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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1916
Page
13
The Boston Post announces subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions including Canada and foreign options. It lists monthly and yearly prices, postal charges, and requires payments in advance. Editor Edwin A. Grozier signs the notice.
Citizens say the special taxation harms many and should be removed from the federal budget. They argue the levy is unfair and burdensome for ordinary people and institutions alike.
A partisan column condemns Republicans for squirming over a Senate demand for State Department Korea-Japan correspondence. It likens Japan’s seizure of Korea to Germany’s occupation of Belgium, notes Elihu Root’s past role, and argues protest was warranted despite different outcomes.
Congressman Dallinger of Cambridge pushes toward establishing a distinct post office for Cambridge. The piece notes Cambridge as a growing commercial city burdened by delays under Boston, and asserts the era of postal independence is near.
In a political talk Chauncey M. Depew criticizes Colonel House and the Wilson administration for sending a diplomatic agent abroad without clear constitutional authorization. The piece argues such practices date back to Lincoln with Thurlow Weed and notes partisan reluctance to critique a Democratic administration.
The article notes a federal war tax on theatres last year taxed producers not consumers and harmed an industry with many workers. It reports Congress plans a new tax bill and rising sentiment to repeal the theatre levy as legitimate theatres struggle to survive and some fail.
A New Haven railroad wreck at Milford Connecticut yesterday ended in multiple deaths. The crash followed air brake trouble and a rear end collision after a following train failed to heed a flag. Investigators must determine whether proper signaling and attention saved lives.
Henry Morgenthau United States ambassador to Turkey has arrived on leave of absence. He earned widespread praise for his actions at Constantinople during war time, resisting Turkish efforts to seize hostages from British French and Russian ambassadors and aiding both his countrymen and other diplomats.
The Assistant Postmasters' Association of New Hampshire met and dined at the American House then attended a theatre. Boston visitors included Maurice L. Hortt Manchester George E B Danforth Nashua George I Towle Dover Nat L Mitchells Laconia Robert Blair Rochester W J Brennan Derry Frank J Bryant Lebanon and S C Coburn Mil-
A poem from Stellarton Nova Scotia laments failed home gardening after sowing seeds bought costly from catalogs. The speaker recalls hard work, aching hands, and promises to buy produce from grocers instead, noting seeds cost four pounds and yielded only fifteen cents.
A spectator mocks a critic's ornate vocabulary while praising the pianist's technique and tone. The reader laments missing the performance and calls for sharper analysis, questioning the depth of the critic's details and the artist’s ability to convey subtler tonal values.
The quote frames a proactive mindset, emphasizing forward momentum rather than reaction. It suggests a focus on seeking chances, pursuing progress, and leveraging momentum to drive success in business or life.
Virginia senator introduces a bill to forbid women from wearing short skirts. The editorial mocks the proposal noting its impracticality and urges the senator to focus on real issues. It jokes the problem lies in his eye and suggests he wear dark glasses.
A fragment from a Boston reader questions whether President Wilson surrendered a garrison during peacetime without resistance. The note hints at wartime or political controversy with no further details available.
A short plea urges readers to feed birds wintertime as many songbirds starve under deep snow. The notice emphasizes crumbs from tables can save feathered lives and ends with a call to feed the birds.
Commentary on the 300th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death rekindling public fascination with his life and work, noting the lasting admiration that preserves his legacy through the centuries. It cites the famous line, highlighting enduring reverence for the dramatist.
A nostalgic account of Stratford on Avon and Shottery describes the mile walk to Anne Hathaway’s cottage, Shakspere’s marriage, and two timeworn documents. The piece explores the 1582 bondsmen deed and a disputed marriage license linking William Shakspere to Anne Whateley, with speculations by Sir Sidney Lee and Frank Harris.
The Observant Citizen rails against an inauguration on March 4 1917, recalls historical March dates, notes Boston & Maine tree cutting, and relays anecdotes from Maine lobster catches to Holbrook birthdays and a Saco theatre opening. It covers civic notes, old New England lore, and community observations.
Fragmentary note mentions a cheerful cherub and Imi, with garbled text suggesting playful banter. Limited readable content references a character or caption but provides no clear event or facts.
A humorous 1916 verse by Walt Mason laments winter hardship and rising coal bills. The speaker details sparing expenditures on essentials and comforts while coal costs dominate, with a playful voice and a plea for relief as a blizzard rages.
A college student near Boston asks Mildred Champagne if a young woman’s change of mind about a toboggan date is playful teasing or genuine concern. The mother’s warning about danger is cited as the reason for canceling.
Surviving members gathered at Ford Hall for a dinner and meeting yesterday afternoon to mark the 41st annual reunion of the 43d Massachusetts Regiment Association. About five members attended and the secretary reported 24 deaths in the past year.
The Oldest Inhabitant notes historic Boston temperatures for February 23. He cites 3 below zero in 1876 and 2 below in 1907 as the coldest readings, 8 above in 1875 and 49 degrees in 1915 as warmest in ten years, and mentions storm events in 1909 and 1915 with notable moisture.
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