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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1913
Page
18
The Boston Post issue from March 14 1913 reports daily newspaper items from Boxton Massachusetts. It notes the publication office at 259 Washington Street and provides standard historic newspaper catalog details.
Subscriptions priced for Daily One year Six months 1.50 three months 75c and Sunday Post One year six months 1.50 three months 71c six months 60c one month 30c Canada and foreign add one cent per copy. Postage charged in advance. All money sent at sender's risk. Checks and money orders payable to Post Publishing Co. Editor E A Grozier.
The Boston Post boasts owning the largest newspaper printing plant in New England and the world’s largest press, per a quote attributed to Robert Hoe of R Hoe & Co. The claim foregrounds the paper’s industrial scale and prestige in the industry.
Company officials defend the Olympic as unsinkable after a major rebuild while recalling the Titanic motto. The writer cautions no ship is truly unsinkable until tested by disaster and hopes the Olympic never meets such a test.
The New Hampshire Legislature ends its deadlock with the election of Henry F. Hollis of Concord on the 42d ballot. Hollis is praised for ability integrity and an engaging personality. His battle against big corporate interests and stand-patters marks him as a progressive Democrat aligned with the new administration.
Four UNC sophomores stand trial for manslaughter after a freshman died during hazing. They allegedly forced him from bed, had him dance on a barrel, and his fall led to a fatal throat cut. The piece notes hazing risks and asks whether such “fun” is worth the danger.
The New York Yacht Club refused Lip ton's 75 foot defender limit and Lip ton is expected to issue a new challenge without the defender size restriction. If a 75 foot limiter is not attached the NYYC should accept on fair terms with a 75 foot yacht and no larger.
A favorable report from the Committee on Education to the House supports a bill to bar school committees from firing teachers for certain political activities. The piece argues the gag rule has no place in modern life and supports teachers signing petitions, appearing at hearings, or joining political organizations.
The passage argues teachers should keep politics from affecting work and welfare while supporting a proposed law as principled and testable, asserting it will not unduly restrict rights and could be corrected if it fails.
The piece questions whether Secretary of State Bryan will repudiate Knox era dollar diplomacy in dealing with China and the Chinese republic. It notes Morgan interests pressing for actions, fiscal leverage, and the clash between economic deals and human rights as Bryan faces a pivotal choice.
The article details Premier Asquith's plan to abolish hereditary privilege in the House of Lords and create a 150 member elective body named Lords of Parliament. It describes this as a peaceful political revolution moving Britain toward a more democratic system, with the Crown remaining but guided by a people supervised legislature.
Harriet Tubman Davis known as the Moses of her people has died in Auburn New York. Born into Ashantee lineage she escaped bondage in Virginia and aided hundreds of slaves through the Underground Railroad to Canada. She helped found settlements for freed slaves and supported abolitionist efforts before the Civil War. Her life spanned nearly a century and mirrored the nation’s transformation she helped advance.
Son asserts he has married the daughter and that ends the matter. Father counters that this is only the beginning of the issue, signaling ongoing dispute within the family.
A playful verse fragment centers on Newton Newkirk enjoying wealth and travel. It mentions a purse of money, sailing, visiting places described by pinks, and bringing the world to his doorstep, attributed to Carol Vox.
A playful quip about memory and humor ends in a gag: forget the old joke and try a new one. The line suggests not dwelling on past gags and invites fresh material for humor.
A humorous moral note suggests a gentleman who stole about 20 percent of a bank’s unearned increment in San Francisco never drank smoked chewed or swore. The punchline: to avoid wrecking a bank one must engage in those acts.
The French aviator Perreyon reportedly breaks the altitude record at 19 650 feet surpassing Emma Beach Yaw’s famed climbs. The piece humorously notes the dangers of extreme altitude, referencing mechanical failures and the risk to life, with morbid warnings about coroner calls and aging.
A brief light verse notes spring arrives and the winter furs go into a cedar chest for storage while asking who will guard them, with a playful refrain.
A lighthearted local note warns of one more cold snap predicted by the weather clerk atop the post office. The piece mockingly questions this forecast while noting signs of spring and daily mishaps, ending with a pointed quip about manslaughter.
A humorous item notes that Frank James' son has been admitted to the bar. It mocks a late night scene with a barkeeper allegedly recognizing his famous lineage and inviting him in, implying easy access and a friendly reception. The piece relies on a sensational past figure and a jokey conversation.
A wartime safety notice warns milk must be standardized to limit bacterial content. It states the legal limit is 500 000 germs per cubic centimeter, with fines or imprisonment possible for sellers and buyers urged to reject milk exceeding 600 000 to 800 000 germs per cubic centimeter.
In a simple classroom vignette, teacher and student discuss how water turns to ice when frozen. Tommy notes a price change while the boy comments on the transformation, illustrating basic science concepts through dialogue.
The dialogue shows a teacher asking how many zones the earth has and Johnny answering five. The teacher corrects and asks to name them, and Johnny lists temperate intemperate ca nal horrid and ozone.
A minister dining with a family asks a little girl Stella which she would prefer to be, beauty or good. The girl replies she would rather be beautiful so she could repent later.
The Library of Congress houses more books than any American library and ranks among the nation’s top architectural buildings alongside the White House and Capitol. Its 10 acre Washington site hosts one of the country’s costliest library structures, admired for purpose and aesthetics.
No. 11 The Library of Congress cost 585000 for the library and 6347000 for the building, totaling about seven million. Designed by native architects, its interior murals and exterior are highly praised. It houses about 2000000 volumes with plans to add 4000000 more. It serves as a national resource for all libraries, with an extensive map and manuscript collection.
The list names major libraries such as Bibliotheque nationale Paris British Museum Congressional Library Washington Imperial Library St. Petersburg Public Library New Royal Library Berlin Royal Public Munic Library Boston Harvard Library Cambridge Public Library Moscow No. of Volumes totals range from about 3,000,000 to 800,000 with several institutions cited by location.
The column notes Captain G P Chick’s determination amid Edgecliffe Hotel’s ruin on the High Rocks of Gloucester and his plan to rebuild. It also praises Dr L Vernon Briggs of Beacon Street for advancing insanity reforms, and highlights Professor David L Gallup of Worcester Polytechnic Institute racing an ice boat on Lake Quinsigamond with a seven foot propeller and a six cylinder engine.
Local columnist recalls Whittier correspondence with William C. Thompson and Amesbury Oak Knoll notes while recounting Henry Briggs lineage and Manchester by the Sea estate. The piece also gems into a Boston firehouse auto trial and Vine Street Church demolition progress.
The poem in 1918 reflects Walt Mason addressing Woodrow Wilson, noting the allure and burden of the presidency. It contrasts grand power with constant demands, showing how fame brings pressure, scrutiny, and personal loss.
Samuel J. Elder presided as officer and escorted Meehan to the platform. Meehan, a pioneer Boston contractor, was the chief guest and later dined with the copper button wearers. His notable project included Tremont Street subway construction.
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