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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1916
Page
15
The Boston Post announces its first issue dated March 1 1916 from 250 Washington Street Boston Mass. The page lists editorial and business offices with addresses on Main Street and notes subscription terms and advance payment policy.
The American Trust Company in Boston voted to cover the expenses of employees attending the Plattsburg military training camp next summer and to pay their salaries during absence from banking duties. This practical support is highlighted as a commendable and potentially widely followed example.
The piece argues Henry James, a “novelists’ novelist,” shapes prose with icy style that blinds average readers, making him less able to portray America. It contrasts James with Howells whose work lacks James’s glitter yet offers truthful sympathetic depictions of American life.
A United States observer judges the Verdun fighting as presumptuous and absurd to assess from 3000 miles away. The piece notes the massive, brutal combat between German and French troops and the fresh contrast of gallantry and heroism on both sides. It hints the conflict may shift soon with heavy costs and uncertainty.
The piece notes that if Germany is blocked everywhere, final defeat appears near. It emphasizes that a decisive Allied pressure could hasten the end, presenting a cautious, future-facing judgment on the war’s trajectory.
The Transcript discredits the claim that the United States asked Germany to stop munitions exports to Spain during the Spanish war. It notes Ambassador White asked to inspect a Spanish vessel for contraband and that Germany found only minor contraband. It also rebuts charges about British warnings to travel on belligerent ships in the Russia Japan war.
The Ways and Means Committee votes for repeal of free sugar in the tariff act, arguing ongoing wartime preparedness and revenue loss would be excessive if sugar duty is lifted May 1.Officials estimate a $45 million revenue gap if sugar returns to the free list, while consumer costs would hardly decrease.
The Senate approves a Port au Prince agreement that makes Haiti fiscally dependent on the United States while guiding its police, sanitation, and public works. The U S takes charge of finances and development, creating a American commanded constabulary to replace the irregular force. The pact aims to shore up Haiti without ceding territory or incurring debt without U S consent. The treaty hopes to set Haiti as a model of self-government in the Antilles.
A teaser notes Pa Van Loon recovers unusually quickly, promising a humorous comic feature in the upcoming Sunday Post.
A satirical remark notes the conductor's double standard when fare evaders are caught versus paying. It suggests a humorous contrast between harsh judgment of criminals and sympathy for a paying passenger who is labeled a fool. The piece highlights social friction in transit justice.
An All Sorts item invites readers to submit two line rhymes matching the Saddest Words theme. Contest offers no prizes beyond fame and possible bronze statue, with deadline described as short and the public urged to send in verses.
A local sale listing promotes $3.50 items and larger prices up to $81.98. The ad notes final sale terms with unclear brand names and a withheld name and address.
The letter from N Newkirk offers $5 per vote to secure Waverley mass support for a GOP presidential bid. The reply notes the speaker’s tentative consideration of a nationwide run, citing lack of contact from party leaders and a sense of duty to country before deciding to pursue presidential responsibilities.
Boston readers share brisk winter recollections from Rangeleys to Hyde Park. The column cites Miss Crosby’s Maine snow, Dr. Bumpus on a unique whaling museum, local flags, a 76 year old shoe worker, leap year births in Salem, and city services including the Roxbury branch opening time and fire department readiness.
The article notes a three century rise in interest in William Shakespeare and his life work, highlighting the remark He was a man, take him for all in all, I shall not look upon his like again.
The article traces William Shakespeare’s likely first London residence in Bishopsgate near The Theatre, his 1590s tax troubles, and early acting work. It notes his court appearance with Kemp and Burbage, collaborations with Marlowe, and Greene’s jealously pointed critique while hinting at his rising fame and collaboration on Henry VI.
A speaker rejects paying five dollars per ballot to attend a White House event, citing only private citizenship as preferable. He mentions a salary of seventy five thousand dollars, a willingness to discuss the Waverley vote, and plans to treat a colleague to lunch.
Quotation from Walt Mason warns readers to pause before venting anger or spreading rumors. It cautions against accusing others, sharing scandal, and breaking trust, noting remorse follows reckless actions. The verse emphasizes personal restraint and conscience.
In a letter to the editor Morris Schwartz writes from Rice School grade eight praising the Shakespeare pictures and life texts. He notes memorized lines from Shakespeare and mentions studying Julius Caesar as the class collects pictures and thanks the daily exhibit. The message is dated February 29, 1916, from Appleton Street.
The Oldest Inhabitant recalls March weather patterns in Boston noting 80 years ago the mercury hit 1 Below, 75 years ago it was 2 Above, and the warmest on record for this date reached 62 in 1902. He cites storms in March 1908 1910 1915 and 1914 in the past decade.
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