Boston Post 1913 Subscription Rates and Notices
The April 26 1913 Boston Post lists daily and Sunday subscription prices, including yearly, six month and monthly rates. It notes postage charges for Canada and foreign copies and advises payments to ST Publishing Co with caution about sending cash.
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Post Subscription Policy and Editorial Contact
Payments for all subscriptions must be made in advance and will be discontinued without further notice if not kept current. Contact B A Grozier editor and publisher at the Main office for subscription or delivery issues and to notify us by postal mail if you cannot obtain the Post regularly.
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Boston Post claims largest newspaper press plant in New England
The Boston Post announces ownership of the largest newspaper printing plant in New England, highlighting a press claimed as the largest in the world. Robert Hoe & Co. is cited with the quote from its president, emphasizing the scale of the facility and its printing capacity.
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Berlin Dispatch Casts Doubt on Leishman-Duke Marriage
A Berlin despatch doubts the reported betrothal of Miss Nancy Leishman to the Duke of Croy, calling the marriage mor ganatic and warning that American pride and honor may block the match. It questions whether John G. Leishman of Pittsburgh would approve a life of implied immorality for his daughter.
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After the Taxies Reign Ends in New York
The piece praises New York City for expected taxicab reform led by a mayor and a new committee. It predicts taxi rates will be halved, municipal control expanded, and private hotel stands and graft eliminated, arguing hotels have no right to lease public streets.
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Massachusetts Red Cross ends state flood relief contributions
The Massachusetts Red Cross committee says further state aid is unnecessary as immediate needs are met. They report about $212,000 raised locally for Western flood sufferers and applaud the public for its generous response and customary support for those in distress.
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Deserved wage rise for Boston city workers
About 3500 city employees mainly laborers will see pay rise to 2.50 a day starting June 1. The Mayor approved the order before leaving for Panama, acknowledging the need for a just living wage and criticizing mean treatment of workers in the city.
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Hunger Strikes Challenge British Prison Policy
The article discusses militant suffragettes hunger strikes challenging Britain's prison system. It notes arson and minor offences as crimes with penalties that prove ineffective as prisoners starve themselves and resist forced feeding in a public crisis.
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Hunger strikers to be released then jailed to finish sentences
The plan provides for releasing hunger strikers until recovery and then returning them to jail to complete their terms. Proponents argue the method may curb a hysterical demonstration by wearing down the offenders patience and resolving the dispute.
Krupp Scandal Threatens German Government Stability
A German scandal centers on the Krupp armament makers accused of fanning war sentiment to boost business. The charges claim funding of military groups, retired officers lectures, and pro war articles in Germany and France to provoke armament rises. Public uproar could block Kaiser era military increases.
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Licensing of drink buyers proposed in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Legislature weighs a plan to license individuals who buy alcohol rather than restrict sales. Applicants must pass a medical examination and present proof of good moral character. The reform aims to regulate purchases as a temperance measure amid the state’s alcohol debate.
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Jersey City Joins Commission Government Movement
Jersey City adopts a commission form becoming the latest large city to switch, joining New Orleans St. Paul and Denver as more than 200,000 population. The article argues success depends on honest capable officials and vigilant voters, not the label itself.
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Titanic heirs seek larger fund after Judge Holt ruling
Justice hinges on appeal as American heirs may recover at least 3,000,000 from White Star, far above the 97,772 proposed limit. The case asks whether the disaster falls under owner fault or privity and whether U S law applies.
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The Magno-Polar-Gravecar Heist Turned Turbulent
Inside the Magno-Polar-Gravecar Steve in disguise as Snip the Snipe and Bud-the-Blud explore a secret service vehicle. A kitchen explosion leaks Bud s feast as Steve plots to run the car while fending off Buddy s greed and exposure.
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Magno-Polar-Gravocar Lights Up Arctic Quest
Steve demonstrates the Magno-Polar-Gravocar or “Mag” rising 4000 feet then accelerating north toward the Arctic pole using polar attraction and sun propulsion. He notes latitudes and contemplates landing atop Paris’s Town Hall as the city nears the horizon.
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Field fortune and heirs amid vast wealth in 20th century era
The Field fortune surpasses $100 million with Marshall Field III and Henry Field as heirs. Much of the wealth lies in Chicago real estate, manufacturing assets, and rail investments, with a history of careful, tax-savvy growth and limited charitable bequests.
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Stealthy Steve's Magn o Pol ar Gravo Car
The scene opens with night streets and a scientist genius Steve plotting to summon Bud the Blud to uncover counterfeiters of twelve thousand dollar notes. Bud responds from the kitchenette as Steve aims to squeeze secrets from him. The cliffhanger promises continuation in tomorrow's Sunday Post.
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The Rainy Day Poem by T. A. Daly
A somber meditation on a rainy Saturday. The speaker accepts nature’s laws and enduring hardship, noting dreary days and inevitable pain before death, with lines reflecting resilience amid gloom.
Senator O Gorman to Occupy Red Top Summer Home
Senator O Gorman will occupy Red Top a summer White House used by President Cleveland during hot months. The residence near Buzzard's Bay is set for presidential era summers and will host O Gorman, marking a notable political arrangement.
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Notable Boston Figures Toast Guests of Honor in Local Notices
A roster of prominent locals is highlighted as guest of honor roles expand in Greater Boston. President Lemuel H. Marlin of Boston University headlines a Malden Ladies Aid event, while Dr Harris Kennedy is cited for insect work. Ellery C. Crocker is named for an G A R staff role, and Boston summer colonist Dr James Grimes relocates to Hull for the season. Other items note J B Walcott’s hotel telegram myth, Gardner’s Gloucester carnival push, Anderson Smith’s Niagara restoration, and science field trips led by Professor Barton with planned itineraries through late May.
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Don't Think You're Alone The Bravest Endures Fortune's Bricks
A 1913 poem excerpt urges readers not to brood over misfortune. It contrasts gloomy moods with braver souls who persevere, arguing fortune favors cheerful scrappers who face hardship. The verse encourages action, resilience, and a tough attitude.
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Reverend gathering at Beth Eden Church sparks family reunion
The piece notes Mr. Dyas led the service at Beth Eden Church in the Watch City with all Waltham ministers invited. It mentions Auburn resident Charles M. Benjamin owning a handwritten arithmetic work by his great-grandfather Thomas Chase written in Mill Prison in 1778 during the American Revolution.
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Planning for Centennial Conference on Ghent Treaty Peace
Government officials and MPs from Britain Canada Australia and Newfoundland will meet US representatives in New York two weeks hence to organize an international committee for planning the centennial of the Treaty of Ghent and a hundred years of peace among English speaking nations. Two Ghent Belgium representatives will attend.
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Williams College class votes on Silver Cup for eloping couple
The elopement and secret marriage of William Vanderbilt Dolph, former Boston real estate man, and Miss Co. Cleary of Portland Oregon, three years ago, became known yesterday as the 1911 Williams College class began its vote on awarding Dolph a Silver Cup.
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Wedding Bells Ring for Miss Florence Connor and Mr Charles Welch
The engagement of Miss Florence T. Connor of 27 Winslow Street Roxbury to Mr Charles Welch of 13 London Street East Boston has been announced. The couple plans a wedding in a few months.
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