Boston Post January 18 1912 subscription rates and notices
The Boston Post announces subscription pricing for daily and Sunday editions with varied term rates. It lists Canada per copy charges and notes advance payment policy, mailing details, and notices to readers about discontinued service and postal contact. Editor B A Grozier signs as publisher.
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Boston Post Praised for Region's Largest Printing Plant
Robert Hoe of R Hoe and Co notes the Boston Post owns the biggest newspaper printing plant in New England and claims the largest press in the world.
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Credit of the City Boston bonds attract solid bids
Bids for the city of Boston 500000 rapid transit 4 percent bonds average over 108 indicating borrowing at just above 3 percent. The issue underscores the city’s strong credit and high standing among municipalities even in unfavorably viewed markets.
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The Playboy of the Western World Provokes Riotous Protest
The piece stirs strong opposition in Philadelphia as defenders and critics clash with eggs and police. The writer argues that hostile demonstrations only boost the drama, extending its life and increasing performances across the country.
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Hammerstein's Trouble in London Opera Venture
Oscar Hammerstein faces a funding crisis at his London opera house after returning to England and warning that without immediate fresh subscriptions he will close the venue and tour with a road company. Critics say his venture failed to win Mayfair and capture British tastes, risking a costly misstep.
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Potatoes Shortage Sparks Tariff Debate in Congress
The piece notes a sharp potato shortage from Aroostook to Oregon with January stock 90 million bushels below 1911. It reports a Congress bill to suspend the 25 cent per bushel tariff for six months and argues the tariff raises food costs for consumers now and in the future.
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Sweden Announces Formal Intro of Women Suffrage Move
Stockholm reveals the formal introduction of a women suffrage measure, signaling a major milestone in the Scandinavian campaign. The move sets the stage for debates on voting rights and gender equality across Sweden.
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Sweden Moves Toward Full Women's Franchise
The Swedish measure granting full franchise to women gains royal approval with little public uproar. Local suffrage concessions are cited as substantial and the reform is seen as a natural culmination. Compared with militant English protests, Sweden's quiet approach is viewed as more effective.
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Wasting Uncle Sam's Money and the Commission's Work
President Taft cites the efficiency commission's savings of over 2 million dollars annually and argues for its continuation to curb waste. The piece questions administration excuses, the cost of inefficiency improvements, and whether a Republican regime should remain after March 4, 1913.
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Boston's Advantage in Global Trade Highlighted
General Hugh Bancroft addressed the New England Shoe and Leather Association, presenting figures that Boston is closer to Europe Africa and western Asia than any other US port and nearer the Pacific coast of South America than any Pacific coast port. The speech argues Boston is pursuing foreign shipping and expanding the city's commercial resources despite past disadvantages.
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No Intervention Over Cuba Threats
The piece argues against U S intervention in Cuba noting no justification for invasion plans and criticizing rumors that Secretary Knox warned Cuba to stop Veterans activity. It suspects possible revolutions but finds no solid basis for United States armed action or big stick rhetoric.
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Japanese in Hawaii Menace and Policy Debate
General Carter warns that about 35 000 former Japanese soldiers in Hawaii could back Japan in a war. He urges either expanding U S military capacity or selling Hawaii while public opinion favors keeping the islands as a Yankee heritage. The alternative is vigilant monitoring of Japanese residents.
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On Motor Way Little Motorman Banters With Carbaro
Comic exchange on a motor way with the witty line that one automobile catalogue is not up to date. The dialogue showcases a humorous clash over knowledge of cars and driving. The fragment captures a light moment between two motorists.
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Newt and the Cat Named After You Poem
A playful verse to Newton explains the origin of his nickname and jokes about naming a newt after him. The speaker speculates on how a newt might react upon visiting Newton, who is described as busy and ink stained, with playful puns about creative naming.
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Woman Slips in Gusty Boast About Ten Whiskies
A passerby recalls a boast about a man drinking ten straight whiskies. The remark underlines recklessness and the speaker’s cautionary view of excessive drinking.
Garretson Fades From New York Globe
Garretson quits the New York Globe after trying to hypnotize its editor and demands a job from the Leslie Judge Company president at gunpoint. He joins Leslie’s as news editor and Judge as contributing editor, arriving early and leaving late, amid debts and a shady past.
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Garretson and the Boston Duel Over a Newspaper Dish
A letter writer defends Garretson against a smear by praising his work at the New York Globe and Leslie's Judge while lampooning the anonymous critic. He proposes a mock duel over the accusation, recalling Garretson's Boston visit, a rich collar lie, and a taxicab anecdote, ending with riffs on personal honor and breakfast.
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Brunswick
What the Sphinx Says Debtors Motto and Color Dun
A compact note references a debtor known for his motto and description with the color dun noted as a defining trait. The text suggests a satirical or commentary tone about debtors and their conspicuous attributes in a historical print.
Henpecked Look Sparks Marital Title Debate
In a humorous exchange Mrs Binks questions why marriage changes a woman to Mrs while her husband remains Mr. Binks. He remarks men do not require distinguishing titles, citing a double standard in social forms.
Dancing Academy Sketch Reveals London Youths and Fortunes
A sketch from Sketches by Boz portrays Augustus Cooper a wealthy yet sheltered youth who enrolls at Signor Billsmethi’s Dancing Academy. Misadventures at a grand ball ignite rivalry with Miss Billsmethi leading to a breach of promise suit later settled by his mother.
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The Pretender
A fashionably dressed woman waits on a cold street corner for Bruce who never arrives. She clings to a year and six months of marriage and his diamond rings, imagining happiness if she could have him. The story ends with the shock that Bruce is dead, leaving her shocked and broken.
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Miss May E. McNamara Weds Charles J. Lyons of Brookline
More than 200 guests attend the Brookline wedding of Miss May E. McNamara daughter of Mr and Mrs M McNamara of Newton Street to Charles J Lyons at St Lawrence Church Brookline A nuptial high mass was celebrated by Rev J J Lyons uncle of the groom assisted by Rev Thomas J McManus and Rev James Cassidy The bride was attended by her sister Miss Alice McNamara Best man was Eugene O Connor Ushers included Joseph and John McNamara Joseph Connolly and John Lyons A reception followed at the bride parents home
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Sixteen Boston Fire Department Members Transferred
Fire Commissioner Daly ordered sixteen members of the Boston fire department transferred after assigning two new lieutenants. William Hart moves to Engine 42 at Egleston Square and John Williams begins duties as lieutenant on the new fire boat Engine 31 at the North End pier.
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