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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1912
Page
12
The Boston Independent Demo of New England announces its daily issue with publication details, pricing, and postal information. It lists subscription rates, addresses, contact numbers, and notes about payment and delivery through Post Publishing Company in Boston Massachusetts.
A trade paper notes Robert Hoe and R Hoe & Co announcing their Newland facility as the largest printing press in the world with claims of exceptional scale and output.
A city scheme displays a huge automobile fire engine moving through streets with signs urging residents to quit lighting matches cigars and cigarettes to avoid endangering life. The measure is presented as a misdemeanor with prosecution promised. The plan praised as worthy of imitation in other major cities.
Director Dippel reports the Chicago Grand Opera Company's ten week season closed as the most successful in Chicago musical history with total receipts $70,000 higher than 1910 1911. The piece argues Boston Opera should match Chicago's financial gains to support its artistic merit.
The Kansas Governor challenges claims about Roosevelt’s 1904 pledge not to seek another nomination. Stubbs counters that Roosevelt earlier said he would not run under any circumstances, urging accuracy in recalling the presidential history and noting possible changes if party pressure mounts.
The piece discusses President Taft’s bronchial illness and whether he should pursue the nomination amid strong rivals. It notes Colonel Roosevelt’s weekly speeches and Woodrow Wilson’s contrasting cloistered, scholarly approach to politics as examples in the race.
The piece notes Russia moves to hostile measures in the Duma including banning US Jewish citizens and raising duties on American imports. While not imminent, such actions signal strained relations as a new treaty approach replaces the 1832 accord.
A terse fragment states that requirements of the new situation are desirable and even imperative. The text hints at urgency without detailing specific actions or actors.
The House turned down an adverse committee report and ordered an immediate probe into industrial conditions at Lawrence. A five member, Speaker named committee will compel witnesses and book production to uncover causes and effects, aiming for swift, precise justice. The move is expected to improve the Lawrence situation promptly.
Cardinal OConnell arrived back in Boston amid a warm welcome and expressed deep gratitude for his American citizenship. He highlighted civil and religious freedom as the greatest blessing of his heritage, sending a stirring message of Americanism to his fellow citizens.
The United States Steel Corporation and individuals deny charges in the Trenton dissolution petition. Rockefeller and Carnegie explicitly reject involvement in forming the steel trust though Rockefeller admits selling assets and claims he was a creditor, not an organizer. The denials aim to dismiss the suit, but they may not halt the government’s legal challenge.
In this drawing by Phil we see young David Copperfield introducing Tommy Traddles to Agnes Wickfield at Salem House. Uriah Heep lurks nearby as a shadowy figure, plotting to marry Agnes while feigning humility and scheming to join Wickfield’s firm. David grapples with independence, loyalty, and Heep’s encroaching influence in London.
A diner tells a waiter to transform a meal with drama, prompting the waiter to respond that he is a waiter not a magician. The exchange plays on the old joke of asking for impossible kitchen feats.
Pinchly suggests reducing living expenses while Mrs. Pinchly argues cutting the car would threaten their livelihood. The exchange centers on balancing frugality with practical needs.
A brief comic exchange features Mr Katon and Mrs Katon joking about age and appearance through playful one liners about a hat and how old they feel. The dialogue centers on self perception and light humor.
A dramatic exchange centers on Harold's indecision, with Marion and Papa trading sharp lines about guidance and self awareness. The scene showcases family tension and questions of influence and control within a household.
A historical snippet cites Gell Rube asking about best methods to fatten a hog and mentions a new breakfast item named Bile. The dialogue suggests practical farming notes and curiosity about contemporary foods.
Tomorrow's Dickens feature proposes an apt sentiment for Mr Jefferson Brick ahead of a showing of Martin Chuzzlewit. The note suggests a thoughtful frame for the event.
In January 1912 a ship near a coral reef hears a splash and a shout as a red‑haired green‑eyed mermaid with a long tail appears on the bow chains. The mate questions the creature about its origin and the piece moves to a moral about investments and peace of mind.
Sale notice offers a garage business and a new three story building at a bargain price. The ad hints that it suits buyers who can handle the strain and provides an address for inquiries.
The clipping from an automobile journal shows two typographical errors and an unclear line beginning with Good. The reader is urged to consider the ad's reliability and quality.
A newspaper item notes a witty remark about a woman who cannot be fooled by a man as she speaks with sharp humor and clarity. The line highlights female wit and social quickness in conversation.
Donations totaling 40005 were received toward the Ashburton Place building under construction as reported at the society's annual meeting held in pugrim Hall at Beacon Street. Officers re-elected include Baxter, Albrey, Knowles Boston, and others. Henry W Cunningham was succeeded by Nathaniel J Rust. The year’s accessions totaled 320 ve 87 pamphlets and 16 miscellaneous items, with library holdings around 37017 and pamphlets about 6490.
Readable columns note licensing debates in Boston lodgers rooms with hints of an upcoming vote. The item mentions Dublin New Hampshire immortals, a curious oil heater tip, Ipswich old sign, and a demolished newsstand dome. Also covered are a newspaper car window bullet hole mystery, Cardinal escort, Tremont street soda clerk skill, Andrew J. Bailey as Boston Press Club chair, sleigh bell influence on horses, and Colonel John H. Dunn receiving a fireman's cap.
A 1912 verse notes the danger of slick sidewalks and the need for caution. The speaker laments icy streets as neighbors debate taxes while skaters fall and wonders about political figures and public responsibility. The poet vows to shovel snow and salt walkways to prevent injuries.
The Elks Club hosted a complimentary dinner in honor of the colonel. Friends in the street department presented a hat as a token of remembrance, though the hat covers only part of the top of his head. Meanwhile Harris Peyser of 118 Cambridge Street marks his golden anniversary after 50 years in business in the West End.
The Georgetown University Club of New England holds its sixth annual dinner at the Boston City Club Saturday at 6 30 p m a reception honoring Justice Charles A De Courcy of the Supreme Judicial Court now promoted since the last meeting. Retiring president John B Madigan of Houston Me serves as toastmaster. Speeches come mainly from younger graduates and the new glee club will sing for the first time.
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