Boston Post publication details and rates from 1918
The Boston Post issue from April 29 1918 lists postal and subscription rates for six months eight months and a year plus rates for Sunday issues and Canada foreign copies. It notes editorial offices at 250 Washington Street Boston and includes publisher claims about its large printing plant and a quotation from Robert Hoe.
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Post Publishing Co
Washington St
Boston
Maes
THE
Sunday Post
Canada
Mase
Boston Post
New England
Robert Hoe
R. Hoe & Co
Charles W. Eliot and Massachusetts Social Evil Commission
The passage urges Dr Charles W Eliot to accept leading the new Massachusetts commission to study the social evil. It argues his calm, exhaustive approach would yield important, logically related facts for informed legislation and public service.
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Charles W. Eliot
Massachusetts
The Danger of Trespass on Railroads
The New York New Haven Hartford line reports 152 trespass fatalities in the year ending June 30, highlighting a heedless loss of life on tracks. Education and stricter laws are urged as trespassers, all lacking rights to the property, continue to die.
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New York
New Haven & Hartford
Questionable Motives Alleged in Pankhurst Campaign
The Truth asserts that the Pankhurst agitation is a crusade for notoriety and money and that its leader does not seek women’s suffrage. It says the movement’s rise to affluence stems from leading the cause, and that their actions discourage the vote despite claims of sincerity.
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England
Truth
Pankhurst
Treaty repudiators cite Russia pact to defend contract-keeping
Senate critics led by Chamberlain of Oregon argue to abrogate the Clayton-Bulwer and Hay-Pauncefote treaties. They note the 1832 Russia treaty allowed termination with one year's notice, unlike the British agreements. They frame it as a test of national honor and urge the United States to honor its contracts.
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United States
Senate
Chamberlain
Oregon
Russia
Inaugural fund to pay expenses 6 percent return
The fund for President Wilson’s inauguration will issue final settlement checks at 6 percent of contributions after 80 percent has already been returned. The result lowers the patriotic guarantee to under 6 percent, less than $15 per $100 subscribed, signaling a move toward democratic simplicity.
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Wilson
Washington
Inaugural Ball Deficit Not Realized for New President
The planned suppression of the inaugural ball at the incoming president's request was expected to create a large deficit, but the event proceeded successfully and economically, avoiding the anticipated shortfall.
Real Issue in New England Railroads Probe
The focus remains on the New Haven railroad and subsidiaries, not Brandeis. Public and business leaders react to sensational preliminary testimony, urging fair opportunity for the railroad to answer before Commissioner Prouty and the public.
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Mr. Mellen
Mr. Brandeis
Beelzebub
Commissioner Prouty
Brandeis
Bar Association
New Haven Road
New England
Prayers Across Nations For China Amid Crisis
Christian congregations in Britain Europe South America and Australia offered petitions for the Chinese people the new republic and its government leaders. The same day a $125000000 loan arrangement for China was announced while opponents in Congress prepared to contest the plan. The outlook remains cautious but not discouraged.
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China
Great Britain
Europe
South America
Australia
Congress
Yuan
Kaiser Wilhem Seeks Imperial Yacht Fund Fight
Kaiser Wilhelm pushes a 2.5 million mark appropriation for a new imperial yacht. Socialists plan a roll call on the third reading while Poles Alsatians clericals and others threaten to vote against the expenditure. If defeated it would be a harsh personal snub, though allies may still save the plan.
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Kaiser Wilhelm
Dedicate Monument to Thomas Jefferson in St Louis
A party of Senators and Representatives left Washington for St Louis to attend the dedication of a monument to Thomas Jefferson. The group includes Senators Martine and Hughes of New Jersey, Jones of Washington and Kenyon of Iowa, and Representatives Covington of Maryland, White of Ohio, Bartholdt, McGill and Dyer of Missouri, Kahn of California, with former Representatives Rodenberg of Illinois and Cravens of Arkansas.
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Thomas Jefferson
Martine and
Hughes
New Jersey
Jones
Kenyon
Iowa
Covington
Maryland
White
Ohio
Bartholdt
McGill and Dyer
Missouri
Kahn
California
Rodenberg
Illinois
Cravens
Arkansas
Reichstag Adjourns After Budget Passage in Berlin
The Reichstag today completed the third reading of the budget and adjourned to return on a set date. The session in Berlin concluded with formal approval of the financial plan and scheduling of future meetings.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Bustle Fashion Returns Says Fashion Note
The piece remarks that fashion waves return with the bustle as a trend, noting it may add contour but not grace. It reflects on past styles like hoops and silks and muses on utility versus form in clothing.
Stealthy Steve Clings to Gravecar at 40000 Feet
A perilous ascent of the Gravecar with Stealthy Steve gripping a rai l and testing the hot gravity carburetor at 40,000 feet. He removes a tiny waste fragment but the car tips over, plunging downward after leaving the descent lever in gear, with the tale ending as the mystery continues.
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Steve
Bud-the-Blud
Bearce
Mechanicians
Two Women to Join Police Force in Tophka
The Tophka city commission decided to appoint two women to the police force today. The move follows recommendations from the women's advisory board and was sparked by Rev. Charles M. Sheldon’s involvement in municipal affairs.
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Tophka
Kan
Charles M. Sheldon
Armour fortune and its founder Philip Armour
The article surveys J Ogden Armour and founder Philip D Armour, estimating the family fortune near 40 million dollars. It traces their origins, moves from farm to Milwaukee and Chicago, and notes Phil Armour’s by products business, rail rebates, and private car fleet. It highlights his philanthropy including Armour Institute and his forward look on eugenics concepts.
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J. Ogden Armour
Armour Interests
Armour
Philip D. Armour
Crom
Armours
Notable Boston Civic Voices and Community News
A Boston column surveys public service by Judge Morton aiding a Russian immigrant, honors 67th wedding anniversary of Moses and Mrs Stevens, and notes civic happenings. It covers local figures such as Carl Ernst, Dr. Goode and Dr. Sheehan, plus plans for Wakefield’s federal building, Jamaica Plain K of C clubhouse funding, and a South American lecture tour by Rev. Peter MacQueen.
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Morton
United States District Court
Moses Stevens
Merrimacport
Jamaica Plain Council
K. of C
Greater Boston
Centre Street
Arborway
Forest Hills
Mildred Champagne Talks on Love and Sentiment
Dear Miss Gham describes a 22 year old suitor seen with questionable company, previously calling thrice weekly but now absent. Summer Girl counsels patience and hope, suggesting the man may return if worthy, or end the relationship if not, with gentle inquiry as encouragement.
Waiting for a Check From a Distant Magazine
A poem by Walt Mason discusses the weariness of aging as the speaker waits for a promised monthly magazine check that never arrives. The verse contrasts memory and loss with the dull routine of a postman and dwindling vitality, ending on the theme of postponed joy.
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Jim Crew
Walt Mason
Rockefeller Institute Bequest Leaves $200000 for Cancer Cure
Henry Rutherford of Grand Isle Vermont died February 26 in New York leaving $200000 to the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research. The will filed April 28 directs the income to aid in finding a cure for cancer.
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New York
Rockefeller Institute For Medical Research
Henry Rutherford
Grand Isle
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