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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1908

Page

6

Publication details for The Boston Post dated September 7, 1908

Daily from Post Publishing Co at 259 Washington St Boston announces rates for subscriptions including one year 3.00 for domestic and 2.50 for Sunday Post plus Canada copy price 9c. Notice of second class matter and payment instructions accompany the issue.

Post Publishing Co Washington St Boston Mass Celtice THE Sunday Post Canada Mase Post Publishing Company

Fritorial Rooms Business Office Telephones

Subscriptions to the Post must be prepaid and will be discontinued on expiration without notice. If you cannot obtain the Post from your newsdealer or newsboy, notify us by mail. E A Grozier, Editor and Publisher.

E. A. Grozier

Labor Day Parade Marks 22d Anniversary in City

Fair weather today boosts a strong Central Labor Union turnout for the parade. About 10 000 members were expected to participate with enthusiastic union representations and notable features. Beyond the march games sports and social events will share the holiday spotlight as Labor Day gains public favor.

Central Labor Union

Bryan Speech in Republican Campaign Textbook Draws Fire

The Republican campaign handbook includes Bryan's Lincoln Nebraska acceptance speech as a contrast to Taft and Sherman. The author calls it a bluff yet strong and forceful, warning that familiarity with the opposing view weakens the carriers of Republican logic as the race advances.

Mr. Bryan Lincoln Neb Taft Sherman

Annual Sacrifice in Fourth of July Celebrations

The Journal of the American Medical Association reports 5623 casualties from the Fourth of July event, including men women and children. While total injuries rose by 1210 over last year, deaths fell to 163. the piece argues the loss is unnecessary and calls for reform, urging restrictions on explosives to curb the risk.

Journal of the American Medical Association

Taft Campaign Opens with Beveridge and Hughes in Youngstown

The Taft campaign opens in Youngstown Ohio with Governor Charles E. Hughes and Senator Albert J. Beveridge as orators. Hughes delivers a forceful recitation of Republican goals while Beveridge impresses with vivid, stirring prose praising the party leadership and urging support for the ticket.

Youngstown Albert J. Beveridge Charles E. Hughes Taft Ohio Hughes Beveridge Bryan Senator Beveridge

Hughes Defends Tariff Stance Amid Campaign Debate

Hughes argues on the tariff in the campaign, offering only a paraphrase of the old position that tariff reform should come from its supporters, inviting charges of weakness. The remark frames the campaign issue around tariff policy and political courage.

Hughes

Airship Tactics and the Looming Aerial Arms Race

The piece surveys looming aerial warfare as nations prepare fleets of airships with new weapons. German experts publish airship tactics while inventors worldwide race to perfect devices, including anti air artillery. It questions the fate of the Hague Peace Conference ban on bombing from airships.

United States Europe Hague

Tremont Temple Sees Resignation Talks As Henson Returns

The Tremont Temple executive committee will discuss Rev. Dr. Henson’s resignation effective Dec 1. Tremont Temple and Old South services draw large crowds as church events shift back to regular pastors, with Albany R. Smith and Gypsy Smith’s son set for Tremont Temple appearances.

Dr. Henson Tremont Temple Albany R. Smith Gypsy Smith New York Shawmut Avenue Mission

Boston College Prepares for Record Freshman Enrollment

The Boston College high school department will reopen for fall term with anticipated record freshman and entry student numbers. The building gains new classrooms and a renovated gymnasium in anticipation of larger enrollments, with potential move to University Heights, Newton, once early construction ends.

Boston College David W. Hearn Hearn University Heights Newton

Private Winfield Jones Drowns Near Hull Bay Side

The body of Private Winfield J. Jones of the 151st Coast Artillery was found by a bather near Bay Side West. He had been missing since yesterday, was 26 years old, unmarried, and enlisted in Boston.

