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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1913
Page
8
A fragment from a Boston publication notes the Post Publishing Co in Washington Street Boston mass with a 1918 date and issue details. The readable line shows a city locale and company branding typical of a short period paper masthead.
The discussion centers on whether a caller impersonated another by voice during a telephone talk. The core fact remains the possibility of impersonation. the question asks whose voice was heard and whether the impersonation was actually done.
The 1913 Fourth of July marks a mellow but strong national pride with reunited enemies on the field and a nation united under the flag. Gettysburg Grand Army of the Republic hosts patriotic tone as the President and ex-President ready to speak, urging peace and amity over defiance.
The excerpt lists subscription rates for the Boston Post and mentions postal terms and costs. It also notes the Boston Herald’s commentary on Mayor Saynor and the reading of the Declaration of Independence, framing Boston’s tradition and Fairness in public ceremonies.
The article remarks on the extreme labor of luggage handlers who clear a flood of travellers trunks and bags daily. It notes the holiday season worsens their toil and asks passengers to recognize the effort required to move mountains of baggage at the station.
The commission refuses to exclude motor cars from Revere Beach boulevard on weekends and holidays. It argues detours would upset motorists and that the inconvenience to the public, including women and children, is trifling compared with the road’s usefulness.
A United States report on the close of the fiscal year notes a surplus of about 40 million dollars. It discusses the Panama Canal cost and how its funding through bonds and promises to pay affects current and future generations. The ledger signals a margin for today amid long term obligations.
A poem in a July 4 issue declares a boastful speaker, self styled as “the guy” who shaped early American independence and global influence. It references Panama, economic policy, and free trade while claiming vigilance over political powers and distant regions.
The Bull Moose faction proves lively in Newport showing size, quality, and enthusiasm. Colonel Roosevelt presses for a powerful navy while ex Senators Beveridge and others attend, signaling robust political energy amid a quiet season.
The piece denounces Senate tariff actions on imported artwork as reprehensible and says artists oppose protection. It argues the Underwood bill kept art on the free list, contrasting with Republican Payne-Aldrich positions. It warns the Senate aims to restore duties and raise age limits, calling for resistance in conference.
Lamar tells a vivid story before the Senate lobby committee claiming to have impersonated figures of nations and promoters. He asserts his ventriloquist act impressed Congress members and ventriloquists alike, weaving a tale of railroad habits and public intrigue.
Trustees announce the Boston Floating Hospital operates nights as well as days. Each summer night at 7:30 the hospital boat leaves the wharf with sick babies for a harbor anchorage where cool waters temper the heat and provide medical and other care. The Post notes recent nights illustrate the service.
The article notes a new law on the first of the month imposing a 200 percent tax on phosphorus matches. Safety matches will replace them to reduce phossy fear and property damage from careless use and rats, while promises say overall match prices will not rise.
A concise portrait traces the Percy lineage from William the Conqueror to the current Duke of Northumberland. It highlights Alnwick Castle, immense Northumberland lands, political roles, and military wartime feats. The article notes ancestral battles, Shakespearean fame, and the shift of wealth among noble branches.
A compact set of cautions on fireworks risks and gun safety. The speaker critiques reckless behavior, urges restraint with sparklers and sky rockets, and warns that improper handling can cause serious injuries in the name of celebration.
A reflective piece contrasts courage with the scent of powder on a coat lapel. It argues bravery shows in facing others while bearing the marks of past trials.
A village youths prank with a giant keg of powder ends when Ebenezer Crabtree, sitting nearby, unknowingly extinguishes the burning fuse by dropping tobacco. The crowd hidden nearby reacts with alarm as the fuse nears the keg and then goes out.
An ardent patriot declares love for his country and loyalty through a vivid refrain about patriotic colors. The speaker emphasizes devotion to his countryman using symbolic imagery of red white and blue.
A dialect poem promotes a Fourth of July celebration plan offering lemonade and pie to keep children calm and avoid noise and firecrackers. The speaker suggests sending boys to “get the steels” as a safer alternative to arms or injuries, claiming pride in the plan and stressing safety.
The Observant Citizen shares anecdotes from Boston and surrounding towns. It highlights Governor Foss’s light hot-weather lunch, a marblehead hydroplane sighting, Secret Service agent Griffin guarding President Wilson at Cornish, bridge delays near Newburyport, and local curiosities from squirrels to naval veterans.
The article surveys Chesterton as he critiques woman suffrage arguing it may erode feminine influence and fail to curb white slavery. It notes his cautious stance toward public agitation and contrasts with violent protest, then reviews Sturgis & Walton and Anatole France inspired tales including The Lemnian about Atta from Lemnos joining Greek defenders at Thermopylae.
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