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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1917

Page

8

Post Publishing Co Subscription Rates and Postal Notes

Public notice outlines subscription prices for U S and Canada Daily and Sunday editions with varied terms, plus foreign rates and per copy costs. It warns of postage in the Boston district, advises against sending cash, and instructs that drafts and money orders be payable to the POST PUBLISHING CO.

U. S Canada Sunday Post Boston Mase Tampa Post Publishing CO

Editorial notice on subscriptions and circulation rules

The notice from the Post lists editorial roles and asks subscribers to prepay and warns of discontinuation at expiration. It provides a postal address for readers unable to obtain the paper regularly and identifies Edwin A. Grozier as Editor and Publisher.

Senday Financial Editors Ewiereuace Edwin A. Grozier

Vermont Moves To Require Five Day Residence For Licenses

The Vermont Legislature advances a bill requiring five days of residence before issuing a marriage license. The reform ends Vermont being a Gretna Green for hurried couples traveling to Bellows Falls and facing criticism from law-abiding residents.

Vermont Bellows Falls

Naval recruiting officer protests suspended sentence case

A naval recruiter in Albany denounces a judge who suspended the sentence of two youths convicted of breaking into a house in exchange for enlistment. The ensign says the navy should not be a dumping ground for criminals and that ships are not correctional institutions. He notes enamelled leniency does not fit naval enlistment.

Albany

Precautionary Measures After Rumored State House Plot

Authorities placed guards on duty at the Massachusetts State House amid a feared plot. The piece urges firm action against any would-be attacker, suggesting prison or asylum for the perpetrator if proven.

Massachusetts State House Capitol

Misguided Picketing Plan Amid Wilson Inauguration

The piece denounces the Congressional Union women who plan a large procession at President Wilson's inauguration. It argues their actions show poor judgment, failing respect for the President, and would harm their own cause in these serious times.

Congressional Union White House Wilson

Judge Keen Named to First Circuit Bench in Hawaii

The nomination of William H. Keen to the First Circuit Court of Honolulu marks a historic step as a Chinese father and Hawaiian mother raise a hyphenated American. Upon Senate confirmation, he would be among the first Asiatic-origin judges in the national judiciary.

William H. Keen First Circuit Court of Honolulu Judge Keen United States Senate Wilson

Notable Hawaii Civil Service Link Draws National Attention

A statement notes the long service in the Territory of Hawaii within its legal department and highlights the wider significance of citizenship nationwide in the republic.

Legal Department Territory of Hawaii Republic

Get Ready for War With Common Sense, Not Haste

The piece argues for prudence in handling the Germany dispute, urging readiness before entering war. It cautions against rushing into conflict and suggests that preparedness could prevent hostilities while emphasizing the need to avoid unprovoked fighting. It stresses using common sense and delaying action until ready.

Washington Germany Europe Wilson United States

Progressive leaders invite Wilson to address conference in St Louis

Progressive leaders extend a hearty invitation to President Wilson to speak at their national conference on April 12 in St Louis. They praise him as a progressive Democrat and contrast him with ex Progressives like Colonel Roosevelt and Gifford Pinchot who opposed the current direction.

Wilson St. Louis Colonel Perkins Gifford Pinchot Old Guard

Noted New England writer and humorist Mrs Cooke

The piece highlights a writer and poet famed for depictions of New England life, with humor and pathos in her short stories. It notes her marriage to Rollin Cooke at 46, his younger age, and the couple’s happy life despite business strains. Mrs Cooke is praised as an accomplished cook and housekeeper and her writing method is described.

New England Rollin Cooke Cooke Freedom Wheeler God

Widow’s share in intestate estate and related queries

Letters discuss what a widow may receive when a man dies intestate with no children. The widow gets zero outright, one half of remaining personal property, and one half of remaining real estate, with the balance to next of kin.

Tramp Life on the Jitney and Subway Shadows

A raw verse recounts nightly rides on a crowded jitney and subway car. Passengers jostle, a stopped stop yields a milk demand, and a brakeman orders all out. The speaker endures sardine‑like crushes, sharp stares, and a scornful look from a bystander in Boston.

What the Sphinx Says on Lady Friend and Gentleman Friend

A brief note explains that lady friend and gentleman friend are used as mere acquaintances in social discourse. The piece discusses casual terms and common expectations in 20th century etiquette.

Dear Newt Answers Boston Elevated Transit Qs

The column fielded reader questions on second hand air in trains, car spacing, and crowding. It notes Boston Elevated cars can hold 179 and a half passengers, cites comparisons with Chicago Cleveland Philadelphia New York, and ends with a playful nod to Boston’s baked beans and congestion.

Newt Dudley Street Sullivan Square Boston Gaspard Roxbury Mass Brighton Newton Lake Street Boston Elevated Brookline Chicago Cleveland Philadelphia New York

The Crystal Palace as London’s Grand Glass and Iron Landmark

The Crystal Palace near London stands as a vast iron and glass complex eight miles from Charing Cross, spanning 1608 feet by 384 across transepts. It hosts exhibitions, concerts, and gardens on 200 acres with towers 282 feet high and views spanning eight counties from the towers.

Crystal Palace London England Charing Cross Geological Department

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