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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1909
Page
8
The Boston Daily Post published on October 13 1909 by Post Publishing Co lists issue number 11 volume 197 with office at 259 Washington Street Boston Massachusetts.
The Sunday Post subscription rates are one year two fifty six months one twenty five and three months sixty five cents for the Boston area. Mail instructions include second class matter designation and payment in advance with notices of discontinuation. Editor and publisher BH A Grozier signs off with office contacts and subscription guidance.
An object lesson in forestry shows Biltmore Forest in North Carolina covering 130000 acres yielding about 4000000 feet of lumber 5000 cords of tannic acid wood and fuel 1000 cords of tan bark and several hundred cords of pulp wood. Wisely managed the forest increases in value, proving such forestry is possible beyond rich wood regions.
Voters who value the ballot are urged to register today as registration lists close at 10 o clock tonight. The notice emphasizes timely action for participation in upcoming elections and reminds would be registrants to complete the process before the cutoff.
Edwin Ginn plans a broad peace effort funded by life gifts of 50 000 dollars yearly and a million dollar bequest. He seeks to unite business leaders worldwide to organize against war, with his publications promoting practical, unemotional peace advocacy. The Ginn ideal aims for a millennium of harmony.
If you are interested in Boston's future government, do not neglect to register for the State election. Registration closes tonight.
The Peary Arctic Club questions Cook's North Pole feat relying on two Eskimo boys and their charted route. Their finger traces largely match, and Peary uses cross examination to doubt Cook's sighting of land. The piece argues the claim weakens Peary more than Cook and calls for shared honor.
Ferrer, former head of Barcelona's modern school, faces imminent execution amid accusations and a mocked trial. Critics, including international bodies and justice groups, condemn the proceedings as biased and unjust, warning of renewed Republican agitation if he is killed.
A call urges Boston voters to register for the upcoming election and warns that failure to register may deny them the right to judge charter propositions, framing the act as crucial for years. The message emphasizes the importance of participation and civic duty.
Congress faces December decision to call a constitutional convention under two thirds of states rule. The piece traces petitions since 1895, notes House support and Senate opposition, and urges voter registration as slack registration signals indifference. It frames direct senate election as Democratic creed and popular will, urging action this year.
Governor Bates is invited to speak at a Republican rally about affirming the federal income tax amendment. The piece argues the tax issue dominates Massachusetts politics, with tariff protests and a fight against party domination. Bates must defend or recant the proposal, or risk sidelining in the party as Democrats seek legislative gains.
Judge Anderson of the U S District Court in Indiana questions libel charges against Indianapolis News proprietors seeking removal to Washington for trial. He stresses that Panama Canal politics shape the case and that press duty permits criticism of officials without criminalizing private conduct, preserving press liberty.
A brief feature by Newton Newkirk offers aphorisms from The Sphinx. The piece reflects on self knowledge and the art of making acquaintances by starting with one’s own character.
Mrs. Miles Cannon’s barnyard hen Speck was laid to rest in a rosewood casket at Wesson Mississippi. The hen reportedly laid 3650 eggs before dying, with overambition cited as her undoing while chasing the record for Mississippi’s champion layer.
A puzzled reader reimagines the Mary had a little lamb verse naming Claresania Parmerie Mare Brown and a gentleman goat. The piece lampoons misquotation and places, then shifts to insomnia as a separate anecdote about Mrs Ethel Terry of Brooklyn seeking divorce after a razor-tinged disturbance at night.
A compact, reflective line proclaims grit as the force that lands the track on the upgrade to success, illustrating a Victorian era ethos of perseverance in business life.
The Church of the Unity of Beachmont exec committee, with Judge Braley's approval, ordered the disposal of $3022 in assets. Disbursements include $1000 to the Unitarian Society of Revere, $500 to the late pastor E R Butler's widow, $500 to Meadville College students, $200 to the Woman's Alliance of Boston, $200 to the Children's Mission of Boston, $100 to Barnard Memorial Society of Boston, and $100 to Rev William F Potter.
Mayor Hibbard appointed Edward J. Hickey of East Boston to the assistant elevator man post at City Hall. Hickey, backed by Alderman Giblin, fills the vacancy caused by George Mullen’s death. Salary set at $780 yearly.
Dr Julius KF Richardson, inspector of milk and vinegar of Somerville, died at his home 476 Broadway Winter Hill yesterday afternoon after a two week illness from typhoid fever. A widow and several children survive.
Lew Fields production praised by Gotham critics and audiences alike. Victor Herbert music Glen MacDonough book and lyrics. Plot follows Governor-General Petitpous and Captain de Lome amid romance and mistaken identities with American showmen and Zoradie the Sultana seeking the unknown author Mokranni. Denouement promises happiness.
The Observant Citizens Surveyor of the Port Jeremiah J. Mc Carthy received a letter from the navigation commissioner commending his views on tighter oversight of passenger steamers from the provinces into Boston. He argues the national government should curb overcrowding during vacation rush.
The verse extols returning home to a warm fireside life with a wife, children, and pets. It frames domestic love as life’s greatest joy, contrasting it with loneliness and chaos and praising the monarch of a home as supreme. The piece is a 1909 Walt Mason lyric celebrating home affection.
Silas meets Horace's proposal to sell his standing timber to a lumber company for a life changing sum. Martha weighs the offer, but Silas values the farm's quiet life and his wife’s happiness over riches, preferring to stay on the old place as sunset fades over Craggy Point.
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