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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1913
Page
12
The Boston Post issue dated April 28, 1918, No 20, Vol 319, published by Post Publishing Co. at 259 Washington Street, Boston Massachusetts, presents daily news coverage and regional events of the era.
The notice lists Daily and Sunday Post rates for various periods with foreign and Canada discounts. It warns against sending cash, notes payment methods and directs money orders to POST PUBLISHING CO. It notes postage charges for Boston district and advises sender risk.
Notice from E A Grozier editor and publisher stating subscriptions must be paid in advance and will be discontinued on expiration. Advises readers to notify the newspaper by mail if unable to obtain the Post regularly from dealers or newsboys. Contains garbled archival address lines and office locations.
The Boston Post proclaims ownership of the largest newspaper printing press plant in New England and the world, attributed to Robert Hoe and the R. Hoe & Co. firm. The claim highlights extraordinary capacity and engineering scale.
A satirical note questions the New York Herald and Senator O Gorman about perceived bias in reporting graft. It contrasts extensive coverage of New York corruption with brief mentions of graft in Boston, urging a fairer standard of reporting.
The piece argues for broad reform of dances in city public spaces. It supports extending rules to hotel ballrooms as well as other venues to prevent exemptions for wealth or status and curb what it calls harmful “society” dancing.
A Georgia Senator proposes government intervention under the Sherman anti trust act after Detroit clubs refuse to pay professor Ty r us Cobb. The piece warns the act could spread to grand opera, art museums, and amateur athletic associations, signaling a disquieting outlook.
King Albert asserts he must accept the measure to maintain the kingdom’s unity and the population’s cohesion. The statement emphasizes the population as the foundation of political harmony and royal authority.
A warning that California anti Japanese land laws and citizenship bans threaten U S Japan relations. The piece notes Japan’s pride and sensitivity and warns that escalation could spark a wide war, suggesting the President’s mediation in California is prudent to avert hostilities.
The German armed aeroplane network unsettles France as a flyer crashes near Nancy and another lands at Arracourt after fuel failure. Reports say hostile demonstrations occurred, highlighting the looming danger of invasion via air routes.
The Belgian workingmen’s demonstration succeeded in securing recognition of manhood suffrage as the basis of government in a constitutional monarchy. The government has yet to outline specific reforms, but the general scope meets the strikers’ demands. Workers must share political authority equal to other classes.
Massachusetts should fund its representation at the Panama Canal Exposition in San Francisco to seize Pacific trade opportunities. Illinois has already appropriated 500000 dollars, but Massachusetts must act to make a strong impression on liberal Pacific coast buyers.
Governor Foss vetoes a bill limiting butter sold in Massachusetts to 16 percent water. The text argues this is a mistake and urges the Legislature to override the veto to align state law with federal standards and national practice. It contends Massachusetts should bolster consumer protection and modernize food laws to match U.S. norms.
All available ships of the Atlantic fleet were ordered to participate in the dedication of the Maine memorial monument in New York on May 4. The battleships Wyoming Florida North Dakota Delaware Vermont South Carolina New Hampshire Kansas Virginia Georgia New Jersey and Rhode Island will mobilize at the naval station in the North River.
In a resumed escapade, Stealthy Steve masquerades as a farmhand sleuth and traps Snip-the-Snipe in a saloon. Steve exposes counterfeit notes worth 5000 dollars, disarms Snip, and forces him to flee with Steve guarding his escape through the back room.
The article surveys Alexander Agassiz and his family, noting Maximilian Agassiz’s engagement and Harvard bequests. It recalls Alexander’s wealth, philanthropy to Harvard, and preference for scientific work over public credit. It highlights his role at Calumet & Hecla and his frugal, science-driven approach despite wealth.
In the Maplewood area, Rev. Arthur Varley and Rev. Frederick A. Mooney address their congregations from different pulpits as they foster fellowship. The piece also notes Cambridge’s charter work with Prof. William B. Munro, Waltham’s government form discussion, a Cary-like bear trap relic, and other regional vignettes including a breast of local histories and naval news.
A satirical spoof by Walt Mason profiles William Wax as a penny pincher who loudly objects to taxes. The verse mocks his self-righteous indignation and contrasts his stance with those who actually bear heavier fiscal loads.
An advance notice announces another installment of Grant's Battlefield Secrets by Captain Beck, the cipher operator, appearing in next Sunday's Post.
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