Boston Post 1908 September 19 Daily and Sunday rates
Boston Post issues daily and Sunday editions with subscription prices for daily six months and three months, plus yearly Sunday rate. Names and contact details for departments and publisher E A Groziopr listed. notices about prepaid subscriptions and mail delivery included.
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Post Publishing Co
Office
Washington
Boston
Mass
THE
Sunday Post
Canada
Mase
Ppost Publishing Company
The Aeroplane Wreck
The loss of a young life in Wright aeroplane experiments at Fort Meyer is lamentable. The article notes a shift of attention to dirigible balloons while affirming that heavier-than-air flight will ultimately recover and lead progress in aerial exploration.
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Fort Meyer
Daedalus
Scandal at Board of Election Commissioners Hearing
Yesterday’s hearing before the Board of Election Commissioners on alleged illegal registration deteriorated into a vulgar display. The presiding official failed to curb abuse as factions cursed each other, raising questions about whether the commission can maintain order.
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Board of Election Commissioners
United Irish League delegates welcomed at Boston convention
The United Irish League of America hosts a welcoming reception for abroad delegates led by John Redmond. Redmond predicts Ireland will gain self government in under 15 years, citing U S public support as pivotal toward a more tolerant British stance on home rule. The biennial convention opens at Faneuil Hall next week with wide attendance expected.
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United Irish League of America
John Redmond
Boston
Redmond
Ireland
United States
Faneuil Hall
State House
Fitzgerald
Welles Avenue
W. W. Estbrook
Board of Selectmen
United Irish League of America Deliberations Advancing Cause
A fragment notes that the United Irish League of America and its deliberations cannot fail to advance the cause to which it is devoted, signaling ongoing support and commitment within the organization.
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United Irish League of America
Foraker and Standard Oil Lobbying Charge Spark Debate
Senator Foraker faces scrutiny over his ties to Standard Oil. He says he worked as corporate counsel before U S government action and that his bills were handled in Columbus rather than Washington. Critics question a U S Senator lobbying state legislature for pay.
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Standard Oil Company
Hearst
Columbus
United States
Congress
Foraker
Standard Oil
State House
Washington
Ohio
Republican Party
Forest Fires Ravage Woods Across Regions
The piece discusses widespread forest fires fueled by extreme dryness. It notes smoke blanketing Boston from western blazes and Maine timber losses in the millions. It urges serious consideration of improved protection before another fire season increases burdens on farmers and forest dwellers.
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Boston
Maine
Boston church events mark 50th anniversary celebrations
Readings and reunions fill the week as the First Baptist Church Hyde Park observes its 50th anniversary with a keynote by Rev. Guy C. Lamson and several church activities. Other clergy appointments and sermons are noted across Greater Boston along with a humorous straw hat proclamation in All Sorts.
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First Baptist Church
Hyde Park
Guy C. Lamson
Balloonists Policies and Wright Brothers Insurance
Lowell Sept 18 The liability of life insurance firms for aerial navigation risks arises as Wright brothers policies are discussed. Charles J Glidden, noted balloonist, says he obtained world wide permission to balloon and that his policies are contestable and payable in case of death from any cause.
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Lowell
Wright Brothers
Charles J. Glidden
Otis Madison Shaw Dies in Roxbury Home
Otis Madison Shaw known as Tom died at his Wyoming Street residence Roxbury from a long illness. Born in Maine in 1857 he graduated Bowdoin College and studied law. He carried on his father’s law practice for years and later pursued various interests including theater before his final illness.
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Otis Madison Shaw
Otis Madison
Shaw
Tom
Wyoming Street
Roxbury
Mr. Shaw
Maine
Bowdoin College
Boston Notes on Society and Local Happenings
Social notices mix with city updates from the Boston area. Mentions engagements, travel, a lecture by Darius Cobb, police and truancy, Harvard enrollment, Brookline football prep, Fire Commissioner shifts, and local civic improvements.
A Week in the Berkshire Hills
The Post explores Berkshire Hills Massachusetts centered on Pittsfield its 25 000 plus population Mt Greylock 3535 feet the balanced rock and Pontoosuc Lake. The piece notes public park plans interstate road and Pittsfield as a balloon center fueling East flights. Monday starts a Week in the Maine Hunting Grounds segment.
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Pittsfield
Berkshire County
Boston
Albany
New York City
Mt. Greylock
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Greylock
Pontoosuc Lake
Pontoosuc
Berkshire
Lebanon Mountain
Maine
Roosevelt deck scene hints at political figures and observant spies
On the Roosevelt deck near Fairbanks the scene mentions Harriman dining with Roots and Taffy while observing Foraker and Vanderbilt. References to Bryan, Hughes, and Crane hint at presidential rivalries with Annie Moore noted among the odd, scattered phrases.
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Fairbanks
Loeb
Harriman
Vanderbilt
Bryan
Hughes
Annie Moore
Boston
Morris Chair Selected From Mission Furniture Display
A selection from over 400 mission furniture patterns features this Morris chair chosen for its design. The piece stands out on the showroom floor as a hallmark of craftsmanship and comfort.
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