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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1914

Page

2

Bird family acquires Boston Advertiser and Record

Francis W. Bird, son of Charles Sumner Bird, becomes publisher of the Boston Advertiser and Record after the sale to Charles Sumner Bird. George D. Dutton is named treasurer as control passes yesterday. the papers vow independent, business minded journalism and a concise, optimistic home paper.

Francis W. Bird Charles Sumner Bird New York Boston Boston Advertiser Record Dutton Charles Sumner Birp

Independent control claimed for two Boston papers

Charles Sumner Bird states both papers will run independently and will not involve him in management. The Advertiser announces the purchase of the Boston Daily Advertiser and Boston Evening Record by its Newspaper Company, with Francis W. Birr named publisher and George D. ...

The Advertiser Boston Daily Advertiser Boston Evening Record Charles Sumner Bird Francis W. Bird Massachusetts Progressive Leader George D. Dutton FE. P. Dutton Publishing House New York Record Advertiser Newspaper Company Francis W. Bira George D United States Nathan Hale Nathan Charles Edward Everett Hale Dunbar, Waters & Co Dunbar Delano A. Goddard Evening Record Advertiser Corporation Advertiser Company William FE. Barrett Henry Parkman James W. Dunphy Samuel W. McCall Charles H. Adams Herbert 8

New Owner Changes Hands at Historic Boston Papers

Francis W. Bird and George D. Dutton became the new publisher and treasurer of the Daily Advertiser and Evening Record, intending to continue current policies and staff while running the papers independently on politics. Both men have Harvard backgrounds and long publishing ties. the Advertiser traces back to 1813.

Daily Advertiser Evening Record Francis W. Bird George D. Dutton Boston New York Bird Mr. Dutton E. P. Dutton Mr. Bird Dutton Advertiser Horace Dutton Northboro Harvard

Portsmouth Republicans Name Municipal Ticket

The Republicans in caucus named candidates for the December 8 municipal election. For Mayor is Harry B. Yeaton. Councilmen at large are Harold Bennett, Charles M. Berry, William E. Dowdell, and Charles F. Duncan. Ward councilmen include Valentine H. Hett, James H. Bothwick, James A. Schurman, Clarence E. Smart, and Harry Lieberson. John Yarwood to be assessor of taxes for three years. William H. White to the board of public works. School board members are Frank W. Knight, Ira A. Newick, Rev. Dr. L. H. Thayer, and Mrs. Annie H. Hewitt.

Portsmouth N. H Harry B. Yeaton Harold Bennett Charles M. Berry William E. Dowdell Charles F. Duncan Valentine H. Hett James H. Bothwick James A. Schurman Clarence E. Smart Harry Lieberson John Ya

Bandits Gag Cashier in $2800 Worcester Office Theft

Two men robbed a Hood & Sons office, bound and gagged cashier Thomson, and escaped with about $2800 in coins and bills. Police alerted, a wide search extended to nearby cities as detectives linked the crime to recent local robberies. Thomson, 82, survived and aided by officers as investigations continued.

Thomson Merton Fortune Woodlawn Street Forest Hills John de Roe Essex Street Charlestown Hood Company James D. Sullivan James Harriman Feltridge Allen Nixon Worcester Providence R. I Mach Weges Winthrop H. FP Hood & Sons Cambridge Tie Arnold Arboretum Franklin Park Forest Hilla Cemetery Edward P. Moulton Main and Mechanic Streets Yergmen Hitchcock Beacon and St. Mary's Streets Boston-Brookline Charles J. Merrill Fort Hill Atlantic Avenue Federal Street

More Work Than Ever for Santa in Greater Boston

Santa Claus letters to the Boston post increase sharply as three times as many requests for aid pour in. Post staff conduct thorough investigations and find the majority of cases worthy, highlighting widespread poverty among children this season.

Santa Claus South End Lily Dolly Santa W. H. Storey New Penn Hotel Plymouth N. H Boston Virginia Mildred Greater Boston Glencliffe Boston Post State Sanatorium Glencliff Cambridge Santa—T Eugene Greater Santa Claus Department

Shoes or stockings missing in a donor list fragment

Fragmentary newspaper text shows names such as Ruth C Litchfield Raymond K Litchfield and Mildred Blackley among contributors. A dash of amounts listed includes totals like 476.01 and smaller sums along with an advertisement for Adamson's Balsam cough remedy.

New Calendar Shows Custom House Tower Feature

The 1915 Tile Calendar from Jones McDuffee Stratton features the custom house tower on its reverse, a 28 story structure rising 495 feet. The firm, formed in 1810, notes its calendars highlight historical topics and city growth, continuing over 80 years of production for crockery and glassware merchants.

Jones, McDuffee & Stratton Wedgwood Pottery Staffordshire Custom House

Prohibition Campaign Opens in Manchester with Four Speakers

The prohibition drive for New Hampshire opened in Manchester with four renowned speakers arriving to address the campaign in the state’s principal cities. The effort is led by the famous prohibition flying squadron.

Manchester N. H Prohibition

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