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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1910
Page
10
Boston daily newspaper issued by Post Publishing Co at 259 Washington Street records local news items from September 17 1910 including society, business, and events of that day in Boston Mass.
Rates listed for The Sunday Post and other publications include Deverae subscriptions at $3.00 for six months, $1.50 for eight months, and $0.25 monthly. Canada copies 9 cents each. Payments sent at sender's risk. do not mail cash. make checks or money orders payable to POST PUBLISHING COMPANY.
Editorial rooms and main offices listed with address 15930 Main. Subscription payments in advance. if missed, service will be discontinued on expiration. Readers urged to notify by mail if unable to obtain the Post from dealer or newsboy. E A Grozier, editor and publisher.
Acting President Mellen of the Boston and Maine asks the Railroad Commission to study new milk transport rates and the broader issue of milk transportation, promising prompt adoption of recommendations. He says the milk question is a state of mind and urges a final, equitable settlement as Legislature has failed to resolve transportation issues.
Bank Commissioner Chapin outlines instructions to improve audits in Massachusetts savings banks. Officials should start audits before opening, scrutinize outside vault collateral, certify depositary bank accounts instantly, and perform exact audits of depositors ledgers to strengthen trust in the savings bank system.
Reports from Mexico City say ex Governor Guild, now U.S. special ambassador to the Mexican centennial, is highly popular in official and public circles. His banquet address impressed both Americans and Mexicans, strengthening warm bilateral ties as President Taft sent greetings via Massachusetts.
A Boston traveler writes that vigorous enforcement of customs laws in Boston and New York will shape fall elections. He notes tariff fury shifts with location and hints at benefiting tariff recipients while ordinary goods bear the burden, shaping public opinion and voting.
Debaters oppose the Greater Boston scheme arguing sentimentality and size concerns. The authors align with Governor Bates, stating Boston's true image to the world rests on creating one cohesive metropolitan entity, not on piecemeal growth.
James J. Storrow and President Mitchell of the New England Dry Goods Association urge Boston’s growth, arguing that wider recognition abroad and in trade could benefit the city. They claim Boston’s expansion should proceed despite local prejudice, with confidence it will arrive.
The Taft administration moves to negotiate a US Canada reciprocal trade treaty after Republican setbacks in Maine. Critics argue real reciprocity requires Democratic control of Congress and a shift from Republican influence shaping policy and negotiations.
The author argues President Taft erred by withholding federal patronage and suggests he adopt the Massachusetts Civil Service Commission to supervise and correct appointments. It states the commission can assess federal choices as it does Boston's public service and urges timely use of this advisory, corrective authority.
A letter to the editor from Charles W. Rugg Somerville urges fair treatment in the new telephone zones and rates. He asks The Post to push for justice for both the company and subscribers and praises the paper’s fairness.
A heated, humorous letter from THE ONLY AND ORIGINAL MURPH complains of a South Framingham police officer nicknamed Murph and a clan called Murphs. The missive mocks height limits, titles, and police activity while calling for resistance and vigilance amid public scrutiny. It names no official actions or dates.
Arabella Bent of West Medway asks which end of a string knot six brick lengths from the end lies on the right side. The reply notes two ends exist and seeks clarifications on knot type and end connections before solving.
A Boston reader recounts near misses and risky driving on Dorchester avenue and Tremont Street as pedestrians dodge zigzagging cars. The item also covers Mayor Fitzgerald and President Taft jokes about aviation and public attention to early air travel.
The passage depicts a sailing voyage with howling winds and a doomed crew. The crew endures a sea of thirst as waves crash and water surrounds yet there is no drinkable water.
A curious illustration titled Ye dance of weird death fires is shown in the upcoming issue. The image conveys eerie pyre scenes and a surreal atmosphere likely reflecting a local arts feature.
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