Subscription Rates for The Boston Post in 1915
The Boston Post lists subscription terms for U S and Canada annual rates at 2.00 with six months at 1.50 and three months at 1. The daily and Sunday combined rate to Canada is 8.00 per year. Foreign copies are priced at 1.00 per copy. Postal charges and payment instructions are detailed.
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Fully Vindicated Dr George B Magrath Vindicated by Jury and Reappointed
Dr George B Magrath is described as fully vindicated after a court found two men guilty of conspiring to injure his name and Governor Walsh reappointed him as Suffolk county medical examiner. The piece notes long pressure, hidden attacks, and his ultimate restoration to office.
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George B. Magrath
Walsh
Suffolk County
North
Magrath
Just As Men Do Women Must Tell Ages to Register
A Chicago court ruling upholds the obligation for women to disclose their ages when registering to vote, asserting equality before the law. Judge Scully’s finding notes women must reveal ages like men, as thousands of women have registered amid the ongoing suffrage movement in the city.
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Chicago
Judge Scully
Christabel Pankhurst
Misnomer of the short ballot in Massachusetts
The piece argues against the so called short ballot plan claiming it would strip voters of the right to choose state officials beyond governor and possibly lieutenant governor. It contends the plan offers little size reduction and that voters remain fully capable of electing officials such as attorney general secretary and treasurer.
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Massachusetts
Not All Ours: Courier Replies To Taft Nomination Talk
The Rochester Courier disputes Post claims of growing Taft sentiment within the Republican party for a 1916 convention bid. It says Taft’s virtues are appreciated but rejects any suggestion of a strong nomination prospect and denies regional bias against him.
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Taft talk grows nationwide as 1916 speculation rises
The piece notes rising pro Taft sentiment across the United States with commentary that Taft is viewed as bearing consequences not his fault. It cites New York Times observations and suggests uncertainty about events through the summer of 1916. The tone reflects measured, period commentary on political favor.
Wheat Price Rise Probed for Possible Market Manipulation
The U S government served notices to Armour Grain J Rosenbaum Grain and Bartlett Frazier asking for records since August 1 to probe whether the six month wheat price surge was legitimate or due to manipulation. Critics warn of export bluffing and hoarding to push up prices harming the public.
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Chicago
United States
United States Legal Department
Armour Grain
Commuter Tales on a Crowded Morning Ride
A first person narrator describes a chaotic single day aboard a crowded streetcar line. Encounters with a confrontational motorman and conductor, humorous fare disputes, and a series of comic social interactions showcase the bustle of mass transit life and the foibles of fellow passengers. The piece captures urban humor through vignettes about seats, doors, and shared awkwardness.
Bad bill targets mixed marriages in District of Columbia
A large majority passes a harsh bill imposing fines and prison terms for marriages between persons with one-eighth or more Negro blood and whites in DC. A minister officiating such unions faces penalties. The piece labels the measure discriminatory and harmful, urging Senate defeat. It notes similar laws exist in some Southern states and argues the district should not tolerate this injustice.
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National House
District of Columbia
Senate
A Futile Attempt to Destroy Vanceboro Bridge
The piece outlines Van Horn's unsuccessful attempt to blow up the partly American owned bridge at Vanceboro. It argues the act would have barely disrupted wartime supply routes, noting alternative routes into St. John and Halifax. The piece calls the dynamiting a stupid move and reflects on the attacker’s poor understanding of the region.
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Vanceboro
St. John
Halifax
Mayor Blakeley Improves After Illness
Mayor William M. Blakeley of Malden sick in his office with pneumonia. Dr. Prior says his condition is favorable but he cannot return to City Hall for many weeks.
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William M. Blakeley
Malden
Prior
City Hall
Haphazard Helen Featured as Newest Comic Thriller
The Sunday Post teases Haphazard Helen as the new comic strip thriller in its upcoming edition. The piece promises zany mishaps and brisk plotting that aim to rile readers with humor and pace.
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Next Sunday Post
Observant Citizen reports on spring signs and civic notes
The Observant Citizen reflects on longer days, coal weighing to aid the poor, and local changes in Somerville with rail moves. It cites Frank Leslie of Calais and Mrs. Sadie Christopher of Boston as spry elders, discusses Park Street Church spire, Eastburn School Fund secrecy, and postmaster Murray's push for Boston-made mail carrier uniforms and civil service exams.
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Eastburn School Fund
John Eastburn
Sadie Christopher
Hull Street
Boston
New England
Christopher
Murray
Charles F. Gettemy
Bureau of Statistics and Labor
Gettemeny
Wilkesbarre
Penn
The Morrow Man Leads Rest Magazine Play
Adam and Five and the Ser pent star in A C Allenson's The Morrow Man to anchor next Sunday's Rest Magazine lineup. The piece previews a leading cast and the period drama’s themes.
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Adam and Five and the Serpent
A. C. Allenson
Napoleon Legend Drives French Rise to Power Again
The text traces France from the Bourbon restoration through repeated revolts, linking the allure of Napoleon to persistent public loyalty. It notes Charles X’s fall, Louis Philippe’s reign, and the rise of Louis Napoleon who, after conspiracies and imprisonments, returns to power as president following the 1848 revolution and the collapse of the Bourbon line.
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Napoleon
France
Louis XVIII
Charles X
Paris
Louis Philippe
Dreamland Gates of Love and Sleep
A lyrical meditation on inviting gates that open to dreamland where children, joy, and aging seek rest. The poem presents green gates as entry to blissful fields, lilies, and night’s sweetness where little ones, travelers, and the tired find morn. It blends nocturnal imagery with welcoming gates and eternal care.
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Dreamland
Mildred Champagne on Love and Sentiment
Dear Miss Champagne A 25 year old woman asks if she should continue writing to a man she has met only once and has corresponded with for two years He writes weekly but shows no strong affection Miss Champagne says his letters show friendly feeling not deep love Suggest she treat him as a friend and not let him delay pursuing others Miss Champagne answers Love and Sentiment each Sunday in the Post.
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Park Street
New York
Europe
Switzerland
France
Boulogne
Napoleon
Louis Napoleon
Miss Champagne
Uncle Walt’s verse on Russian prohibition in 1915
A poetic critique by Walt Mason satirizes Russia’s ban on alcohol in 1915. The verse claims strict enforcement across social classes and mocks loopholes and bootlegging in other lands, concluding with a hopeful note on progressive law.
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