Boston Post March 7 1914 Independent Democratic Paper
The Boston Post issue dated March 7 1914 from Boston Mass provides daily publication details for the Independent Democratic Paper of New England. It lists office address at 259 Washington Street Boston and notes the paper’s publication schedule and printing company.
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The
Boston Post the
Independent Democratic Paper of
New England
Post Publishing Co
Washington St
Boston
Mass
Subscription rates for Daily and Sunday Post
Rates listed for Daily and Sunday subscriptions to the Post Post Publishing Co. in Boston. Prices cover U S and Canada, foreign copies, and single copies with postage and handling details. Notices mention payment methods, editorial offices, and contact instructions.
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U. S
Canada
Sunday Post
Boston
Posttrot
Mass
Tisk
Post Publishing CO
A Boy's Bravery Scotty McKay Saves Lives in Quincy House Fire
Elevator boy Scotty McKay remained fearless as smoke and flame filled Quincy House on Thursday night. He guided a blind man from the burning sixth floor after operating the car through danger and fire, proving his duty was not in vain. His courage, urged by others to be not exceptional, stands as a beacon in hazards.
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Scotty” McKay
Quincy
Huerta’s Move Seen As Bluff After Benton Murder
The piece argues Huerta manipulates the Benton killing by charging Villa with murder and Carranza as an accessory. It suggests the tactic may improve relations with Britain, though it questions his past and calls him not a fool despite accusations of fearmongering.
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Huerta
Benton
Villa
Carranza
Mexico
Rich Americans Abroad Protest Tax and Citizenship Threats
The piece denounces wealthy Americans living in England who protest income tax and threaten to renounce citizenship. It argues expatriation for tax avoidance shows unpatriotic intent and asserts such men will not be missed if they relinquish allegiance.
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England
Retired Chief Mullen Honored After Four Decades of Service
The Fire Department bids farewell to John A. Mullen after more than 40 years of heroism and endurance. He retires as chief and becomes a private citizen on half-pay, with best wishes for health and happiness for his future.
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John A. Mullen
Ghan
Ottawa Social Service Congress Calls For Broad Reforms
In Ottawa yesterday a Social Service Congress outlined goals mirroring U S movements. It urged Ottawa to ban cigarette imports and sales, establish old age and mother pensions, grant Indian citizenship, study unemployment, and consider women’s suffrage among broader reforms.
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Ottawa
Social Service Congress
United States
Dominion
Dominion of Canada Experiment Advances Civic Reform
The reforms become more formidable and the Dominion of Canada project progresses. Despite obstacles the experiment is seen as advantageous for civic evolution in other regions and contexts.
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Dominion of Canada
No Gobbling Behind Boston and Maine Stock Move
A contemporary warns against New York bankers gaining control of Boston and Maine at a bargain price. It argues the proposed board of trustees must guard against such a coterie while allowing bankers to handle stock as needed. The piece stresses trustees should keep focus on the road’s long term destination and New England’s interests.
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Washington
New York
Boston & Maine
Wall Street
Boston & Maine Stock Control
Boston & Maine Securities
New England
Roosevelt Denied Rumor of Brazil Talk Billing
A circulated charge claimed Colonel Roosevelt billed the Historical and Geographical Society of Brazil for a Rio de Janeiro talk. The denial emphasizes Roosevelt’s respected status and asserts he did not undertake such a billing or improper act during his South American tour.
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Roosevelt
Historical and Geographical Society of
Brazil
Rio Janeiro
Beginning of Congress movement to repeal Panama tolls exemption
President Wilson seeks repeal of the Panama tolls exemption for coastwise shipping. The House Interstate Commerce Committee reports the bill favorably by 17 to 4, indicating likely House passage though Senate may be tougher. The aim is to honor treaty obligations and move beyond the issue within a week.
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Wilson
Panama
House Interstate Commerce Committee
House
Senate
United States
Canton Dental School Project Stirs Language Debate
An American consul in Shanghai reports Chinese inability to express dental terms clearly, hindering treatment. He notes a need to create Chinese professional vocabulary and asks whether American dentists in China should learn Chinese to educate locals, questioning the necessity of a dental college in China.
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International Federation
Canton
Shanghai
China
Seven B&O Express Coaches Derail Near Attica Junction
Seven Baltimore and Ohio express cars derailed at Attica Junction when the derailer tangled with equipment. Two rear coaches overturned and were dragged 290 feet as the train of about 25 mph carried passengers with minor injuries. The sleepers in the rear remained on track.
