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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1912
Page
12
The Boston Post touts its new newspaper printing plant as the largest in New England and home to the largest press in the world, according to Robert Hoe, president of R Hoe & Co.
The World argues that puny fines do not curb deadly speeding by automobilists in New York. It calls for jail sentences and suspension of driving privileges for flagrant offenders, asserting that only harsher penalties will reduce the fatal driving offenses.
General Hugh Bancroft notes Boston should be advertised as a passenger port and used accordingly. He says Bostonians travel to Europe from this harbor, but many wealthy travelers favor New York liners. The piece argues for reform and expanded use of Boston for transatlantic passenger traffic.
The Boston American League team faces Harvard at the new Fenway Park on Ipswich street in a game that introduces the grand ground to local fans. Officials spared no expense to equip the park and hint at a great summer of baseball ahead with expectations the Boston brand will match the venue.
The governor signs a Real Estate Exchange bill for a Greater Boston without criticizing the steam roller referendum. The Post opposes forcing towns into an urban union without consent and questions the bill’s democratic merit while noting possible flaws in the measure and in its provisions.
The passage notes evidence of insufficient careful consideration for a highly important measure. It praises the vista but criticizes the roadway as roughly laid out. It calls for considerable repairs to render the plan acceptable.
The article argues floods stem from snow and frost melt in hills and forests. It urges conservation of upland forests to slow water and proposes reservoirs or overflow areas to discharge excess floodwaters, asserting the need to address origin regions for lasting prevention.
The death of Abbott Rotch removes a leading figure in applying science to practical affairs. He built a full wind and weather research system at Blue Hill Observatory, proving tests for upper air conditions and collecting the first meteorological records over the Atlantic. Generations will honor Rotch as a pioneer in aerial science.
The article argues Thomas P. Riley has the right to back any presidential candidate, but as Democratic State committee chair he must remain neutral. It contends he should resign or stop supporting a candidate to preserve impartial party leadership.
The bureau will use the President's signature to study infant mortality birth rate orphanages juvenile courts desertion dangerous jobs accidents and diseases of children. It will provide data to humanitarian and sociological groups while noting protection should come from the States though the federal government can indicate needs and methods.
Alf declares eternal love, Annie questions waiting for a future together as they converse with playful tenderness. The exchange hints at plans beyond youth and a shared long future.
About six miles from San Bernardino Arrowhead Mountain stands as a famed natural curiosity carved by erosion into a giant quartz and granite form resembling an Indian spear. Nearby Arrowhead Hot Springs vent steam from a watershed, while San Bernardino grows as a freight hub founded in 1851 by Mormons, a base for desert prospecting and mining expeditions across eastern deserts.
A columnist defends listening to women and rejects the idea that men should silence female talk. He asserts he will remain chivalrous and receptive, endorsing women’s speech as valuable.
A letter from a Vic tor hints at a royal corkscrew once owned by Henry VIII. The writer asks Newton Newkirk for a $25 check to secure the relic, joking about friendship and the value of gifts while multiple papers note playful author hints and editorial quips.
Papers filed in the Surrogates Court show the personal estate of Mrs Maria Louisa Vanderbilt widow of William K Vanderbilt amounted to 625 478 dollars. Her will dated 1896 was filed in November that year. An appraiser report relates to Clinton Brown Kissam residuary legatee who died intestate on Oct 29, 1909. The appraiser finds 18 641 dollars due him from the Vanderbilt estate to be divided among his heirs.
George Knight, top student and football captain, muses on obstacles and jealousy after a clash with Jackson. Ruby Cutler, youthfully witty, reconciles with him after a Christmas gift hints at a hidden romance. Knight injures his ankle in the ice and Ruby helps, sealing a turning point as a package and note arrive later that night.
A dainty ribbon girdle enhances lingerie frocks with freshness. A millinery novelty features crowns of one color with brine of another. Straw quality varies and fringe is popular in trims on lingerie gowns. fringe may be mercerized cotton or linen and washable.
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