Boston Post 1816 Subscription Rates and Notices
The Boston Post lists subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions, domestic and foreign, with monthly and yearly rates. It provides office addresses, contact numbers, and notices on payment in advance, delivery, and postal charges, noting editor and publisher Edwin A. Grozier and claiming the paper’s large circulation.
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Post Publishing Co
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Canada
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Financial Editors
Edwin
Traffic light debate after Tremont and Winter wreck
A wreck at Tremont and Winter streets raises support for replacing the semaphore with a movable electric light system like New York uses. If restored, the signal should be lit at night to warn drivers and ease daytime traffic.
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Tremont
Winter Streets
York
Bon Voyage to Former Governor David S. Alsh on World Tour
Former Governor David S alsh departed Boston yesterday for a long world tour. The ex-Governor is expected to receive honors abroad and will conduct himself as a proud son of Massachusetts. Wishing him goodwill and a safe return.
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David Salsh
Boston
Massachusetts II
Two Americans Criticize Government Over War Neutrality
Mr Whitney Warren and Mr George Sylvester Viereck both condemn U S neutrality and call for support of the Allies in the great war. The fragment also notes a weather prediction about an early spring day and mentions a local newspaper depiction of grouchy moods and crisper sunlight.
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Whitney Warren
George Sylvester Viereck
Wilson
Defenders of tradition warn against March sleighing return
A brief note laments a break in Winter's grip and refuses a late season sleighing revival, arguing there is no excuse for returning to his den and that Winter’s backbone must be fractured.
Tariff Commission Seen as Key to Protecting U S Industry
The piece argues for a nonpartisan tariff commission with constitutional power to study import volumes and unfair foreign competition. It notes administration support and opposition from pro protection groups, rejects free trade labels, and cites past Taft aims as flawed. It concludes the tariff commission fits industrial preparedness and should be established this session.
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Appam and Farn Case Compared in U S War Navy Policy
A historical comparison notes that the German cruiser Karlsruhe seized the British steamer Farn in 1914 and used her as a patrol ship until 1915, with the United States later ruling Farn an auxiliary cruiser and interned. The article links this precedent to the current Appam incident.
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Cabot Named Judge in Boston Juvenile Court
The nomination of Frederick P. Cabot as judge of the Boston Juvenile Court is noted for its significance as Governor McCall's first public appointment. Cabot, a partner in a prominent Boston firm and former assistant U S district attorney, is praised for reputation and ability though his specific fit for juvenile work is not clarified.
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Frederick P. Cabot
Boston
McCall
Cabot
United States
Oldest Inhabitant recalls February weather extremes
The piece lists historical Boston February 3 climate extremes with record low zero in 1876 and highs of 53 in 1877, plus recent storms in 1910 1911 1913 1914 and 1915. It ends by hinting at a question about Supreme Court leaks and previews a magazine feature.
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Boston Observer Sees Birds News, Courts and Civic Notes
Local column covers observer anecdotes in Boston with letters about feeding birds, a Detroit mayor visit, jury adjournments due to illness, a Maynard memorial statue, and a canary query. Mentions Assabet Odd Fellows monument, British Canadian Army ties, and a Roxbury fire with a civilian stoker.
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Maynard
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WATCH YOUR STEP There may be plenty of room at the top
A quirky caption hints at caution on stairs with a hint of humor about soap and safety. The note suggests slip hazard awareness in a light tone. Local readers are invited to consider stairs and safety in daily life.
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Boston Common
Brett
Etiquette Quandary Aboard A Ball And Elevator
A reader asks Newt for guidance on proper dancing etiquette after eye catching gown. The letter explores if a gentleman should ask to dance and how to handle a delicate situation with humor and wit. A downtown elevator notice warns visitors to stay off the car at their own risk.
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Newt
Cynosure of
All Eyes
Waban
Mass
Mildred Champagne
Contentment a Choosing of Inner Peace in Hard Times
A reflective piece argues contentment lies not in wealth but in a calm inner stance. It cites quotes about a contented mind, service, and simple living as the antidote to desire and unrest.
Not Knocking the Doctor, Of Course
Joseph Andrews was seriously wounded in the woods when an axe struck the side of his foot. Dr. Stewart of Rockport is attending him and he has the sympathy of many friends.
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West Rockport
Rockland
Joseph Andrews
Stewart
Rockport
John Maynard Harlan Seeks Republican Convention Delegate Post
Chicago lawyer John Maynard Harlan, who in 1912 opposed Colonel Roosevelt, announces he is a candidate for delegate to the Republican national convention and says he would work to nominate Roosevelt as the Republican President candidate.
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Chicago
John Maynard Harlan
J. Adam Bede
Minnesota
Roosevelt
Illinois
Frederick the Great Faces Renewed War After Leuthen
The text recounts Frederick the Great pursuing defeated Austrians and French toward Lissa behind a retreating force. It recalls his stern discipline, confiscations to finance campaigns, and Saxony’s taxing reprisals, with a key battle at Zorndorf on August 25, 1758, where heavy Russian losses contrasted with Prussian casualties. It closes with a note about a forthcoming illustrated feature on Hochkirch and Shakespeare tercentenary celebration.
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Frederick
Lissa
Low
Prussia
Mecklenburg
Saxony
Leipzig
Eee Ick
East Prussia
Konigsperg
Zorndorf
Frankfort-on-Oder
Textile Journals Favor White Summer Against Dye Demand
Textile journals advocate a white summer to ease dye demand, noting trends among women and the industry. The shift toward lighter tones aims to reduce dye usage while maintaining apparel appeal.
Proper Gentlemen Speak On Courtship Etiquette
The passage discusses how a gentleman should respond after a social encounter. It weighs politeness versus leaving politely as appropriate to time, company, and circumstances. It argues against universal rules, urging case by case judgment based on time, place, and person involved.
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