Boston Post subscription rates and offices
The Boston Post lists subscription prices of 3 dollars for six months, 1.50 for three months, and 75 cents for one month. The Sunday Post is 1.50 per year, 75 cents for eight months, and 40 cents for three months. It notes address changes, advance payment, and that subscriptions may be discontinued at expiration. Editor I A Grozter.
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the Sunday Post
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Washington Street
New York
Boston Post
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I. A. Grozter
Boston Post Circulation Totals Released
The Boston Post daily circulation figures show totals for several periods with numbers listed: 120,215 120,433 151,400 150,720 154,000 162,760 154,820 154,190 Total. The item notes a weekly update and summarizes overall circulation.
Tinkham seeks lower Boston water rates for all houses
A Boston Aldermen committee weighs cutting water charges from an arbitrary valuation scale. Alderman Tinkham proposes a flat 2.50 dollar rate for houses up to 5000 assessed value, with increments beyond that. He argues the change would aid the mass of residents, reduce burdens on homeowners and renters, and curb excess income from water that has funded other departments.
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Board of Aldermen
Tinkham
Boston
Armor Plate Extortion and Carnegie Support for McKinley
The article alleges Andrew Carnegie profits from armor plate contracts and accuses him of pressuring the Navy for high prices. It claims Carnegie endorses McKinley while Secretary Long faces a decision on bids for 35,000 tons of armor. It questions whether Long will align terms with Carnegie.
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McKinley
Andrew Carnegie
Scotland
United States
Navy Department
Secretary Long
Congress
Mr. McKinley
Carnegie
Leng
Armor plate contracts and the McKinley certificate issue
A debate over armor plate contracts at high prices and the option of a government plant. The question contrasts private contractors with the alternative of a state funded plant and cites a recent Scottish certificator of character for Candidate McKinley.
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Congress
Scotland
McKinley
Massachusetts Democrats Unite at Faneuil Hall Convention
The Massachusetts Democratic convention at Faneuil Hall marked a reunion of party factions after four years of separation. The gathering showcased harmony, a united ticket for state officers, candid and patriotic speeches, and a strong new state committee. Notable mentions include Judge Putnam of New Hampshire delivering a stirring address and Thomas Wentworth Higginson listed as elector at large, signaling renewed party strength.
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Faneuil Hall
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Democrats of
New State Committee
Judge Putnam
Thomas Wentworth Higginson
Shooting of Rev Lawrence P McCarthy highlights mental health risk
The East Boston shooting of Rev Lawrence P McCarthy yesterday, though nonfatal, underscores dangers to prominent figures from unbalanced individuals. The assailant Gleason is deemed insane, raising calls for compulsory treatment and restraint for mental illness to prevent such acts.
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Lawrence P. McCarthy
Boston
Father McCarthy
Gleason
City circulation plan by Hotel and Railroad News Co
The Hotel and Railroad News Company now serves most city newsdealers and nearby areas. On October 2, 1900, the company took charge of distribution in the city for newspapers and related updates.
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Hotel and Railroad News Company
Company claims 68,461 posts in output
A speaker asserts that no other Boston newspaper outfit can rival this company’s 68,461 posts, promising to showcase similar figures with a “Big Red Apple” identifier if others can match the output. The statement challenges competitors and emphasizes scale and pride in the Boston press landscape.
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Boston
The Public Gardens Show Autumn Colors in Small Glory
The Observant Citizen notes the Public Gardens display remains vibrant through autumn as frosts approach. It recalls Montreal diversions, mentions Lachine Rapids, and relates a Boston incident where three men from New York were removed from Brockton Fair after police involvement. On the White Star liner Oceania today.
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Boston
New York
Watts
Pemberton Square
What'll We Growl About Then Poem Fragment
A fragment from Frank Stanton in the Atlanta Constitution presents a seasonal reflection on weather and hardship. The speaker muses about growing gripes after harvests and how winter, snow, and longing for summer shape human discontent. The verse ends with a question about whether hot weather would return in the afterlife.
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Frank Stanton
Atlanta Constitution
Tragic Sufficiency in Miss Harmon's Life and Love
Miss Harmon's pursuit of musical mastery strains her romance with Dr. Carroll. He offers marriage and a shared future, but she fears domination and must choose between love and independence. After a tense exchange at a Thurston reception, she rejects going abroad, leaving both hopeful plans unresolved.
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Miss Harmon
Dr. Carroll
Mrs. Carroll
Dorothy
Hia
Europe
Thurston
Edson
Mr. Edson
Mrs. Carrell
Sunday Post previews next week with Conan Doyle feature
The Sunday Post promises growing quality with fiction across four of its thirty two pages. Next week includes nearly a page by A Conan Doyle and an illustrated contribution from Amelia. Do not miss the forthcoming cost.
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Sunday Post
A. Conan Doyle
Amelia E
Odd Bits Of News From A Century Ago
A collage of curious facts: Chinese port traffic tops 34 million tons with 52 661 vessels. birds sing with closed beaks. Indian waters return small fish. Tasmanian rivers stock English salmon and trout. Mexican census shows 12 491 573 people with illiteracy over two thirds.
