Boston Post July 23 1914 front page snippet
The Boston Post Independent Democratic Paper of New England dated July 23 1914 lists issue number and archive office address at 259 Washington Street Boston Mass. The header confirms publication details for the Vesued Daily Post Publishing Co. with no article text provided.
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The
Boston Post the
Independent Democratic Paper of
New England
Post Publishing Co
Washington Street
Boston
Mass
Subscription Rates For Daily Post And Sunday Post
Subscription rates are listed for Daily U S and Canada one year six months and shorter terms. Foreign copies priced separately with per copy postage rules and extra Boston District surcharge. Post offers vacation mail rates and address change options with payment notes and mailing instructions.
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U. S
Canada
Sunday Post
Boston
Post
Daily Post
United States
Mass
Mississippi Anti-Tipping Law Enforced in Two Cases
Mississippi fined two men ten dollars each for tipping, the act seen as challenging the law. The tipper, a white man, had his penalty suspended while a black porter faced the full fine, prompting criticism that the law harms Negro porters and favors white violators.
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Mississippi
A Practical Financier General Villa Among the Constitutionalists
The piece portrays General Villa as a practical financier who, facing cash shortages for troops, confiscates silver mines and plans a nearby mint to coin real dollars. It lauds his ingenuity, likening him to Columbus and noting his potential to impress Wall Street with tangible wealth.
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General Villa
Constitutionalists
Villa
Columbus
Wall Street
Porto Rico Citizenship Move Seen as Step Toward Statehood
The article argues extending citizenship to Porto Rico inhabitants is not alarming and represents a practical step toward statehood. It maintains insular colonies are incompatible with the republic and stresses local affairs under federal direction.
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Porto Rico
Was It Negligence In Robinsons Jail Guarding
An editorial argues that Inspector Norton s murder by Robinson was enabled by jail neglect at Charles street. It cites Richeson s prior incident and urges authorities to adopt vigilant precautions for dangerous defendants, noting public relief at avoiding a costly trial does not absolve jail staff of responsibility.
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Robinson
Norton
Charles Street
Richeson
Munich
Count Rumford
Marshall’s Lane
Union Street
Benjamin Thompson
Boston
Hunger strike test tests strength of law in New York
A New York woman anarchist serving three months for inciting to riot threatens a hunger strike to resist prison. The piece argues such abstention would undermine legal authority and provoke a flood of leniency for criminals avoidant of punishment.
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New York City
Predicting Fury’s Fate Behind Bars Likely to Expire Term
The article notes that offenders should not expect mercy in food disputes and suggests the fury will not leave jail before serving her full term nor die in custody, projecting a long imprisonment.
Mellen Defends Sympathy for Investors Amid New Haven Debates
Ephraim Mellen claims deep sympathy for investors in New Haven and Boston & Maine stocks while criticizing politicians and troublemakers. He asserts the Morgan controlled board mismanaged funds, citing trolleys, Westchester line, and large sums paid to a Bil lard straw man, arguing the downfall stems from mismanagement, not press criticism.
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Charles S. Mellen
New Haven
Boston & Maine Securities
Mr. Mellen
Rhode Island
Westchester
New Haven Treasury
Billard
Boston & Maine
Board of
Mellen
Ephraim
Railroads Race to Expand Freight Car Fleet in 1916
The railroads placed 16 000 orders for new freight cars in June, far above May totals, with the New York Central ordering 9 000 cars and Illinois Central 5 000. Other lines plan steel under frames rebuilds and large purchases to meet anticipated trade demand.
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New York Central
Illinois Central
Union Pacific
Chicago & Northwestern
Rock Island
New Americans Coming Fast at U S Ports
The article notes that in the first 11 months of the fiscal year nearly 1.25 million foreigners entered U S ports with few turned away. Unrest in the Balkans and Europe drives immigration, as many seek liberty, work, and opportunity, finding space and chances for advancement in America.
