Boston Post announces vacation postal rates and press size claim
The Boston Post date July 24 1912 outlines subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions and offers mail delivery options within the United States and abroad The note highlights the paper’s claim to own the largest newspaper printing press plant in New England and includes contact and staff details.
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Sunday Post
Canada
Boston
Mass
Post Publishing Company
POST
Daily Post
United States
Boston Post
New England
Robert Hoe
R. Hoe & Co
Taft urged on reciprocity and lingering doubt on Canada pact
The piece weighs Taft's stance on reciprocity with Canada and suggests continued support for an accord despite political caution. It notes Canada’s mood and parks the invitation as potentially advantageous to U S agri culture interests while hinting at Taft's steadfast views.
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Canada
Bright Outlook After Boston Elevated Labor Talks Reach Agreement
A conference among Governor Foss Mayor Fitzgerald President Bancroft and others leads to expected reinstatement of striking workers except those involved in violence and recognition of the carmen's union. The editorial lauds collective bargaining as the fairest approach for a major city service and urges public support for the Elevated’s progressive stance.
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Foss
Fitzgerald
Bancroft
Boston
Carmen
Weighing the Mails Sets Weighing Schedule This Summer
The mail weighing process will start August 3 and run for 105 days to determine rail transport payments for four years. The method, based on distance, space, and cars hauled, is criticized as not businesslike yet remains the current system. The writer hopes for fewer extraneous elements and a fair, transparent weighing.
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United States
Roosevelt Bolters in Massachusetts Form Third Party Ticket
The Roose velt bolters in Massachusetts announce a complete third party ticket for fall elections. They claim sincerity by separating from a major party they have joined for years, and they vow no false pretenses or political theft. They aim to prove how many voters want Theodore Roosevelt for President again, and their move challenges any future excuses at ballots.
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Roosevelt
Massachusetts
Theodore Roosevelt
Britain Eyes Navy Build To Deter German Threat
Churchill tells Parliament that a stronger British navy is needed to deter a growing German sea armament. The government presents imminent peril as the reason for expanding naval armament and outlines the policy without indicating plans for global conflict.
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Great Britain
Winston Churchill
Westminster
Germany
Armament and Peace Tilting Toward Disarmament Hope
The piece argues that Britain and Germany pose a threat but that government statements aim to preserve peace by arming for deterrence. It questions if they will fight, noting arms costs may drive peace if nations agree to disarm and avoid war.
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Asquith
Germany
Electrification planned for New York New Traven Hartford line
The New York New Traven Hartford railroad will electrify its leased Boston and Providence line this fall without legislative pressure. The New Haven backs bonds, guarantees payments, and contributes to a sinking fund to retire them by 1987. The public will ultimately bear the cost, but the project is a hopeful step toward smoke and grime relief for Greater Boston.
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New York, New Traven & Hartford
Boston & Providence
New Haven
Absinthe Ban Backed by Public Policy
The editorial argues the U S government should bar absinthe imports after October 1 to protect the public from a deadly beverage. It cites France and others moving to abolish absinthe and warns the drink ruins health and morals, endorsing paternal government action.
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United States
France
Belgium
Switzerland
Holland
Brazil
No. 10-Point Lookout and the Great Falls of the Yellowstone
The Great Falls of the Yellowstone rank among the world’s finest waterfalls. The Upper Fall plunges 112 feet, but the 50-foot Lower Fall captivates most with color and mist. Tower Falls and the surrounding gorge add to Yellowstone’s famed scenery, with Moran and Sherman cited for their artful regard.
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Point Lookout
Great Falls
Yellowstone
Niagara
Yosemite Fall
Grand Canyon
Capitol
Washington
Thomas Moran
General Sherman
Moran
Grand Falls
Europe
Tower Falls
Mammoth Hot Springs
H. G. Wells
America
Wordsworth
Royal Bed Chamber Confrontation in Cartagin Tale
In a dramatic postures scene Cartagin confronts King with a returned weapon. The King admits suspicion misled by Cartagin. Outside, mobs threaten as Dartagin seeks answers before the door is closed again. TO BE CONTINUED TOMORROW. The next thread follows Helen’s harsh courtship turning to marriage for spite.
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Cartagin
Dartagin
Proboscis Anepheles I
Bay- Feng
Dart-agin
de Bique
Wedding Turns Sour as Bride and Groom Disagree in Nashville
Mr James Cullen aged 20 wed Miss Helen Angier in Nashville. The couple began housekeeping in a small dove cote. The day after, Helen grew peevish and irritable, though Jimmy paid little heed.
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Nashville
James Cullen
Helen Angier
Jimmy
Helen
Clothes Make the Man They Help to Break Him
A short satirical note, contrasting attire with character, suggests outward garb can influence perception and fate, hinting at pressure or judgment based on appearance rather than deeds. The phrase implies external form shapes outcomes in social or moral judgment contexts.
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Justice Trantford
Federal Court
State of Washington
Supreme Court
Hanford
Summer Woes and Spring Foes in Verses
The speaker pleads for relief from Summer’s heat and insect chorus, while Spring and Marsyas echo in ancient metaphor. Summer laments endless sun and din, longing for Autumn’s return to end the torment with cooler days and quieter skies.
The Soda Fountain Uncle Walt Sings of Fizz and Frost
A nostalgic verse extols the soda fountain in front of a pharmacist shop with gleaming silver and brass fittings. It praises the cool crowd, the stylish clerk, and the frosty service as summer heat drives patrons to the fountain for lemon, quinces, and other flavors.
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Cadiz
Napoleon
Walt Mason
Winter Imposter Prisons the Earth and Trees in Verse
The speaker laments winter’s hold as it grips the green earth and trees, binding the stream and its flow. A plea rises for Spring to come, restoring life and music to nature. Oliver Herford’s lines from Scribner's convey a gentle, mournful call for renewal.
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Oliver Herford
Scribner's
Fashions Forecast Tell of Tailoring Trends to Watch
Paragraph points on fads and fashions note longer skirts beaded laces and covert cloth details. Coats coats sets and collar ensembles return with revival styles. Silk tailor maces broadcloth chiffon blouses and raglan sleeves appear in autumn collections from Paris couturiers.
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Paris
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