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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1912
Page
10
The Boston Bost Independent Democratic Paper presents its July 19 1912 issue from 259 Washington St Boston Massachusetts No 17 Volume 303.
The Boston Post lists subscription prices for Daily and Sunday editions, details international postage, and payment instructions. It notes second class entry, advises advance payment and nonpayment cancellation, and provides vacation-time mailing rates and a promotional claim about its printing press capacity.
The piece questions progressive Republicans in the Senate who threaten to refuse voting for a wool tariff revision. It notes they largely supported the same wool bill last year and criticized President Taft for vetoing it. It asks whether expediency has replaced patriotism in their stance.
The proposal to build a colossal warship as a universal deterrent meets skepticism. Critics doubt its economy and practicality, warning that rival nations would soon launch superior ships, fueling an endless, costly arms race.
Governor Foss reappoints Filmer FE Curtiss to the Civil Service Commission, praising his public service and nonpartisan approach. Curtiss is described as able, energetic, conscientious, courteous, and accessible, with a strong record of work for the state. The editorial endorses continued service.
Herbert Knox Smith leaves the Taft circle to join Roose velt forces. The shift is seen as serious but not surprising and likely to be explained by Taft campaigners. Smith previously warned against actions that could alienate Morgan interests during the harvester trust issue.
The Rosenthal assassination in New York triggers a public dispute between police and the district attorney over who bears blame for permitting the murder and how gambling crimes are punished. Both sides accuse each other, but the quarrel delays justice and undermines confidence in law enforcement.
The text questions whether current affairs justify a city police under gubernatorial control or demand a separate city force answerable only to the Governor and raises questions about central versus local authority.
The impeachment managers appear before the Senate to prosecute Judge Robert W. Archbald in the Commerce Court case. Delays are opposed as witnesses are weeded out, a two thirds vote is needed for conviction, and officials hope to conclude before the political campaign heats up.
The article argues it is not improper for Woodrow Wilson to remain as New Jersey governor after being nominated for president. Citing past leaders like Tilden Hayes Garfield Cleveland, the piece notes candidates from both parties did not resign, urging Wilson to follow established precedent.
The act, in force since last Monday, is reported to cover 13 million insurables in the United Kingdom. Over ten million are already registered, and officials predict near-universal coverage by week’s end. Employers oppose aspects, notably doctors seeking an extra dollar per insured person, while the expansion's long-term social reform aims worry some observers.
The Comptroller of the Currency will increase the number of national bank examiners nationwide. Officials acknowledge examiners are overworked and must balance thoroughness with their heavy duties. A financial inspection should protect clients of every bank, large or small.
Franklin B. Dyer of Cincinnati has been offered the Boston public schools superintendent post and will likely accept. He is renowned as a teacher, executive and youth advocate, and as president of the National Association of School Superintendents his reputation spans the country. His Boston assignment is described as the greatest work of his life, with prior refusals of equal salaries from other cities noted.
The Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone National Park showcase terraces in brilliant rainbow colors with blue yellow and white hues. Visitors linger as steam vents and active geysers nearby offer a dramatic contrast to quieter springs like Morning Glory Turquoise Pool Prismatine Lake and Emerald Pool.
Cartagin questions the mission as Athirst and allies reveal a plan to thwart King’s assassins led by Count de Stingo. The group debates fear and loyalty while moving through a corridor to the Royal Bedchamber, intending a surprise defense.
A lighthearted tongue in cheek note recalls a soggy mishap with silk gloves stockings and a fall into the Charles rescued by an officer while a rival named Clarence is blamed. The piece shifts to a reader request for a daily synopsis and hints at a mysterious castle scene with two figures awaiting Cartagin in darkness.
A reader asks how to descend if an airship stalls midair and is advised that airships do not stall. The reply notes a breeches-buoy or fire crew rescue would be impractical, so jumping is not advised due to injury risk.
A terse quip from the column suggests a seasonal shift toward stronger weekend routines as readers note social gatherings and leisure time increasing in local life. The line reflects a lighthearted take on weekend habits within the community.
A poetic meditation on tourism as a driving force behind travel. The verse credits the traveler with unseen labor, keeping roads, trains, hotels, and steamers moving while others go about daily life, asking who sustains the world when travelers roam.
A dramatic scene recounts Napoleon at Ratisbon as a boy rider saves face and pride. The poem contrasts imperial bravado with a wounded soldier’s sacrifice, ending with the youth falling dead and the emperor’s shadowed reaction.
Ingenue notes she discounts her age by 2 percent, signaling savvy and market appeal in a bustling show business scene.
A fragmentary dialogue hints at a courtroom verdict with phrases about guilt and innocence. The text references a Mrs. Kaden and a character named Henry in a dialogue about a shortcake and legal judgment.
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