Post Publishing Co December 4 1915 subscription rates
The Post Publishing Co lists subscription prices for daily and Sunday issues with rates for U S Canada and foreign delivery. It notes advance payment required, mailing details, and that subscriptions may be discontinued on expiration. Editor Edwin A. Grozier is identified as publisher.
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Post Publishing Co
Washington Street
Boston
Mass
Canada
Sunday Post
Knorting
Firnday
Annes
Boston Post Claims Nation's Largest Daily Morning Circulation
The Boston Post asserts it holds the largest daily morning circulation in the United States, citing its reach and prominence as the Fourth Estate.
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Boston Post
United States
Flood lighting at Massachusetts State House praised for beauty
A feature lauds the flood system illuminating the Bulfinch architecture. The piece notes the fairy like effect in early evening and asks why the light cannot remain for occasional use. It suggests holiday and convention events would benefit from the illumination.
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Massachusetts State House
State House
Hearst Welcomes Twins to New York Home
The Hearst family announces the birth of twin boys in New York, the youngest of five sons. Each infant weighs 6 pounds 12 ounces and shows strong vitality, with observers predicting continued prominence in political journalism and media.
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William Randolph Hearst
New York
Mr. Hearst
New Haven Railroad October earnings set records
The New Haven railroad reports October gross earnings of 6 532 914 dollars, the highest monthly total in its history. This surpasses the 1912 August figure of 6 410 194 dollars and indicates improving regional prosperity alongside rising rail traffic.
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New Haven
Emperor Francis Joseph’s 67 Year Reign Amid War Turmoil
The Austrian emperor reaches 86 amid a vast conflict as Austria-Hungary endures a world war. His public fortunes are marred by personal tragedy including the 1898 murder of his wife and the mysterious death of his son. He has no direct heir and the throne faces an uncertain future.
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Francis Joseph
Austria
Austria-Hungary
Europe
Maximilian
Bavaria
Weeding Them Out: Call to Recall German Attaches Boy-Ed and Von Papen
The State Department seeks immediate recall of Captain Boy-Ed and Captain Von Papen from the United States. The move follows a trial revealing funding of shipping law violations and misuse of their diplomatic positions. The action aims to purge undesirable diplomats and protect American interests.
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Hamburg-American Line
Secret Service
State Department
Germany
Boy-Ed
von Papen
United States
Conflict's First Ally of Prussia Faces Uncertain Fate
The passage notes the principals in the conflict and identifies Prussia's initial ally. It contemplates whether further sorrow lies ahead for him, awaiting the will of fate to determine the next trials he must endure.
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Prussia
Citizens' ticket urged in Boston council race
Editorial endorses the Citizens' ticket over the Democratic Curley slate, arguing the latter shows partisan city organization influence and undermines the council’s check on the mayor. It praises Attridge, Collins, Kenny and Storrow for experience and public service, urging votes to advance Boston's best interests.
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Citizens
Boston City Council
Curley
Democratic City Committee
Citizens’ Ticket
Boston
Messrs
Attridge
Collins
Kenny
Storrow
We Have Got to Do It on the Philippines Policy
The piece argues a practical solution is imperative for the Philippines with 8 million people across 115000 square miles. It urges directing legislative and administrative efforts to develop natural resources and industrial growth, deemphasizing politics while seeking some form of self government or imperial adjustment. The author calls for action over partisan debate.
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Taft
Mr. Garrison
Philippines
Washington
Boston Post Santa Claus charity appeal grows yearly
Somerville Enterprise urges local readers to support the Boston Post Santa Claus fund, noting its growing popularity and past generosity from Somerville. The article asks residents to send contributions to help bring Christmas cheer to less fortunate children.
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Somerville Enterprise
Kris Kringle
Boston Post
Somerville
Santa Claus
Santa
Twin Beds grammar debate fuels humorous quarrel
A long humorous letter traces a home argument over whether Twin Beds is singular or plural. The writer mocks grammar purists and recounts a wife correcting him, ending with a nudge toward vaudeville with a sketch on is versus are.
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Newt
Liz
Elizabeth
Tisten
Harold
Clarke Wins as Senate Leader
Senator James P. Clarke of Arkansas was chosen president pro tempore of the Senate by the Democratic caucus. Clarke defeated Senator Pomerene of Ohio after a spirited contest. The vote stood 28 to 23.
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Washington
James P. Clarke
Arkansas
Senate
Clarke
Pomerene
Ohio
Alexander the Great Early Childhood and Disciplinary Roots
The article sketches Alexander the Great as a disciplined youth under nurse Lanice, contrasting Macedon and Athens, and detailing his early traits. It notes Demosthenes' warnings against Philip and highlights Alexander's refusal of luxury, his teachers, and his ambition to conquer with political meaning behind athletic glory.
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Alexander the Great
Demosthenes
Macedon
Philip
Athens
Alexander
Aristotle
Benjamin the Wheeler
Boston Observant Citizen Bits From Daily Life
The page surveys daylight change after December 12 with later sunrises and sunsets. It notes Brett James C Gardner becoming custodian of Rockland Post’s gold headed cane at age 89, and reports new uses for the Blue Bell as a chandelier guiding night travelers to booths.
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James C Gardner
Rockland
Mr. Gardner
New England Telephone and Telegraph Company
Fur Coat Dream in Maine Trip Promise
In a Maine fishing town, sister Margaret and brother Jack plan a winter trip to Aunt Alice's and a fur coat after a perilous rescue at sea. Jack saves two boys when their dory sinks, suffers a cramp, disappears, and is revived by a swift rescue. Margaret stays by his bedside as hope returns and they still pursue their Maine visit and coat.
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Margaret
Jack
Helen
Sis
Jennie
Marietta
Maine
Alice
Boston
Margie
Jackie
Progressive Doctoring Uncle Walt Sings of Pills
Satirical verse by Walt Mason from 1915 laments a cycle of medicines failing to cure multiple ailments. The speaker recounts taking various tonics for stomach, muscles, liver, and diaphragm pains, noting escalating doses and ongoing illness.
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Walt Mason
Adams
Oldest Inhabitant recalls coldest and warmest Boston Dec 4 records
A veteran observer cites Boston weather history noting 6 below zero in 1882 and 4 below in 1906 as the coldest December 4 readings. He lists last five year lows as 23, 20, 43, 36 and 35 degrees, and records a 62 degree high in 1873.
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Weather Bureau
Boston
Smith
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