Boston Post February 18, 1911 edition highlights
The Boston Post dated February 18, 1911 reports on daily news from Boston and surroundings. It lists local notices and market updates, with period tone and traditional city reporting.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1911
Page
8
Post Publishing terms and mailing rates notice
The notice outlines subscription prices for DAILY and THE SUNDAY POST with rates for one year six months and shorter terms. It states Canada copy rates at 10 cents, second class matter at the Boston Mass post office, and cautions not to send cash with checks drafts or money orders payable to POST PUBLISHING COMPANY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Sunday Post
Canada
Postefice
Boston
Mass
Post Publishing Company
Post Office Notice and Editorial Contacts
AU subscriptions to the Post must be paid in solvoende or they will be discontinued on expiration. If you cannot obtain the Post from your new dealer, notify us promptly. E. A. GROZIER, Editor and Publisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Financial
Sporting Editors
Ua Dy Postel
E. A. Grozier
Foreign luxury titles and Lords reform affect prices and tariffs
The piece speculates on creating 500 new peers to secure a Lords majority and the impact on British titles as a tradable commodity. It suggests King George's possible action could lower the status of titles to an ordinary trade item, influenced by a revised tariff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
House of Lords
House of Commons
George
Attorney General opinion on New Haven Railroad bonds and savings banks
The Attorney-General Swift notes the validating commission lacked power to override Massachusetts laws. The board certified railroad assets, but stock value does not automatically legalize bonds for savings banks unless permitted by other laws. Savings bank statutes remain solid as written. likely no change soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift
New Haven Railroad Company
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Direct Nomination Bill Puts New Jersey Toward Real Democracy
The New Jersey legislature considers a bill expanding direct nomination and election to all elective offices and party delegates. Governor Woodrow Wilson supports the measure as essential to political purification and advancement, potentially placing New Jersey at the forefront of democratic reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Woodrow Wilson
Movement For Real Democracy
Restoration Plan for White Mountain and Southern Appalachian Forests
With budget approved for saving the White Mountain and Southern Appalachian forests, advocates urge immediate land acquisition, reservation creation, and watershed protection. They warn denudation has persisted for years, disrupting stream flow vital to industry and livelihoods, and call for a long term, comprehensive restoration effort starting now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Mountain
Appalachian
White Hills
Legislature Considered Abolishing Private Intelligence Offices
A bill in the Legislature would abolish all private intelligence offices in the state except those run by the Commonwealth or by charitable organizations. It would prohibit licensing and fees, risking hardship for employers and job seekers. supporters call for supervision rather than elimination.
BlatherskitinG Forces Against Macon A Call for Restraint
A political critique urges associates of Arkansas Representative Macon to curb his behavior and stop using harsh invective as it could end his influence in Congress. The piece warns that some view such attacks as sign of genius, risking public perception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Arkansas
Congress
Macon Attacks Editors and Journalists in Harsh Physic
A Washington newspaper man is accused by Macon of being a wilful liar and pilferer of words. He also labels Peary as a near hero and an idle loafer while slamming New York Times and Evening Post editors as unblushing know-all tit bits and pea-eyed, pin headed, putrid-tongued infinestimals. The piece hints that Brothers Miller and Ogden may explain Macon’s aim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Washington
Peary
Explorer
New York Times
The
New York Evening Post
Miller
Ogden
The Maine Question Prohibition Debate Reaches People
The Maine Democratic party pushes a constitutional amendment to ban intoxicating liquor, urging local option as the regulation method. Voter choice is awaited as rural areas favor prohibition while cities lean toward repeal, with parallels drawn to New Hampshire and Vermont shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
State of
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Elevated Railway bans half smoked cigars in cars
The Elevated Railway adopts a rule excluding passengers with half smoked cigars from ordinary cars. Boston leads with public convenience rules, while New York allows non lit cigars in transit. The policy targets those who puff in passage, aiming to reduce the nauseating fumes and require cigar stubs be discarded before boarding street cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elevated
Boston
New York
Sensible conference settles governor inquiry plan
The conference committee on the governor Foss inquiry resolution reached a sensible agreement. Governor will receive examinations as wished with copies of findings sent to the Council and joint ways and means. Senate approved. House expected to pass. work should begin promptly with full, unbiased reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foss
Council
Joint
Ways and Means
Senate
House
Millet and Gleaners Portrait of Poverty in Art
The article praises Jean François Millet for portraying poverty in The Gleaners as stark social protest. It traces Millet’s life from hardship in Barbizon to rising fame, noting financial struggles, family care, and posthumous support from Corot and peers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Francois Millet
Millet
Louvre
Paris
Barbizon
Doc to Explain North Pole Illusion On Stage for Charity
A speaker nicknamed Doc plans a face to face talk with the public to explain why he did not reach the North Pole. He will present about 500 dollars weekly and donate the money to charity while outlining the optical illusion that misled him and showing projected pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doc
North Pole
Pole
Frugal Funeral Plea From Poet Walt Mason
A humorous verse where Walt Mason declares he prefers a simple burial in a basswood box over costly caskets and tombs. He warns against spending to please the living and notes creditors, comfort for survivors, and the futility of display after death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt Mason
George Matthew Adame
Arctic Club stunt and Carnegie quip spark audience
The text describes Doc Cook sitting on ice for five minutes and distributing gumdrops, blaine removal, and a North Pole Dope sale as a publicity stunt. It includes a sarcastic Carnegie quote about millionaire husbands and wives, questioning happiness despite wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doc
Tom
Eliza
Denmark
Arctic Club
Mt. McKinley
Doe Cook
North Pole
Doe
Advising Women on Suitors and Millionaire Husbands
A column discusses earnings and marriage with humor about husbands providing money. It warns women not to marry men with more than a million unless they are truly kind, noting happiness depends on more than wealth and joking that Andy would approve or warn accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Carnegie
Andy
Court Street and State Street numbering plan debated
The Observant Citizen notes renewed discussion of merging Court Street from Secollay Square to Washington Street with State Street. Objections center on new numbering and potential confusion, but proponents propose numbering buildings rather than doors, minimizing changes. Officer William Gaffney is praised as a top marksman at Station 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Street
Secollay Square
Washington Street
State Street
William Gaffney
Station 5
Bequests Totals Near 150000 in Miss Curtis Will
The Norfolk County Probate Court filed the will of the late Miss Alice M. Curtis of Wellesley distributing nearly 150000 in public bequests. Hanover receives 50000 for the John Curtis Iree Public Library. Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Radcliffe College get 25000 each. New England Hospital for Women and Children 20000. Other gifts include 5000 to several groups and 2000 to the Animal Rescue League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dedham
Alice M. Curtis
Wellesley
Norfolk County
Hanover
John Curtis Iree
Museum of Fine Arts
Boston
Radcliffe College
Cambridge
New England Hospital For Women and Children
Roxbury
Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Woman's Educational and Industrial Association of Boston
Atlanta University
Hampton Institute
Tuskegee Institute
Animal Rescue League of Boston
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A. South Boston
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Harry Myers
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