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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1908
Page
8
The Boston Post issue dated October 31 1908 is a daily paper published by Post Publishing Company in Boston Massachusetts. It lists subscriptions and prices for daily and Sunday editions and notes editorial office addresses and payment terms.
University students staged a lively Taft ticket demonstration that resembled a social celebration more than campaigning. The event drew a large crowd but few voted, and participants emphasized enjoyment over political outcome, leaving observers convinced it signaled mood rather than electoral intent.
The Eleventh District supports Congressman Andrew J. Peters and aims to double his previous 3,500 plurality. Peters has earned national recognition for Massachusetts in Congress and could gain influence for his constituency despite his illness.
The piece notes exaggerated campaign claims from both sides and cites White House optimism that Taft will win a larger share of the popular vote and electoral college than four years ago. It discusses betting chatter in New York, wash sales, and the credibility of wagers as Taft backers push an impression of an ahead candidate.
Two defendants in the steel case plead guilty to conspiring to defraud Boston on structural material contracts for Broadway bridge. Bids of 112874 and 113900 were arranged in collusion with a “gentlemen's agreement” among steel firms. They have paid 5000 to the city and face fines of 1000 each, underscoring that dishonest bids will not be tolerated and that authorities will enforce honest dealings.
The Roosevelt White House accuses Standard Oil of a trick as John D. Rockefeller declares support for Taft arguing stability of business. The piece contrasts Roosevelt and Rockefeller on campaign rhetoric and moneyed influence, recalling 1904-1908 political finance.
In a fragment from Newton Newkirk's All Sorts and Near-Dante verse, a Shade in Hades recounts a lazy loafer sent to labor till he died, claiming Death passed him by as he drowned beneath the tide line. The speaker notes fools cannot be fooled by fools.
A reader column notes a previous unfinished mystery in All Sorts titled A Boxful of Mystery by C. Ger Box. The piece criticizes the abrupt ending that left readers puzzled and promises the new installment to clarify the plot and reveal where the story leads next.
The Rev. Dr. C. M. Melden will stay at Wesleyan Academy Wilbraham through the conference year before taking the Methodist Church post at Newton Centre. Boston Bethel School opens Nov 7 for boys and girls. Pais school meets Saturdays. Italian membership last year reached 100. A broad lay missionary drive runs Nov 13 to 22 with speakers including Mornay Williams and Arthur Lloyd. Meaker meetings on the Common continue in winter at South Congregational Church vestry. Dover Congregationalists call Rev. Harry Vrooman formerly Fountain Park St. Louis pastor. A man using several aliases claims to be multiple Boston pastors. he denies signing letters attributed to Rev. William Bartley. Sailors Haven concerts in Charlestown resume Monday evenings.
Crowds fill the square as bands play loudly with drums dominating the sound, while others struggle to hear. The scene captures a lively public concert where energy and music overwhelm quieter details.
The narrative resumes a tense account where a glass vial with a bright green liquid rests in pink cotton inside a box. The label, written in a feminine hand, draws attention as the narrator teases a possible hidden meaning and hints at fear to come.
A reader recounts testing a green liquid sealed in a vial by dropping it into hot water in a yard, describing fear of explosion or toxic fumes. The missive questions the previous installment and urges clear explanation of the vial’s contents and purpose to satisfy the audience.
A fragment from a historical page cites a phrase about the progeny of business success with references to mother father and money. The clipped text suggests a discussion of lineage and wealth in a maritime or commercial context.
A daughter reveals two years of courting by Mr Slobey and, after a terse exchange with her mother, notes that he proposed last night signaling a forthcoming engagement.
A druggist compares a failed result to drawing nothing from a well while an MD clinician asks for explanation. The playful exchange hinges on a broken pump metaphor as the pill compiler answers.
A humorous vent about extreme weather swings from heat to frost. The writer taxes patience with inconsistent climes, lamenting both cold snaps and heat waves, and wishing for a steady, comfortable season. Exchange notes capture a historic newspaper tone.
Richmond rose from wartime ruin to become a thriving hub with 90 000 residents. The James River enables riverine trade while tobacco and flour mills anchor its economy. The city’s past includes the 1811 theatre fire and Burr treason trial, and it traces its origins to 1609 as one of America’s oldest colonies.
An elderly woman questions a drug store clerk about credentials. The clerk confirms he is a registered pharmacist with a diploma and ten years in business. The interaction ends as she requests two postage stamps.
A home-grown philosopher jokes about ghosts and epitaphs after recounting a life of kicks and cuffs. The exchange frames a moonlit scene where a departed man seeks quiet reading of his own epitaph.
Dick and Tom debate Reggie's fear that the Turkish Bulgar crisis will disrupt Turkish cigarette supply. Reggie worries the war could affect his daily smoke despite not being involved.
The line recalls a recurring theme about modern women who once seemed new and bold but now appear to have aged in public perception. It reflects shifting attitudes toward gender roles and independence in contemporary society.
A stagehand jokes about his role in a melodrama, saying he has the hottest part and must climb to the flies to tear paper for a snowstorm blizzard scene. The backstage chat features a boss and a perspiring youngster in a comic exchange.
A quirky exchange between a janitor and a stout police officer ponders Providence and weather. The two characters muse how bad weather keeps loafers in cigar shops and grocers from complaining.
Elegant black and blue kersey overcoats described with satin sleeve linings and velvet pockets. Coats come in all lengths and broad shoulders with a thousand shown for 7.90. Visit F Gray Co on Washington Street to view the display on the 4th and 5th floors.
A thoughtful remark on life’s gravity prompts a practical response. The dialogue contrasts a serious view with a pragmatic stance, balancing contemplation with everyday realism.
Bargain sale on Priestly rain coats at 5.90 down from 15.00. Warranted rain proof and 52 inches long. Offer at F Gray Co located at Washington and Hanover streets.
An impatient guest asks how long his omelet will be. The waiter replies the average size is about eight inches, noting he cannot say exactly. The brief exchange captures a humorous, everyday moment in a dining room.
Fine worsted suits in olive brown tan London smoke sage green pencil and water stripes advertised. Don t pay 25.00 for a suit when I Gray offers them for 9.90 at Washington and Hanover streets.
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