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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1908
Page
6
The item lists the Boston Post issue details for September 22, 1908, including publisher E. A. Grozier, office addresses at 250 Washington Street Boston, and subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions with various durations and Canadian rate.
A Chelsea blaze yesterday, following April’s disaster, caused major property losses but was contained. The incident underscores the Board of Control’s need for stronger safety supervision and patrols to prevent further damage during recovery efforts.
The article critiques Mr. Taft and Mr. Bryan arguing over who caused or could avert a panic. It contrasts Taft’s claim that winning office would prevent panic with criticism of the Roosevelt administration’s autumn crisis and questions the likely outcome if Taft succeeds. Bryan’s Medina New York speech is cited for its humor in framing the political blame game.
The article notes today’s caucuses in Boston and other towns under the Luce act. Voters select the official ballot nominees for both major parties and emphasize choosing the best candidates to be sent to nominating conventions and future elections.
The mayor supports officials and employees taking time to vote without compromising city service. The writer notes abuse of the vacation privilege for city workers and argues against half day offs for them.
The article argues for city workers to vote during paid time like other employees. Polls open early for duty, with workers taking pride in voting at noon. It criticizes granting half days as electioneering and supports requiring city employees to vote as part of service.
The piece argues that President Roosevelt involves himself in Ohio politics, endorsing Taft while criticizing Senator Foraker. It claims Roosevelt uses Taft to advance his own presidential aims, while Foraker’s opposition to the administration is recast as opposition to reform.
Boston receives a fund near 7 million dollars from George Francis Parkman for improving Boston Common and public parks. The bequest surpasses any private gift in the country and demands discreet administration and high technical skill. It aims to create the finest city park system and may allow bathing trunk provision for city bath users without burdening taxpayers.
A collage of quips and social observations notes new sheath pants seen in Broadway and New York, with playful critique of fashion fads. It mocks tailors enthusiasm and describes a humorous image of ripped trousers tied with string, suggesting the style invites mosquitoes and impracticality.
A humorous note from Worcester County discusses a "he and she" joke about a supposed opening of a day for canned salmon. The piece explains the pun and how the joke reveals its meaning after careful reading, praising the subtlety and popularity of such jokes.
Mayor George Albee Hibbard a non partisan Republican plans to vote in today’s Republican primaries. He backs Louis A. Frothingham for lieutenant governor and urges city employees to vote on personal time, with pay penalties for absenteeism.
General apathy described at Independence League caucuses across the state outside joint primaries. Colonel Charles Power said no returns expected except in joint primaries in Boston and other cities. The league will wait for primaries before endorsing candidates, with Senator McEttrick likely to receive the endorsement for the Senate in Wards 12, 17 and 9.
The Congregational Ministers Conference opened yesterday in Pilgrim Hall Beacon Street with most members present for the season's first session. Talks covered vacation experiences in Holland England and the White Mountains as new pastors assume duties in Lynn and Waltham. An informal reception will welcome newly appointed missionaries in Kingsley Hall Ford building on Wednesday afternoon.
In Concordia Kansas Frederick Dutton found a large ivory tusk seven inches in diameter buried in clay. He plans more digging to search the silt and clay bed for the mastodon skeleton believed buried there.
The Moosehead Lake region features large hotels and many camps or log cabins that sleep 20 to 30 people with a shared dining hall. Visitors travel from Greenville by boat to camp in the woods or take canoe trips along defined routes. The area offers wilderness life with hotels, tents, and guides for hunting and exploration.
The study resumes on Oct 3 in Park Street Church chapel under Evangelical Alliance. Rev C A Vincent will lead. Boston University students and faculty will be hosted by Temple Street Methodist Church on Oct 8. Rev Charles L Page returns from Nova Scotia trip to lead the Page class at Dudley Street Baptist Church next Sunday.
Montreal September 21 Bishop Car michael of the Church of England diocese of Montreal is named dean in a church leadership appointment.
Providence Sept 21 The Rev Leo B Thomas former pastor of the Stoughton Street Baptist Church Dorchester has resigned as pastor of the Stewart Street Baptist Church in this city He says his usefulness as pastor has ended and the resignation will take effect Nov 1 The church affairs are described as flourishing under his leadership
Bangor dispatch notes Maine’s fall shooting season is underway with the open season on ducks. The report signals the start of bird hunting in the state as hunters prepare for the early autumn period.
Began September 1 with partridge and woodcock starting September 15. Reports from game localities say birds are plentiful. Close times run December 1 for partridge and woodcock, and January 1 and February 1 for ducks depending on location.
The Eudora city council weighs licensing cats amid a surge of felines from the countryside. Residents complain of nightly noises and seek measures to tax cat privileges.
Chicago report notes that thousands of counterfeit Irish black thorns grown in the United States are allegedly marketed to tourists and visitors in Ireland as genuine. The claim centers on deceptive import practices affecting regional commerce and authenticity.
Maurice Crotty of the Chicago police department, back from a visit to the old country, asserts a claim involving nine Irish sticks.
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