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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1913
Page
14
The piece praises Champ Clark for resisting a $50 monthly rent increase on his Washington suite and criticizes landlords and the Democratic administration for high rents. It notes Cabinet members will pay no more than $2000 yearly and frames the issue as a brewing revolt against hotel and apartment owners.
Boston newspaper edition dated July 3 1918 presents news briefs and local notices. The issue lists staff, notices, and happenings around Boston with public and community information typical of the era.
The notice lists subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions, including one year 3.00 in the U S and varied six month and monthly rates. It notes rates for Canada and foreign copies, postage charges within Boston, and that all payments should be in advance with checks made payable to Post Publishing Co. It provides contact details and publisher information.
The Boston Post proclaims ownership of the largest newspaper printing plant in New England and the world’s largest press, as stated by Robert Hoe, president of R. Hoe & Co.
The Boston Globe recalls the running battle at Gettysburg and honors 88 year old Daniel Sickles, former commanding general of a corps. He earned fame at the Peach Orchard where he lost a leg and remains cheered as a notable survivor in the anniversary events.
The article notes a spike in Independence Day celebrations with broader ranges and more injuries. It cites past figures from 1903 showing 466 accidents and about 4000 injuries, with mortality near 41, and predicts a likely record year for casualties amid large city observances in Boston and beyond.
New parcel post regulations took effect yesterday offering insurance by affixing a five cent stamp for shipments up to 25 dollars. Higher values are insurable by stamps with the postmaster issuing a receipt and refund of money value if a loss occurs, promising convenience and ready service for parcel mail users.
A brief survey notes opposition to Anderson's confirmation as governor appointee. Critics argue concerns about qualifications and policy impacts, while supporters urge timely confirmation to ensure governance continuity.
The city council weighing Mr. Anderson’s nomination must consider his opposition to railroad gifts in Massachusetts. Opponents say his stance proves fitness for public service while supporters warn against political influence. The outcome hinges on council action and potential implications for utilities board independence.
A large signed petition asks Governor to pardon David D. Farnsworth of Bridgewater, serving a manslaughter sentence after a self defense shooting. The letter argues the act was accidental, no malicious intent, and the thief was an aggressor. clemency is urged as just.
Veterans of both armies gather at Gettysburg for a grand reunion with 55000 assembled, only a few prostrations by heat. Some have died on the field, yet many believe this may be their last chance to honor the Union and heal sectional memories for younger generations.
The medical examiner labels the drowning of many children at a city bathing float as criminal negligence by municipal authorities in charge. He condemns the rotten structure and urges accountability, suggesting Essex County may appoint a district attorney to set an example.
A sharp featured woman questions the butcher about sausage pricing claiming Shhaubaum's offers eightpence. The shopman responds with mock deflection about shortages and implying a discount if out of stock. The exchange ends with a light quip on scarcity and price.
Conversation turns playful about luck and finances at a social meal. Mason questions luck with a 12 at table while Brown jokes that the 14th guest covers the bill, highlighting humor over numbers and dinner etiquette.
A witty local column lampoons ice dealers for short weight ice and sun shrinkage. It features a tongue in cheek “sealer of weights and measures” pursuit, a detailed mock table tracking loss from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., and a call for fair dealing amid hot weather.
A humorous verse about Little Stomach waking hungry and enduring a feast through a day of heavy meals and alcoholic drinks. The narrative follows Master and the brothers Tom Gordon and gin fumes as meals and cocktails arrive. It ends with Little Stomach vowing revenge for the excessive drinking.
A fragment notes the saying The tay of the last minstrel is usually a fresh egg. The line appears as a quaint regional proverb with unclear origin and context.
Giuseppi Pomare of Youngstown Ohio faces a second trial in Cleveland next Monday for sending a letter to President Wilson demanding 500 dollars. The first trial ended with a hung jury last week.
After Thomas Oar, Esq., served on the Muggleton Rural Council for years, he sought a permanent record of his term and to have a street named for him. He discussed the idea privately with colleagues and his gauge of support grew, yielding a place bearing his name.
A timely series explores how great fortunes were built and what became of them. Tracing J Pierpont Morgan the noted financier, the piece examines the rise and fate of his peers and rivals in modern finance.
James Stillman, head of National City Bank, is portrayed as a leading financier with an estimated personal fortune of 25 to 35 million dollars. The piece traces his rise from Hartford to presidency of the bank, his family ties to the Rockefellers, and his passion for art, including a $100,000 gift to prize funds at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris.
The column recounts small town vignettes from Cambridge to Boston including a 15 year charity habit in Alaska, family War of 1812 lore, a high school essay theft by a tobacco dealer, a ghostly island sighting, Dana’s island estate notes, a worm fishing prank, free Metropolitan Park concerts, aviator Ovington cards, aging pets in Chelsea and Boston, Salvation Army camp chatter, a Cambridge school’s donation for an artificial limb, and a Scituate writers’ colony gathering led by notable authors and opera figures.
A childless woman urges tears while a man, grieving a sainted dead, vows devotion to the living. They debate sympathy and the worth of womanhood as the living of grief unfolds beside a bed, the exchange sharp with withheld comfort.
The column contrasts the plea for funds to aid China with a homely tally of a neighbor, Bill Persimmon, injured by a derrick and unable to work. It notes his starving children and his sickly wife seeking bread. The piece bridges charity calls and local hardship during 1918.
A reader asks if switch from rejecting a persistent suitor to pursuing another lovesick pair is wise. The advice urges considering the faithful admirer, testing feelings, and avoiding rash actions to regain peace of mind while weighing genuine affection over ego.
Marine trims on hats use crisply pleated frills and rosettes. Snakeskin serge in dark gray with red black and blue dots gains fashion traction for travel in heat. Gowns gain novelty touches with deep V necks and bolero overlays. Young girls’ hats in white pique feature blue straw borders and white soutache. Frocks of flowered cotton crepe pique linen or voile grow more charming with lace or embroidery. A pale blue crepe de chine negligee features white ostrich plumage.
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