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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1913
Page
7
The Boston Post issue dated February 14 1918 from Boston Massachusetts carries the Independent Democratic Paper of New England imprint. It announces publication details and office address at 259 Washington Street as the daily paper continues its circulation.
The Sunday Post offers yearly and short-term rates with prices for domestic, Canada, and foreign copies. Subscription payments are due in advance and post offices may discontinue after expiration. Editor BE A Grozier notes postal charges and instruction not to send cash.
Robert Hoe and Company touts the Boston Post as possessing the largest newspaper printing plant in New England and the largest press in the world, highlighting a major industry achievement in the era.
Roosevelt denounces the amalgamation plan between parties at Lincoln Night in New York. He says the Progressive Party will amalgamate with neither old party, faulting both as boss controlled. He urges good men and women to join Progressives, while dismissing the holding company plan as unworkable.
In Cambridge hearing on the Rantoul divorce case counsel fought to seal proceedings and bar reporters. Judge Hall rejected secrecy bids, stating no difference between a Rantoul case and any public suit. He contrasted with a prior, unnamed society case whose evidence was impounded and never reported until decree.
A WV senatorial bribery scandal advances with the arrest of a candidate on charges of bribing a Legislature member to secure votes. The piece cautions seasoned politicians after Lorimer era cases and warns that such corruption risks punishment and political ruin.
The New York herald apologizes for the small fine on Patten the cotton cornerer and argues pools were once ordinary in the game. It says the anti-trust ruling now makes their creation a violation and criticizes the court for trivial punishment.
The article notes a sharp cold snap aiding ice production for the coming season and hints at possible resistance to high prices next summer, arguing that a mild winter is not truly experienced locally and an ice shortage is unlikely despite weather.
The winter has frozen across the North with persistent cold in New Hampshire Vermont and along the Hudson River creating marketable ice. Local fields near Boston have responded and will contribute to the summer supply, while transportation enables delivery as in years past. The weather is favorable for crops overall.
Dr Carl L Alsberg successor to Dr Wiley as chief of the Bureau of Chemistry reiterates a firm commitment to continue the work with vigor. He urges cooperation among manufacturers the public states and the federal government and calls for unified strong state food laws aligned with federal statutes with strict enforcement to uphold proposed remedies.
The regular suffragist contingent in Washington demonstrates persistent spirit and obstinate purpose. Despite hostile forces and hard luck, the women march on with undaunted resolve, a disciplined display of strength. Reports from Cincinnati about shackled protesters are dismissed as unlikely and out of place amid the powerful parade.
Don C Seitz of the New York World proposes allowing postal savings bank depositors to write checks against their deposits to pay bills locally or from afar. Each post office would serve as a depository and paying point with certified checks, eliminating postal orders. The government would not pay interest. banking business would not be unfavorably affected, and many unbanked citizens would gain access.
Under a new federal law, cigar factory workers may smoke 21 cigars weekly duty free. The bill, introduced by Mr Peters in the House and backed in the Senate by Mr Lodge, faces critique that a three per day limit is insufficient though seen as a boon to cigar makers.
Karl Knudson of Rockford Illinois sends a playful Wallentine verse in rough English verse. He asks for a rhymed line for friends on February 14 1913.
In a playful monologue, the speaker laments spoiled Valentine hopes and imagines an elaborate, ornate card. Instead he receives a mass‑produced gag valentine featuring a bald caricature and a string of political and public figures humorously lampooned.
A short romantic couplet urging openly to show affection and not hide what is beloved. The verse encourages honesty in love and bold public display of feelings.
A lyrical fragment speaks of the beloved name Ned written upon a heart of red with violets rare inside HIS heart, the words of love forming a tender, private inscription.
The New York Chamber of Commerce adopted a resolution endorsing Senator Root's bill to amend the Panama Canal bill by striking out free passage for American coastwise trade. Joseph H. Choate, former Ambassador to Great Britain, spoke in favor.
A compact portrait of Ida McKinley and White House life during her four years as first lady. It notes the quiet, childless presidency due to health and precedent, daily routines, and a rearranged corridor as a dining and visiting space for the diplomatic corps and Court members. It also sketches her Canton origins, early schooling, charity work, marriage to William McKinley, and health struggles.
A column covers Edith Carow Roosevelt entertainment in Boston with 140 slides, old and new civic notes from local leaders, police assignments, and Harvard records. It notes Nindemann’s survival voyage, egg famine rebound, Henry Long’s Tampa plans, Mrs McKinley’s knitting, and ships sailing from East Boston with British and Norwegian crews.
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