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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1913
Page
16
Publication notice from The Post Publishing Co listing subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, mailing details, and payment instructions. It notes prices for daily and Sunday issues, Canada and foreign copies, and the mailing policy.
The snippet lists editorial offices and subscription notices for the Post with addresses at 1629 Main and 1631 Main, urging advance payment and discontinuation after expiration. Editor and Publisher BE A Grozier signs off.
The Boston Post announces it now controls the largest newspaper printing plant in New England and the world, boasting the Robert Hoe Company press fleet. Stakeholders include R Hoe and Company and regional print industry observers.
A local seer predicts civil war in England in 1913 from an uprising of Orangemen over the home rule bill. The author doubts the prophecy noting the House of Lords can delay the bill for two years, making the uprising unlikely.
The Western Maryland Railway Company directors passed the quarterly dividend and stated it was not earned. The editorial praises this candor as refreshing honesty and urges other railroads to adopt similar practices.
The article recalls B F Keith marking 30 years since his 1883 start in a Washington Street store as the founder of refined vaudeville. It notes his struggle for recognition and the lasting success achieved through merit and steady effort to provide wholesome, reputable entertainment to millions.
The New Year brings Cohasset a substantial gift from the Old Dominion Copper Mining Smelting case. The New England Trust Company acts as trustee and will pay the town 557000, clearing its municipal indebtedness and lifting the burden. The Bigelow judgment was among the largest against an individual in the state. Cohasset now has no debt.
Massachusetts readers dismiss a circulating rumor that Supreme Court Justice Holmes sent a letter to President-elect Wilson hinting at resignation after inauguration. The piece affirms Holmes at 72 remains vigorous and unretired, noting the tale is unworthy and baseless.
A fragment discusses public sentiment favoring reform and critiques a judge as not aligning with that mood. It implies a preference for Mr. Wilson and rebukes the justice for lacking progressive support. The passage seeks to link electoral currents to judicial credibility.
The Massachusetts Republican caucus, after 17 ballots, faces a deadlock between Weeks and McCall. Options include backing a third candidate like ex Governor Guild or adopting Foss' plan to quickly determine voter sentiment and select a fitting United States Senator.
The speaker vows to avoid other men and amusements as she is engaged to Louie. She recalls past companions like Phil, Jimmy Dewey, Bill, Fred, Charley, Ned, Wally, Jack, Hughy, Mack, and others, but asserts Louie is worth more than them. The "rutters" desire remains strongest for Louie and their engagement marks the happiest time.
The 24,000 East Coast locomotive firemen avoid strike after roads and the union agree to mediate under the Erdman act. Judge Knapp and Labor Commissioner Charles P. Neill will arbitrate wage and working conditions, a peaceful solution praised as strengthening arbitration and reducing strike risk.
A Boston reporter recalls Lillian Russell as the American Beauty Rose who stays young by keeping her spirit young and surrounding herself with youth. Mrs Moore, once known as Lillian Russell, proudly asserts time has no hold on her and predicts she will remain a fresh, girlish presence on the streets.
The President urges Congress to reconsider total land killing of Pribilof seals. A five year ban has aided a herd rise from 140000 to 215000, and restoration of seal skin exports could benefit Alaska's economy.
William Jacobs of East San Jose marries Miss Jean Brock after eloping on a two seater motorcycle to Redwood City. The writer jokes about romance on motorcycles and mocks the idea of eloping by such means.
The article notes Frank Chance, ex Chicago National star, will earn 25000 a year plus profit sharing potentially reaching 40000 as manager of the New York Americans. It argues such pay mirrors the value of services and potential gains to the club, comparing to presidential salaries and college presidents.
A Glasgow tale surrounds Lord Roberts missed Manchester speech. Tickets were sold to relatives to view a Boys' Brigade inspection, but illness canceled his visit. A boy asked for two tickets saying the audience comes to see him not Lord Roberts as he would drill.
A Cincinnati Enquirer reading frames political employment as demanding effort to obtain and to retain, contrasting it with other jobs where diligence is also required. The exchange features Willie asking about the difference and Paw explaining the need to work hard for a political post.
A commemorative column recalls Abraham Lincoln’s rise from frontier youth to president guiding the Union through crisis. Born 1809 in Kentucky, he faced losses, political setbacks, and civil war, earning reverence for his steadfast purpose and decisive action.
Newton watchers note romance drought with two marriage intentions in a week while Rooseveltians face Willie Weeks support questions. Mentions Arthur Fairbanks injury while car crank breaks bone, Woodrow Wilson baby name curiosity, and MIT sidewalk subway work arrangements. Firemen win free train rides. Copley square fence alters view. Jean Guiffrey returns with loaned MFA paintings.
report notes seventeen to eighteen beavers at work on the Charles Armstrong farm in Fort Fairfield Maine as they gnaw down 16 inch trees and form conical mud and stick houses. observers tour the site as the beavers prepare trunks for downstream float. meanwhile Rev George Lyons pastor of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes Jamaica Plain notes only one percent parishioners died last year and describes a healthy turnover with few dependable poor.
The article notes a strong female majority among students enrolled in university extension courses offered by Boston area educational institutions, highlighting the trend as especially marked in these programs.
A 1912 verse tale recounts Jesus in a market viewing a desecrated dog. The crowd speaks harshly of the wreck, but the Master praises the creature’s teeth as pearls of a Caesar’s crown, urging the world to seek goodness in all things and keep the tale in their hearts.
A buyer in a large wholesale house falls in love, snatches a kiss, and proclaims great satisfaction with a sample. He offers to negotiate for the entire stock and is accepted on the spot.
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