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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1921
Page
14
The Boston Post publishes subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions including U S Canada and foreign options with prices for various periods. Notices cover advance payment and discontinuation policy, offices in Boston and Europe, and Associated Press rights and republication terms.
In Utica Michigan two safe blowers entered the Farmers and Merchants Bank vault but were repelled by mustard gas released when a gas can placed by bank officials exploded. The incident frames wartime chemicals repurposed for peacetime crime and reflects on turning war means into peaceful use.
President elect Harding denounces any effort to exempt him from the federal income tax law noting his refusal to seek special legislation for personal relief. He cites Supreme Court rulings and argues that a president should not dodge lawful taxes while recognizing the high costs of the office.
A public figure states he will not accept special favors, emphasizing patriotism and duty while facing mounting scrutiny. The discourse reflects broader concerns about integrity and governance as supporters and critics weigh in.
The Halifax Herald condemns proposals to turn the fisher man’s race into a speed focused, syndicate driven event. It warns Boston built craft aiming to claim trophies must be true fishing boats and urges strict enforcement and banking safeguards to prevent financial fraud and misuse.
The Most Rev Dennis Cardinal Dougherty Archbishop of Philadelphia is ordered to Rome to be made a Cardinal. A Pennsylvanian who excelled at American College Rome he led as first American bishop in the Philippines and earned praise from Presidents Roosevelt Taft. His Philadelphia tenure, Vatican trust, and charitable work mark a notable ascent in the American church.
The Boston Post warns against fake bankers and swindlers. It urges strong Blue Sky legislation with teeth, supports the investigators' report, and calls for swift passage to curb stock promoter fraud and protect investors.
The National House resolution demands an itemized statement of disbursements and allotments from the 150 million dollars voted for the war. It argues the request targets the President rather than departments, notes Wilson’s lack of role in spending, and suggests political motives by House leaders in the final days of his administration.
Letter from Charles M. Schwab thanks the Post editor for an editorial titled A Clean Bill about the Walsh committee hearing. He commends the sympathetic piece, says false insinuations distressed him, and expresses deep gratitude for loyal readers and the editorial stance. Dated February 12.
Fitchburg denounces claims it favors daylight saving asserting no public poll has defined city opinion. The author cites Chamber of Commerce and Grange votes, argues opposition to clock changes, and notes earlier factory schedules as rationale. Local letter from H C Bartlett, Fitchburg, February 16.
A longtime observer recalls Boston weather noting official records show 11 below in 1896 and 1 above in 184, with a warm 60 in 1884. He adds no rain or snow on this date in the last decade except 1911 1913 and 1918.
A forthcoming Boston Sunday Post Magazine will print a complete book of stunts games and puzzles designed to provide readers with many moments of real enjoyment.
The lettered poet Bertie Bertram muses on a Weelstead law banning beer, imagining how Ben Jonson Burns Omar and others would have mocked it. He jokes about moonshine, fines, and a hypothetical marriage to the spud born vintage, closing with Malden and Bertie Bertram.
A letter from N Newkirk of the Strap Hangers' Union of America criticizes Brockton street cars for being heatless seatless and strapless. He jokes about organizing a local chapter and offers portable hand straps while outlining why standing room yields higher dividends for the streetcar company. The exchange includes playful banter and acrimonious wit.
A statement outlines a system where a jury evaluates ongoing actions every hour of the day and year. It emphasizes sincere effort and invites feedback when the service displeases users.
After Lincoln’s assassination, Andrew Johnson assumed the presidency amid questions about his fitness and temper. Accounts vary on his intoxication at inauguration, but the event remained quiet and somber. Johnson’s early acts and personal grief defined a contentious four-year tenure.
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