The Boston Post September 21 1909 notice page
The Boston Post published by Post Publishing Company on September 21 1909 lists pricing for the Sunday Post subscriptions, details mailing and office contacts in Boston. It notes subscription terms, advance payment requirements, and editor publisher E A Grozier.
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Post Publishing Co
Washington St
Boston
Mass
The
Sunday Post
Canada
Post
Maas
Post Publishing Company
E. A. Grozier
Journalism schools under nonjournalists debate
A New York University department of journalism will be taught by instructors tied to the School of Commerce, while other universities run journalism programs with sociologists and educators. The author questions why journalists are not directing journalism schools and muses whether other fields would hire nonexperts to teach core disciplines.
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New York University
School of Commerce
Campaign profits vs legislation in tariff debate
The speaker argues solidarity of the Republican Party matters more than tariff schedules. He suggests publicity of campaign contributions could impact legislator integrity and the Payne Aldrich bill’s woolen schedule. The nation should compare campaign contributions with potential legislation before passage.
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Republican Party
American exposition to be held in Berlin in 1910
A New York paper notes there is no mystery about the Berlin exposition to be staged in May, June and July 1910 at the Thiergarten under German and American government auspices. It will showcase American manufactured specialties, with American firms urged to seize the opportunity to enter foreign markets, supervised by the Bureau of Manufactures in the Commerce and Labor department.
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New York
Berlin
Thiergarten
Commerce and Labor Department
Bureau of Manufacctures
Misapprehension about foreign born in Massachusetts census
The 1905 Massachusetts census shows Irish born residents at 236 373 people, 25.75 percent of foreign born. French Canadian born (excluding Maritime Provinces) total 118 247 or 12.88 percent, English born 83 893 or 9.14 percent. The data challenge the belief Massachusetts arrivals are mainly English. Boston’s parent stocks likely include a large Irish share, surprising Germans who avoid the city as a port of entry.
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Massachusetts
Ireland
Commonwealth
Canada
Maritime Provinces
England
Boston
Duty of citizens to elect wise proper lawmakers
The article argues that the citizenry must ensure that capable, just leaders are chosen to draft laws. It warns that factional strife and personal ambition can derail quality legislation, favoring those who rally friends over the best candidates under the current nomination system.
Caucuses Today Shape Next Legislature Selection
The party in power in a district governs the election. Today’s caucuses decide who will be on the official ballot, with others needing petitions and endorsers. Voters are urged to spend five minutes at lunch or on the way downtown to help nominate the best man for office.
Postal savings banks face Western opposition and banker caution
The piece notes President Taft’s postal savings bank proposal meets West Coast resistance and Chicago bankers’ fear of deposits guarantees. It argues safeguards, prudent investment limits, and wise managerial discretion could address concerns about political misuse and credit risk. It says Western objections to adopting European practice are not well founded.
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East
San Francisco
Bankers’ Convention
Chicago
Postal Savings Bank
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Postal Savings Institution
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United States
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Far West
Defends Land Acts Granted to Ireland
Boston letter writer argues J D Wollaston misstates Ireland land reforms. Cites 1885 1903 acts, purchase prices linked to rentals, estates commissioners role, and nearly 68 year annuities. Claims over one third of land now owned by occupiers with tenant improvements accruing to them.
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J. D
Wollaston
Sunday Post
Crimmins
New York
Ireland
Ashurston
Ashburton
Massachusetts
P. O'Neill Larkin
Boston
Archbishop ordains two priests at St John’s Seminary
Archbishop William H. O’Connell visited St John’s Ecclesiastical Seminary in Brighton yesterday morning and ordained Joseph A. Nevins of Newton and Rudolph Tuscher of Brookline to the priesthood.
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St. John's Ecclesiastical Seminary
Brighton
Joseph A. Nevins
Newton
Rudolph Tuscher
Brookline
Peary Cook Pole Trial Heats Up All Sorts Court
The second day of the All Sorts Court of Inquiry on the North Pole dispute features Dr. Cook on the stand. The exchange blends humor and sharp questioning as Cook defends claims of polar discovery while peers jeer. Commander Peary to testify tomorrow.
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Peary-Cook
North Pole
Pole
Peary
Cook
Dr. Cook
Bob Peary
Frederick Albert Cook
Bert
Albert
Robert
Navy
William Jennings Bryan
United States
Callicoon
N. Y
Joe Miller
Koch
Montreux Swiss Health Resort On Lake Geneva
Montreux on Lake Geneva attracts invalids and tourists year round with a mild climate. The town offers promenades, quays, markets, and several sanitariums. A Narcissus Festival in May draws crowds while a cog railway promotes Alpine views.
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Montreux
Lake Geneva
Europe
Weather kiosk draws daily crowds at the Common
The Observant Citizen notes frequent visitors to the weather kiosk on the Common. Clouds pictures spark debates among viewers about cloud types. Secretary Nagel observed at a naturalization court, while Miss Margaret L. Rice prepares for an Oct 18 wedding in Roxbury.
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Department of Commerce and Labor
United States District Court
E. Mark Sullivan
Marion
Richard V. Barry
Roxbury
Margaret L. Rice
St. Paul's Church
Thomas G. Stevenson
Post
James R. Sullivan
Sullivan
Love and Sentiment Arm In Walking Dispute Dear Miss Champagne
A reader asks if a gentleman may take a lady's arm while walking. The column explains traditional etiquette. It notes arm linking should aid, not assume, and argues that genuine friendship should not hinge on such minor acts.
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Miss Champagne
Boston Post
Dear Miss Champagne Advice on Two Suitors
A young woman seeks guidance between two suitors. One wealthy, steady but unloved. the other refined yet unstable and reliant on family. The columnist dismisses both: the loved but unsuitable match would not sustain a good marriage, and the shiftless man cannot be reformed without self-respect.
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Miss Champagne
Gil
John Bull and the suffragette cheer up Walt Mason 1909
The verse voice of Walt Mason evokes England’s lagging pride in 1909 as John Bull laments a lack of progress while noting world feats by foreigners. A female suffragette chorus offers hope, urging resilience and continued pursuit of rights.
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John Bull
England
Walt Mason
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