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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1911
Page
6
The Independent Democratic Paper reports another daily issue from August 17 1911. Boston newspaper notes local politics and city affairs with standard Post Publishing Company coverage.
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Rumor suggests Governor Plaisted may appoint William P Frye's successor in the U.S. Senate. President Hyde of Bowdoin College is praised as capable, honorable, and persuasive, seen by supporters as a fitting choice for the post.
Senator Lodge acts as the mark of the party’s prophets though past forecasts misfired. He claimed Foss would lose in the 14th district special election and Draper would win, while the national House would stay Republican. Those bets failed, boosting Democratic cheer.
The departure of Cy Young from the major leagues marks the end of an era for Boston as the famed pitcher who secured numerous victories and pennants slips into lower ranks. Fans observe the aging icon’s diminished vitality and his exit as a poignant moment in baseball history.
The article praises Heihachiro Togo as the world’s most capable naval commander and a hero worthy of admiration. It notes his precision and completeness in action, arguing that his deeds place him among immortals, regardless of nationality.
The mayor proposes appointing a investigating commission with representatives from the Finance Commission, the Chamber of Commerce, the Central Labor Union, the Board of Fire Underwriters and the United Improvement Association. The aim is to determine necessary spending to strengthen the fire department and to discuss reform of building laws based on the Finance Commission's report.
A fragment indicates the Mayor plans to appoint officials to assist in the deliberations of a commission. The text emphasizes usefulness to the commission and the Mayor's role in selecting members.
A discussion on halting the merger with the Elevated suggests the West End could regain control of tunnels and subways after 1922 and earn large dividends. However the Elevated must remit earnings over 6 percent, while the West End could face 7 or 8 percent under merger terms, making the switch unappealing.
The article notes Representative Littleton's proposal for a congressional commission to study financial and industrial conditions with possible amendments or repeal of the Sherman anti trust law. It argues big business seeks clarity on legality before trouble and urges balanced representation of labor capital and public in hearings.
Doctor Wiley answered his enemies in the Agricultural Department by detailing efforts to undermine his work and his link to the Busby case. He proved he did not contract with Doctor Rusby for $1600 a year nor receive Rusby's letter. The charges were based on a false premise and the public supports Wiley.
Boston’s Harry N. Atwood speeds toward a record flight from St Louis to Boston. The journey aims to showcase airplane reliability and may beat his 10 day target by a day or two. Local honors upon arrival will be richly deserved and modestly received.
The Postmaster General urges Congress to abolish the old weighing system and adopt a cost based payment with a six percent railroad profit. He argues the plan would save about nine million dollars annually and curtail railroad lobby influence.
W Bowers Bourn of San Francisco buys Lord Ardijaun's estate at Muckross in Killarney. Bourn's daughter Maud marries Arthur R Vincent of County Clare and the couple will reside at Muckross, once noted as a possible royal residence.
A humorous comparison of Cleveland and Boston by William Ganson Rose and Edgar A. Guest. It notes Detroit and Boston as similar in daily life, jokes about Detroit cars in Boston, and contrasts whisker fashion, with Boston closer to metropolitan when its side whiskers fade.
A brief exchange records Colonel William J. Lampton of New York noting no comparison exists between Boston and his home city. He states he is from New York and questions the inquiry.
A clipped Boston dialect fragment from W. J. Johnson the Noisy Swede of the Rockford Register Gazette notes travel to Boston and back to Illinois. The speaker plans to propose the town adopt Boston’s ways and mentions returning home with family. The text is a humorous voice caption.
George Fitch writes from Peoria about Boston comparing streets and burials. He notes Boston’s Granary Burying Ground names impress readers, and historians boost posthumous fame more than in Peoria. He muses on a 90 year life and a 100 year tombstone chance to rise to fame.
A playful clash celebrates Youngstown Ohio famed for steel workers and Boston famed for beans. The verse urges cheers for both cities and ties hearty food to strong labor.
A humorous Yonkers Statesman anecdote contrasts Yonkers with Boston. The narrator recalls owning a cat in Yonkers and a friend who disposed of a cat by the Hudson River, noting the cat never returned and joking about finding one’s way home.
Homer Cray of The Magazine Maker notes a rough figure of 250 miles and about 3.5 million with other differences not disclosed while in town. The remark suggests uncertainties in the figures and a reluctance to elaborate further.
A playful contrast of Warren Ohio and Boston recalling city features and cultural echoes. The piece jokes about landmarks, humor, and history from Civil War extras to Stephen Foster, Holmes, and local newspapers, highlighting Warren’s plainness and Boston’s literary flair.
A brief musings by F E W Miller of Chicago compare Boston and Chicago in the National League noting Chicago first and Boston last while remarking Boston seems to have the higher batting average after three days in Boston.
Rank T Searight contrasts Boston and San Diego in a playful piece. He notes weather, palm imagery, and climate quirks, joking about tourists, festivals, and Ramona references while playfully asserting Boston’s superior weather and San Diego’s growing noise.
Fragmentary note references Douglas Malloch and Bill Shaksnere with misquoting hints and oddities in Chicago writing. Mentions comparisons being odorous and a stray £ 608 detail, suggesting a chaotic desk scene or commentary snippet.
The narrative recalls Jacob fleeing Laban after deceit over Rachel and wealth gained through clever breeding. Laban pursues, God warns him in a dream, and Rachel’s theft of idols sparks confrontation before a covenant ends their kinship as they part with resolve not to bear arms.
Jacob travels from Mesopotamia toward Edom and prays to God for protection from Esau's anger as he moves forward. The passage recounts Laban's pursuit and Jacob's reliance on divine aid.
The speaker contrasts Chicago and Boston noting Chicago would tear down historic Faugeuil Hall as readily as an alley fence. He describes Chicago streets as straight and remarks on politics, suggesting the Post would not publish any word he might say.
W R Rose of the Cleveland Plain Dealer compares Boston and Cleveland across traditions culture population and civic pride. He ranks Boston ahead in traditions and culture and leading in population though Cleveland closes the gap. He gives Boston an 8 to 1 edge in pride and predicts a 2 to 2 tie in 1920.
James Melvin Lee notes Boston allows visitors to print paragraphs for free while New York requires payment and risks legal trouble. He contrasts editorial freedom in the two cities and implies greater ease of publishing in Boston.
Sam Richards gains unexpected exposure in a quirky swimming event described as a jook on a four a Pike location. The piece notes the odd clash of sport and slang, highlighting Richards as central figure amid a playful scene.
Robert A. Taft, son of President Taft, arrived in Venice on August 16, per dispatches from the Italian city. The visitor was greeted by local officials and خبرنگ reporters offering brief remarks on his purpose for the stay.
A historic report notes nut trees could feed the global population. It mentions Brazil’s huts growing in various locales and large yearly quantities harvested, highlighting the potential scale of nut production worldwide.
Local observers note the elm tree on Mt Vernon Street in front of the late Thomas Bailey Aldrich’s residence has been felled. The decision and purpose are undisclosed, though the tree was once a landmark and is now gone.
A list of dated biblical scenes from Aug 1 to Aug 16 detailing events from Genesis to Jacob and Rebekah. Includes Noah’s flood, the sacrifice, the wanderings of Lot, Hagar and Ishmael, Abraham’s trials, Rebekah at the well, Isaac blessing Jacob, and Jacob’s dream with Laban’s flocks.
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