Winfield Jones Hull Winfield J. Jones 151St Coast Artillery Bayside West Jones Boston

American Museum researcher ends Vancouver Island whale study

R. C. Andrews of New York, representing the American Museum of Natural History, left Victoria after a three month stay on the west coast of Vancouver Island. He studied whale life with numerous trips to feeding grounds and whaling stations at Sechart and Kyuquot before returning home.

Victoria B.C R. C. Andrews New York American Museum of Natural History Vancouver Island Sechart Kyuquot

Utopian dream for Dublin ends in failure

Richmond Indiana Sept 6 report says N C Nelson the St Louis philanthropist idealist failed to convert Dublin into a utopian colony. The effort to shape the town as a model community did not succeed.

Richmond Ind N. C. Nelson St. Louis Dublin

The Largest Loaf in Boston and Other All Sorts

A column mixes light verses and odd notes. It highlights a giant Boston loaf rumor baked by Bilkofsky's at 317 Harrison Ave, 12 ft 6 in by 2 ft 9 in, weighing 358 pounds and baked in 10 hours, then debunks it as not the biggest loaf, and mentions a job repairing the Boylston Street Bridge over B and A tracks as the true large feat.

Bilkofsky Harrison Avenue Boston Boylston Street

She Stoops To Tie Her Shoelace Comic Exchange

On a swan boat they meet as she joyfully jumps and he blushes. She notes her shoelaces and gum while she adores him. She prompts a kiss and he, shy, finally pledges action and kisses her nose. The scene ends with a playful misquote and a tease.

Tiger Trainer's Manipulation Ends With Scalp Loss

Henry Falkendorph of Bostock's Coney Island menagerie skilled Rajah the royal Bengal tiger in dangerous stunts with a four horse whip an iron bar and a pistol. Rajah attacked in a moment of temper biting off Falkendorph's scalp and baldness followed. The tale warns no tiger can be taught manners and danger lies in provocation.

Henry Falkendorph Bostock Coney Island Falkendorph Rajah

Two Jesuits Harmed by Death in Woodstock

The deaths of Rev Harmar C Denny J and Brother Edward C Donnelly both Jesuits occurred Saturday at Woodstock Maryland. Denny born June 15 1833 in Pittsburgh has been a Jesuit about 40 years and a distinguished member of the order. Donnelly in his 79th year had been with the order over 50 years and served in Providence before being assigned to Woodstock.

Harmar C. Denny Edward C. Donnelly Woodstock Thomas I. Gasson Boston College Father Denny Pittsburg Penn Brother Donnelly Providence

Week at Rangeley Lakes in the Post series

The ninth week of the Post series takes readers to Rangeley Lakes Maine, a famed vacation spot praised as America’s best fishing and hunting ground. The Rangeley region is noted as a summer retreat and a hunting and fishing gathering place for thousands of sportsmen each autumn.

Rangeley Lakes Maine America Rangeley New England Great Lakes

Rangeley Lakes Region a famed Maine fishing paradise

English investor James Rangeley shaped a Maine land venture now famed for Rangeley Lakes. The 90 square mile system spans 56 miles of waterway, rises 1500 feet, and feeds the Androscoggin River. It hosts historic trout records and is a noted New England resort accessed by rail or steamers.

James Rangeley Rangeley Boston Maine New Hampshire White Mountain Notch Rangeley Lakes Androscoggin Umbagog America Bemis

Observant Citizen Thorndike Spalding Seeks Renomination

Senator Thorndike Spalding of Cambridge, long ill, now reports good health and plans renomination despite contrary reports. Also features O Neil on Salem private dinner, sign mischief, boot discussion, school openings at Boston area, and local observations on fishing, astronomy society election, West travel, and flag respect callback.

Thorndike Spalding Cambridge Spalding John P. O'Neil Salem Navy Yard Boatswain O'Neil

My Mother Owes Her Life to Hoff Malt Extract

A West Medford youth writes that his mother, once weak and unable to sleep or eat, owes her health to Johann Hoff's Malt Extract. He notes she has gained color and strength since starting the remedy. All druggists sell it.

West Medford Johann Hoff

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