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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1911
Page
8
The Boston Post published August 5 1911 lists subscription rates for various terms and territories. It notes daily publication by Post Publishing Co with pricing for Boston and Canada and cautions about sending money.
The Daily Post offers mail delivery to any U S address and possessions for 25 cents per month and the Sunday Post for 80 cents monthly. Subscribers may change address at any time.
Post subscriptions must be paid in advance or be discontinued with no further notice on expiration. If you cannot obtain the Post regularly inform us by postal at once. E A Grozier Editor and Publisher.
A man received 10 days in jail after colliding with a carriage in a motor vehicle accident in Lynn and driving away without checking for damage. The judge urged accountability, condemning reckless driving and cowardly flight from the scene.
The article lauds Admiral Togo as a naval genius whose Tsushima victory transformed the East. It notes he is in the United States as a guest of the government and deserves honors. A suggested welcome includes a visit to Boston and a tour of Portsmouth Navy Yard to view where the peace treaty followed his achievements.
A New York to Boston steamer struck a rock within 200 feet of a powerful light in perfect conditions, with the captain asleep at the time. Authorities will conduct a rigid investigation as officers decline to discuss the incident.
On June 15 a special commission presented New York City's two large transportation companies with a proposed subway plan that offered them a take it or leave it choice, effectively an ultimatum.
Yesterday ground was broken for the first of the new tunnels. The New York approach bypassed legislative steps and forced corporate action with decisive municipal will. The method is bold though not claimed best or safest, yet it reflects a refreshing assertiveness.
The editorial urges West End stockholders to consider long term public and financial interests over short term 7 percent dividends. It warns against clinging to a risky, near term payoff and underscores potential losses if consolidation with the Elevated is refused.
Representative White announces intent to publish a full confession of a bribery story from the Lorimer senatorial election. He claims $1000 from a Republican leader and a $900 share, and seeks copyright profits, arguing muckraking fuels future history.
The article explains how aircraft over Cherbourg can view submarine positions below the sea from 3000 feet, while boats cannot detect the plane above 1500 feet. It notes refraction and optics enable this dramatic capability and frames it as a milestone in naval warfare.
Dialogue-driven scene shows a neighbor praising a boy who readily runs errands for the lady next door, while the other mother laments her own son's reluctance, highlighting everyday domestic humor and community small talk.
Mrs Talkmaster reports a surprising idea that left her speechless. Mr Talkmaster asks if the lesson can be repeated, signaling curiosity about remembering or copying the moment.
The colonel poses a question about a statement. a reply notes that Force has made him Sunny Jake. The fragment hints at a character named Sunny Jake and a stated transformation or alias in a military or authoritative setting.
The dialogue centers on Colonel Astor asked for his wedding date with him directing inquiries to his private secretary Mr. Dobbyne. The exchange ends with a light remark that they will be the goats at the event.
The Biddeford Journal notes a baby has been born to Mr. and Mrs. North West of Kennebunk, who were formerly of Biddeford. The name is not disclosed.
Detroit ginks deliver three straight games as Boston struggles to trust a 5 bet. St. Louis papers praise Mike after a beaning starts controversy. Fans cheer his tough luck and the team’s spirit amid unsettled play.
Professor Morton Kilgallen describes the Giggle Fish also called the Sniggle Fish a four inch creature seen near the Farralone Islands. It laughs incessantly when teased by bait and can only roll on the ocean floor until exhaustion. Kilgallen recounts diving from Kennebunk Beach to secure one for his collection.
In daybreak aboard The Falling Star Wimpy Weems roars toward England then France at 672 mph. Katharine kToory sleeps as he chases favorable winds over the Channel and Paris sights. a balcony serenade from Grand Hotel presages a dramatic crash landing.
News from the water front reports the Elizabeth Ww. Nunan an auxiliary fishing schooner off Nova Scotia is safe and fishing in northern waters. Earlier fears of her loss subsided after F Nunan of Dorchester learned from his brother Captain Lester in Sherborn that the boat had been on the Ladie s W. Nunan and was then at sea under Captain Frank A. Nunan.
A historical sketch recounts Noah's flood and the dove seeking rest on Mount Ararat. It covers biblical chronology, the ark's size debates, and the dove's return with an olive leaf signaling earth’s receding waters. The tale notes the Noah pageant’s rustic audience and a humorous depiction of Noah’s wife.
Dear Miss Champagne I seek guidance on marriage age. A girl is legally of age to marry at 18 to 21 depending on the state. With parental consent she may wed younger. Elopement is advised against as risky and unwise regardless of age.
A columnist argues that a devoted lover should name the day and marry rather than delay. He insists a man with a home should bring his wife into it and support her, over excuses of supporting aging parents or other duties. He warns delaying marriage harms the loved one.
A 13 year old girl asks if a nine year older man should wait to wed due to his aging parents. She ardently loves him and fears parental disapproval. The letter seeks guidance on whether to marry or delay.
The item notes ozone pumped into London subways to imitate seaside air, a Belgian postal savings bank linked circulating library, Bunsen’s centenary hailed by Ostwald as the greatest nineteenth‑century inorganic chemist since Berzelius, Poole council reward for rat killings yielding 1529 in three months, Canadian coal imports from the U S have tripled since 1904. Black pearls top value among colors with pink, white and yellow following, and Australia and Argentina lead in horses and cattle counts.
Walt Mason recalls youth love for a maiden who left him behind by fleeing to cities. Years pass with aging, a lipstick era, and a suffragette march where the beloved appears with whiskers and a red hat. He weeps in a humorous lament and seeks ink at a drug store.
Visiting Jesuits including Miles McLoughlin Lorenz John Wharley and James Kilroy stay briefly at Boston College hosted by Rev Thomas I Gasson S J The group includes long known retreat leader Father McLoughlin and Boston native Father Hurley The rector is expected back from New York tonight or tomorrow morning.
The article notes that per capita paper use in the United States has increased about sixfold since 1590. It highlights historical shifts in production and demand. The piece emphasizes the long-term growth of the paper industry and its changing role in national consumption.
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