08 Feb 1913
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1913
Page
1
The Boston Post issues its daily edition on February 8 1918 from 259 Washington Street Boston Mass. The item announces publication status and office details for the Independent Democratic Paper of New England.
Rates list for Daily One year three dollars, six months one fifty, three months seventy five cents, one month twenty five cents. The Sunday Post one year three dollars, six months one fifty, three months seventy five cents, two months zero, one month thirty cents. Canada per copy, foreign sixteen cents. One cent extra postage in Boston district. Second class matter. Do not send cash. Make checks payable to Post Publishing Co.
All subscriptions to the Post must be paid in advance and they will be discontinued without further notice on expiration. If you cannot obtain the Post regularly notify us by postal at once. BE. A. GROZIER, Editor and Publisher.
Robert Hoe of R Hoe and Co proclaims the Boston Post now owns the largest newspaper printing plant in New England and the largest press in the world, signaling a major expansion in print capacity.
Arthur D. Hill calls for a legislative probe of newspapers and a state newspaper. He proposes a National Congressional Record and a City Record alongside a new State Record with Hill as editor to ensure readers daily.
Senator-elect Weeks shows common sense as reports of a presidential boom by an Illinois man at a city banquet surface. The piece warns against nominating someone not yet in office, suggesting the move leaps ahead of events and could invite critique from seasoned observers.
Prices for fish rise along Boston and New England due to gales cold bait costs and bad luck on the grounds. The article notes the increase is a normal part of rising food costs and expects declines when conditions improve. It portrays the higher price as one of the few honest increases in the food market and links it to overall cost trends.
Senator Martine of New Jersey champions increased pay for Army aviation officers arguing it reflects new demands of the aviation service. He urges a 50 percent raise while officers serve in aviation duties, condemning perceived unfairness in peacetime duties and the risks faced by aviators.
Governor Sulzer's proposed bill limits call loan rates to 15 percent, stirring opposition from New York speculators. The New York Tribune blames the high rates on a flawed currency and banking system, arguing the country must adopt an economical use of reserves and a currency that expands and contracts with business needs.
The text notes that the condition seems futile yet persists as stock gamblers create hardship for business leaders, describing the ongoing strain and its impact on commerce.
Mr Sherman L Whipple argues against recall of judges, noting tribunals may overturn laws. The piece refutes this, blaming distrust on unequal access to justice, costly legal fees, and secret hearings favoring the rich, calling for reforms to ensure fair justice for all.
The author condemns speakers who accuse officials of dishonesty without evidence. They warn such talk undermines trust and argues that district attorneys and grand juries act as a check. Public figures should provide supporting facts to the public prosecutor or face self-condemnation.
Frank Munsey sustains agitation for merging Republican and Progressive parties praising the plan as good for the country. He notes progress hinges on Roosevelt joining a joint principles conference with Taft led delegations. without that, the effort remains hopeless.
The piece condemns New York move to reinstate William Shapiro, driver for the gambler Rosenthal's killers, arguing he knew foul business was afoot. It asserts revoking the license would be proper and urges harsh action to deter crime.
The New York World urges President-elect Wilson to invite public discussion of tentative cabinet names. It criticizes secrecy and calls for deliberation through public opinion and knowledge to avoid future blunders.
A humorous verse dispute about authorship ends as Bill Collins and Tom Bimpkins wager cigars and Limburger cheese. Tom Moore is identified as the likely author. a long digressive note recounts the London autograph scrap, Pierpont Morgan’s purchase, and a charity solution.
I F Locke Jr laments the plumber’s tough lot in a humorous Dorchester letter. He questions why plumbers face constant criticism yet perform essential late night repairs, endure heat and hazards, and juggle bills while supporting a large family amid civic duties.
The Observant Citizen notes Julia Dent Grant’s White House years blending democracy with ceremony. It recalls poverty years, her thrift with servants investing in real estate, and open receptions for the poor. It mentions salients such as Prince Arthur’s dinner, Japanese embassy, Grand Duke Alexis visit, and Nellie Grant’s celebrated wedding.
The column reports diverse items including a planned name for a state school site now named Maryeliff under Cardinal O Connell and Sisterhood leadership, sale and repurposing of Bath ships, inmate craft exhibitions, Cape Cod canal planning linked to Washington, new five cent coin designs with buffalo image, a Boston mayor’s snow accident, land and harbor regulation on Back Bay property, almshouse resident happiness, ice supplies in Campton, cattle population figures, a strong Cumberland County sheriff staff, flying squirrels in a Connecticut machine shop, and reminiscences about Mrs Grant and her White House visits including ties to Presidents Garfield and Arthur.
Somerville resident Thomas M Nolan commends the Boston Post editorial titled Taft Should Veto It on the literacy test in the immigration bill. He urges President Taft to refuse official sanction to what he calls an un American proposition and to retire with that record.
Providence February 7 reports Chester W. Barrows and John Doran of Providence and John W. Sweeney of Westerly elected as Superior Court justices by the General Assembly. Barrows and Sweeney are Republicans while Doran is a Democrat.
A restless sleeper notes uncanny creatures at the bedside and hears a dripping spicket in the house, with an occasional mouse-induced sound reported, capturing a quiet nocturnal ambiance.
In a humorous exchange, Truth clerk seeks to copy an exclusive Post story with credit to pages, prompting Grozier to recall a bold theft of an exclusive interview. The two acknowledge ethics and grant permission to clip the material.
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