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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1912
Page
10
The Independent Democratic Paper of New England advises readers on vacation subscriptions. It lists rates for daily and Sunday editions, including Canada and foreign copies, and notes mail forwarding options and payment terms.
The Boston Post boasts possession of the largest newspaper printing plant in New England and the largest press in the world, according to Robert Hoe of R Hoe & Co. The claim emphasizes the paper’s manufacturing scale and technological leadership.
The article states President Taft will not campaign on the stump in the coming race. It notes public preference for a dignified presidency and doubts his tour strategy helped or harmed his bid. Taft is planned to campaign from Beverly and Washington instead.
A columnist laments a third deadly rear end collision on the Chicago Burlington and Quincy route. The piece criticizes railroad safety failures and questions measures to prevent repeat tragedies, urging decisive action beyond scapegoating workers.
The piece surveys party positions on tariffs in the forthcoming campaign. It cites Woodrow Wilson linking tariff to trusts while Taft threatens a veto and Roosevelt remains noncommittal, presenting tariffs as a central political battleground.
The Stockholm marathon result highlighted diverse origins with McArthur listed as African yet Irish born in Belfast, Strobino described as Yankee runner with French parents and Swiss birth, and Sockelexis marked as American with unknown long ancestry. The piece argues true sportsmanship transcends national flags.
A world wide interest attaches to England's new national insurance plan which took effect yesterday. The complex system aims to create a government administered fund to support workers whose earnings are reduced by accident or illness, financed by employer and employee contributions plus a state share.
The article discusses compulsory sickness benefits and hospital care funded from weekly wages, viewed as a payroll tax. Employers threaten wage cuts, while Mr. Lloyd George touts the scheme as a joint effort by state, employers, and workers to boost national efficiency.
The Interstate Commerce Commission demands sweeping rate cuts on small packages for major express companies. It orders end to overcharges and delays, seeks transparent tariffs, route reductions, and a 15 to 50 percent overall reduction to ease the cost of living and curb long-standing customer mistreatment.
A feature on Yellowstone National Park highlights the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and Yellowstone Lake. It notes the vivid yellow rock colors, hot springs and geysers, and warns of dust and mosquitoes while praising the park’s beauty and the best viewing months June through August. The article emphasizes the park's wild scenery, dramatic rivers, and the healthful outdoor life drawing visitors from across the nation.
A Senate inquiry into the 1904 Republican campaign fund may subpoena Theodore Roosevelt. The former president allegedly knew donors and dealings through Cortelyou and Harriman, and his testimony could reveal sources and roles, though Democrats fear political optics.
Secretary Nagel rules minor foreign-born children of naturalized citizens may enter the United States to join their parents even if they would be barred under existing classes. The decision reverses prior rulings and calls the child’s constructive residence the dwelling-place of its father, ensuring family unity and joy for adoptive citizens.
The Boston Post shows remarkable six month growth in advertising pages and circulation. June averages reach 408 007 daily and 28529 Sunday, surpassing June 1911 figures of 66521 and 40131 copies respectively.
Munich figures report Richard Trunk, director of a local singing society, has been chosen as the director of the New York Union Society, signaling a Bavarian connection to the New York club.
Letter writer mocks a proposed partnership idea to harvest and pipe hot air in summer and cold air in winter, exposing flaws in the plan. He cautions about the impracticality and urges Newkirk to stop thinking up schemes while humorously recalling the Promoter persona.
In Chapter 8 Athirst, Pokeus and Astingus rise at Cartagin's command. The musketeer boasts single handed triumph over three foes, insisting his swordwork outmatches theirs. The three respond in chorus, acknowledging his superior skill has not yet killed them, while challenging his bravado.
In a playful scene the trio invite Dart-agin to join their band as they praise his swordsmanship and mercy. He accepts with enthusiasm and the musketeers pledge eternal loyalty, arranging a faceted night of fun at Place Quagmire before the cliffhanger.
Actress Joan Everett abandons life on the road to reunite with her family. After a near accident she finds her son Bobbie and promises to come home. In dusk and candlelight Rob and Joan consider a future together as a family.
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