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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1911
Page
8
The Boston Post announces subscription rates for six months at 1.50 three months at 0.25 and one month at 0.25 with US and Canada pricing and demand for timely payments. Editor and publisher E A Grozier details phone lines and offices at 259 Washington Street Boston Massachusetts.
The text describes an ambush that killed three officers and a siege, portraying London as a hotspot for sedition and criminals yet praising the authorities for a decisive purge. It frames the officers’ deaths as a justified action and calls for sympathy from other cities.
The governor-elect faces demand to reveal the privileged interests he accuses of coercing Henry M. Whitney to back Senator Lodge. The Post pledges full publicity of any named interests to ensure justice and public clarity.
New York Central Railroad Company was fined 600 in district court for keeping domestic animals in its cars up to 50 hours with no food water or rest. The verdict highlights the need for humane treatment and praises the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for its role in the action.
The Wright brothers warn that recent pilot deaths tied to their machines threaten public support and their business. They call for calmer, safer progress and for flights to focus on reliability and practical use rather than sensational public spectacles.
Report describes a London police operation against a violent faction recently deemed either anarchists or simple burglars. The confrontation raised questions about motive while authorities emphasize public safety and law enforcement.
The speech at Symphony Hall offered Lodge’s familiar positions on tariff, Canadian reciprocity, parcels post, income tax, direct nominations, and the elective process. Voters heard strong oratory but no new clarity on his stance, though the address was personally impressive and stirring to listeners.
Louis D. Brandeis argues before the Interstate Commerce Commission that railroads should reform internally rather than seek higher rates. He contends scientific management could save railroads up to a million dollars daily. Officials remain skeptical and favor external rate increases under Commission oversight.
Providence Rhode Island January 3 The Rev Daniel W Faunce father of Brown University President W H P Faunce died here today after a ten day illness He was born in Plymouth Massachusetts eighty two years ago today and was educated at Amherst College class of 1850 He served as pastor in Washington Malden Worcester Lynn Newton Concord Pawtucket and other New England communities
The bureau of vital statistics of the city health department reports over 500 more deaths in 1910 than in 1909. Total recorded deaths reached 11,604 for 1910, compared with 11,004 in 1909, with numbers expected to rise next spring as winter recoveries surface from Boston waters.
Poem reflecting on a new year and the world’s turning as people resolve to change. The speaker urges steady steps and warns against backsliding, noting time passes quickly and old temptations return. Boston. H. EL. F.
A peculiarly phrased aphorism notes that one cannot chloroform one’s own conscience. The remark plays on moral self command and self awareness in a pithy, satirical voice.
A muddled family relation puzzle asks who is a grandson nephew and more. A corset fantasy prompts a mock safety era joke about men wearing corsets. A telephony quarrel ends with a sheriff arresting a line hog after a long call, with a moral to hang up.
A quoted line about paying salaries to have tasks completed not to be instructed how to perform them appears in an unclear business island context. The fragment hints at leadership attitudes toward directives and workplace autonomy within a constrained setting.
Paragraphs describe spring trends including an overskirt transparent bodice large dress hats and aeroplane skirts. Styles favor puff curls bandeau hair decorations gilt trimming bright maine bags and wide braids with varied sleeve lengths and ceintures. Stripes and shaded feather trimmings emerge as Paris influenced.
In a Boston Post installment the scene unfolds after Standish reaches an Indian encampment by meadow near sea and forest. Two chiefs Pecksuot and Wattawamat threaten through bravado while traders press muskets and powder. Standish refuses gifts and vows to offer a Bible as peace, prompting hostile boasts from the warriors.
An Alderman in Malden joked about a drunk man asleep on drug store steps on New Year’s Eve. He told the proprietor to note that “Your sign is down,” a quip that amused locals near the car barns while remaining unrevealed to others.
Robins flocking around Fresh Pond Cambridge on New Year s Day sparked talk of an early spring or a misstep by birds. A wet New South Boston scene featured two drenched cats rescued from a roof as a rain drenched morning passed. Harvard night at Boston s Harvard University will showcase The Scarecrow in professional hands with Henry B Harris presenting next Friday. A Newton resident contemplates moving south due to ice skate weather for his hockey playing son. A fisherman recalls a hawk attack on a mast, claws drawing blood and danger. Mayor Burns signed Howard E We m y s appointment as assistant city clerk, pending charter sanction. A practical joker blindsided several riders with a supposed electric gun, wounding a doctor and others. United States marshal James Waters made the first arrest of the year. Archbishop O Connell to head Cambridge Knights of Columbus banquet address. Reverend Corth and Myers spoke at Tremont Temple recruiting effort.
A humorous poem contrasts a tired housewife and a weary socialite with longing for change. It notes restless thoughts about monotonous chores and social life, then asserts improvement comes as people persevere and find light in daily labor. George Matthew Adams copyrighted the verse in 1910.
A Boston pastor was rumored to have spent 210000 for a Western city property. The audience questioned the claim with a witty exchange between the pastor and Brother Henderson, sparking doubt over the tale. Samuel J. Elder will speak at Boston College on Tuesday about International Arbitration.
Mrs. Meyer Cohen of 38 Henry street Malden announces the engagement of her daughter Edith I Cohen to Arthur Jacobs of 20 Claflin road Brookline. The wedding date will be announced later.
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