Boston Post April 15 1911 subscription rates note
The issue lists subscription rates for the Boston Post including one year three dollars, six months one fifty, three months a dime, and Canada deliveries ten cents per copy. It notes second class matter status and payment details with Post Publishing Company as payee.
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Post Publishing Co
Washington St
Boston
Mass
THE
Sunday Post
Atl
Canada
Nass
Post Publishing Company
Post subscriber notices and contact details from editor
All subscriptions to the Post must be paid in advance and will be discontinued without further notice on expiration. If you cannot obtain the Post regularly from your newsdealer or newsboy notify us by email at once. F. A. Grozier editor and publisher.
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Financial, Sporting Editors
Essail
F. A. Grozier
Uncle Joshua Whitcomb passes. Denman Thompson dies
Denman Thompson known as Uncle Joshua Whitcomb ends a 40 year stage career. He created a beloved Yankee farmer persona, shaping rural realism and atmosphere on stage. His naturalistic portrayal influenced generations of theatre-goers and endured beyond shifting tastes.
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Denman Thompson
Joshua Whitcomb
The Race for Priority on Direct Senator Elections
The issue pits Massachusetts and other states against Congress in pushing a constitutional amendment to elect U S Senators by popular vote. The U S House approved submitting the amendment and the Massachusetts House voted 166 to 33 to urge a constitutional convention. Twenty nine states have asked for a convention. two more needed.
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Massachusetts
Congress
United States
National House of Representatives
House
Commonwealths
Massachusetts Senate
Bay State
United States Senate
Record of House Debates On Senators by Popular Vote
A fragment recalls House delays over printing speeches in the Congressional Record. Members argued objectors should be allowed to extend remarks for publication while avoiding floor time. The piece notes sham oratory and lengthy debate as a traditional pattern.
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House of Representatives
Washington
United States
Postal deficit and Congress debate rhetoric waste
The piece argues that ending the practice of leave to print would remove vast excess material funded by public money. It criticizes Congressmen who publish rhetoric at no personal cost, read by trusting constituents.
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Congress
Clark Predicts Democratic President in 1912 at Jefferson Banquet
Speaker Champ Clark addressed the College Men’s Democratic League at the Jefferson banquet and predicted a Democratic President in 1912. He urged optimism about Congress and reform, noting progress and the need to improve government and living conditions.
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House of Representatives
Champ Clark
College Men’s Democratic League
Jefferson
Clark
Congress
Senate
Republic
Fire protection and worker safety urged to curb fire risk
The piece argues for stronger fire prevention and extinguishing capabilities and calls for stricter enforcement of existing laws. It notes the Women’s Trade Union League highlighting unsafe exits in shops and urges rigorous law enforcement before seeking new statutes.
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Women’s Trade Union League
Mellen program eyed as boon for New Haven harbor and commerce
The article praises President Mellen and the Chamber of Commerce for harbor and dock improvements seen as boosting railroad reach and city prosperity. It stresses the plan as comprehensive and feasible, urging the cautious to support mutual aid and trusting the railroad head to act.
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Mellen
Chamber of Commerce
New Haven
Boston
New Haven Railroad
Hill's Resignation Reflects Diplomatic Strains in Germany
The article debates reasons behind David Jayne Hill's resignation as minister to Germany. Possible causes include Berlin life weariness, Kaiser tensions, salary hardship, domestic squabbles, and disagreements over the potash affair. It notes Hill as a capable, esteemed American diplomat.
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Washington
David Jayne Hill
Germany
Ambassador Hill
Berlin
Kaiser
America
State Department
Lost dog with tail and fleas named Skee Doo
A dog belonging to Baptiste Lacroix is missing for two to three weeks. The animal has no tail due to a trolley bar and is plagued by fleas causing slow movement. Whoever finds the dog should keep it as it belongs to Mr. Lacroix. The dog is called Skee Doo.
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Heem
Baptiste Lacroix
Auntie Boyer’s Third Crop of Teeth at 101
In Wilmington Delaware the 101-year-old Mrs. Louisa Boyer known as Auntie is reportedly growing a third set of teeth. Neighbors gifted a rubber teething ring which she declined. The item notes her history of teething and jokes she may bite a nail in two again, hoping for lifelong use.
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Louisa Boyer
Wilmington
Del
Boyer
Fresh opened oyster stew sign puzzled readers
A cartoonish exchange shows Fritz asking about a sign reading Fresh opened oyster stew and a student questioning whether a man gets wetter standing still or running in rain. The caption highlights humorous wordplay and word choice in everyday notices.
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Fritz
Newt
Strong minded woman amused by sales mêlée in town
A sharp exchange frames a local incident where a woman proves stubborn and quick thinking. An outsider asks about her and a quick witted reply reveals she sold handmade furniture polish to a visiting polisher within minutes.
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Littlejohn
Sir Galahad in Abbey Panels and Quest of the Grail
The article details Sir Galahad from Abbey’s Boston Public Library frieze, his vow conflict with Lady Blanchfleur, and his final voyage to Solomon's ship toward Sarras. It notes his transformation, guidance by a mystic voice, and the revelation of the Holy Grail as angels attend him.
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Galahad
Blanchfleur
Boston Public Library
Edwin A. Abbey
Castle of
Amfortas
Solomon
Sarras
Tennyson
Sir Galahad
Sir Percival
Sir Bors
Evelake
Britain
Earth
Joseph of
Arimathea
The Song of Ages Tale Ends in Romantic Twist
Thomas Noland receives a promising management offer for a mill but Laura’s illness delays wedding plans. Doctor hypnotism aids her recovery while Howard Griswell secretly supports her, sending a European token with a proposal of love amid wedding preparations and a mysterious trunk delivery.
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Laura Grenow
Howard Griswell
Laura
Cy Hat
Hap
Thomas Noland
Thomas
Echas
Miss Gordon
Europe
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