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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1912
Page
8
The document is a December 31 1912 issue of a Boston based paper issued by Post Publishing Co. It carries office details at 259 Washington Street Boston Massachusetts and identifies the issue as No 62 Vol 815.
The notice outlines subscription costs for The Sunday Post and Boston Post Publishing Co. rates include one year $3.00 for The Sunday Post, six months $1.50, three months 75 cents, two months 60 cents, one month 80 cents. Canada copies 1 cent extra per copy, Boston district postage 1 cent. All payments in advance. notices to discontinue on expiration. editor E A Grozier.
A trade proclamation asserts the Boston Post now owns the largest newspaper printing plant in New England and includes the world’s largest press, per Robert Hoe of R Hoe & Co. The statement highlights scale and prestige in the press industry.
A cheerful municipal ceremony marks the calendar change at the people’s agora and play ground. The event aims to appeal to popular taste with harmonies songs and cheers, foreshadowing the experiences of the year to come.
A device described as a 70 foot diameter cup track in Los Angeles caused the death of racing expert Shain and injured several spectators. The article condemns the invention as a maniacal exhibition and questions when society will ban such fatal entertainments.
The piece notes Jesse Pomeroy’s repeated escape efforts at Charlestown, highlighting his infamous escape mania and dangerous character. It argues such futile attempts underscore his ongoing mental disorder and justify his confinement as the appropriate place for him.
A photo shows Whitelaw Reid's body on a gun carriage in London as spectators remove hats in reverence. The piece contrasts English ceremonial respect with American crowds and calls for greater public reverence for dignitaries and notable deaths in the United States.
General McIntyre’s annual Bureau of Insular Affairs report again urges admitting Porto Ricans to American citizenship. The piece argues Puerto Rico has become more Americanized than other possessions, surpassing the Philippines in education and industry, and is ready for citizenship.
Advocacy pushes for municipal self rule in Puerto Rico, arguing residents deserve full local governance and an end to being treated as foreigners without a homeland. The call emphasizes citizenship rights and inclusive political status within the United States.
The piece argues Edouard Mylius, denied entry at Ellis Island after being convicted in England of publishing a libel about a king. It questions whether political motive should bar entry and urges appeals to Secretary Nagel or federal courts to avoid denying freedom of movement over a political offense.
President-elect Wilson plans to speak in the first person from the White House when remarks are needed. He argues that direct statements will signal frankness, reduce error, and avoid denials in case of mixed public opinion. The public may welcome more personal presidential communication.
Germany plans to muster 30 000 athletes from schools and colleges to parade before Emperor William on June 8 at the Grunewald stadium dedication. The government backs American training methods and a liberal subsidy to make German teams formidable, while Britain and the United States may resist.
A reader asks why Boston papers fail to champion New Haven issues. The writer asserts that newspapers should back New Haven when deserved and oppose it when its actions violate law or policy or stifle healthy competition. He questions which fault lies if opposing New Haven would outweigh commendation.
Mayor Fitzgerald again petitions the Legislature to grant aid for grand opera in Boston by restoring tax collections to the Opera House. A parallel bill targets the Museum of Fine Arts with a $50,000 fine arts appropriation and similar relief.
A poem recounts Newton Newkirk walking to church to pray on the Sabbath and singing a blessed song until a Buzzmobyle interrupts. The vehicle damages him and he curses the day, then returns home unable to pray or sing as before. The tale contrasts piety with a disruptive crowd and moral consequence.
A correspondent signing J A B claims patents for skidless banana peels and a gold fish flea-comb and threatens legal action if aid is given. He also touts skinless orange and seedless fig inventions to be sold in world fruit markets. The writer notes avoiding financial entanglements by withholding support.
A biographical sketch of John Quincy Adams highlights his birth in 1767 in what is now Quincy, his diaries begun at age twelve, and his long public career. It notes his treaty work after the War of 1812, his Senate term, and his post presidency battle against slavery in Congress, culminating in his death in 1848 amid harsh political misjudgment.
Observant Citizen reports on President Vail’s improving health after surgery and plans to rest in Vermont, Dr James T Gallagher’s recovery, and local items including bridge work on Dorchester Avenue, new film projection at Thompson's Island School, and Merrimac Valley steamer plans. It also covers local duties, society meetings, and a colorful encounter about E Gerry Brown.
Jimmie Ford detests Peter S between him and Molly. A bulldog fight splits them, Molly frees Peter, Jimmie plans revenge then abducts Peter. Molly returns the dog. Jimmie sails to Europe, but the pair test fate across the water as their feelings linger.
The piece presents Walt Mason’s verse on resilience, urging that despite frenzied lives and near despair, people typically end up “right side up with care.” It emphasizes fate, providence, and a guiding hand helping toward safer, steadier outcomes.
The funeral for Ellen Marion Ross Hennessy, daughter of Mr and Mrs P B Hennessy of 35 Summit Avenue Winthrop, is at 9 this morning at the Church of St John the Evangelist Winthrop with burial in Mt Benedict Cemetery. She died Saturday after a long illness.
Guidance on introductions, order of names, and polite forms. It advises the young man to express pleasure first, to present the gentleman to the lady, and to mention the lady’s name before the gentleman’s. It stresses using correct form when introducing mothers, sisters, or elderly ladies, and notes precedence by marital status and seniority.
Weymouth December 30. H Munroe Thayer a prominent business man of this place died today after a few days illness of pneumonia. He was born Randolph 8 years ago but had resided in this town for more than half a century.
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