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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1912
Page
11
The edition from February 13 1912 lists publication details for the Boston post. It records issue number 38 of volume 210 from 259 Washington Street, Boston Massachusetts.
The notice lists daily and Sunday Post subscription rates for various periods in US dollars and Canadian prices. It specifies payment details including checks, money orders, and where to send, plus warnings about advance payment and discontinuation for nonpayment. It also provides contact lines and newsroom offices and notes the paper was entered as second class matter in Boston.
The Boston Post announces possession of the largest newspaper printing press plant in New England and the world’s largest press, a claim attributed to Robert Hoe of Hoe & Co. The milestone emphasizes expanded capacity and regional dominance.
The Hon. Joseph H Choate, chair of the Dickens centenary fund, reports Boston ahead in total subscriptions. Of the 16000 dollars available, Boston has given more than any other American city, reflecting deep local gratitude for Dickens contributions and his work.
A Boston Athletic Association show at Mechanics Hall suggests Americans will contend strongly in Stockholm this summer. With Hedlund Kiviat Jones Bonhag Thorpe Lawrence Shaw and others ready, the United States appears to field a top class group at the Olympic Games.
Governors back Roosevelt but delegates chosen so far lean Taft. The piece notes the clash between gubernatorial influence and pledged delegate voting power, urging Roosevelt supporters to secure delegates in their own right to influence the Chicago convention.
The article notes Secretary Knox plans a diplomatic tour of Caribbean and Central American republics to ease suspicions of U S territorial aggrandizement and to clarify policy after his New York State Bar Association speech raised unease. It emphasizes improving U S interests in the region through personal visits.
The report mentions undertakings around the canal and emphasizes friendly duties as well as privileges. It highlights cooperative obligations and the mutual benefits tied to the canal area.
Congress considers a law to ban the steam and other trawls that drag the sea bottom destroying young fish and sea life. Proponents urge swift action to protect New England fisheries, halt the destructive method, and preserve a vital food supply and industry.
The Brandt case, a convict imprisoned for burglary in Clinton New York, faces habeas corpus scrutiny. Brandt alleges manipulation by Mortimer Schiff’s household, claiming release with $59 and lack of understanding of the charge and penalty. Critics demand full truth and fair justice for a poor, possibly misled defendant.
The Post notes the Boston Chamber of Commerce aligning against bills that would let the New York New Haven Hartford railroad expand trolley lines in western Massachusetts. It warns that supporters claim better service, but urges legislators to avoid breaking the state’s policy that keeps steam railroads from monopoly power.
The 2500 longshoremen who struck for a 10 cent hourly wage increase in Boston return to work after six weeks. Sympathy strikers in other trades will also resume duties. The conference of parties prevented further trouble and reduced the risk of future disruptions despite no announced changes in employment terms.
A Mahoney drawing features Arthur Clennam and Ferdinand Nite Barnacle from Little Dorrit. The piece notes the Circumlocution Office’s red tape and the Barnacle family thwarting progress. It traces Dorrit fortunes, Clennam’s poverty, and the book’s satire of officialdom as Little Dorrit ends in love and renewal.
A collage of satirical quips from various editors lampoons Edith M. Thomas and others. The verses skew literary pretensions with bright color images and sharp punchlines, ending with a harsh mockery of poetic effort.
A newspaper writer mocks lurid valentines and urges a sweet tasteful valentine with lingerie borders and cupid imagery. The piece notes past crude cards and hopes for a four line verse of love, inviting printers to craft a proper card for tomorrow.
Ice cakes filled the Mystic River channel near the Chelsea bridge as tug boats tried to break the solid floe so wharves remained reachable. A Current Events Club talk marked anniversary week for Dickens Lincoln and St Valentine, with vivid city vignettes and a tavern-like discovery of nickel wear.
A character remarks that enjoying personal grooming is worthwhile if it helps win a good husband, reflecting social expectations of marriage. The line underscores gender norms and the value placed on appearances in romantic prospects.
A lighthearted notice urges the public to send a Valentine, noting the day will be spoiled otherwise. It emphasizes a playful plea to the general public, especially the ladies, to honor the tradition.
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