Boston Post 1914 subscription rates and notices
The Boston Post issue from March 5 1914 lists subscription rates for daily Sunday and foreign copies, plus postal charges. It notes payment in advance, mailing details, and editor publisher Edwin A Grozier with office addresses and contact points.
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Post Publishing Co
Washington St
Boston
Mass
U. S
Canada
Wee Ee
Sunday Post
Post
Maas
Tango attracts transatlantic steamship line ad appeal
A major transatlantic steamship company markets a southern cruise with dancing in a magnificent ballroom taught by a renowned New York tango instructor. The writer questions the craze and jokes that if this trend continues, weary travelers may seek relief on cattle steamers.
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New York
Gilead
Extreme Suffragist Plot Targets Westminster Church
London reports say suffragists exploded a tomb in the gallery above the pulpit at St John’s Church Westminster last Sunday. The fuse length misfire left the preacher and audience gone earlier, illustrating Mrs Pankhurst’s followers resort. The suffrage movement has cooled recently with no hunger strikes or hair pulling incidents in days, yet authorities note the extreme tactic to revive excitement.
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London
St. John’s Church
Westminster
Pall Mall
Church of England
President to address Congress on Panama tolls issue
The president plans a significant address to a joint session focusing on repealing the tolls exemption in the Panama Canal Act. He argues the move tests treaty obligations and national honor, aiming to present a clear case that US coastwise shipping must not be favored over other nations. The issue balances our foreign relations and credibility.
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Wilson
Congress
Panama
Death of Thomas W. Hanshew Reveals Bertha M. Clay Pseudonym
In England Thomas W. Hanshew died and astounded readers by being the writer behind Bertha M. Clay, famed for sentimental tales like Thorns and Orange Blossoms. The revelation shocks many romantics who believed the author male yet crafted tales of virtue triumph and noble poverty.
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Thomas W. Hanshew
England
Bertha M. Clay
Thomas
Law on betting treble damages under ancient Massachusetts statute
A Massachusetts man sues to recover tripled winnings from an unnamed bettor, despite having no direct involvement with the wager. The case relies on an old statute first enacted in 1736 and amended in 1742 1785 and 1895, allowing the loser to sue for the amount lost and permitting another person to sue for treble damages if the loser does not prosecute effectively.
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Massachusetts
Betting stakes loom as tak ing little flyers risks rise
The passage notes that if the plaintiff prevails, the betting fraternity may be keenly watching the outcome. It warns that a successful claim could elevate the dangers and potential penalties for the pastime of taking little flyers, signaling a shift toward greater risk for participants and observers.
Call to Extend Boston Transit Commission Term
Editorial argues for a three year extension of the Boston Transit Commission rather than abolition or downsizing. It cites ongoing projects like the Boylston street tunnel, Dorchester tunnel, and East Boston extension, praising the commission’s knowledge and urging continued tenure to complete the work.
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Boston Transit Commission
Public Service Commission
Boston
Commonwealth
Transit Commission
Boylston Street
Dorchester
East Boston
New York Bill on State Officers Sparks Debate
Opinion notes that in New York a bill would require voters to approve a constitutional amendment to make the Governor and Lieutenant Governor the only elected state officers while other posts would be filled by appointment with Senate confirmation. The piece argues this move undermines voter control and warns against drifting toward bureaucracy, contrasting with Massachusetts practice of annual elections for state offices.
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New York
Senate
Massachusetts
Britain to hold parliamentary elections on a single day
The bill moving to unify parliamentary elections in Britain towards a single election day passed its second reading by a large majority. Liberals praise the reform for reducing plural voting and business disruption, while Unionists oppose it, clinging to ancient custom as their main objection. The change signals a rapid shift in the kingdom's electoral practice.
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House of Commons
Asquith
Britain
Railroad Cocktail Ruling Triggers Dining Car Liquor Curbs
The New Haven railroad ends sale of wine and liquor on dining cars, following a broader trend among major lines. Illinois railroads, 25 in number, have already halted the practice under the Chicago Managers' Association rule. Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts have similar compliance, reflecting a voluntary shift rather than mandatory enforcement.
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New Haven Railroad
Illinois
Managers’ Association of
Chicago
New Haven
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Reading by Professor Townsend Cope at Harvard Union
Professor Charles Townsend Cope of Harvard concluded his reading series at the Harvard Union last night before about 500 attendees. He presented extracts from Bret Harte and Mark Twain, delivering scholarly interpretation to the audience.
