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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1911
Page
10
The Boston Host published daily by Post Publishing Co specifies June 16 1911 as issue No 41 in volume 206 with offices at 259 Washington Street Boston Massachusetts.
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Daily Post mailed in the United States and possessions for 25 cents per month while the Sunday Post costs one dollar per month. Address changes allowed. subscriptions must be prepaid and will end at expiration without notice. Contact editor E A Grozier for details.
The speaker urges Massachusetts to compensate John H. Chance after a murder conviction and 12 years of imprisonment, noting the governor pardoned him as innocent and arguing the state must make reparations despite Chance's other flaws.
The Boston mayor is urged to actively intervene against a pending 50 year subway lease. Citizens demand strong executive action to counter what they see as an insidious raid on their rights and to protect public interests, even at the cost of a European junket.
The Boston Record argues for a 49 year lease term for New York subway contracts with private operators, noting possible city takeover after 10 years and valuation of investments. It praises New York Public Service Commission policy to keep lines under city control and urges Boston to adopt a similar stance to retain independence.
The speech ridicules the Schoonmaker amendment requiring the railroad to raise 4 million in capital with 1 million paid in four months. It labels the provision as persecution and urges shelving the unfair tactic against a needed enterprise.
The Department of Justice appointment to head Indian depreciation claims is described as a second thought at Washington. The Republican Senate committee reportedly delayed its report due to partisan concerns over recognizing citizens with negro blood. Recently there was no dissent when color was revisited, signaling merit and competency are acknowledged.
Senator Tinkham offers two substitute measures for the Elevated omnibus bill. One shortens subway lease terms to five years, aligning with public welfare policy. The other envisions West End joining the Elevated on a seven percent basis rather than lease renewal at about seven and a quarter percent.
Yesterday showcased bold long distance flights. Atwood carried one passenger on a 40 mile route from Squantum via West Roxbury and Brookline toward Milton. Ovington flew a Blériot from Waltham over Boston and back. Atwood then flew from Squantum to Waltham, unseen by him before. Massachusetts made machine praised.
Elm Farm Milk Company pleads guilty to rebating and must pay a 5000 dollar fine. Question remains how this affects the New Haven railroad case, the other party accused. Elm Farm may be called as witnesses, and their testimony could influence the outcome.
The promoters of a 25 million dollar bread trust pledge no monopoly or price hikes. They note public sentiment is wary of trusts and small bakers could compete if prices rise. If the trust misbehaves, a strenuous fight is anticipated.
A humorous exchange shows the mistress asking if Fido was washed and starched as instructed by the maid. The maid confirms compliance with pride.
Lieutenant W B Cushing led a 14 man mission at night to destroy the Confederate ram Albemarle anchored off Plymouth in the Roanoke River. The torpedo blast perforated the hull, the ship went down in eight feet of water, and Cushing swam and crawled for miles to safety, earning promotion and official thanks.
A collage of light Q&A letters and comic items fills the page. Readers debate voting rules for foreign-born citizens, a joke contest invites guesses, and humorous explanations about peas and kissing appear alongside Kilgallen’s Anchovy sketch and playful society notes.
Commander Miss Booth of the Salvation Army will speak at People's Temple Sunday June 25 at 730 p m on The Broken Link. She will dedicate the Canton fresh air camp for mothers and children June 26 at 2 p m. Golden wedding for Rev George Whitaker and wife June 22 with receptions at 75 Walnut Street Somerville.
A reader writes to All Sorts replying to yesterday's column offering views on Dor's situation and seeking further guidance from the editor on a personal matter.
The 75th anniversary of the First Baptist Church in Chelsea will be observed next Friday with reminiscences by two current members and two former deacons at 8 pm, followed by supper at 6 30 and talks from living pastors and a long‑time Boston Association pastor. Sunday brings a historic sketch by Pastor Brakeman.
A brief snippet shows a father explaining a fairy tale to his son. The exchange ends with the line that a tale ends with marriage and “happily ever after.” The wording evokes a nostalgic, domestic moment.
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