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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1908

Page

6

Boston Post Publishing Rates and Mailing Details

The Boston Post issues daily and Sunday editions with subscription costs listed. Rates show daily at 3.00 yearly, 1.50 half year, 0.75 quarter, 0.25 monthly. Sunday 2.50 yearly, 1.25 half year, 0.85 three months. Canadian copies 0.09 each. Payments by check or money order. cash not advised.

THE Sunday Post Canada Post Boston Mass Post Publishing Company

Postal address and subscription notice from editor

Subscribers must pay Post subscriptions in advance or lose service without notice. If the Post is unavailable from dealer, notify by mail. EB A Grozier editor and publisher.

Newsdealer Newsday EB. A. Grozier

Coal price advance puzzles practical price logic

The article notes a brisk rise in coal prices ahead of the cold season, driven not by demand shifts but sellers raising the price. It argues there will be limited pain now as September increases pass, but colder weather will prompt further price jumps, leaving the pricing mechanism unclear and illogical.

North Pole Equator Steve Boston Fort Warren Fort Banks Washington P. Cc

Intolerance in London during Eucharistic Congress

A critical view condemns the religious intolerance shown in London as the Eucharistic Congress proceeds. Tensions rise over a royal recognition of the Pope’s representative and threats of violence accompany plans for clerical processions. The piece argues such medieval laws linger and hinder liberal thought, urging Protestants to overlook relics of past intolerance.

London Edward England

Commodities Clause Seen as Key in Hepburn Case

The author argues that the Supreme Court will rule on the constitutionality of the Hepburn Act’s commodities clause which barred railroads from shipping their own products against customers. A Circuit Court ruling labeled it unconstitutional, aiding the Pennsylvanian coal trust, while Judge Gray warned unlimited power harms liberty and property. The piece notes Democratic stance via Bryan and emphasizes the need to curb corporate power in commerce.

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Anthracite Coal Trust United States Circuit Court Bryan Peoria Democratic Party Gray Congress

Sun Spots and Disturbances Spark Press Speculation

Observatories report recurring solar disturbances with spots up to 10 000 miles across and others spanning 80 000 miles. The public links sun cycles to Earthly unrest, noting wildfires and riots such as in Illinois, alongside infamous crimes. Scientists say sun activity merely fuels auroral displays without causal harm.

Illinois Hains Jordan Men of Science

Maine Maine Maine A Glance at Voter Sentiment in Maine Next Week

The article notes Maine voters show strong local issue influence, often preferring governors over president ballots. It cites 1904 and 1900 patterns, with governor margins far larger than presidential totals, and suggests Maine may not follow its usual local‑issues rule next week in the gubernatorial and national races.

Maine Vermont Parker Davis Cobb Roosevelt

Great Phillips Brooks Statue Planned for Copley Square

Statue finished awaiting approval to be placed near Trinity Church in Copley Square. Funds are held by two committees comprising Boston citizens and Trinity Church vestry.

Phillips Brooks Copley Square Trinity Church Boston Park Street Scollay Square

Olney New President of the Franklin Union

The Franklin Union at Berkeley and Appleton streets opens to the public with a formal dedication planned for Friday September 25. At a board meeting officers were elected including Richard Olney as president Nathan Matthews as vice president James J Storrow as secretary and William Endicott as treasurer along with Charles H Slattery to manage on hand funds. An executive committee includes the president vice president secretary Professor George F Swain and John A Sullivan. A finance committee lists Mayor Hibbard Endicott and Charles T Gallagher and an auditing committee includes Swain Duane and MacLennan.

Franklin Union Berkeley and Appleton Streets Board of Control Richard Olney Nathan Matthews James J. Storrow William Endicott Charles H. Slattery George F. Swain Technology John A. Sullivan Hibbard Charles T. Gallagher Swain Charles W. Duane Alexander K. MacLennan

Trolley Trip Delights Typothete Delegates

Delegates and visitors at the typothete convention enjoyed an all day trolley excursion. Special cars carried the group from Park Square to West Newton for luncheon at George H. Ellis's home, then to Lexington and Concord before returning and closing the convention.

Park Square West Newton George H. Ellis Lexington and Concord

Further Duel Arrangements Between Newt and Jim

A public letter exchange reveals Newton Newkirk and Jim Connors disputing a duel. Connors offers a face to face meeting at Newkirk’s Woburn home with cigars and drinks, while Newkirk mocks the proposal and warns against personal threats, signaling continued tension in All Sorts.

Woburn Newt Jim J. H. Connors Woburn Club Mass

Weeklong visit to Rangeley Lakes highlighted in Post series

The ninth week of the Post's little Journeys to Interesting Places focuses on Rangeley Lakes Maine a famed summer resort and autumn hunting and fishing hub Rangeley village is noted for its scenic beauty and historic founder James Rangeley whose ventures shaped the district Monday begins a Week in the Berkshire Hills.

Rangeley Lakes Maine America Rangeley Oquossoc Lake James Rangeley Rangeley District

Vacationers regret hasty returns amid city oddities

The Observant Citizen notes vacationists hurrying home as cool weather arrives. A bluecoat pair arrest a frightened horse near Dudley street terminal while a watchman at Mystic wharf spots the deserted coal schooner Addie M. Lawrence, save for a cat aboard. Mrs. Stevens plans a world trip for W C T U, and various local scenes from prison calls to hospital toys, a Cunard elevator, and a yacht club anniversary fill the column.

Mystic Wharf Addie M. Lawrence

Boston Doctor Weds Edith Duff of Drayton in Ontario

Dr John Rod erick Mackinnon of Boston married Edith May Duff of Drayton Ont at Knox Manse in Mackinnon’s hometown Acton. The couple now on a honeymoon tour of the Maritime Provinces and will reside in Boston after the trip.

Acton Ont John Roderick Mackinnon Boston Edith May Duff Drayton Maritime Provinces Knox Manse J. C. Wilson The Pride

Cow Brown Bess Drowns After Orchard Feasting

In Waterbury Connecticut on September 11 Brown Bess a previously well behaved cow owned by J A Peter of Macedonia killed herself by jumping from the Pequaburk River bank after gorging on decayed apples. The act followed a period of remorse during a prolonged debauch.

Waterbury Conn Brown Bess J. A. Peter Macedonia Pequaburk

My oldest boy gains five pounds on malt extract

A mother of three credits Johann Hoff's Malt Extract with her sick pale son gaining weight after three weeks of a wineglass daily. She recommends the product to other mothers and urges readers to obtain it from their druggist as the standard blood and nerve food for 61 years.

Johann Hoff

One Legged Men to Unite in Indiana Education Drive

John J. Ryan a 16 year old from Whiting Indiana lost his legs and wants a college education. Friends form an organization of one legged men in Lake County to support his schooling with small contributions.

Chicago John J. Ryan Whiting Ind Ryan Lake County Indiana

Long life ends as Sallie Ruthford dies at 118 in Topeka

Mrs. Sallie Ruthford aged 118 died in Topeka Kansas today. Born in Middleton Kentucky in 1795 she reportedly never had a week of sickness in her life.

Topeka Kan Sallie Ruthford Middleton

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