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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1912
Page
10
The Boston Post issue from December 2, 1912 reports editorial and public notices in a Daily Boston edition. Coverage likely includes local politics, editorials, and community notices reflecting the Independent Democratic Paper of New England.
The Boston Post lists subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions with rates for Canada and foreign copies. It notes postage charges within the Boston district, advance payment requirements, and that subscriptions are discontinued without notice at term end. Contact and editorial office details for The Post are provided.
Robert Hoe of R Hoe and Co proclaims the Boston Post now owns the largest newspaper printing plant in New England and the largest press in the world. This landmark asserts the paper's command of scale and modern production capabilities.
Men who value personal freedom applaud President Yuan’s stand that hair length or style will not determine voting rights in the forthcoming elections. The piece notes the queue tradition as a mark of status in China while pointing out that only about 0.5 percent of the population can vote under National Assembly qualifications, making hair a minor issue.
The public elected a candidate favoring genuine tariff revision by about 2,000,000 more votes than rivals. Democratic control increased in the House and a Democratic Senate is assured, signaling approval of revision bills vetoed by Taft and urging Congress to act.
Dr William C White of the University of Pittsburgh medicine department reports a statistical study linking smoke from coal to pneumonia mortality in the city. charts show parallel curves for smoke density and pneumonia deaths, with population poverty deemed less influential than smoke levels, urging abolition of dense smoke to protect public health.
The parcels post system set by last session's statute will soon begin, but initial difficulties are anticipated as its complex administration unfolds. By contrast the postal savings bank, started modestly, gained broad support and grew steadily as understanding increased. The parcels post requires trained discretion for its large scale operations.
The sixty second Congress faces a brief end with only 26 workable days left after Sundays holidays and rule days. Expected tasks include finishing routine appropriations near one billion dollars and tariff revision hearings planned by the House Ways and Means Committee.
The high court of impeachment convenes in Washington to try Robert W. Archbald, associate justice of the Commerce Court, on House articles alleging high crimes and misdemeanors tied to the purchase of bank stock from a Pennsylvania railroad firm. History notes eight impeachments with few convictions, Johnson narrowly escaped removal by one vote.
Intimation from Bermuda suggests moving the U S inauguration from March to April. The oath date remains fixed by the Constitution on March 4, but parade and display ceremonies could be held in a warmer, more congenial season with a more impressive showcase.
Theodore Roosevelt criticizes the Carnegie plan to pension ex presidents but supports the broader aim of aiding workers with modest means. The piece notes public opposition to civil pensions yet acknowledges Carnegie could fund such benevolence if he chooses.
The comment suggests that many men, rather than reaching Tieaven, may end up in a fool's paradise. It presents a cautionary view about misjudged destinations and the peril of misplaced hopes.
A quirky note urges Newton Newkirk to buck up with upbeat lines about smiles and sportsmanship. It calls Groveh to adopt a positive, stylish attitude and maintain good humor in trying times.
A Boston Post columnist Newton Newdwiel writes letters and a spoof open letter exchange with President elect Woodrow Wilson in 1912. The piece relays a humorous sequence about seeking a cabinet post, tariff views on post holes, and misread names, concluding with Newkirk’s signature.
Observant Citizen reports on Portland water concerns after heavy lake traffic and campers. Mentions E B Phelps from Boston advising remedial steps, plus brief notes on fur trapping yields, early sleigh rides in Marlboro, and zoo gift activity at Franklin Park Zoo. Mentions Emma Weston plans for the blind and Helen Keller singage, Admiral Dewey son’s career shift, local squirrel dining rumors, and Mrs Roger Wolcott wintering at Milton estate.
A humorous exchange between a kindly old lady and a tramp. The woman recalls money given for restraint, and the tramp quips that once money arrived he spent it, highlighting a mistaken distinction between walking and sprinting.
Readers hear a lively exchange about an unspecified ailment. Mrs Codgers fears a dreaded embiowpoint, while Mrs Gadsley questions and Mrs Wopper recalls a relative who wasted away from the condition.
The Boston and Albany rail road yard at West Spring field will feature a traveling crane with a 0inch electromagnet. The giant magnet, a hub marvel, will move scrap iron and large driving wheels, with a several ton capacity and the work of about 40 men.
An investigator recalls Huntington Hall at Massachusetts Tech used by students only five hours weekly. The Massachusetts Teachers Association held two sessions, 9 am and 2 pm, as Lowell Institute attendees arrived. President Eliot faced interruptions during a teacher address, then guided the Lowell audience into nearby classrooms. The hall was aired, the audience seated, and Mr Bland began his lecture at 5 pm. The Lowell Institute runs multiple audience shifts daily, underscoring its efficiency.
Stephen Decat Greenleaf of Westport Maine remains passionate about hunting and shooting at his advanced age. Once among Maine’s top marksmen he reportedly shot four seals with a single shot and could drop four geese before breakfast.
Yesterday I visited the Paul Revere house in North square and found many people viewing relics of the revolutionary era. The brass knocker was polished bright, drawing admirers of antiques to the historic doorway.
Professor H. P. Forest Smith, his wife and daughter, travel home from Athens where Amherst College sent him to study modern Greek language and customs. He was in Athens when the war with Turkey was declared as streets and residences turned to soldiers bound for the front and transport services rushed troops toward battle.
The Mosque of St Sophia dominates with its vast dome and ornate interior. The piece praises its enduring majesty, noting its history as Christian church and mosque and the Turks for preserving and restoring its original splendor.
The piece surveys the St Sophia interior praising its art and dome, contrasts it with renovations in Western Europe, and argues that Balkan warfare reflects a broader clash between Christianity and Islam. It claims Mohammedanism stifles growth, cites Koran verses, and links Turkish cruelty to Armenia and Macedonia massacres.
Ralph’s vanity and jealousy drive a party scene where he tries to threaten a rival, but a balloon pin explodes harmlessly. Evelyn Brown laughs as the truth emerges that the “explosion” was a trick of elastic tubing and balloon maker uncle. The incident signals Ralph’s changing behavior toward Evelyn.
Sacramento story notes Henry Hudson of East Sacramento lost an election bet with his wife. He carries an egg under his arm and vowed to keep it there until it hatches into a chick. He sewed the egg in a flannel sack and strapped it under his left arm.
The Church of the Advent observed its 68th anniversary with a solemn pontifical eucharist led by Rt. Rev. Sheldon Munson Griswold, bishop of Salina, with Father Masse as deacon and Dr. Cabot as sub-deacon. The sermon was preached by the Rev. W. H. van Allen.
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