The Daily Post Offer and Circulation Details
The Daily Post announces subscription rates for six months three months and one month and provides pricing for the Sunday Post. It lists delivery to the United States and Canada and notes advance payment requirements and contact points at the Boston office.
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The Dog Question in a White House Showdown
Jack London openly challenges President Roosevelt arguing a bull-dog can lick a wolf-dog. The piece imagines a mock match between London’s dog and Roosevelt’s dog on the White House lawn as a witty debate on canine prowess and political egos.
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Taft Opinions Questioned by Chicago Party Leaders
The Chicago convention platform committee chair dismisses Taft’s personal views as insignificant. He argues the party's stance is in its platform and the candidate must follow party control. Senator Hopkins supports this view, warning Taft not to act as boss. Presidential succession should reflect national policy preferences, not individual opinions.
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Oxygenated swimmers studied at summer resort contest
Report discusses pumping swimmers with oxygen before a race at a summer resort. Early results show no clear improvement in times, suggesting no dramatic benefit from oxygenation. Doctors warn the method could introduce doping-like risks by storing oxygen in tissues.
Doping in Sports and Upholding Standards
The piece argues against doping in all forms, likening oxygen enrichment of amateur athletes to illegal performance aids. It urges adherence to sports laws and the use of wholesome training to preserve American manhood and fair competition.
Suffolk County Costs Burden on Boston Under Scrutiny
A Finance Commission report shows Suffolk County expenses paid by Boston have doubled in 15 years and cites extra state-wide litigation costs borne by the city. Jurors and witnesses fees rose sharply while civil session expenses jumped 137 percent with more suits filed. The piece calls for reform through accounting, procurement changes, civil service rules, and broader state funding.
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Opening Campaign Spark as Taft Placed on Stump
The article notes the campaign begins in earnest with Taft taking the stump despite personal reservations. Bryan’s activity spurs Republican effort to energize the race, aiming to win over doubtful states. Voter reaction in Vermont is awaited, with majority size as the main focus.
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Duel of Wits and Weapons Sparks Between Commentators
A lively exchange unfolds as J H Connors of the Woburn Club challenges a rival to a duel over forehead remarks. He proposes yoked guns and Boston police pistols, with sunrise to sunset combat, fees, and park gate proceeds.
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A Democratic Congress and Tariff Reform Hope
The piece argues that a Democratic President and House offer the first step toward tariff reform even with a Republican Senate. It asserts continued? control by standpatters and urges steady, persistent effort to convert the Senate after winning the House. The tone is for electoral change to advance reform.
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Salvation Army Officers Meet in Boston for New England Council
Salvation Army officers from across New England gather at the People's Palace 8 East Brookline Street for two days of councils led by Colonel Adam Gifford. A public demonstration is planned Friday night at 8 East Brookline Street with Colonel and Mrs. Gifford officiating.
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Bathing by correspondence prompts playful critique
A tongue in cheek letter responds to a proposed correspondence school for bathing. The writer humorously mocks the course content and suggests absurd extra lessons while joking about the P. B. A. initials and readers from “the better element.”
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Montreal's Dominion Square and St James Cathedral Marvels
A reminiscence of Montreal portraying Dominion Square as a refined urban space beside Mount Royal. It notes St James Cathedral begun in 1870 and finished after 30 years, 330 by 222 feet, with a dome 210 feet high. The piece highlights the Strathcona Horse memorial honoring Canadian volunteers in South Africa. Tomorrow will show a view of Montreal Harbor.
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Mayor Hibbard in Poor Health After Severe Illness
The article reports Mayor Hibbard facing serious health concerns including a severe cold with malaria, previous pneumonia, and advised rest in the mountains. He recently returned from Provincetown and hopes to be at work soon, stating he feels better.
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Patrolman Harrington Resigns from Police Force
Reserve Officer John J. Harrington of Station 16 quit the force at 6 45 last night after his resignation was read at roll call. Officials cited a physical disability as the reason, though Harrington offered no comment.
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Two headed baby to lose one in New Orleans operation
A New Orleans child born with two heads will undergo surgery soon. The second head is not fully formed and local surgeons are planning the procedure.
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Boston Clerks Seek Automatic Retirement Pension Plan
New England delegates led by Edward W. Conors travel to Birmingham to push the Boston plan for automatic retirement at age 65 or 35 years of service. Substitutes would earn 600 a year from the pensioner’s salary, with the pensioner receiving the remainder. The group also backs a 30 day vacation and Postal Savings Banks measures at the convention.
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His First Impression of Epicurean Walks
Pearl declares she will never walk with an epicure again because they are perfectly horrid. Ruby contrasts their lack of poetry with Pearl’s memory of a mountain sunset described as beautiful yet the epicure compared it to a broiled lobster.
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Leading Lady Keeps Poetry Under Pillow Seven Moons
A leading lady claims a book of love poems stayed under her pillow for seven moons. A witty low comedian jokes that poetry improves with age, prompting a brief exchange on sentiment and humor.
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