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Tiffin
Baltimore & Ohio Express
Attica Junction
Harvard Pierian Sodality Marks 106th Anniversary Dinner
Fifty members of the Pierian Sodality of Musicians at Harvard and guests celebrated the 16th anniversary of the organization with a dinner in Memorial Hall. The Pierian Sodality is noted as one of the oldest college orchestras in the United States.
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Pierian Sociality
Harvard
Tower of Memorial Hall
Pierian Sodality
United States
Newtown Newkirk Reports Frost Hit Delaware Peach Crop
Advices say the Delaware peach crop has suffered heavy frost damage. A lighthearted aside jokes at girls about enduring the cold and applying cold cream to ward off Jack Frost.
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Delaware
Ducks and hens mocked in a weather raincoat gag
A Boston Newspaper spoof shows hens offered raincoats and ducks mocked for rain soaked heads. The comic exchanges joke about duck furnishings and waterproof water, ending with negotiations called off and a plan for waterproof water for ducks.
Women University Club Opens New Clubhouse Smoke Room
News Despatch notes a $306,000 clubhouse opening for the Women’s University Club with a second floor smoking room for 1100 members. The passage ends with a humorous aside about a chewing room and gum, preserving a playful tone.
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New York
Women's University Club
Stephenesses
Green Engraving Echoes of Wealth and Need
A compact verse critique contrasts the fortunes of the wealthy with everyday demands, suggesting that without money one’s prospects shrink to mere survival. The lines imply social critique of wealth disparity and practical poverty.
Old Doc Duty's Dope for Today
A colorful colloquial column urges readers to stay sharp in disputes with a boastful warning against flashy methods. It promotes hard, disciplined fighting principles and mocks flashy tactics.
Nearly Caught Us Nappin Rollo Rollover in Joke
A playful cartoon caption features Rollo Rollover joking about billiards and loaded balls. The text riffs on a mock Q and A about how many shots exist if the balls are loaded, referencing Newt and a humorous line about napping.
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Rollo
Sewing machines for sale at bargain prices
Job lot of sewing machines offered cheap with invitation to inspect. Each machine described as a genuine bargain and note that the stock will not last long.
Sage of Saugus Says Bee Sting Fear
Local columnist uses dialect humor to imply a bee will sting when ready and person plans to stay away until that moment prompting a playful cautionary note.
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Saugus
Rhode Island Board Urges Parole Law Adoption
The Rhode Island Board of Control and Supply, which oversees state penal institutions, recommended to the Legislature that a parole law be enacted. The plan allows prisoners who have served part of their sentences to regain freedom and keep it if they live up to parole terms.
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Providence
R. I
Board of Control and Supply
Cupid and immigration clash cited by Boston officials
The article notes friction between Cupid and immigration authorities in Providence over marriage exams and license rules requiring in person appearance. It also covers train delays, a tuberculosis conference invite, a veteran drum major, census language stats, an art gift to the Museum of Fine Arts, a Deland flower sale for charity, Moose lodge matters, egg records, and early signs of spring in Boston.
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Alexandria and Cairo Beckon on Egypt Voyage
Southeastbound from Malta the steamer nears Egypt as travelers glimpse Alexandria’s bustle then head to Cairo. The piece recalls Alexandria’s ancient lighthouse Pharos, learned past, and its rise, fall, and modern revival amid Nile cotton, Aboukir Bay, and Napoleon’s 1798 defeat near Aboukir Bay.
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Truth and Truthfulness Between Lovers
A tense conversation between a man and a woman explores frankness and deception in relationships. He frets about honesty while she reveals past heartbreak from his engagement to Peg Newton and declares she has begun loving him.
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Advice Column: Choosing Between Suitors
A reader asks Mildred Champagne for guidance choosing between two suitors. One steady boyfriend allegedly loves her but dates other girls. the traveling salesman suitor is rarely seen and may have a new partner at every port. The columnist suggests focusing efforts.
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Miss Champagne
Barleycorn Uncle Walt Seethes At The Boozer
A verse by Walt Mason from 1914 mocks the heavy drinker who stays drunk while sober peers save. The speaker depicts a man sunk in sorrow, jobless and penniless, chasing liquor over wholesome meals and quiet comforts, ending in ruin and county burial.
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Goshen
Walt Mason
Adams
Handling Attraction and Courtesies Between Friends
The passage discusses choosing the man you like best and the risk that a congenial relationship with another man may cause the primary suitor to feel neglected. It notes that casual attention to other girls can hinder closeness and questions the effect of such social exchanges on forming a stronger bond.
Harvard Teachers' Society Meets for Annual Dinner
The 2d annual meeting and dinner of the Harvard Teachers' Association will be held at Harvard today. Over 200 members are expected as the group works to improve standards and methods in public school teaching.
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Harvard Teachers’ Association
Harvard
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