wallenstadt
Geneva
Valley of Obermann
Ocean
S.eee
Ganz
Wallenstadt
Ravel
Auto Ride Turns Wild in Marbles of Dust and Scare
Cy Perkins drives to town in a wagon with Mandy and Laura Emma White when a speeding auto startles the old white mare. The horse bolts, the wagon overturns spilling the load, Cy loses his false teeth and swears as dust fills the air. Arable, Ti y, and the era’s rough humor frame the scene.
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Cy Perkins
Mandy
Cyrus
Laura Emma White
Antos
Tiy
Time Is Money Yet Not To Those Who Waste It
A reflective column argues that personal worth comes from time managed wisely, challenging those who squander hours. It cautions against unproductive routines and champions purposeful work, discipline, and efficient use of every minute.
More Greetings From Little Isabelle
A vivid anecdote of Isabelle recalling election night and Prohibition in a small town. Pa remembers a Tin Roof Cocktail and misreads a street scene as a torchlight procession. Ma’s Mama jokes about Prohibition’s fate while Isabelle notes the quick, hazy memory.
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Mr. Newkirk
The Garret Bard And The Beefsteak Window
A garret poet muses on romance and lips while a young woman and chaperon listen. He admits his thoughts drift from his sweetheart to a beefsteak in Big Jake's window, revealing a comic turn from longing to mundane appetite.
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Mr. Rhymer
Big Jake
Gardener Names Radish After Wife in Quip
In a witty exchange Stubb notes the fancy gardener named his radish after his wife. Penn replies with a warm compliment and asks for the reason. Stubb explains the reason: the couple never agree with him.
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Stubb
Penn
Observant Citizen notes on Boston life and civic events
A collage of local vignettes from South Boston to Chelsea features Mr J J McNamara and Daniel Riley after morning swims, Officer Gillis's nerve at a Roxbury burglary, farm humor near Farmington, Knights of Columbus lectures, a near collision on Huntington avenue, a Chinaman's umbrella encounter, a dog coat political ad in Roxbury, and sports chatter from Tom Longboat and Chelsea’s Swastika Club. The piece also mentions Panama student Claude Osborne's death, school attendance shifts in Brookline, Tufts class of 09 elects Reba Bush secretary, and Malden Lodge planning a memorial service.
Aunt Grace Narrates Anthius Tale to Her Nieces
In a cozy November room Aunt Grace, a 30 year old, tells her three nieces a romantic tale titled Anthius. A story unfolds of Lady Ursula and Lord Anthius in Rome with a gold locket gift and a twist of Lucia the sister’s fate as Anthius dies leaving Ursula shaken.
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Europe
Anthius
Tiber
Father Tiber
Apollo
Venus
Ursula
Rome
Lucia
Grace
Love and Sentiment Advice From Mildred Champagne
A young man asks how to break a two year engagement to a Vermont girl after his father’s death and family duties. Mildred Champagne advises gathering courage, discussing the situation with the fiancée, and balancing duties to mother and sweetheart, suggesting delaying marriage until siblings can help.
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Champagne
Vermont
Miss Champagne
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