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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1912
Page
8
Daily publication by Post Publishing Co. served from Office 250 Washington St Boston Mass. No. 10 Vol 210 dated January 11 1912 with periodical item.
The notice lists daily and Sunday Post subscription prices for various terms, charges for Canada, and payment instructions. It includes contact numbers for the Main Business Office and editorial staff, cautions about cash, and requests notification to obtain the Post regularly.
The Boston Post proclaims possession of the largest newspaper printing plant in New England and the world's largest press, per Robert Hoe of R Hoe & Co. The claim highlights scale and prestige in the newspaper industry.
Public statement from New York Mayor Gaynor warns citizens not to pay pawnbrokers fees on property stolen and recovered and urges owners to reclaim their property without accepting pawnshop charges. The notice stresses that ownership remains with the victim and theft does not transfer rights.
A sculptor named Kalnin was killed at Harrison square after crossing a railroad track to avoid a subway tunnel. The incident highlights negligence and argues for fences between tracks to prevent similar deaths. The piece urges state action to enforce safety barriers.
Harvard Corporation sanctions Stadium use for the Amateur Athletic Union try-outs in June for the Olympic meet in Sweden. Top American athletes will compete to win spots on the team. Admission will be nominal, inviting broad public attendance.
The New York World questions the cost of expanding Boston by absorbing nearby towns but asserts that historic communities such as Roxbury Dorchester Charlestown East Boston South Boston Brighton remain distinct. The piece argues Greater Boston should be constructive, not destructive, and that historic and fine qualities will endure.
The House Republicans push a State Finance Commission to satisfy public demand, adopting Democratic doctrine seen in Massachusetts for some time. The dominant party cannot assume the governor’s two year push will suffice without action.
The commission comments discuss that neither Speaker Cushing’s measure nor Mr. White’s proposal is acceptable in their current form. They are important because they indicate a State Finance Commission will be established before 1913.
The French government under Caillaux collapses after the Moroccan negotiations trigger a cabinet exit. Delcasse replaces de Selves as Foreign Minister amid claims of secret talks with Germany, raising fears of renewed European tensions and possible war.
The piece argues Democrats should ignore revived letters attributed to past candidates. It notes Governor Wilson’s 1907 bid against Bryan, his later reversal, and attacks on Harmon via alleged 1873 and 1908 letters about Bryan. The writer calls the actions idiotic folly and harmful to party harmony.
The decision to dispatch a 500 infantry battalion from Manila to China is described as a proper precaution under the China Boxer protocol. It states the move does not bind the United States to foreign entanglements, while noting British commercial anxiety over Japanese challenges to Asiatic trade may influence political relations.
The piece notes Baltimore hosting the Democratic National Convention for the first time in 40 years, listing past nominations in the city from 1832 to 1872 and observing that Baltimore’s record is average. It emphasizes the candidate more than the venue and dismisses superstition as irrelevant.
A collection of pundit remarks from 1896 features Lord Londonderry urging the kill of the keystone of the Irish land bill, Sir Frederick Milner warning against taxing brewing and distilling, and Lord Curzon praising employer and worker unity, with a Shoreditch meeting spectacle of frenzied enthusiasm.
The poem catalogues a string of prized features such as azure eyes coral lips velvet cheeks and golden curls. It closes with the stanza describing Maggie Murphy and ends with the attribution C GAR BOX.
A quotation notes women supposedly lack humor yet quickly notice when a man makes himself ridiculous. The remark highlights gendered perceptions of wit and social reaction in humorous exchanges.
A fiery letter from Duke Henri de Bloddee warns of a duel with the unnamed interlocutor. The challenger proposes pistols or meat cleavers, targets a Boston Public Garden meeting at 10 am, and alludes to a fatal outcome with police involvement likely.
Carl Rinhart of Montreal notes Canada census results miss the 8 million target by 900000 as U S and Europe push growth. Washington street wooden pavement boils in thaw cycle guarded by police. Tufts students flock Curtis street hill for upbeat double runners and banners. Fire badges rise with 800 plus issued to public service workers. Political buzz centers on two GOP NH gubernatorial hopefuls.
The fat boy awoke during a Wardle gathering, alerting Pickwick and friends to a night of social mischief and romance. Tupman recovers from an arm injury during a shooting outing, wins Miss Rachael Wardle’s heart, and faces a curious witnessing fat boy. The episode promises more tales of Pickwick’s misadventures.
A Boston segment notes social figures from New Hampshire and Massachusetts including F W Estabrook, Charles H Greenleaf, and ex Governor F W Rollins. It also narrates a windy day with hats blown off in East Boston and Somerville skating crowds amid icy streets and darkened neighborhoods.
Mrs. Sarah E. Fallon wife of Judge Joseph D. Fallon of the South Boston District Court died at home on East Broadway after a long illness. Funeral will be held Friday morning at the home and a solemn high mass will be celebrated at St Bulalia's Church at 10 o'clock.
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