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The Boston Post lists subscription details for daily and Sunday editions, with mailing options to the United States and Canada. It notes rates, advance payment requirements, and office addresses, along with editor and publisher credits.
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Post Publishing Co
Washington St
Boston
Mass
POST
Daily Post
United States
Canada
Sunday Post
THE
B. A. Grozier
Merit System Ignored In State Department Appointment
The piece questions the choice of Robert Bacon over long serving diplomat Alvey Adee for first assistant secretary of state. It argues Roosevelt favors Harvard ties while Root seeks a business liaison for China, and asks why Adee, with 35 years of service, is passed over in favor of a new appointee. It also condemns Loomis’ removal and laments merit system neglect.
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Robert Bacon
Roosevelt
Root
Harvard
Bacon
J. P. Morgan
State Department
China
Alvey Augustus Adee
Legation
Madrid
Adee
Francis B. Loomis
Fair Play and Fair Treatment in Chinese American Trade
The piece contrasts Chinese guild circulars urging hostility to American trade with a view of Americans in China facing prejudice. It argues that fair play is a two way street and notes Secretary Taft’s idea of using treaties to end boycotts would not erase accusations of unequal treatment.
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China
Taft
Fatal Charlton trolley crash shows risks of fast interurban lines
The Worcester and Southbridge street railway accident at Charlton was caused by excessive speed on a sharp curve. No machinery failure or track breakage was reported as the car jumped the track by centrifugal force. The season shows fewer serious cross country trolley accidents than before.
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Charlton
Worcester & Southbridge Street
Trolley Operation Demands Greater Care and Skill
The passage notes that driving a trolley over highways requires more care, skill, and judgment than steam locomotives due to thinner roadbeds and closer guards. It warns that a lapse in judgment can yield immediate disastrous consequences, unlike railroad operation where the track is sturdier.
Treaty of Portsmouth Ends Russo Japanese War in Historic Peace
The Portsmouth treaty ends a war that 19 months ago began with a Togo victory at Port Arthur. It sets Manchuria’s evacuation in 18 months and bounds troop presence as railway guards. The accord checks Russian eastward expansion and restores global peace, with Japan gaining but not crushingly.
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Russia
Japan
Portsmouth
Togo
Port Arthur
Manchuria
Sakhalin
Asia
TWO NEWSPAPER MEN
The death of Hezekiah Butterworth of Youth's Companion fame will be widely regretted. Edward E. Edwards of the Transcript, another veteran Boston journalist, died the same day, ending a long career in service of the press.
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Hezekiah Butterworth
Edward E. Edwards
The
Transcript
Butterworth
Edwards
Boston
Station 10 Patrolman Weds Roxbury Girl
Patrolman Fred Rooney of Station 10 married Miss Anna O Leary daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael O Leary at All Saints Church Roxbury Rev C F Reagan officiated The bride wore white silk chiffon with lace trim and was attended by her sister Mary O Leary Frank Rooney the groom s brother served as best man A reception followed at 2 Amory Avenue the bride and groom received many congratulations from friends
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Fred Rooney
Station 10
Anna O'Leary
Michael O’leary
All Saints Church
Roxbury
C. F. Reagan
Mary O’leary
Frank Rooney
Amory Avenue
Watertown Couple Wed After Brief Courtship Romance
John M. Flockton married Minnie M. Timmerman, both recently divorced, at the home of her father Richard M. Johnson on Otis Street. The romance began a little over a year ago when she resumed work as stenographer after securing a divorce. The bride and groom had previously been married to others.
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Watertown
John M. Flockton
Minnie M. Timmerman
Richard M. Johnson
Otis Street
Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs George S Bullens
Mr and Mrs George S Bullens celebrated their golden wedding at 78 Waverley Avenue Newton surrounded by children and grandchildren. They were married in Boston. Mrs Bullens was Miss Caroline A Jerome. Mr Bullens was longtime president of Revere National Bank and Newton alderman in 1876 77 and 78.
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Newton
George S. Bullens
Waverley Avenue
Boston
Mission Church Alumni Outing at Vine Rocks Grove
About 200 members of the Mission Church Parochial School Alumni gathered for an outing at Vine Rocks Grove in Dedham yesterday. The Rev Father Gaines led the entertainment and activities.
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Mission Church Parochial School
Vine Rocks Grove
Dedham
Father Gaines
Yacht life and local notes brighten Newton and Revere
Observant citizen John B. Schoeffel entertains aboard his power yacht Profit with a season aboard and health gains for Agnes Schoeffel. The piece covers coastal excursions to Minot’s Light and Graves light, school changes in Newton, local coaching trips, rowing interest, and police commendations in Somerville and Dorchester. It also recalls a Maranacook fire tragedy and Dr. Lyman’s tribute to Robert Boutwell.
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John B. Schoeffel
Nahant
Shirley
Schoeffel Hag
Maranacook
J. W. Lyman
Carney Hospital
Streets named wrong city prompt wandering traveler
A traveler headed to Winthrop Street in Everett found himself in Malden after asking the conductor and locals. A resident explained the mix up and suggested nearby cities coordinate street names to avoid such errors. The note also mentions Seward W. Jones of Newton and Dr. and Mrs. G F Walker visiting Mattawamkeag Lake and Hunting.
