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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1911
Page
8
The Independent Democratic Paper of New England published in Boston on December 16 1911. Edition No 40 Vol 209 lists office at 259 Washington Street and daily publication by Post Publishing Co.
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The Boston Post announces possession of the largest newspaper printing plant in New England and the largest press in the world, as stated by Robert Hoe, president of Hoe & Co. The claim highlights the paper's unprecedented production capacity and technological scope.
A local editorial voices support for the mayor and police action against disreputable dance halls. It argues the mayor has authority to suspend licenses and close offending venues and that public warnings should inform citizens.
The Post supports reform of the 28 hour law on livestock in transit. It endorses Attorney General Wickersham's recommendation to add imprisonment for violations. Congress should ensure punishment targets individuals, not corporations, for cruel treatment of animals.
The calm but vigorous elder with a record of hard labor vanishes amid questions about Lafargue's death scene. Posthumous notes shout support for communism and socialism, prompting inquiry into whether his creed offered any reason to stay alive or endure among others.
The Boston Chamber of Commerce transportation committee approves consolidation in principle but pours harsh critique on the proposed merger of Eastern, Metropolitan, and Maine Steamship companies. It warns of control by rail and water lines, immense debt, and stock for goodwill potentially raising future fares. It urges modification and notes public sentiment may curb the plan.
The War Office excludes meat packing firms tied to the United States government from contract competition, a move Admiralty may follow. The policy targets trust beef for conscience reasons, not quality, likely raising US domestic supply and lowering prices abroad while English markets lose access.
The Paris based socialist Paul Lafargue, prominent as a follower of Karl Marx, and his wife died by mutual suicide. Lafargue left a final message decrying old age and the loss of vigor, while Marx reportedly retained strength to the end.
The Court of Chancery hears whether the British government can tax the American estates of Consuelo Duchess of Manchester. English executors refuse duty on property outside England, arguing it was never in their control. A ruling could curb expatriation of wealth and signal the reach of British tax could extend across the Atlantic.
Secretary Knox urges Congress to amend the Payne Aldrich law to allow the President to levy 5 to 25 percent extra duties on imports from nations that discriminate against the United States. Germany Austria-Hungary Belgium Bulgaria Portugal and Italy are named as potential offenders. The piece labels the plan a radical tariff war and questions its wisdom for U S trade policy.
The piece questions whether a leader can responsibly refuse public duty if the people demand it. It argues that precedence and public service may override personal desire, and that even a healthy, capable individual cannot say he would never accept a nomination under any circumstances.
The columnist translates a French letter to Zina Brozia from Newton Newkirk, praising her beauty and humor as he jokes about mastering French. He recounts the playful P. S. sections and invites readers to compare translations, touting a cheap All Sorts language course.
A 24 year old man asks Mildred Champagne for dating advice after a misunderstanding. He explains he works Wednesday evenings and his girlfriend learned of it via a gift card incident. She accused him of infidelity, they spoke, and he asks what course to pursue and if he should forgive and proceed.
A historical note details the 1869 tearing down of Concert Hall at Hanover and Court in Boston as Hanover street widened. It recalls early references from 1755, notable events including Paul Revere, the Boston Massacre, and the Bunker Hill prisoners, plus local landmarks like the Bunch of Grapes tavern and General Warren’s house.
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