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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1910
Page
10
The Boston Post announces subscription rates and publication details for October 15 1910. It lists prices for various plans including annual and monthly rates, notes Canada copy pricing, and directs readers to send payments to the Post Publishing Company. Editorial and offices information is provided.
The body of Restelli, sought worldwide after the July tragedy, is found near the crime site in a flooded granite pit in Quincy. The case, once a vast mystery, is resolved by a simple fact of self-inflicted death, illustrating limits of deduction and the fallibility of clues.
A raid on the Duveen art house in New York leads to the arrest of its principals on charges of defrauding customs through undervaluations. The case highlights Collector Loeb’s aggressive pursuit of large-scale tax revenue losses and scrutiny of affluent patrons. The piece questions inspectors' failure to catch undervaluations earlier and emphasizes that Uncle Sam deserves rightful revenue.
The piece lauds Postmaster-General Hitchcock for aiming at one-cent first class postage and a self supporting system. It urges passage of a parcels post to end express company control and bring American mail service in line with foreign nations, noting the unfair ban on sending large parcels by mail to San Francisco.
The article criticizes Senator Lodge for denying tariff influence on living costs and opposing tariff revision. It argues his stance would supposedly force wages down to European levels, without explaining why lower prices would not follow. It portrays him as icy and contemptuous toward voters and questions his claims about the electorate’s gullibility.
The passage notes that even he should recognize the public will not accept his absurd dogma on high prices. It reflects a contentious stance in economic policy debates and public opinion dynamics.
Chelsea prepares a celebratory exposition of its revived manufactures and industries under a local committee. Since the 1908 fire causing $17 million in losses, the city has recovered assessable value and grown in population and industry, signaling a vigorous resurrection. The event aims to boost Chelsea’s prospects within Greater Boston.
A humorous verse sequence from a 19th or early 20th century column, recounting male travel and seduction lore. It pairs quips about avoiding certain types of women with cautions against tall or short partners, and ends with a vignette about marriage and contentment. The pieces cite multiple cities and newspapers as sources.
The Ancient Mariner finishes his tale of sin and punishment teaching love for all creation. The Wedding-Guest departs the bridegroom's door utterly changed, stunned and wiser as morning comes.
The Massachusetts Legislature enacted a mandatory law requiring every department to list all officials and employees paid by the Commonwealth, with salaries, by July 15 each year, printing as a Commonwealth document by October. The report has consistently been disobeyed since 1910, prompting questions about political motives and transparency under Governor Draper.
A curiously bold letter from Madge of Manchester New Hampshire asks for help to obtain a Civil War veteran pension by influencing officials. The response mocks the plan and ridicules the veteran pension route, lampooning charity and a con artist named Gwendolin. The exchange ends with a confession of a petty theft tied to the scam.
The piece argues Roosevelt did not beat the public, only the Republican convention. It stresses that Dix defends courts as bulwarks of liberty and warns against attacks on justice. It frames the November contest as a clash of core principles and public will.
The torpedo boat destroyer Drayton finished its final acceptance trial in Bath Maine after a delayed start due to weather. The four hour run achieved an average speed of 29.5 knots and an outside average of 80.8 knots, with only 87 of 44 oil burners in use and water pressure well within requirements.
Henry A. Gildersleeve acting as referee recommended suspending Myer Prinstein a lawyer and former track star from practice for one year. The Bar Association charged unprofessional conduct and fraud alleging misuse of $2% held by Prinstein. Prinstein a Syracuse University graduate and a world record holder in running formerly competed in the Athens Olympic Games.
The Boston Post lists published Dore engravings with dates from Sept 9 to Oct 13 and plate titles. Readers may apply to Circulation Manager for back numbers at regular paper price while supply lasts.
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