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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1908
Page
6
The Boston Post published by Post Publishing Co on September 10 1908 issue number 62 of volume 192 lists office at 259 Washington Street Boston Massachusetts with date and edition details for readers.
The notice lists subscription rates for DAILY One FORE totaling 83.00 for six months at 1.50, three months 0.75, one month 0.25. THE SUNDAY POST offers one year 2.50 six months 1.25 three months 0.65. Canada delivery 0.09 per copy. Payments by check or money order to POST PUBLISHING COMPANY. cash not advised. Entered as Second Class Matter at Boston Post Office.
Subscriptions to the Post must be paid in advance and will be discontinued on expiration. If you cannot obtain the Post, notify by mail at once. Editor and Publisher BE. A. Grozier.
William Lloyd Garrison’s open letter to Governor Hughes calls the Dingley tariff a “device for national pillage” that cannot raise wages and mainly reduces workers’ purchasing power. He argues highest wages go to non protected products while life costs rise, forcing workers to spend more of their earnings.
Boston public schools turned away 1748 children as buildings were unopened or under repair. City officials call it a temporary deficiency and promise space by Oct 1, though delays during summer months are inexcusable.
The press agent for the Republican National Committee says Chairman Hitchcock is encouraged as a Tennessee factional quarrel is resolved. Dems led 1900 to 1904 and now look to win by about 30,000. the invasion of the solid South is unlikely and Hitchcock strives to bolster waning party spirits.
The piece portrays Congressman Lilley’s nomination as a machine job backed by party bosses. Governor Woodruff’s independence drew their wrath and a pre convention tally boasted delegate support. A New Haven manufacturers conference denounces Lilley, warning his defeat might imperil Taft electors and party supremacy.
Reports from Evanston praise Rev. William T. McElveen now at Shawmut Church as enthusiastic. Archdeacon Babcock resumes duties at Joy Street. Four large city churches to reopen this month Arlington Street Second Church Unitarian Second Universalist Bromfield Street Methodist. Temperance rally in Lynn on the 45th with Ex-Hobo King Frank Curtis as speaker. Rev. A A Berle to move from Salem to Shawmut. Baptist Association to begin monthly meetings at Ford Hall. Rev C H Davis reassigned from Upham Memorial Forest Hills to Chicopee Falls Methodist.
A reader pressures the editor with a brusque query on portable post holes asking whether post holes are weighed by dry or liquid measure. The editor refuses to answer, damning the tone and noting Massachusetts law, then mocks the question and its asker.
The piece notes a rare push for a presidential candidate, Taft, on a 30 day nationwide stump. It criticizes party managers for forcing long schedules while praising Bryan's energetic campaign approach.
A statement emphasizes dignity and relevance of addresses, arguing they should be sober and well considered rather than displayed at the end of an excursion train.
The test vote in New York and Kings County districts shows anti Hughes sentiment prevailing where party machine power is weak. Pro Hughes majorities appear where friends of the governor control. The overall antis gain in voters heightens the question of whether Hughes aids or hinders Taft’s chances. Roosevelt calls Hughes essential for a Taft victory in the state.
A short humorous verse features Newton Newkirk describing a yellow dog, a horse, and an auto in a rural street scene. The pup, one year three, noses the horse as wheels approach, ending with a note about a dog toll bell and a playful tableau.
A reader signs as LA Bede and shares tips to feel safe after dark, recommending a light walking or running suit and carrying day-breaks to avoid fear of bandits. The brief guidance aims to comfort other anxious individuals.
The article notes Nat M. Wills at Keith's Labor Day show telling a joke about the largest loaf in Boston and the Boylston street bridge repair. It adds the bit appeared in the Boston Post All Sorts Labor Day morning, implying a shared gag and wit across papers.
The ninth week of the Post series tours Rangeley Lakes Maine a famed fishing and hunting ground. Oquossoc Lake called Rangeley Lake is the region’s hub with log cabin colonies home to New York and Philadelphia millionaires. Salmon up to seven eight pounds are recorded and salmon season ends soon as hunting begins in Rangeley woods. Tomorrow Webb Lake will be featured.
The Hollis ends its engagement with The Gay Musician on Saturday before George M. Cohan’s The American Idea. Sam Bernard stars in Nearly a Hero at the Majestic, with The Warrens of Virginia to follow. Other highlights include Frank Lalor in Prince Humbug at the Park, Marie Doro opening her American tour at Park Theatre, Artie Hall at Globe Theatre, and Castle Square Theatre’s Devil. A rich slate across the city features vaudeville acts, stock company plays, amateur nights, and moving pictures at Theatre Comique, Scenic Temple, and Hub Theatre, plus the Satellite steamer offering cod and haddock fisheries. The Cattle Rustlers screens at the Star Theatre for the week.
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