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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1912
Page
12
The Boston Fe Post, Independent Democratic paper of New England, dated March 9, 1912, No 8, volume 11, published by Post Publishing Co. at 260 Washington St Boston Mass.
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The Boston Post announces possession of the largest newspaper printing plant in New England, including the world’s largest press, signaling a major upgrade under Robert Hoe & Company leadership.
The writer derides Seth Law’s plan to form a National Civic Federation commission to interpret the Sherman anti trust act. He argues the law should be amended so businessmen and the public can know what it prohibits and allows, and warns that failure to do so reflects poorly on the administration and Congress.
The anticipated test of the new presidential primaries in Missouri’s fifth district fizzled. No Taft delegates appeared and most Taft Republicans stayed home alleging illegality, leaving Roosevelt figures without meaning while awaiting clearer rank and file preference.
The world accepts major air feats, as Henri Salmet flies London to Paris 222 miles in three hours. The writer notes progress since Bleriot crossed the Channel, and from a time when Wright brothers were the only pilots. Aviation moves toward practical application beyond stunts.
An Expressman columnist for the Post argues express companies offer superior public service to the parcels post and that the shipping public would quickly favor express services. He asserts no danger to express firms if parcels post is adopted and notes company objections.
The text notes parcels post was sentimental and predicts an end to log-rolling in Congress against the new deal, presenting it as a cheerful outlook on the matter.
President Taft at Toledo denounces recall of judges and judicial recall schemes as dangerous and unstable. Senator Lodge at Princeton attacks recall initiative and referendum, highlighting the distance from Roosevelt's stance and challenging his candidacy.
Roald Amundsen claims a South Pole victory, with Captain Robert F. Scott receiving mixed congratulations. Amundsen is a seasoned polar explorer known for the northwest passage. Debate continues over who first reached the pole, as Scott offers no proof and reactions vary globally.
In New York a legal tug over the Roosevelt party ballot emblem a black square on white ground draws comment. Taft supporters call it a cold wave prophecy Roosevelts say it signals frigidity toward Taft. The line blends politics and a weather bureau symbol.
The piece condemns suffragettes who smashed property to influence a vote on the women’s suffrage bill in Parliament. It notes the bill faces a second reading next Friday and warns rioting jeopardizes chances for any gains despite broad support before the disturbance.
A travel feature notes Santa Fe founded in 1605 and its blend of Pueblo and Navajo cultures. The piece details the San Miguel chapel as a historic center, the Pueblo uprising of 1680, and Coronado’s 1640 expedition, framing New Mexico as vast, romantic, and slowly modernizing through American enterprise. It previews a seven week series, A Trip to California, with No. 1 to No. 3 photographs including Grand Canyon views and Laguna Indian Village.
A premiere performance titled Our Toy Theatre graces the venue with a unique stage piece. The production features a blend of puppetry and live acting, promising a playful family experience and creative storytelling.
Fergy questions the coffee ritual while a sarcastic utterance about mothers escalates a domestic dispute. A baffled Fergy wonders why he married, prompting a tense exchange over coffee customs and marital history.
Private aside reveals Hank Annette and Spiff in a breakfast-room bickering over melted ice and punk coffee. Annette storms Hank, Spiff exits with barking, Fergy mocks, and mother is awaited as evening plans unfold.
Oyster Bay report notes interview with Theodore Roosevelt at his home. Roosevelt offered little new or decisive remarks, with no clear statement or policy breakthrough from the session.
The Special Correspondent for All Sorts recounts a volatile interview with Theodore Roosevelt. The dialogue spirals as insults fly about Taft and candidacy rumors, ending with Roosevelt punching the reporter and shattering a window. Damage items and medical notes follow in an expense statement. Debuggable, period-style tease with strong figures and a dramatic clash.
A playful exchange about whether a love light resides in the speaker’s eyes or merely appears from prevarication, revealing a flirtatious dialogue between two characters.
A humorous aside about possessions and preference for extra runabouts. The speaker boasts having seven, dismissing requests for another. The fragment reflects casual dialogue and pocketed ownership.
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