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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1911
Page
10
The Boston Post dated March 11 1911 reports in a historic city newspaper style. The brief item notes the issue number volume and office address at 259 Washington Street Boston Massachusetts.
The Post Publishing Company lists subscription rates including one year for 3.00, six months 1.50, three months 0.75, and one month 0.25 for U S readers with Canada copies at 0.10 each. The Sunday Post offers one year 3.00, six months 1.50, three months 0.75, and one month 0.25. All money at sender’s risk, no cash, checks or money orders payable to Post Publishing Company.
Subscriptions to the Post must be paid in advance or discontinued without notice. If you cannot obtain the Post regularly from your dealer or newsboy, notify us by postal at once. BE. A. GROZIER, Editor and Publisher.
A city pedestrian was seriously injured when struck by an electric car on Cambridge Street. Critics say the front fender caused the harm, arguing the device, meant to protect, often worsens injuries and calls for safer design. The writer questions local tolerance of such dangerous equipment.
The sugar refining monopoly claims it paid 335 million dollars in duties to the national revenue over 14 years, but the burden falls on consumers. The piece argues the trust passes costs to buyers and has evaded duties, sometimes refunding only after losses to the public.
A state commission report shows Massachusetts living conditions improving with lower overall crime per population and reduced pauperism. It notes rises in public order offences, not serious crimes, and that insanity figures rise due to hospital retention rather than new cases.
The New York Legislature stalls on electing a U.S. Senator after eight weeks of balloting. Democrat William F. Sheehan leads but lacks about a dozen votes needed for a majority. Critics call the caucus tactics factional and unworthy as Congress nears renewal.
A speaker derides lawmakers who advocate simply getting together to pick a successor, calling the approach foolish and urging a more serious, deliberate selection process.
The United States will maintain strict neutrality amid Mexican revolutionary movement. Doug las troops arrest refugees and halt arms crossing Rio Grande to deny aid to insurgents. We must allow Mexico to protect itself without intervention while watching for foreign interest protection.
A fragmentary verse sketch speaks of March winds and ice on rivers renewing the season. The speaker notes cold air and chattering teeth while snowy hills fade beneath a sombre, dark sky and a lingering reminder of winter’s grasp.
A reader presents a lengthy age puzzle involving John Nellie Susan and five children. The columnist declines to solve it now, joking that Susan’s family burdens, Percy's glue-factory pay, and minor numerical twists complicate a clean answer. The reply promises a future, crystal-clear solution once John is three inches taller.
The Observant Citizen notes Marietta the monkey’s disappearance and likely death from cold after escaping the Boston Theatre. A City Hall official uses home letters to remember tasks, and Allegro Club hosts a whist party where Frances Salaway wins opera glasses.
The piece rebuts opponents who claim the income tax amendment is falling, noting four states still oppose while 24 back it. It predicts broad acceptance, cites state positions including New York and New Hampshire, and urges Massachusetts to join progressive states to curb wealth power.
The President signals intent to fairly study magazine postal rate claims. Justice Hughes and ex-Solicitor General Maxwell join the inquiry, with support that economies could avert special rate rises. Reforms in the Post Office include trimming franking and creating a parcels post.
West Newbury correspondent reports Mrs. Richard Newell misplaced a foothold Sunday between the Second Church and her home. A reader could return it to Mrs. Newell. the item may already be claimed by someone else. The note urges steady regain of ground and cautions about unscrupulous individuals.
The New York Assembly approved Brennan’s cold storage bill after delays and amendments. It requires dated food stored and a six month limit without Health Department approval, with department access to warehouses to ensure cleanliness and enforcement. Public interest cited. storage trusts objecting would imply their business cannot withstand scrutiny.
Hi Shomper, a fisherman from Winsted, lost his balance while peering into an Otis ice hole. A pickerel bit his nose as he touched water, turning the moment into a humorous anecdote about using the nose as bait and teasing future ice fishing demos.
The New England Home for Deaf Mutes of Everett is named principal beneficiary in the will of William E Kelener of Everett filed in East Cambridge Probate Court. The will dated March 23 1911 names Phineas Hubbard of Camphe treasurer of the New England for Deaf Mutes as executor.
Six aeroplanes will depart New York for Havana for an international aviation tournament running March 18 to 27. It marks the Western hemisphere's first competitive meet outside the United States with sanction from the International Aeronautical Federation. Prize money totals 36 dollars plus cups and trophies.
The Park and Downs Congregational Church will lay its corner stone on Easter Sunday. Rev A B Kinsolving of St Pauls Baltimore preaches at St Pauls Tremont Street noon meetings during the week except Monday and Saturday. Rev Joseph H Crocker of Roslindale Unitarians returns to lead morning services tomorrow. The final citizen making address by Rev Chauncey Hawkins on Sunday evening. Bishop Thomas B Neely to speak at Evangelical Alliance meeting Monday morning.
The Rev. Cicero Barber, possibly the nation’s oldest clergyman, died today at his Fort Edward home aged 101. A veteran of the Troy Methodist Conference for 78 years, his long ministry spanned much of New York.
The article discusses Sir Edward Burne-Jones's painting King Cephetua and the Beggar Maid, inspired by an 1612 English poem about a African king who marries the beggar Penelophon after glimpsing her beauty. It describes the scene with Penelophon on the throne, Cephetua in armor, the tropic landscape, and lavish furnishings. The work debuted in 1884, featured at the 1889 Paris Exposition, and now resides in the Tate Gallery via the National Gallery’s transfer to the nation.
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