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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1916
Page
12
The Boston Post announces rates for daily, Sunday, and foreign editions with yearly, semiannual, quarterly, and monthly options. Includes Canada pricing, postage notes, and advance payment policy plus the editor and publisher contact and office address.
Senator Gore argues the recent Senate vote is a victory for his pacifist stance rather than for President Wilson. Count von Reventlow in Berlin claims Germany’s leaders see Congress and the President as aligned on German American policy, indicating a broader approval of Wilson’s approach.
Conference between operators and miners yields a two years agreement with concessions on wage advances and better working conditions for about 400,000 miners. Anthracite groups seek similar talks with demands for a 20 percent raise and union recognition, while operators warn of affordability. No strike urged, mirroring bituminous example.
The foreign affairs committee approves a diplomatic and consular appropriation bill up by 1.5 million dollars to cover higher living costs for representatives abroad. The piece notes egg prices in London at about 1.50 per dozen and cites New York officials praising eggs as cheap for the next 60 days.
A government monopoly in Berlin sets bag prices at five dollars per ton in car lots, shaping local trade.
The editorial supports the President's move to send U S troops to capture or kill Villa, arguing it is a punitive measure not an act of war against Mexico. It praises General Funston, says Carranza would be foolish to oppose, and stresses cooperation with Mexican authorities. The hunt for Villa is framed as a necessary response to border raids and American deaths.
A house committee on election laws considers a measure to end annual liquor referendums and move the ballot to state election day, requiring a 10 percent petition to trigger municipal votes. The writer opposes the change, arguing communities should decide liquor questions yearly at municipal elections.
A Minneapolis hotel removed wall placards reading Stop Have You Left Anything after a guest supposedly hidden and stole furnishings. A note from the guest claimed he needed items to set up housekeeping and warned guests not to leave anything. The manager now considers replacing placards with a caution about leaving floors walls and ceilings.
A famous quip credits the first woman with proving man is a monkey, noting she has continued demonstrating the point ever since in a witty remark about evolution and gender.
The Kaiser proclaims war against Portugal citing seized German merchant vessels. He argues submarines could disrupt Portuguese trade, while Portugal may mobilize about 250,000 troops to support Allied fronts if war expands. The broader consequence could be pivotal.
Boston authorities double down on a rotten egg racket known as rats and spots. Federal and local health boards fined vendors and a cake maker convicted of using the tainted eggs. Publicity is urged as a deterrent to future offenses.
Graduates of the Chelsea Evening School receive diplomas in a ceremony held in the high school assembly hall. School Committeeman Daniel Coakley officiated, while addresses were given by David A. Laurie Mayor Malone and school committee members.
Boston editor Bill and candidate Newkirk trade mock pledges on votes and the Bingville Bugle. Newkirk vows the Bugle will continue weekly after election and rejects Bill’s 1526 votes, while vowing a large plurality and elbow room in governance.
The record cites Bos ton temperatures with 11 above in 18SE and 190, 22 degrees in 14, and warm records of 64 degrees in 1808. It notes the warmest in last decade at 54 degrees in 190 and storms on this date occurred in only 12 of the past years, specifically 197 and 1913.
The text recounts James I’s generosity to Shakespeare after relocating to court due to plague. It notes royal performances at Hampton Court, multiple plays chosen for the king, and Shakspere’s continued prosperity. It also covers his Stratford purchases, family events, and possible inspiration from his mother for Volumnia.
Bay State readers hear Mrs. Glendower Evans speak for votes for women in Holyoke while John Hall Jr resigns from the Socialist party over armament. Observant Citizen surveys spry octogenarians, school attendance gaps, and church bells restored at King's Chapel. An Evening Grosbeak sight prompts reader tips.
A wartime era verse by Walt Mason from 1916 rails against March winds with humorous, vigorous rhymes. It portrays the month as boisterous and rude, mocks complaints, and urges cheerful resilience despite nuisance and mischief from nature.
The town of Dedham plans a warrant article at the April town meeting to adopt a pension law for police officers. Chief William F. Drugan, among Norfolk county’s oldest service chiefs, will retire with a pension. He is widely known to judges and jurymen who travel to Dedham.
Toward higher crowns and narrower brims a novel satin spring hat resembles quilting. Plain raincoats may gain ornamented belts. Gowns feature hip width and longer crino lines. High crowned Directoire hats pair with jet net veils. Russian blouse waists appear practical and pretty.
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