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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1918
Page
10
The December 7 1918 issue lists subscription rates for Postablishing Co Daily Post in Boston. Rates cover domestic Canada and foreign options with Daily and Sunday combinations and postal charges noted for the Boston District.
The Canopic is due this afternoon bringing New England soldiers home. Public welcomes are barred to prevent spread of influenza and other diseases. Officials warn that improper greeting could invite criticism of the War Department for failing to quarantine the troops.
A nationwide American demonstration honors Great Britain for its role in advancing democracy and celebrates the Allied victory. The piece lauds the alliance, acknowledges wartime sacrifices, and echoes Lord Bryce on enduring peace between the two nations.
The city awoke to a light snow cover signaling the approach of winter with the calendar’s expectations in view. Nearby Bangor reported streetcar disruption and harbor facilities hampered by ice while residents prepared with overcoats and rubber shoes for the season ahead.
The prevailing fashion signals the season has set in with a clear holiday focus. Designers and retailers anticipate festive dressing as the public moves toward winter celebrations and related shopping patterns.
Mayor Peters proposes a grand new Charles River bridge as a memorial to local soldiers and sailors. He envisions a safe, beautiful structure funded by city and popular subscription, replacing the dilapidated crossing and elevating Boston’s honor amid the wartime legacy.
Ex president Taft cautions against hostile commentary on the new president's voyage to the peace talks. He argues even if the trip is flawed it should not fuel a political campaign and notes the move will benefit the country and conference prospects. Taft says the advantages of the President's trip seem clear.
The piece critiques Sen Sherman and his hostile attack on Representative Mann over comments on the President while on a mission to France. It argues Americans value the Chief Executive’s prominence and support his success, praising Mann for resisting partisan nagging of the Commander-in-Chief. The editorial predicts growing admiration for Mann despite his enemies.
The elections in England show 14 women on the candidate list for the new Parliament, signaling advancing electoral privileges for women. Notable nominees include Emmeline Pankhurst’s daughter and Countess Markievicz, linked to earlier Sinn Fein activity.
Price Crowley may save Boston business men money by warning them to watch out for rising prices and costs. His guidance focuses on prudent budgeting and avoiding unnecessary expenses.
A year after the Halifax munitions ship disaster thousands were aided with 12 million from Canada 5 million from Britain and 3.509 million from New England. Relief totaled 4 million with 15000 plus claims paid 6000 pensions and 400 new homes built proving Halifax resilience and civic spirit.
A New York Sun writer argues the President remains head of the army and navy even while abroad. He contends the U S is still technically at war with Germany and that a constitutional mission abroad does not strip the President of the presidency.
Birthday tribute highlights Elizabeth Whittier born December 7 1815 in Haverhill as John Whit tier’s devoted sister and house keeper. The piece notes her verse talent and vivacious expression while describing her eye and nose and lively conversations that complemented her brother’s poetry.
The Commonwealth Armory has been renamed a receiving hospital as the army takes over the famed Dorrs Hotel, known as Hotel de Gink, for barracks and medical staff. The Knights of the Road lodging is displaced, with the medical department commandeering the armory to treat wounded soldiers.
Records show Boston’s coldest for December 7 reaching 4 above in 1906 and 12 below in 102. The warmest on this date was ti degrees in 1884 with rain or snow reported in 1909 1910 1913 and 1914 over the past decade.
A quixotic note laments U S Congress banning beer and the town’s dry spell. The mock verse predicts sobered throats and sorrowful goats while villagers gather at the soda fountain to dry tears and recount miseries.
The 1918 verse by Walt Mason rails at a ruler named Wilhelm for ambitions to restore feudal power. It casts the doomed glory as a failure, with the speaker asserting repeated warnings, whispering at the door and promising to say I told you so amid nightly sounds and winds.
The article recalls Versailles as the future venue for the peace conference and reflects on 1783 armistice talks that led to American independence. It highlights Franklin as key peacemaker, compares to Wilson, and reviews Vienna and Berlin meetings shaping later events.
A patchwork of reader comments from a Boston coffee house to regional fishing notes. Mentions include President Wilson’s Paris-bound train, holiday shopping, street railway ownership by junk dealers, mackerel catches near Provincetown, storm window shortages, a deer hunted for breakfast, and historic music at the New England Historic Genealogical Society.
A reader asks about royal lineage and proper grammar for neither nor. The letter discusses King Albert of Belgium with Saxe Coburg Gotha and Hohenzollern Sigmaringen connections and Bavaria’s queen. It also covers train times to the White Mountains and Lloyd George’s method of attaining office.
Mayor Hyland vetoed the curfew ordinance passed by the Board of Aldermen ruling it unconstitutional. The plan barred children under 16 from public places after ten p.m. in summer and nine p.m. in winter unless with an adult, a restriction the mayor said could bar children on legitimate errands.
The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will place a Christmas tree at Angell Memorial Monument in Post Office Square to honor war horses and working horses at home. Drivers and their animals are invited to a meal with grain apples and carrots and possibly sugar with coffee and sandwiches served.
Next week's Loston Post Sunday Magazine will feature a humorous story by editor and satirist George Jean Nathan entitled The Triple Expense. Nathan showcases his entertaining vein in this piece.
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