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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1912
Page
10
January 24 1912 edition from Boston publisher with office at 259 Washington Street Boston Mass. Includes standard news items and notices of the era.
A statement from Robert Hoe of R Hoe and Company claims the Boston Post now owns the largest newspaper printing press plant in New England and includes the largest press in the world.
The article argues President Taft should reject the economy commission’s plan to abolish the Revenue Cutter Service, praising its effectiveness and warning it would add to the President’s unpopularity caused by cabinet missteps. It urges wise action to preserve the service and avoid political burden.
A 10 cent a pound tax on oleomargarine is criticized as favoring butter interests. The writer argues the levy should be removed while keeping a stamp to prevent misrepresentation. Support for Representative Lever’s bill in the national House.
Representative Washburn questions the impact of Grand Trunk’s arrival in Boston on $37,000,000 of Massachusetts savings bank investments in New Haven railroad securities. He argues savings banks hold only bonds and notes and denies the New Haven’s solvency is endangered by railroad expansion. He urges banks to review investments if risk existed.
Immediate returns show 174 seats for Liberals Radicals and Socialists against 176 for the government. Tomorrow 33 deferred elections could tilt the balance toward a Left majority or near majority. Analysts caution it signals a broader policy under imperial rule and greater people recognition without revolution.
The piece weighs potential repercussions if France seizes Turkish personnel aboard a French ship en route between neutral ports. It examines precedents such as Mason and Slidell, war vs diplomacy, and questions whether the captured parties are nurses protected by the Red Crescent or military officers.
The text argues that public feeling against commuting Richeson’s sentence should not bias the Phelps case. It notes Richeson’s murder was cold blooded and merits severe punishment, while Phelps’ act arose from provocation and mental immaturity. It suggests Executive Council clemency for Phelps could have public backing if evidence supports mercy.
A reader letter from George L. Bel denounces a town critic who punishes theatrical speech as lewd The writer claims there is no reverence for moral policing and urges publication of the poem to enlighten the benighted The note mentions a real incident near Boston and asks Newt to publish the piece to expose hypocrisy
The Lawrence dispute between mill employees and owners may move to a conference and arbitration. Mayor Scanlon and city officials will have mill officials meet strikers at City Hall this evening. Mediation could end the labor trouble, reducing unproductiveness and militia costs.
The Boston Chamber of Commerce reports a busy year and outlines future aims including a Boston to Texas steamship line, using a 500000 fund to attract industries, securing a public landing, unifying factory inspection laws, resolving garbage and lighting issues, boosting New England foreign trade, and tax reform. It also endorses the Grand Trunk’s arrival in Boston as beneficial to the region.
Congress debates reducing steel duties citing the Republican report on steel trust profits as unreasonably high. The piece argues the trust earned 12 percent on actual investment, warns against overcapitalization, and says even with lower duties the industry would thrive. It urges swift action and notes broader cost of living issues like food and clothing.
A waterproofed veil concept seeks to prevent water formation on the veil by blocking rain or mist in the atmosphere. The idea envisions reducing moisture accumulation and altering weather interaction with the fabric.
A fragment quotes a woman laments marriage expects affection but faces unexpected roughness. The line contrasts idealized romance with harsher reality following the early married period.
A comical notice in Malden Mass features Daffy Howes accusing Newt of snooping and denying theft of cigars and badges while defending a letter from "Baby Mine" and praising Newt in sharp, playful rhetoric. The piece blends flirtation, irony, and local color with references to French phrases and gossip.
A local saying defies caution as residents joke that a rising troublemaker will soon face removal. Public chatter centers on enforcement and community standards. Elders urge restraint while officials warn of consequences for persistent disturbance.
Edward H. Mason was chosen president replacing the late William Taggard Piper. The board expanded with two new trustees Mrs. Robert Dawson Evans and Herbert D. Heathfield. The hospital reported 20 571 patients treated across departments and a 21 167 deficit on 206 125 expenses.
The American shoe manufacturer extends his sales effort across the globe, broadening distribution in all regions and markets.
The excerpt traces Oliver Twist being recaptured by Fagin and his thieves after a witness intervenes. Oliver endures fear, illness, and care at Pentonville as Nancy’s pursuit continues, while Sikes and Crackit plot a burglary with Oliver coerced into service. The scene ends with Oliver helping in a Chertsey break in, foretelling further misfortune.
Readable scraps cover a Boston school board comment on national diversity and American identity, a visiting officer’s leave in 20 below zero Kansas, a fashion note on Cardinal neckpieces, an acting governor in New Hampshire, a dispute over newspaper oldest dates, a Bath anecdote about Charles Morse, Massachusetts bridges under state control, and an act of chivalry on a Reading Boston car as a man repairs a suitcase handle with wire.
Captain Tullus A. Bugreaves a Confederate veteran aged 74 who helped attack Fort Sumter in 1861 and was credited by some with firing the first gun died suddenly at his editorial desk in an art publication office. An apoplexy caused his death. Born in Rock Hill South Carolina he served in the Civil War and retired after losing his right leg. He had worked in journalism here since 1887.
A woman recounts a quiet party incident where Susan explains she left early after a young man took her to supper insulted her by asking if her programme was full, while she insists she only had a sandwich and lemonade.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a lively exchange about money and fortune involving Louise. The readable lines hint at a bold claim of wealth and a search for one million, set in a domestic, playful context.
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