Subscription rates for The Boston Post in 1914
The Boston Post announces subscription prices for U S Canada and foreign readers. Rates vary by duration from one month to one year with separate postings for daily and Sunday editions. Subscriptions include arrangements for Canada and international mailing with payment by check or money order only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dafio
U. S
Canada
He. Porelen
Gandey
Sunday Post
Boston
Penton
Post Publishing CO
Post extends service. subscriptions due in advance
In this notice the Post reminds readers that advertisements and subscriptions must be prepaid and will be discontinued on expiration if not paid. Readers unable to obtain the Post from dealers are urged to notify by postal mail. Edwin A. Grozier, Editor and Publisher, 1883 Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin A. Grozier
Mexican Atrocities Urge World Protest
The piece calls for a formal inquiry by Washington into reports of church and clergy abuses in Mexico. It urges consular verification and a strong protest if charges are confirmed, condemning the destruction of churches and mistreatment of nuns and priests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Washington
Lightens Their Burdens The Santa Claus Parcel Service
The Post Santa Claus distributes gifts on his sleigh to those who have named him almoner of their bounty. They will receive items for stockings or waking hours. The article notes the duty on distributors and urges early application to ease the Christmas mail burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Belgian Relief Ship Urges Aid For Stricken Belgians
The relief ship docked in our harbor appeals for cargo and funds to aid Belgium. Citizens are asked to provide food clothing and money to help the nation endure war induced hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Kingdom
Forest Tax Law Aims to Save Lands and Timber
The new forest taxation law operates to protect forests by taxing timber when it is cut rather than yearly on land. It treats timber as a crop income, not land, and applies annual assessments only to wood harvested in the year, benefiting forest landowners and preserving inherited resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ucat
Boston
David A. Ellis
Harvard
Ellis
Forest Tax Reform Seeks To Tax Timber As Crop
The new system treats standing trees on land as a crop and imposes tax as income. Advocates say it would fund forest preservation and improve tax fairness.
Railroads Charged With Lobby Influence in House Debates
A veteran congressman in open debate charges the railroad lobby has pressed votes in Congress and claims 25 Democrats shifted their votes over a post office bill provision. Texas Representative Henry accuses railroads of pressuring the rules committee. The issue tests public trust as voters scrutinize railroad influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
House
Representative Moon
Moon
Committee On
Post Offices
Henry
Texas
Rules Committee
Boston Loitering Ordinance Tightens Police Power
City Council removes malicious from loitering clause and bans seven minute unlawful stopping in streets. Law now lets officers act against walkers who obstruct or linger unreasonably, introducing a reasonableness standard to curb sidewalk loafers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Honest George I Will Pay Quickest Despite Overdrawn Funds
A speaker apologizes to Honest George for delaying payment while explaining a recently paid life insurance premium and a near overdrawn account. The exchange hints at financial strain and urgency to settle debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Income tax on alimony sparks tax debate
A columnist argues against Commissioner Osborn's ruling that alimony is taxable income. The piece contends alimony is an outgo, not income, and warns the decision harms solitary husbands who support ex-wives. The author urges reversal and labels the move taxation without representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
Osborn
Washington, D. C
The Weekly Post Press Troubles And Santa Drive
A historical plea from the country editor explains press repairs and a new drum cylinder press after delays. It urges readers to support the Post Santa Claus fund with three days left to help brighten needy children Christmas morning and emphasize the joy of giving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehot
Weekly Post
Chads
Santa Claus
Santa
Clamology Confusion: A Clam Walks On One Foot
In a playful exchange, an expert explains that a clam has one foot used to move. The clam lies on its back to venture out, unfurls its shell, and uses its single foot to walk toward its destination, debunking the quiz challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newt
Plannigan
Flannigan
Thaw Case Ends With Supreme Court Order for Extradition
The U S Supreme Court rules that Harry Thaw must be sent from New Hampshire back to New York to face trial for the Stanford White murder. The decision rejects delayed extradition and upholds state sovereignty under the Constitution, ending the long chase of the fugitive. Thaw’s insanity plea and paid asylum escape are acknowledged but cannot override the extradition mandate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Supreme Court
Stanford White
New York
New Hampshire
United States
Justice Dowd Fines Six Coal Retailers for Short Weight
The Municipal Court, led by Justice Dowd, fined six coal retailers for short weighting of customers. He called the offenders vultures, though noting the vulture has more excuse. He argues jail time should accompany fines for stronger reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Dowd
Viking Raiders Echo Danes In England’s Early Sea Wars
The piece recalls 9th century Danish raids on English towns like Hartlepool and Whitby, comparing them to last week’s German bombardments. It discusses Viking seafaring prowess, ship design, and the lack of rivals aboard to challenge dominance of the North Sea and English coastlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Hartlepool
Whitby
London
Denmark
Sweden
Norway
North Sea
Europe
America
English
Germany
France
The Observant Citizen and New England Notes
The Observant Citizen reports on local life and notable events in Bradford and Boston. It covers J J Banks receiving the Boston Post gold headed cane as the town’s oldest voter, egg trade prices, a Faneuil Hall arbitration, Wendell Phillips statue site work, Calma Howe’s fundraising for Wellesley fire fund, and remarks from Joe Mitchell Chapple about famous figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Banks
Bradford
Boston Post
Board of Selectmen
Isaac Arnold
Banks
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Independent Democratic Paper
New England
Geweed Pally
Washington Street
Mass
Daily Post
Newton Newkirk
Alfred the Great
Clara
Pelletier
Faneuil Hall
Bay State Street Railway
Charles Sumner
Goff
Charles and
Boylston Streets
Boylston Street
Wendell Phillips
Phillips
Q¢erbreet
Calma Howe
Wellesley College
Wellesley Fire Fund
Miss Howe
Cambridge
Rockefeller Foundation
Bet Joe Mitchell Chapple
Salem Woman's Club
Mark Hanna
McKinley
Prince Bismarck
Kaiser William
King Edward VII
Balfour
Roosevelt
Taft
Farmington
Ralph Knowlton
Durham
Ephraim Toothaker
Strong
William J. Brickley
Haymarket
Beacon Hill
North End
Brickley
North Station
Park Street
Summer ST
Stow
Waldemar
Cigar Ci
Winter St
Watch and Diamond Shop
Court Square
Young’s Hotel
Waltham
Kingsley
Diamond Searf
Tistic Mount
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!