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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1913
Page
10
Boston Post issue dated March 1 1913 likely presents early 20th century news briefings. Details readable include local Boston topics and public notices typical of a daily city newspaper, with concise reports and community updates.
The Boston Post lists subscription prices: Daily one year 3.00 six months 1.50 three months 0.75 one month 0.25. Sunday one year 3.00 six months 1.50 three months 0.15 two months 0.60 one month 0.30. Mail and postage details, payment in advance, and contact info for editors and business office included.
Robert Hoe & Co proclaims its Boston press facility the biggest in New England and home to the largest press in the world, highlighting its dominance in newspaper printing machinery.
The Boston Elevated Railway Company takes pride in the courtesy and helpfulness of its car men. The public attention to the conductors and motormen contrasts with harsher behavior in New York, highlighted by the Elevated strike last summer as a lesson in civility and service.
The Senate approved ratifying the federal income tax amendment, but Massachusetts remains hesitant. The piece criticizes the Republican legislature for choosing wealth over reform, noting Massachusetts ratified after the amendment became part of the Constitution.
Stefansson, famed for the blonde Esquimaux, announces a four year Arctic trek. He will carry wireless telegraphy for contact with unfrozen lands and cameras to provide moving pictures as visual proof of discoveries. The article notes the advantage of modern record technology over earlier travels.
A group of suffragist hikers arrived in Washington to cheering crowds and a reception worthy of a president. The report praises their perseverance and demeanor, noting their publicity effort was not harmed by the reception and may have earned public respect for the suffrage cause.
The physical valuation bill for U S railroads is before the President who is expected to sign it. The Interstate Commerce Commission will then conduct a major valuation costing about $6 million to the government and about the same amount to the railroads.
The passage explains the importance of railroad rate examinations to determine watered stocks and dividend practices. It notes the Interstate Commerce Commission may set rates, affecting a citizen’s fares and freight costs for daily goods.
President Taft sends his budget message as Congress shows rising executive expenses. Senate votes 180 million in 20 minutes, boosting sundry civil bill and total House appropriations. Over appropriation now exceeds 722.5 million, with 250 million unfunded. Budget prep may restrain alarming spending.
Larz Anderson the ambassador to Japan resigns as the first in a wave of American representatives abroad following precedent to place their commissions at a new administration. A notable exception arises with the United States minister to Chili who plans to stay on to test Civil Service Commission authority against executive preference. This raises a substantive issue on merit system power versus diplomatic tenure rules.
Yesterday's joint judiciary hearing showed strong feeling against vote swapping as long standing and widespread. Critics call it a purchase of favor that taints bills and ethics, urging the committee to report a bill abolishing this indefensible practice.
The legislature urges an official investigation of Senator McDevitt s bribery claim. He alleged a representative offered him 300 to vote for a pending measure. An informal rules committee session produced hazy recollections, but the matter is too serious to remain unclear. Citizens are urged to report any such attempts to the district attorney.
A humorous narrative at a dog show as the author presents his mixed breed Sully and a parade of show dogs. He jokes about toy breeds from griffons to Pomeranians, notes various breeds like Samoyeds and Boston Terriers, and recalls conversations over Sully’s entry while sharing affectionate anecdotes about dogs and their quirks.
The article narrates early European contact with Lhasa and Timbuktu, detailing Capuchin priests reaching Lhasa in 1811 and Major Alexander Gordon Laing entering Timbuktu in 1826. It recalls legends of immense wealth, perilous journeys, and the eventual decline of Timbuktu as a great city, now a mere shadow amid desert and ruin.
A nostalgic riff on dog breeds from a dog show with witty observations. Describes Great Danes, Harlequin Great Danes, St Bernard, Altadorf, Fritz, Russian Wolfhounds, Greyhounds, and Dachshund with playful quips and Twain quotes. Ends with a light apology for any offense.
The Observant Citizen reports that about 100,000 of the new Indian head and buffalo five cent pieces will be distributed in Boston today. Sub Treas. Doty says major banks and stores have arranged large consignments for patrons.
Polly Pickles and Harold Hollownut exchange bold bets stating high certainty. Pickles asserts odds are against her. Hollownut doubles down, pledging to stake his head on the claim.
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