Boston Bost Independent Democratic Paper of New England
The Boston Bost, an Independent Democratic daily, lists publication details and subscription rates. It notes offices at 259 Washington Street Boston MA and provides pricing for daily and Sunday editions, Canada and foreign rates, with postage and payment instructions.
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Che
Boston
Independent Democratic Paper
New England
U. S
Canada
Sunday Post
Earder
Fragmentary newspaper text with editorial notices
A faded newspaper fragment shows staff roles and a subscription notice. It lists positions at 1383 Main and references advertisers and delivery rules, with editor and publisher A. Grozier identified.
Wisconsin judge rules eugenic marriage law unconstitutional
A Wisconsin circuit judge strikes down the eugenic marriage statute, ruling a man may obtain a license without a medical fitness certificate. The case goes to the Supreme Court, which is expected to follow suit. The judge condemns meddling with marriages as unneeded and against public policy. The text argues education and physical improvement of the race will occur by other means.
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Wisconsin
Commonwealth
Supreme Court
A Useful Life Edwin Ginn Led In Peace and Letters
The obituary notes Edwin Ginn as a gifted publisher and organizer whose work for world peace and humanities marked him as a self-made leader. It highlights his broad accomplishments and durable influence beyond material success.
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Edwin Ginn
Mr. Ginn
Not Always Boston Papers on State Highway Debates
The Boston press often questions special highway appropriations in state government while supporting metropolitan district improvements. Past editorials warned against costly boulevard plans, yet have generally endorsed reasonable highway funding in eastern Massachusetts.
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Boston Papers
Stae
North Adams Herald
Post
Harvard Bridge
Fellsway
The
Estern Massachusetts
Boston
Great Canadian figure Strathcona celebrated in history
A historical sketch honors Lord Strathcona as a premier empire builder born near the era of George III and Victoria. It notes his early move from Scotland at eighteen to Labrador and his long career with the Hudson’s Bay Company, railroads, and as High Commissioner in London, framing his life as an enduring example of service.
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Lord Strathcona
Canada
Scotland
Labrador
Thidson's Say
Victoria
George
Railraid Crusher
Gs Povernm
London
Straficona
Salvation Appeal Cuts Suicides in Chicago Crusade
A Chicago bureau promotes moral suasion to avert self harm. In three months operation it reports over 100 individuals deterred from suicide. Mortality records do not show a drop, but advocates credit the anti death by own action bureau for preventing self destructive acts.
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Salvation Ariss
Chitave
Chicago
Public Service Commission exposes Boston and Maine abuses
The Massachusetts Public Service Commission issues its first annual report, harshly scrutinizing the Boston and Maine Railroad. It urges immediate separation from New Haven influence, reform of costly contracts with American Express and Pullman, and privatized independent trolley management to serve public interest. The piece predicts practical reform and stronger oversight ahead.
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Public Service Commission of
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Old
Railroad Commission
Boston & Maine
New Haven
New York
Commission
American Express Company
Pullman Company
Post Ventures
Berkshire
Beacon Hill
All Sorts by Newton Newkirk Spotlight Gag
A reflective piece by Newton Newkirk notes many people live unseen, shifting roles and scenery rather than stepping into the spotlight. The author uses a staged world metaphor to comment on attention and fame.
The Value of Waiting and Patience in Life
A compact meditation on patience and timing. It argues that waiting, rather than chasing luck, leads to opportunities. those who stay prepared and alert seize success when it arrives, while hasty pursuit risks failure. It uses metaphors of waiting for a trolley and the hunter chasing fortune.
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Gazabo
Weather Watch Warns of Freezing Drizzle
Forecast notes light freezing drizzle will create slick sidewalks and roads. Residents urged to wear waterproof footwear and drive with caution as temperatures dip and moisture accumulates.
Stock Exchange Scrutiny and Looming Reform
A New York dispatch notes NYSE officers ignore the Pujo committee bill while public concern grows over the power of financial institutions. Reform appears likely whether voluntary or by law, and the Pujo bill could drive major changes in exchange oversight.
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New York
The
Stock Exchange
Pujo Committee
Congress
New York Stock Exchange
Pujo
Plural of Charlotte Russe Debated in Banquet Lore
A humorous exchange counsels Bill on banquet etiquette and the elusive plural of Charlotte Russe. The writer cycles through playful incorrect forms before admitting the dish has no plural, ending with a rebuke to avoid embarrassment at the banquet.