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Tasmania
Mexico
Tennessee
Spain
Springfield
Mass
Fruit Pedlers
Eeee
Police Department
Berlin
Germany
Master Bakers’ Association
West Indies
Nubia
Soudan
Belgium
Russia
Daily Table Hints and Recipes From Medford Menu
Breakfast items include melon malted breakfast food cream broiled lamb chops hashed potatoes blue berry muffins doughnuts coffee Dinner features baked cod with tomato sauce mashed potatoes cucumbers oiled sweet corn lettuce and tomato salad French dressing blanc mange sponge drops cafe noir Supper offers corn chowder olives chicken sandwich entire wheat bread cup custard white cake iced tea milk The included directions for baked cod and white cake provide detailed steps and ingredients Mary Martin 26 Oakland street Medford Mass.
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Mary Martin
Oakland Street
Medford
Mass
Your New House Furnishings at Jordan Marsh Co
Jordan, Marsh and Co advertise seven floors of new furniture with oak Chamber Suites priced at 30 dollars, Latin Damask parlor sets from 50 dollars, all over stuffed suites from 55 dollars, Turkish arm chairs at 24 dollars, mahogany bureaus 27.50 dollars, and a golden oak sideboard bargain at 40 dollars, urging readers to inspect this week for value.
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Beniga Ekies Souls
Brussels Annex 5-Frame Body Carpets in Latest Styles
The 5-Frame Body Brussels Annex offers top quality carpets in stock for the latest styles. Regular carpet stores price around 1.35 to 1.50 per yard, but this stock highlights premium value and up-to-date choices.
Rugs Japanese Rugs and Tapestry Listings
An assortment of rugs is offered including Japanese rugs 9 by 12 priced around 16.00, tapestry rugs 9 by 12 at 20.00 typical, 7 ft 6 in by 10 ft 6 in all wool noted, plus other sizes 6x10, 4x7 with wool construction. Also new first quality lined goat skins in white and gray for 4.00.
Blankets on Third Floor Advertised in Various Sizes
An ad lists 11 4 white wool blankets in multiple sizes with red blue and pink borders. They feature soft warm wool fillings, silk binding and stitching, with prices ranging from 1.50 to 6.00 per pair for sizes 30x40 to 86x50 inches. Some descriptions mention Ohio fleece and decorative ribbon work.
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DAIT
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Cess Seeven
Our Pride
Ohio
Pillow Slips Sold At Public Sale
The listing describes 42 inch bleached cotton pillow slips torn by hand, finished with a 3 inch hem and laundered ready for use. It notes a 12 percent discount and a 10 cent to 15 cent price range per slip, priced at 15 cents each.
Cotton Puffs Description in Fabrics
Cotton puffs described as covered with figured cloth and filled with carded cotton. includes note on white carded cotton and a fragmentary ending mentioning ODI kscess, reflecting a damaged textile listing with material and finish details.
Sash Curtains Offered At Less Than Cost
About 750 pairs of sash curtains were offered at a price below the cost of the goods, indicating a bulk sale or clearance. The listing notes the quantity and substantial discount, suggesting inventory reduction.
Made up Scotch muslin garments sell fast
Short lengths of fine Scotch muslin about two yards per pair were sold in spots with stripes and plains. A few hours of selling cleared them all out.
Bobbinet Curtains Offer Featherweight Lace Edge
Ruffled Bobbinet curtains in Torchon lace, twenty two yards long, suitable for chamber or sitting room. Described as the daintiest curtain imaginable and offered at a price of one dollar fifty cents, deemed inexpensive for such quality.
Cretonnes Annex Offers Imported Fabrics at Yard Sale
Cretonnes Annex announces new imports from England, France, and Germany, featuring high class novelties and 4000 cretonnes with multiple designs. Also large lines of tafFeras, India cottons, lickers, figured denims, burlaps, and 25¢ sale price with discounts from 37 to 50 percent.
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England
France
Germany
Kitchen sale offers limited lot of enamel and copper ware
A brief notice promotes a basement sale of kitchen items including 1000 enamelled double boilers No 20 at 49c, Rome Tea Kettle copper nickel plated No 7 at 49c, Universal meat choppers at 1.25, all in limited quantities and first come, first served.
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Rome
Radiator Fourth Tube Heater Offered at $3.50
An advertisement claims the four tube radiator is the cleanest and safest heater, listing a stock of 100 units and a sale price of 3 dollars 50 cents to sell quickly. The copy emphasizes safety and rapid turnover for the limited quantity.
Carpet Sweepers Price Reduction by Bissell Resale Promotion
Grand Rapids retailer touts Bissell carpet sweepers as labor and time savers. The sale advertises a price drop of 56 cents, with the old price reposted as three dollars and zero zero, inviting customers to take advantage of the discount on these floor cleaning devices.
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Bissell
Grand Rapids
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Alderman Doyle
Maine
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City Circulation
Observant Citizen
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Rock Square
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