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Greater Boston
Winthrop Street
Everett
Sullivan Square
Winthop Street
Malden
G. F. Walker
Huntington Avenue
Mattawamkeag Lake
Maine Woods
Bill Sewall
Roosevelt
Nifty Nat Seeks Vengeance After Indian Tragedy
Nifty Nat vows to kill all Indians after discovering his wife and child dead and scalped. He tracks the Indians but loses his pony, later recaptures it and disguises himself as an Indian only to be captured again.
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Nat
Spincks Gets a New Hat Suggestion
A letter to Georgie from Webfoot Sioux of Boston mocks Spincks for wearing an old hat and urges him to loosen up and select a new lid. The writer jokes that the hat is not fit for a respectable Spincks in summer and implies Spincks should use his brains rather than his headgear.
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Georgie
Spincks
Boston
Mass
Paw and the Lon Moose. A rough night and a crude utterance.
A farmer's paw slips into a coarse remark about a long moan at a social, causing Grace to hide a guest. The offender vows to curb his language, later chases away the source of insult, then returns home late, grinning amid the uproar.
Konundrum Pun About Police and Bass Drum
A playful quip asks why a policeman is like a bass drum. The joke hinges on the punchline that he is always on the beet, a pun on beat.
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Anser—Becoz
Dear Miss Champagne Love Advice Letter From Winsome Reader
A reader asks Mildred Champagne how to handle a nine month romance with a Winchester woman aged 22 who is allowed to meet only on the street due to the stepfather’s objection. Champagne urges meeting elsewhere and creating a home, noting the mother’s consent and love justify continued courtship.
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Miss Champagne
Winchester
Love and Money in Courtship Advice Letter
A reader asks how long a gentleman should wait before declaring love. The columnist says there is no fixed time and urges the suitor to state his intent clearly, while the woman should consider waiting if he can support a wife. The man should stop courting others and communicate his plans despite modest means.
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Pain-in-the-Fats
Cheef
Miss Champagne
Museum of Fine Arts directorship to be considered
President Samuel D. Warren returned from Mattapoisett and said a committee will decide whether to press Director Edward Robinson to withdraw his resignation tendered August 12. The committee’s absence in the city suggests little action will occur until later this month, though authorities say the group will strives to urge Robinson to stay.
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Museum of Fine Arts
Samuel D. Warren
Mattapoisett
Edward Robinson
Robinson
Firemen Granted Extra Day Off for Rescues in Boston
Fire Commissioner Wells awarded an extra day off to Laddermen Martin J. Flavin and William F. Ruth of Company 5 for rescuing Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Young from a blaze at 17 D Street South Boston last Thursday. Hoseman James E. Downey of Engine Company 6 also received an extra day for stopping four runaway horses on Nashua Street last Wednesday.
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Wells
Martin J. Flavin
William F. Ruth
Company 5
Thomas Young
D Street
South
Boston
James E. Downey
Engine Company 6
Nashua Street
Love Returned After Law Parted Them
Edwin Newcomb a Denver stable keeper seeks remarriage after his wife Ruth A Newcomb of Malden is granted a decree nisi in Colorado divorce action. Mrs Newcomb ignores his letters. In Colorado she sued Mrs Josephine Ulman for alienation of affections. Ulman allegedly attacked Newcomb with a horsewhip during a prior confrontation.
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Malden
Edwin Newcomb
Denver, Col
Ruth A. Newcomb
Highland Avenue
Newcomb
Colorado
Musicales and society notes from Hingham society page
The south shore cottagers attend a 4:30 musicale at Mrs. Turner’s Hingham home under Mrs. S. Henry Hooper of Marlboro Street. Proceeds aid the Old Colony Chapter DAR plans for next year. patronesses include Mrs. Long and others. Artists include Mrs. Hooper Miss Daniels Miss Martin Mr. Nichols with Miss Annie Holmes at the piano. Also noted are recent weddings and summer visits among local families including Mr. and Mrs. Mason and guests at the Andrew mansion.
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South Shore
Frederick A. Turner
Hingham
S. Henry Hooper
Marlboro Street
Old Colony
Daughters of the American Revolution
John D. Long
Mary Barnes
J. HT H. Robbins
Abby Bradley
J. W. Spooner
Edith Andrew
Henry Cushing
Charles F. Sprague
George Burr
Henry M. Knowles
C. C. Melcher
Susan Willard
Turner
Hooper
Mabel Daniels
Josephine Martin
Robert Nichols
Annie Holmes
Charles Mason
Elizabeth Andrew
Andrew Mansion
Herbert Warren Mason
North Shore
Dudley Clark
Cornelia Andrew
Mr. Clark
G. J. Engelmann
Commonwealth Avenue
Louise Clark
The Mock Shipwreck on the Harridan
On the Pacific voyage to the Philippines the Harridan strikes a reef. Captain Atherton heroically sacrifices himself to save others, while Nelly Page and Richard Johnson confront fear and moral courage during the crisis. Mrs Page and Mrs Johnson reflect on love, bravery, and a secret revealed afterward.
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