Up In The World Boston Teams Rise In National League Standings
The Boston National team climbs from the lower ranks to the first division after three days of play. Fans praise the squad as clearly better than its figures showed and believe it can compete with the league leaders. The Boston American team also rises to second place, signaling growth for the city in baseball circles.
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Boston National Baseball Team
Boston
Sam
Jim
James
Rogers Estate Values Placed At 49 Million In New York
New York July 22 Henry H Rogers Standard Oil millionaire left an estate of 49 009 009 in New York State and TI Agden Mills left 36 536 791 according to official appraisals filed today.
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New York
Henry H. Rogers
Standard Oil
New York State
Agden Mills
Pneumatic Pocketpicker and the Newtkin Krik Plot
A letter from Slippery Sam pitches Newton Newkirks Pneumatic Pocketpicker a device suited to lift wallets in crowds. Newkirks skeptical reply warns of reputational risk and legal trouble, suggesting Sam test the gadget himself before any market move.
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Park Street
Sam
Good management earns bread from others' sweat
A brief note on management ethics, linking financial success to the labor of workers and the value created by their effort. The phrase highlights tensions between leadership profits and worker compensation.
Man arrested for sneezing in church in New York
A man was charged with disorderly conduct after an officer present at a church service pinched him during a loud sneeze. The man said he could not control the sneeze and blamed external reasons, arguing the action was unfair and potentially dangerous.
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New York
Grecian cape dominates current fashion mood
Fad fashion notes mark the Grecian cape as in high favor this season. Capes in mirror velvet heavy satin or vivid cloth feature futurist lining. White chiffon gowns avoid lace. only self-material ruffles and hemstitched bands allowed. Starched linen collars return with back close fit and front styled to accent neck opening.
Roger Williams Park and Providence Legacy in Pictures
The article surveys Roger Williams Park in Providence, noting its historic ties to Roger Williams and Miantonomo, the Betsy Williams land gift, and landmarks like a lake, a museum, a Casino, and a boathouse. It highlights Providence’s colonial houses, the First Baptist Church founded by Williams, and street names reflecting early commerce and Quaker influence.
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Roger Williams
Providence
Boston
Miantonomo
Betsy Williams
Lexington and Concord
Maine Woods
Slate Rock
First Baptist Church Society
A varied column with notes from Boston to Amesbury
A Boston area columnist riffs on lawn decor beer kegs as planters, railways public ownership in Maine, bluefish and porpoises off Nantucket, visits by Sir Thomas Lipton’s yachtsman, BanGs and Whittierland wells. Local towers, new道 elevated road and Yellowstone Park camp reports mix local color and travel lore.
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Maine
Aroostook
Houston
Maine Central
Bancroft
Summer Woes and Wit from Walt Mason 1914
The verse recalls summer’s heat and shared discomfort across regions while urging readers to seek brighter topics. Walt Mason’s quip on weather relays a playful, satire toned reflection on climate and leisure during the season.
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Edwin A. Grozier
Main
Ephraim Mellen
Balkan States
Europe
H. H. Rogers
Newton Newkirk
Department of the Interior
Newt
Yassir
America
Massachusetts
Roger Williams Park
King Prints Company
Bservant Citizen
Malden
Salem
Bertram Brewer
Waltham
Brewer
Nantucket
Venus
John Hays Hammond
Ipswich Bay
Mr. Hammond
Michael H. Cox
Commercial Street
Belmont
Sir Thomas Lipton
Cox
Sir Thomas
Mr. Cox
Custom House
Prospect Hill Park
Bunker Hill Monument
Amesbury
Whittier
Whittierland
Teeteet
F. I. Dunne
North Shore
Mr. Dunne
John Kendrick Bangs
Ogunquit
Mrs. Bangs
Mr. Bangs
Custom House Tower
Jeese
Otenna
Summer Street
Commonwealth Pier
South Station
Atlantic Avenue
Lincoln
James J. Storrow
Yellowstone Park
Hoyt
Walt
Arctic
Walt Mason
Adams Newspaper Service
William Cardinal O’connell
By Spiers
Julian Academie
Paris
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