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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1911
Page
12
The issue lists publication details for March 7 1911 by The Independent Democratic Paper Ciesved Daily. Published by Post Publishing Co at 252 Washington St Boston Massachusetts with volume and issue numbers.
The notice lists subscription prices: PAILY One year and Six months at $1.50, three months at 75c, one month 25c. The Sunday Post charges one year $3.00, six months $1.50, three months 75c, one month 80c. Canada shipments add 10¢ per copy. It notes Second Class Matter in Boston and warns money sent at sender's risk. Payments should be made payable to POST PUBLISHING COMPANY and cash not sent.
The message states that deliveries to customers must be paid and will be discontinued upon expiration. Readers are urged to notify the office if they cannot obtain the Post from their usual newsdealer, and to contact E A Grozier, editor and publisher, by postal mail.
Francis C. Lowell, longtime United States Circuit Court justice and Boston native, died yesterday. A former Common Council member and state legislator, he was known for impartial temper and humane judgment, respected by peers and mourned by many in the city.
The article argues for pre death confirmation of testator competence to prevent posthumous disputes. It notes risks from alleged incapacity or undue influence and cites proposed bills in Massachusetts and Albany to certify competency at will execution.
Post readers compare city transit friction as 200 Dyckman street riders refuse to change at 17th street, insisting a Dyckman line car continue through. Guards threaten, but the crowd’s stand blocks trains 25 minutes, ending with the through car. Belmont signs as example of proper routing.
The Committee on Metropolitan Affairs may not report bills removing appointment power from the Civil Service Commission. Calls grow for daylight on the commission's actions and for clearer communications about candidates before the body.
The piece argues for a real civil service in appointing city officials, suggesting candidates originate with the board and names are sent to the Mayor for selection, as in Chicago. It calls for reforms within the current system, emphasizing that public business is the responsibility of the public.
The piece honors Surfman Oliver of the Peaked Hill Life Saving Station for rescuing Captain and two crew members from the schooner Mattakeesett. It notes his personal bravery performed as part of duty, laments Congress delays on pension protections, and predicts fewer future dangers with the Cape Cod canal progress, while acknowledging enduring coastal risks and the valor of life savers.
The article notes Representative Peters will push in the new Congress a bill validating the Canada trade agreement, identical to the McCall version previously approved. It calls the measure a Massachusetts default and suggests Democratic Congress will align with the President to advance tariff plans while testing Senate support, under public guidance.
Postmaster Edward Mansfield spoke at a Pilgrim Publicity luncheon in the American House detailing Boston district operations. He outlined a 68-station district covering 180 12 square miles with 1.1 million in population, 3247 employees, and 1900 to 1914 revenue growth from 3.1 million to 6.12 million. He described dept methods, theft detection, and rising registered mail rates.
Dorchester Massachusetts notes the latest fashion craze dubbed the harem trouser shirt as a chic daring style for Milady. The piece playfully warns against confusion with family, calling attention to the revealing design and carefree movement.
A Boston reader quips about a new transit rule ask ing passengers to leave a street car at both ends. He suggests a humorous workaround to test the directive and mocks the idea of urging action at both ends while noting the improper impracticality.
Mrs. Mattie F. Work of Denver obtained a divorce from David Work after telling Judge Riddle that during 19 years 6 months and 17 days of marriage he was jagged 2088 times. She estimated whiskey use at 508 gallons costing 3048 dollars. He boasted a high batting average of jags west of the Mississippi.
A letter from Kate of Boston argues that the word no is the strongest, citing parental refusals in childhood and later rejections in life. She urges Newt-Ane to recognize no as a powerful constraint against smoking, loafing, licenses, free lunches, joy, money, and credit.
A lighthearted note urges readers to find humor in errors and missteps. It promotes resilience, suggesting laughter helps cope with small setbacks and keep spirits high.
A Baltimore hospital reports a long grafting procedure replacing 480 square inches of skin from the patient with grafts taken from his own body. The patient, a Black man, was admitted November 21, 1900, after extensive burns and required months of treatment.
The Beatrice Cenci painting by Guido Reni, famed as Rome’s most popular portrait, is housed in the Barberini Palace. The Beatrice tale details brutal parental cruelty, a desperate plot, and the 1599 beheadings of Beatrice, Lucrezia, and Giacomo, followed by public display and burial.
James E. Bates a renowned city lawyer in the eighties, retired for 15 years, was found dead at his lodging 41 Church Street Cambridge by a Cambridge Cough Company employee. He was about 70, lived alone, and the Medical Examiner ruled natural causes. Neighbors say he led a recluse life.
In England and Wales the figure shows John Bull has 1,225,055 more daughters than sons. The data highlights a gender balance shift in the region.
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