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Newt
Deen
Bill
Charlotte Rooses
Charlotte Rousseaux
Lodge wary of trusts regulation plans by President
Senator Lodge expresses cautious optimism about Wilson's trust regulation proposals. He supports the need for legislation but fears laws drafted by radicals could cause damage. He believes President Wilson has shown skill in guiding Congress and will not sign dangerous bills.
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Lodge
Wilson
Congress
New England Women's Press Club Deliberates at Somerset
The New England Women's Press Association met at the Hotel Somerset yesterday with Mrs William Clarke Kirtland presiding. Miss Winifred Latimer Fall of Malden presented a paper on Every Day Law for Women. Miss Ada James performed a scene from Henry VIII and Frank Paterson sang a solo at the Church of the New Jerusalem.
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New England Women's Press Association
Somerset
Willian Clarke Kirtland
Winma Latimer
Fall of
Indian Transport Hard Trip From Gibraltar Ends
The British freighter Indian Transport arrived yesterday from the Far East after a severe Atlantic crossing. Heavy head seas battered the ship, tearing deck gear from rails and snapping three ventilators in a massive combers, leaving crew to face continued spray and damage at sea.
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Far East
Atlantic
Gibraltar
Perfectly Miserable Millionaire Evidenced in Paradox
The saying contrasts happiness of the poor with the lure of wealth, asking where a poor man would decline a rare chance to become a miserable rich person. It ponders contentment amid fortune and misfortune alike.
Western editor question on pigeon-toed women
A Western editor asks if nine out of ten women are pigeon-toed and the reply states we do not know. The response notes no effort wasted on trying to determine the truth.
Colossus of the Dying Buddha at Pegu Rises From Buried Forests
The article describes a colossal 181 foot Buddha statue at Pegu Burma discovered after jungle growth. It notes Pegu's rise and fall as a regional center, Rangoon’s proximity, and the statue’s imposing mass despite lacking artistic merit. Pegu’s founding in 578 and later history through conquest are outlined.
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Budadha
Orient
Pegu
Burma
Rangoon
Lower
Buddha
Burmah
Underwood & Underwood
New York
Tomorrow's Picture The King of Bells at Moscow
A feature in Moscow spotlighting Tomorrow's Picture The King of Bells. The article highlights the performer and venue details for the Russian event and notes anticipated attendance and program highlights.
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Moscow
Russia
Footnote on Pigeon-Toed Women Sparks Admonition
A columnist dismisses sensational claims that nine of ten women are pigeon toed and urges Western editors to mind their own business. The piece emphasizes propriety and warns against ungal lant or insulting remarks about women.
Mildred Champagne Talks On Love and Sentiment
A man writes about a troubled romance with Mildred Champagne. He notes she pursued him, broke promises, and kept letters as trophies. He seeks guidance, and the adviser suggests returning to studies and letting her act as she pleases.
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Miss Champagne
Tig
Observant Citizen Highlights Cold Spell and Local Notes
The Observant Citizen reports St Albans claimed the coldest New England spell, while Spooner Farm logged 58 below. It notes Lord Bishop Farthing of Montreal attending a Boston Canadian Club banquet and previews a rural education bill and AFL meeting in Boston.
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St. Albans
New England
M. HW
Cardinal
Eaton
N. H
Littleton
Spooner Farm
Boston
H. Denton White
Canadian Club
Bishop Farthing
Montreal
Uncle Walt S Voice on Quitting Smoking on New Year
A writer reflects on his New Year vow to quit smoking and end tobacco use. He chronicles temptations from friends gifting a fine pipe and cigars, lacquer jars, and other smoking paraphernalia, and the struggle to stay true to the resolve amid persistent temptations.
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Japan
Walt Mason
George Matthew Adams
City of Edinburgh Forced to Halifax For Coal
The steamship City of Edinburgh carrying a $1,000,000 cargo from Calcutta and Colombo ran short of coal and diverted to Halifax Nova Scotia for fuel. With fuel nearly exhausted on the Atlantic crossing she entered the port under forced draft to avoid stoking a fire in the hold while approaching Boston harbor.
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Edinburgh
Calcutta
Colombo
Halifax
Atlantic
Nova Scotia
Boston
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Grandma" Davis
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Quincy
Washington, D. C
Nettco Club
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