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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1912
Page
12
The Independent Democratic Paper of New England, published daily by Post Publishing Co., Issue No 10 on March 12, 1912, announces offices at 259 Washington Street Boston Mass.
The Boston Post lists subscription prices: Daily One year eight dollars. six months one dollar fifty. nine months seventy five cents. one month twenty five cents. Sunday Post one year three dollars. six months one dollar fifty. three months seventy five cents. other quick rates for two and one month. Canada and foreign copies have per copy rates. Postage charges apply in the Boston district. Payments by checks or money orders to Post Publishing Company.
Advertisements announce subscription payment in advance with discontinuation on expiration. Readers are advised to notify the Post at once if the paper cannot be obtained from a new dealer or newsboy. E. A. Grozier is the editor and publisher.
The Boston Post now possesses the largest newspaper printing press plant in New England, featuring the world’s largest press. Robert Hoe, president of R. Hoe & Co., is noted in connection with the achievement.
Our neighbor, the Globe, is noted as the only newspaper in Oston or New England to publish Amundsen's own account of how he reached the South Pole. The achievement marks a significant step in establishing the paper's reputation through foresight and enterprise.
Washington warns that reports of Germany seeking a Colombia port agreement risk a direct challenge to the Monroe doctrine. Observers doubt the feasibility of such a move, noting it would provoke a serious response if Germany overreaches against the United States and its hemisphere security.
The House interstate and foreign commerce committee favors a Panama Canal policy that assures equal tolls for all nations and implies American vessels pay standard rates. The canal’s maintenance costs are projected at 60 million dollars per year, with total build costs around 400 million, prompting calls to return some taxpayer funds annually.
The Boston municipal court bill has stood in committee after a recent hearing. A report is expected soon amid belief some Republicans fear the measure boosts Governor Foss by enabling more judicial appointments. Critics call the reasoning shabby.
Lawyers, judges, and the public generally believe the measure serves Boston’s best interests, though some remain wary of its broader impact if it passes.
The Massachusetts Senate’s approval ends the intermediary conventions and allows voters to choose delegates at large in a statewide, first hand vote. The move aligns Massachusetts with progressive states and challenges the Roosevelt and old guard factions by shifting power to direct elections for national convention delegates. It signals potential impacts on Taft forces versus Roosevelt allies as results unfold.
The piece warns Taft supporters against over confidence in the Republican nomination fight. It notes Roosevelt’s enduring appeal and forgiving history of errors, urging Taft backers to view the contest as a hard battle rather than an easy victory.
A proposed widening from Boylston to West street is urged as essential for daily pedestrian and traffic flow between Tremont and Washington streets. The plan would unlock adjoining property for higher city taxation and improve a congested area, with cost-lowering opportunities likely not repeating in the future. The necessity is clear, though execution may demand careful study.
Six of eight delegates chosen by New Mexico Republicans back Taft and two back Roosevelt, yet the unit rule ensures all will support Taft at Chicago. The territory, a new commonwealth without entrenched machines, shows independent leanings and Taft preference.
Premier Asquith answers Tory sneers by promising introduction of the Irish government bill in the House of Commons by April 10 at the latest. Observers expect the move to mark a new dawn for Ireland, with leaders like John Redmond praising the pledge as likely to meet aspirations.
A feature on Oraibi Hopi life and the snake dance, detailing the people, basket weaving, and the inaccessibility of Hopi villages. It notes the spectacle’s cultural intrigue for visitors to the San Francisco and San Diego Expositions, with colonial-era commentary on conservatism and exoticism.
Satire column notes Eve in Paradise enjoys a quick Monday wash, amused by efficiency. The Milwaukee Sentinel uses a playful contrast to poke fun at modern chores.
Poitiers France March 11 Maurice Labuteau holder of numerous flying records arrived today from Paris in a monoplane covering about 261 miles in 2 hours 3 minutes at an average speed near 101 miles per hour.
A Boston man bought five streetcar tickets for 1 1/2 cents each, paid with one dollar, and the conductor, lacking change, returned a two and a half dollar gold piece a two dollar bill and 35 cents in change from a five dollar bill. The trick lies in the large bills making exact change possible.
More than forty eleven readers sent the correct answer while several Berkshires precincts remain unheard from. The question’s correct answer leaked. someone must have told the mean thing.
Mil ford Daily News reports that George Campbell of South Framingham was arrested after taking a car toward Hopedale on Saturday night and his case was filed today. The writer notes a belief in civil rights to travel and questions the criminal interpretation of the incident, comparing it to ordinary travel between cities.
A playful diatribe describes a pretend plan to exploit a soda fountain by insisting on a five cent hot chocolate with extra milk and cream, urging repeated refusals and complaints to provoke free refills, ending with a boastful exit humming a novelty song.
Uncle Walt Mason extols small daily acts of kindness and cheerful conduct as inexpensive yet powerful influences. He urges greeting strangers, bright demeanor, and steady hope to brighten others and strengthen communities, noting every positive act carries lasting impact. Copyright 1912 George Matthew Adams.
This briefing explains the process in a concise way. It covers how to input a text, what the model returns, and how to interpret the two line T and S output for title and summary.
A 50 year old presa volume titled Artemus Ward His Book is celebrated as the funniest book ever printed. The author Charles F Brown is long dead, yet Ward's writings remain mirth provoking. The passage recalls Ward introducing his traveling show and persona.
A playful note proclaims entry requires payment but suggests you may pay without entering. The teaser promises a fair deal and welcomes attendees with a wink as the show prepares to start.
A reader writes from the era asking how the show business is doing in the editor's town. He describes a traveling exhibit with moral wax figures, a kangaroo, and statues of famous figures and criminals. He plans to have handbills printed at the editor's office and seeks an article about his show.
A showman seeks bold public notices and heated press coverage for an unparalleled show. He hints at strict morals, pleads for wide distribution of handbills, and touts a harmless snake and a variable kangaroo in a 15 cent package. He requests restraint on discussing the act while urging strong public sentiment.
A letter from A Ward expresses firm agreement with a printed sentiment and pledges reciprocal support. He claims familiarity with the practice of mutual back scratching and hints at another Ward selection appearing in tomorrow’s issue.
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