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Charles Townsend Cope
Harvard
Harvard Union
Bret Harte
Mark Twaigs
Great Men and Cold Weather Echoed in Verse
ALL SORTS BY NEWTON NEWKIRK notes reflections on great men past and present. A quip from BERTIE BERTRAM jokes about temperatures dropping to zero and the chill affecting feet, as the Buffalo Evening Times comments on frigid weather and hardy spirits.
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Styx
Bertie Bertram
A Clever Seat Battle on a Boston Elevated Car
A morning ride on a trapdoor Pullman car sparks a quarrel over seating space. One passenger insists on half the seat while the other refuses to yield. To escape the clash the narrator pretends illness and enjoys the ride, crowding the rest of the way.
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Town
Boston
eNood
When rumor says a shocking show in Birmingham
The aged rag reflects on a sensational production drawing crowd interest despite criticism. It notes chatter about impurity while audiences pack seats, and jokes about a book's reception with playful satire. The piece captures a local newspaper’s voice on theatre hype.
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Mister Blank
Birmingham Age Herald
End of Self-Pity in the Cosmos of Duty
A compact moral admonition warns against inviting self pity into life. Do not harbor self pity or treat it as a partner. The speaker urges bearing hardship with a smile and directing pity toward those truly deserving rather than oneself.
For Sale Dry Fitted Wood and Chickens in West Rockport Me
An advertisement offers dry fitted wood at one dollar per foot with no difference in shoe. The seller claims buying from them will bust the trust. Cash terms if trusted. Contact CC H Collamore and wife at Hay Wooden Chickens West Rockport Me indicates Camden Osit Rockland Me Courier Gazette.
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CC. H. Collamore & Wife
West Rockport
Camden
Rockland
Courier-Gazette
Mrs Charles Murphy Hurt In Auto Crash
In Chicago on March 4 Mrs Charles Webb Murphy wife of the former Chicago National League owner was seriously injured in an auto collision. Her shoulder was broken and she may have internal injuries. The crash occurred at North Avenue and Lake Shore Drive as the Murphy car struck two others. she was thrown from the limousine. Other occupants suffered minor injuries.
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Chicago
Charles Webb Murphy
Sardinia Travel Tale From Naples to Cagliari
A travel sketch extols Sardinia as a rarely visited detour from Naples Palermo Genoa or Civita Vecchia. It highlights Cagliari’s hilltop castle old town and modernized waterfront, scenic dress of Barbargia and villagers, hospitality and safe travel, island festivals, dances, and thrilling bareback horse races through village streets.
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Mediterranean
Naples
Palermo
Sardinia
Genoa
Civita Vecchia
Cagliari
Castello
Great Island
United States
B. C
Barbargia
Early spring signs and maple myths spread in town
Local readers report maple syrup thefts at night in the maple tree district while discussions on potato blight threaten supply as U S quarantine debates heat up. Notes celebrate Dr Asahel W Hamlin on his 90th birthday and recall Hannibal Hamlin.
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Maple Tree
Asahel W. Hamlin
Hannibal Hamlin
Hamlins
Maine
John Adams
Jefferson
Hamlin
Cinnamon Cookies and a Gentle Awakening
Jane Hunt, a middle aged cleaner, secretly feeds ailing neighbor Jack Perry with cinnamon cookies. After a harsh incident with his mother’s garden shoots, she apologizes and visits the sick boy, discovering a forgiving, loving bond that heals their strained relationship and proves her cookies can heal more than hunger.
Old Ebenezer Jinks Speaks Boldly and Upsets Neighbors
The poem portrays Ebenezer Jimpson Jinks as blunt and outspoken, boasting he speaks his mind plainly and freely. Neighbors dislike his rude commentary, shunning him in public and blaming his honesty for souring friendships.
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Ebenezer Jimpson Jinks
Hethinks
Ebenezer Jimpson
Walt Mason
Adams Newspaper Service
What would you do if a lover’s past is in question
A young woman asks how to handle rumors about a serious admirer. If love is strong and he seeks to move closer, she has a right to know his present and future plans, while guarding his past unless love makes honesty essential. Decide with care and respect.
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Uncle Sam
Maine
Miss Champagne
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