Boston Post December 12 1918 subscription rates and notices
The Boston Post issues a price list and subscription terms for Daily and Sunday editions, including rates for U S Canada foreign and Canada copies. It lists office address 259 Washington St Boston Mass and notes payment by checks drafts money orders and advance payment requirements. E A Grozier is editor and publisher.
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Canada
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Maas
Not a Person in Law: Bebb v. Law Society Ruling
The High Court of Great Britain denied Miss Gwyneth Majorie Bebb's appeal to be admitted to the bar, ruling she was not a person under the solicitor's act of 1843. The decision fueled anger among English suffragists over rights denied.
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High Court of Great Britain
Gwyneth Majorie Bebb
Girton College
Incorporated Law Society
England
Oldest Police Officer Oliver Houghton Dies In Service
An 93 year old East Weymouth police officer Oliver Houghton, longtime chief, remains on duty nearly half his life. The essay praises his alertness and efficiency, arguing New England-born people can exceed imagined limits and sustain usefulness beyond age expectations.
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Oliver Houghton
East Weymouth
New England
Tet
Massachusetts to erect Gettysburg memorial arch
Massachusetts Memorial Commission officials visited Gettysburg and chose a site for a commemorative arch on the battlefield. If approved by the National Park Commission and War Department, the next Legislature will be asked to appropriate funds, ensuring Massachusetts stands among the best states at Gettysburg.
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Massachusetts
Gettysburg
Old Commonwealth
Massachusetts Memorial Commission
National Park Commission
War Department
Gettsburg
The Philippine Problem
The Philippine Assembly cuts $2,000,000 in salaries for Washington appointed officials, aiming to base government on sound finances. Washington reports a deficit, and officials fear a veto from the Washington commission. The text argues for honest accounting and less patronage.
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Philippine Assembly
Washington
The
Philippines
Price Fixers in Chicago Butter and Box Board Case
A master in chancery has reported to the U S District Court in Chicago that the Chicago Butter and Box Board fixes prices of butter and boxes in restraint of trade. A judge’s decision could curb monopoly groups and set a basis for action nationwide. The civil case seeks to punish wrongdoing if found guilty and to deter similar boards.
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United States District Court
Chicago
Chicago Butter and Boxy Board
Landis
Deteriorating War Conditions Highlight U S War Effort
The text notes escalating danger as battles unfold and asserts each Allied victory supports the broader U S war aim, emphasizing gradual worsening hazards and the need for continued commitment.
The Passed Dividend On The New Haven Rail Road
The suspension of dividends on the New York New Haven Hartford rail road is deemed inevitable and prudent. Directors argue no dividend earned as yet and withholding now strengthens the road for rehabilitation. The company remains a valuable asset with strong through traffic and potential earnings, though timing of future dividends is uncertain.
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New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
New Haven
New York
All Sorts by Newton Newkirk
Poem fragment urges role acceptance in life’s broad field using musical metaphor about toots and playing the fife. No clear event or identification found.
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Newton Newkirk
Santa Claus Fund Drive Urges Boston Readers to Help
The Boston Post appeals to readers to support its Santa Claus fund to fulfill Christmas dreams for thousands of needy children. The plea frames generosity as a way to ease broken hearts by delivering toys and candy to youngsters in poverty. Automatic line breaks maintain period voice and urgent tone.
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Santa Claus
Santa
Boston
Boston Post
Has-been Star Links as Half-brother to Ex-sport Figure
A revived curiosity surrounds Closey Related A who is now revealed as the half-brother of a former sports figure. The disclosure adds a dynamic family tie to an alumnus once in the public eye.
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A Has-Been
Wild city tale and local notes charm the West End
A rambled reminiscence describes a near miss with a streetcar and a derailed hat, ending with a joke about an old hat. Nearby notes celebrate a new Eye and Ear Hospital, surf, and a Webster era memory. Fox sightings at Arnold Arboretum and elm regrowth at Harvard are noted, plus yacht owner John Mullin’s recovery and return to sailing.
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Eye and Ear Hospital
West End
Charles Mjlver
Snow In Arlington Heights Stirs Curiosity
A reader asks about a pale white cold substance falling Monday about 2 PM. The tale identifies it as snow now rare in the area, with old residents recalling deep accumulations and local uses for snow such as coasting and making slush.
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Simon Simp
Arlington Heights
Mass
Simon
Sign of Snow Foretold by Local Prophet
The Old Farmer writes in italics predicting snow in a message titled Sign of Snow. The prophecy appears in The Observer, hoping the forecast misses as it did a recent blizzard prediction.
Suburbanite laments unfinished Boylston Street subway delays
A Newton resident vents about the delayed Boylston Street subway near the Public Garden. He details chaotic traffic, dangerous crossing conditions, and conflicting completion timelines, lamenting the impact on daily Boston travel and safety.
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Newton
Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts ballot model praised as voter expressiveness grows
Governor Glynn cites the Massachusetts form of ballot as a leading example for deliberate voter expression on every office and candidate. He notes minor tweaks may come from experience but the design promotes intelligent, responsible casting of ballots.
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Massachusetts
Glynn
New York
A Wise Ordinance Valid Says Court Declares Hat Rule Valid
A Suffolk Superior Court jury found a Boston amusement house did not owe damages after ejecting a woman for refusing to remove her hat. The ruling endorses a long standing local ordinance enforcing hat removal for theatergoers, seen as wise and broadly supported by patrons.
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Suffolk
Boston
There Are Others The $mark Is Not The Highest Mark
A reflective line contrasts monetary gain with deeper values suggesting that success is measured by more than wealth. The piece argues the true mark lies beyond money and toward lasting impact and character.
Boston Common Fire-Pumping Station Sparks Public Debate
The Boston Common Society defends a new high pressure fire-pumping station and opposes reopening discussion on placing a 100 by 75 feet structure on the Common or Public Garden. The piece warns that public sentiment would quickly reject any encroachment.
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Boston Common Society
Death of engineer David Anderson who built engines for the Great Eastern
London reports the passing of David Anderson, in charge of constructing engines for the Great Eastern. He designed machines for laying the first Atlantic cable in 1865. Though the ship failed commercially for being ahead of its time, its crews survived a reef strike due to watertight compartments, and the Great Eastern remains a landmark in naval progress.
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London
David Anderson
Great Eastern
Comrcial
Five Year Plan to Prove Evelyn Teaches School
Evelyn bets Tom Ellsworth five years before marriage while she tries teaching substitute work. She endures a drab morning, then uses Jessie Wilcox Smith pictures to enliven the lesson on the five senses for her fourth graders, finishing with mixed results as the principal probes the class.
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Tom Ellsworth
Evelyn
Tom
Jessie Wilcox Smith
Nepal A Portrait From The Roof Of The World
A feature on Nepal describing its geography, tribes, and society. It notes Katmandu as the open valley for outsiders, highlights warrior culture, gender roles, arranged marriage practices with betel nuts, and the absence of female infanticide. Everest looms as a dominant regional landmark.
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Nepal
India
Tibet
Katmandu
Batan
Bhatgaon
One Sense Reconsidered by School Master
Evelyn observes students answering with one sense. Fred claims one sense is common. That afternoon Tom Ellsworth receives a call reporting a life change and a remark about the five years.
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Fred
Tom Ellsworth
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