Boston Post and The Independent Daily February 17 1912
The Boston Post issue dated February 17 1912 lists subscription rates and mailing details for domestic and Canadian delivery. It notes office address at 259 Washington St Boston and credits B A Grosier as editor and publisher with contact numbers for editorial, financial, sporting, and business departments.
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Post Publishing Co
Ofice
Washington St
Boston
Mass
THE
Sunday Post
Canada
Financial
Sporting Editors
Hoe claims largest newspaper press plant in New England
A quotation from 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.
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Boston Post
New England
Robert Hoe
R. Hoe & Co
Crime spree hits Pleasant New York stomping grounds
A bank burglary on Elizabeth street a jeweller hold-up on Broome street and a daylight taxi cash heist of $25,000 from bank messengers marked a chaotic day. None of the desperadoes were caught, underscoring a supposed edge for criminals over law enforcement in the big city.
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New York
Elizabeth Street
Broome Street
City's Budget Edged Up Despite $1,000,000 Cut
The mayor presented a city budget larger than last year by 823,839 even after trimming over 1,000,000 from department estimates. Hyde Park gains equal treatment with other wards, schools receive statutory increases, and other departments need more funds as Boston grows. The City Council will decide on the justification of these increases.
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Hyde’ Park
Boston
Council
Going Armed Felony Defined by Court of Appeals
The Court of Appeals upholds that carrying a dangerous weapon with intent to injure others or for self protection constitutes a felony. A Sing Sing four‑year sentence for lugging a slingshot is cited to affirm the statute’s validity. The decision endorses strict limits on possessing firearms, stilettos, and bludgeons.
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New York
Court of Appeals
Sing Sing
Regulation Strengthened for Public Safety in New York
The regulation is working admirably in New York and the decision will strengthen its operation, prioritizing public safety and individual protection as the constituted authorities' first concern.
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New York
A Fine Start for Boston Opera Box Subscriptions
Box holders at the Opera House commit to three more years of grand opera with increased rents, a sign of permanency for the operatic system. A $150,000 yearly guaranty fund for three years will be launched next week to test city support beyond music lovers, tapping Boston’s public spirit and regional interest.
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Opera House
Boston
Citizenship Talk Stirs Roots San Juan Debate
Senator Elihu Root reportedly questioned Porto Rico citizenship grants saying the Latin conception differs from Saxon ideas. The discussion centers on equal rights under the U S republican system and Root seeks a congressional speech on the matter.
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Elihu Root
San Juan
P. R
Porto Rico
Root
Congress
Roosevelt keeps speech secret from reporters after architect dinner
Colonel Roosevelt spoke at a New York dinner of the American Institute of Architects but demanded reporters be barred before revealing any remarks. The piece hints at possible White House changes or transit plans, noting reporters will be needed again with magnanimity once leaks occur.
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Roosevelt
New York
American Institute of Architects
White House
Washington Union Station
Henry Wilson centennial tribute honors a plain patriot
The article praises Henry Wilson 18th vice president and his rise from poverty. It notes his balanced judgment and policy work against slavery and tolerance after a Know-Nothing phase. Massachusetts honors his memory as a devoted public servant.
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Henry Wilson
United States
Wilson
Lincoln
Massachusetts
MIT Freshmen Hop Sees Upperclassmen Take Lead
Horticultural Hall hosted MIT Corps of Cadets freshmen hop with many upperclassmen in attendance. Although designed for freshmen, the affair took on a social tone for the Institute as upperclass officers led the event.
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Horticultural Hall
Corps of Cadets
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Priests Transferred Amid Church Reassignments
The cardinal orders transfers: Rev. Michael Maguire moves from St Edward's Montello to St Patrick's South Lawrence to replace Rev. William J Farrell, who becomes assistant at Bt Bernard's West Newton.
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Michael Maguire
St. Edward's Church
Montello
St. Patrick’s Church
South Lawrence
William J. Farrel
Bt. Bernard's Church
Weat-Newton
A Dorchester Man Warns a Son About Cigars and Cigarettes
A Dorchester Massachusetts speaker decries smoking and pipes as wicked and harmful to growth. He urges his son to quit cigars and cigarettes and warns of addiction and damage to nature and health.
From a Woman's Lips Rouge and Cold Cream Quote
A cheeky caption notes that rouge and cold cream cannot replace peaches and cream in a lighthearted line about beauty habits. The quip uses playful tone to contrast cosmetics with a simple summer staple.
Little Isabel Writes Back From Boston Notebook
A handwritten letter exchange between Isabel in South Boston and Mr. Newkirk. Isabel recalls childhood mischief, fashion woes, a drift of domestic life, and a friend’s cockroach in a desk. The playful tone contrasts with aging and memory.
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Isabel
Andrew Square
South
Boston
P. S
Faust at the Boston Opera House Impresses with Marcel
Lucile Marcel drew praise as Marguerite in Faust with Zenatello in the title role. Madelein D'Olige and Florence De Courcy filled other parts while Gaston Barreau and Vanni Marcoux starred as Mephistopheles and Valentin. A faulty trap caused a temporary delay but the performance continued to strong acclaim.
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Faust
Giovanni Zenatello
Mephistopheles
Vanni Marcoux Valentine
Soqn
Ridder
Wagner
Gaston Barreau
Marguerite
Lucille Marcel Blobel
Madeleine D'Olige
Martha
Florence de
Zenatello
Vanfil Marcoux
Boston
Siebel
Mme
Florence de Courcy
Vivira Severoni
Jean Riddes
Valentine
Felix Weingartner
Dickens Characters Find Safe House Amid Squeers Threats
Nicholas Nickleby and Smike reach London with Kate to escape Squeers. Nicholas gains work with Cheeryble Brothers as Smike faces renewed danger from the former schoolmaster. John Browdie rescues Smike and the party departs for safety with Newman Noggs.
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Smike
London
Kate Nickleby
Mulberry Hawk
Nicholas
Cheeryble Brothers
Charles
Edwin Cheeryddle
Dickens
England
Wack
Yorkshire School
John Browdie
Dotheboys Hall
John
Matilda, Price
Fanny Squeers
Mr. Squeers
Newman Noggs
Squeers
John Browdle
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