Boston Post March 18 1916 postage rates and notices
The Boston Post publishes subscription details for daily and Sunday editions, rates for domestic and foreign delivery, and notices on postage, payment methods, and editorial staff. It lists rate differences for Canada and Boston postal district surcharges and urges advance payment with renewal instructions.
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Canala
Canada
Sunday Post
Boston
Passertee
Maas
Post Publishing CO
Financial Faitors
Wsa'eee
Werther
Newsdealer
Newsday
Edwin A. Grozier
Omaha protest seeks Bryan name removal from ballot
An Omaha politician files with Secretary Pool to challenge the appearance of William Jennings Bryan on the Nebraska Democratic primary ballot for delegate-at-large to the national convention. He contends Bryan is not a Democrat and requests a hearing date. The discussion frames Bryan as part Republican Prohibitionist and Progressive.
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Bryan
Nebraska
Omaha
Pool
William Jennings Bryan
Whited
Former Villa confidant in Chicago touts arms haul and cash source
A man described as a former confidential agent for Francisco Villa claims in Chicago that Villa’s army is superior and that he spent 10,000,000 dollars less than six months ago with Remington to arms Villa. The piece questions who financed Villa and notes the improbability of such money.
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Francisco Villa
Chicago
Villa
Remington Company
Remington
Carranza Forces Uphold Peace on Border
Reports from General Funston in Washington say Carranza and his troops are not opposing the United States pursuit of Villa and are aiding American efforts. State Department reps in interior Mexico report Carranza maintains control with disciplined forces, a sign of stability feared by some.
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Carranza
United States
Villa
Funston
Washington
State Department
Interior Mexico
Castanza
Political foes tune to violence to smear the president
The text suggests opponents in Republican circles would welcome bloody clashes and a general Mexican uprising to tarnish the U.S. president. It frames killings of American youths as campaign leverage to discredit the administration.
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Mexico
United States
Two Paths in International Conflict Debate
The piece criticizes Senator Lodge and Republican leaders for tying the 1916 campaign to a war keynote. It contrasts diplomacy versus war, defends Lodge’s Senate vote on the Gore resolution, and argues the Democrats would welcome a focus on Wilson’s presidency over harsh partisan attacks.
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Senator Lodge
United States
Lynn
Republican Club
Theodore Roosevelt
Elihu Root
Root
Roosevelt
Judge
Germany
Mexico
Lodge
Wilson
Buchanan
Washington
Senate
United States Senate
Gore
Congress
Woodrow Wilson
Andrew Johnson
George Washington
Patrons Wanted at Local Dairy Lunch Card
A humorous item from March 17, 1916 notes a dairy lunch opening near Boston promising pastry and patrons. The piece includes a spoof appeal from the Office of the Saugus Coast Defence League urging preservation of the Saugus Navy Yard, with a night watchman narrator and quirky historical asides.
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Boston
The
Saugus Coast Defence League
Water Front St
Saugus
Mass
N. Newkirk
Boston Post
Saugus Navy Yard
Newt
Navy Yard
U. S. Navy
Impeccable Stand Against Bribery in Massachusetts
The expulsion of Harry C. Poster of Gloucester from the Massachusetts House serves as a strong warning to lawmakers tempted by money. The evidence showed impropriety more than dishonesty, but it was blatant enough to warrant severe discipline to preserve the body's self respect.
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Harry C.poster
Gloucester
Massachusetts House of Representatives
Massachusetts
Foster
Subserviency Critique From Berlin On Wilson Submarine Policy
A Berlin despatch mocks Germany's party denouncing German subserviency to President Wilson for limiting submarine warfare. It questions how the Kaiser could be swayed by a supposedly weak and vacillating leader.
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Berlin
Germany
Wilson
Roosevelt-Root-Lodge
Pretty girl with a dimple smiles at provocation
A note describes a pretty girl whose charming dimple brightens her smile at the slightest provocation, capturing a delicate social moment with vivid character detail.
Romeo and Juliet wed as Friar Laurence counsels patience
Romeo rushes to Friar Laurence after secretly marrying Juliet. The Friar hopes the union may end the feud but warns moderation. Juliet's nurse teases and finally the couple marry that afternoon, after which fate guides Juliet home and Romeo toward the deadly confrontation.
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Romeo
Juliet
Friar Laurence
Rosaline
Capulet
Montague
Remeo
Mercutio
Chance
Tybalt
Oldest Inhabitant Recalls March Weather Through Years
The statement lists historic Beatonian weather records for March 18. It cites the coldest official reading 56 above zero in 1885, 7 above in 1876, the past decade’s low of 17, warmest 66 in 1905, 62 in 1912, and four storms on the date in 1904 1905 1911 1914.
Value of a Baby and a Man Sparks Economic Banter
A humorous column cites Yale Professor Fisher who estimates a newborn at 40 dollars and an adult at 4000 dollars. It questions the incongruity of market value versus real need, and asks for a plan to convert adult worth into cash in emergencies.
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Wisher
Yale
Fisher
Observant Citizen Highlights Harbor Pilots and Local News
The piece surveys Boston harbor pilots from the Louise crew rescuing a tramp steamer crew in heavy seas, notes their ice encrusted boat, and mentions ties with police boats. It also covers dog fish control ideas, Bell’s talk at City Club, Amelia Fowler’s flag preservation, a humorous court moment, naturalization drives, and local civic notices.
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Louise
Boston
Old Songs Uncle Walt Remembers in Canada
The speaker recalls ancient tunes sung under Canadian skies, memories of boyish treble and neighbors with buckshot, and the ache of labor replacing simple songs. Walt Mason cites nostalgia for old melodies that blaze paths to vanished days and hard work.
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Birdie
Bellame
Heaven’s Gates
Walt Mason
Adams Newspaper Service
Trimmed hats and accessories mark fashion era
The article notes long standing use of trimmed hats with harness buckles and straps, motor coats fastening with straps, blue serge outfits accented by striped foulard bands, and the reappearance of large pearl hatpins worn with ribbon toques.
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