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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1912
Page
18
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The Boston Post claims a historic milestone by owning the largest newspaper printing press plant in New England and housing the world’s largest press, as stated by Robert Hoe of R Hoe & Co. The boast underscores the newspaper’s scale and industrial leadership.
The Boston press showed near unanimous opposition to changes in the city charter, presenting clear views on the issue. While the collective stance likely influenced public opinion, no single paper should claim sole credit for any outcome.
The Definition cites Roosevelt in Louisville praising Taft's vigorous legal actions against trusts. It notes Roosevelt stating that fighting privilege makes one progressive and acknowledges Taft's three years of anti trust work surpassing his own seven. The passage refrains from endorsing or opposing any candidate.
A dramatic report recalls Calbraith Rodgers dying months after completing his cross country flight. He had flown coast to coast and, at Long Beach, performed stunts for crowds. The fatal crash echoes the perils of early aviation and the risks faced by pioneer fliers.
The plan will have the company cover all periodic pension fund contributions, removing the employees from personal costs. This corporate funded pensioning benefits both personnel and service quality, and is praised as sound policy likely to pay for itself in the long run.
The local ice combine leader states that ice prices will depend on how severe the coming summer is. He notes this linkage reflects expectations of demand and supply conditions tied to seasonal heat.
The passage notes people wrongly believe ice prices rise in warm winters due to ice making. It argues that prices are determined not by winter warmth but by the following summer, calling this reasoning inverted.
Governor Foss removes his name from the Massachusetts primary, arguing it favors Democratic expression while others say it suppresses first choice. The move leaves voters choosing a second preference, potentially aiding a deadlock path at Baltimore. Foss, a known Republican with a record of state successes, may still pursue Baltimore with an opportunistic stance.
Hundreds visit Mt Wilson each summer from Los Angeles to escape heat as a tented city blooms near the summit. Bee culture began early in California, with Italian bees boosting numbers. today California leads honey production, yet mismanagement can ruin apiaries.
The British coal miners strike ends as Parliament passes a flexible minimum wage mechanism. The plan allows the wage to rise if both operators and workers agree, signaling likely higher pay for miners and urging similar action in other countries. The public holds operators accountable if better pay does not materialize.
The general wage rise for New England cotton mill operatives is quickly followed by a small rise in print cloth prices. The end buyer bears the extra cost, a model example of how higher wages shift costs through production to consumers.
A fragment from a Danvers Massachusetts column ponders where a charming verse maker has gone. The piece mockingly asks who is loonier now as it invites readers to ponder sudden storms of rhyme and surge of wild wonder.
A humorous domestic drama titled Poor John features John Smythe a plain businessman and Mary Smythe his wife along with Mrs Fiddledeedee Jim Tucks a hot dog vendor and Miss Prim a bakery clerk in a staged excerpt from a local entertainment bill.
Fragmentary note describes a home scene at the Smythe residence with a greeting and a brief farewell between two individuals, then a return home for dinner. The text hints at a kiss and family/private atmosphere without full context.
Mary confirms a meeting in town at the usual place within an hour. They will stroll through shop windows until 2 then head to the theatre as her husband leaves and John also departs.
Scene shows Mrs F criticizing the leading woman while admiring the tall handsome leading man. Mary echoes the praise, hoping the romance remains intact and jokes about the actor's marriage. Chocolates are eaten as the fanfare continues.
In a bakery scene Mary rushes to prepare a vanilla éclair and a can of salmon for her husband’s supper as 6 o clock nears. Miss Prim suggests soup tray. Mary dashes out in haste leaving the shop.
The speaker notes trustees ignore a benefactor's wish for secrecy over a modest gift. They claim they would have kept the $2,600,000 if the source had been known, questioning transparency at a major institution of learning.
Jim Hicks serves hot dogs at his corner stand as John praises the sandwiches after already eating three. Their exchange touches on hunger and casual supper talk before the curtain falls on a light backroom scene.
An anonymous correspondent questions whether Newt secretly funded a $2.5 million Tech building project. The letter defends quiet philanthropy, denying boastful public praise and noting trustees asked to keep details private.
A young man asks if a $20 weekly income is enough to keep a fiancée content who has luxuries she’s used to. The columnist notes engagement hinges on the girlfriend’s expectations, training, habits, and love, and suggests a devoted partner might live on less while saving for the man she loves.
A reader asks Miss Champagne for her stance on early marriages and asks for the proper ages for a man and woman to marry, proposing ages such as 20 and 18. The letter seeks guidance on love and sentiment and urges a published opinion.
A reader argues marriage timing depends on finding a suitable partner rather than age. The letter stresses choosing a pure, good, educated mate and a partner who loves, honors, and can provide, plus adhering to legal marriage ages, commonly 21 for men and 18 for women.
Mrs. Yacbed Feer, 40, of 1261 Washington Street South End, is in critical condition at City Hospital after being severely burned around the body. She was discovered on her kitchen floor by neighbor Mrs. Annie Green.
Washington April 4 Representative Randell of Texas a Democrat charged that many members of the House are approachable while in legislative work He said nearly every member of the House is in the employ of some interest or subject to influence and that the same holds for the Senate He added he hopes no one's feelings are hurt.
The National Consumers' League food committee praised Dr. Harvey W. Wiley after his resignation as chief chemist of the Department of Agriculture. The group called his withdrawal a disastrous culmination of efforts for honest enforcement of the law.
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