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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1911
Page
10
Boston newspaper page note dated February 22 1911 from The Boston Post issue No 45 volume 203. Office location listed at 259 Washington Street Boston Massachusetts.
The notice lists daily and Sunday Post subscription prices in a Boston Mass publication. Prices include six months 1.50 and one year 3.00 for the Sunday Post plus Canadian delivery at 10c per copy. Payment advice notes to send checks or drafts to POST PUBLISHING COMPANY and warns entries at sender’s risk.
Editorial offices and contact details for the Post. Subscriptions must be prepaid or will be discontinued at expiration. If unable to obtain the Post from dealer or newsboy, notify by postal mail. EBA Grozier, Editor and Publisher.
The article recalls Princess Lwoff Parlagh’s complaint over a private car charged at 160 dollars that became a public coach on the New Haven road. It notes her tactful handling and hints at unsettled contract terms between railroads and passengers regarding private cars.
The New York City Board of Estimate unanimously approves awarding the municipal ponds printing to a lower bidder, defying the Stock Exchange’s demand for American Bank Note Company printing. Officials claim bond prospects remain solid as temporary certificates sell at rising prices. The piece condemns the exchange as a gambling institution and asserts the city can function without its machinery.
Idaho Senator Heyburn attacks the idea of electing United States Senators by the people, calling for no rush to amend the Constitution. He argues state legislative petitions carry little weight, contrasting with constitutional amendment processes under Article V. The aged politician questions haste in proposed reform.
The document claims Congress must act once enough states request a convention. It notes twenty seven legislatures have already acted and questions whether Heyburn grasps that four more applications would force Congress to call a convention.
The piece argues Washington's Birthday remains true to its ideals stressing public duty, civic lessons, and belief in institutions. It contrasts the godlike demi-god image with the enduring, luminous man who inspires responsible citizenship and steadfast national leadership.
The House of Commons sees the government bill to abolish the Lords veto as a defining constitutional clash. Prime Minister Asquith frames it as a limited reform, not a total abolition, with passage anticipated in May and eventual acceptance by the Lords amid hopeful political upheaval before King George’s coronation.
The sundry civil bill in the House will likely include a 3 million dollar item for Panama Canal fortifications. Peace advocates urge a strong defense to deter aggression, while foreign experts note fortifications defend against land attacks and protect U S property and interests.
The Postmaster General defends a four cent advertising page rate, arguing it targets magazines over 4000 pounds while exempting newspapers. The piece condemns the policy as a dangerous precedent and urges reform of postal operations, including parcels post, to avoid press discrimination and a tax on free expression.
A reverent appraisal traces the painting to its historical context. It notes Washington’s Christmas Delaware crossing and victories at Trenton and Princeton, shaping American resolve, and outlines Emmanuel Leutze’s German roots and artistic stature with Washington’s image as his finest work.
A letter salutes a marriage proposal from Lena in South Framingham promising to save Massachusetts bachelors the tax by offering marriage. A gentleman replies carefully warning against hasty vows and joking about boxing and safety vaults. A long anecdote follows about teaching a clam to spell and perform tricks, ending with a sentimental tale of Cecilia the little girl clam and clam chowder.
The St Stephen's Church Florence Street men presented a portrait of Bishop Lawrence at their first supper event attended by Bishop Parker of New Hampshire and Rev Samuel 8 Drury of St Pauls School. Christ's Church Cambridge grants four months leave to Rev Prescott Evarts and his wife for a three abroad trip marking ten years of service. Edward Anderson, Civil War veteran and former Twelfth Indiana Cavalry officer, speaks at Quincy Point Congregational Club on Two Patriots Washington and Lincoln. Mid winter alumni dinner of Episcopal School Cambridge is noted.
A poem by Walt Mason from 1911 extols walking over cars. The speaker, amid neighbors buying motor cars, praises resilient legs that bear him daily without upkeep or danger. He rejects fast travel and eloquently values simple, reliable walking.
The Church of the Higher Life sponsors a George and Martha Washington party this evening, inviting attendees to celebrate the founding figures in a community event.
Professor Charles H. Mellwain of Bowdoin College is appointed assistant professor of history at Harvard University and will begin his duties next college year. He graduated from Princeton in 1894 and earned multiple A M degrees, teaching history at Miami University and Princeton before moving to Bowdoin.
The statement lists Denmark France Belgium Germany New Zealand and Australia as countries with old age pensions besides Great Britain. It notes these nations have established pension schemes, reflecting varied social welfare programs in the mid 20th century.
The business men's committee reports growing support for the building fund now at 31477 dollars and aims to raise 18623 more within a week. Yesterday's gifts include Bates Nay & Abbott 200 dollars John W Weeks 100 Samuel Usher 100 James Donovan 100 M Grant Edmonds 100 and many smaller contributions. General Secretary William Shaw departed for rallies in Albany Poughkeepsie and other New York cities to promote the campaign.
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