Boston Post 1912 subscription rates and masthead
The Boston Post announces subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions with rates for different periods. It lists office contacts, editorial and advertising departments, and states payments must be in advance with notices to notify by mail if unavailable. Editor and Publisher E. A. Grozier is noted.
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Post Publishing Co
Wassinghast
Boston
Mase
Sheeke Ae
THE
Sunday Post
Canada
Post Publishing Company
Financial
Sporting Editors
Newsday
E. A. Grozier
Boston Post Announces Largest Press Plant in New England
A quote from Robert Hoe cites the Boston Post possessing the largest newspaper printing plant in New England and the biggest press in the world, highlighting its manufacturing capacity and prestige for the era.
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Boston Post
New England
Robert Hoe
R. Hoe & Co
Porto Ricans Granted US Citizenship by House Action
The House passes a bill recognizing Porto Ricans as US citizens, aligning with Democratic and Republican platforms. The measure aims to set a model of fair play and extend full rights to Porto Ricans under American governance, who deserve the change.
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National House
Porto Rico
United States
Senate
James Wilson Sets Record as Longest Serving Cabinet Secretary
On Monday James Wilson, Secretary of Agriculture, hung up a new record in the hall of fame of Cabinet officers after 15 consecutive years in his post. He surpassed Albert Gallatin, Treasury Secretary 1801 to 1813, and observers say he has lately lost vigor and should retire to private life for his sake and the service.
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James Wilson
United States
Albert Gallatin
the Treasury
Wilson
Extending Civil Service to County Offices
The Senate faces a favorable public service committee report on a permissive bill to place county offices under civil service rules by the Governor and Council. Present exemptions would end by statute if voters approve at the next state election. The measure embodies a sound principle of government extension.
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Senate
Public Service Committee
Civil Service
Governor and Council
Civil Service Commission
Thomas M Babson Dies. Boston Corporation Counsel
The sudden death of Thomas M. Babson, Boston city corporation counsel, leaves a gap in municipal service. A longtime public servant, he dedicated his talents to legal advice and representation for the city, often earning a salary below private practice. The obituary portrays a man devoted to duty and public service.
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Thomas M. Babson
Boston
Tribute To A Gentlemanly Legal Adviser Babson
Honest and determined he stood for the right, fighting as a gentleman and leaving no enemies among those who valued a worthy foe. His dignity in office and successful court-tested opinions earned him respect in the community and an enviable public record to guide successors.
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Babson
Start on Electrification urged for Boston railroads
The Post urges a measured start to electrifying metropolitan steam railways to cut smoke nuisances. It cites fuel and maintenance savings, faster service, and safety gains, arguing the Legislature should compel a start within the year and noting public demand for relief from smoke and decency on trains.
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Post
Jackson
Committee On Railroads
Boston
New Haven
New York
Stamford
Post supports presidential primaries and direct delegate election
The Journal accuses the Post of opposing voter open ability while arguing it favors presidential primaries and direct election of delegates. It notes the paper has long advocated closer citizen government and urges passage of the Senate bill, hoping the House action follows. The Post seeks Roosevelt supporters' explanations of alleged throttling at primaries to shed light on Massachusetts Republican machine tactics.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Senate
House
Roosevelt
Massachusetts
Boots and Saddles Echo in Letter Play
A fragment shows playful dialogue about a father with a bugle and a girl named Miss Cutter. The tone hints at a young romance or schoolyard note with a military bugle reference and a misheard line about boots. The passage preserves characters and humor without full context.
The Guest How did these pieces of wood and iron get into the mince pie
The dialogue presents a comically literal misfire as a waiter and guest discuss unexpected solid morsels in a pie. The exchange highlights a surreal kitchen mishap with a hint of absurd humor.
Grand Canyon of Colorado Described as Vast and Colorful Wonder
The piece extols the Grand Canyon as a monumental natural marvel. from Williams and Flagstaff the canyon is described as a hundred-mile-long gorge 6000 to 7000 feet deep with a kaleidoscope of colors. It notes the canyon’s immense scale, dramatic sunrises and sunsets, and the fact that viewing it can inspire reverence beyond description.
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Wither
Grand Canyon
Colorado
Arizona
United States
Williams
Flagstaff
Alps
Norway
Niagara
South America
Canyon
White Mountains
Hercules 1917 Model Stirs Improbable Auto Plot
A clipping from the Philadelphia Telegraph features a fanciful encounter in which a mysterious salesman touts the Hercules 1917 Model with an Anti Arrester and other sci fi features. The narrator resists and escapes, mocking the slick pitch and questioning the offered “greatest automobile proposition.”
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Challengly
Whizzette Runabout Craze At Galaxy of Gaso Line
A shopper recalls a chaotic hodgepodge at a gascar exhibit in Mechanics Building. The scene centers on a pushy salesman touting a Whiz zette Runabout with features like a faulty back and a gaggle of technical terms. The fragment ends with a hurried, unclear exchange.
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Mechanics’ Building
Barber artful ear snip joke prompts calls for reason
A terse exchange questions why a pictured joke should be sent to readers. The speaker asks for the reason behind the request and demands an explanation. The tone hints at a protest or plea for clarification.
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