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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1912
Page
10
The Boston Post issue dated March 20 1912 presents the daily city paper format with the Post Publishing Company notice and the office address at 250 Washington Street Boston Massachusetts.
The Post publishes daily and Sunday subscription rates: Daily One year three dollars, six months one fifty, three months seventy five cents, one month twenty five cents. The Sunday Post one year three dollars, six months one fifty, three months seven cents, two months and one month thirty cents. Canada one cent per copy, foreign sixteen cents per copy, extra postage in Boston district. All subscriptions paid in advance. discontinuation at expiration. Editor BE A. Grozier.
The Boston Post touts owning the largest newspaper printing plant in New England and the largest press in the world, led by Robert Hoe of R Hoe and Co. The claim frames the paper as a regional media giant with unmatched production capacity.
President egoty claims the American Bar Association acted under misapprehension in voting to expel William H. Lewis Assistant Attorney General. The letter notes Lewis joined under a misapprehension about the committee’s character. He criticizes the idea that any lawyers would exclude a man for his complexion.
An authoritative report states Miss Mary Carden, noted operatic actress, desires to settle in Boston for life. Financial means appear sufficient, and the city is ready to welcome her as a gracious and brilliant citizen, with Boston Opera House as a possible center of activity.
A correspondent questions The Post's stance on Taft and possible 1912 re election while affirming the paper can praise the President's honesty and sincerity without aligning with his party. The Post has opposed several Taft tenets but will not withhold recognition of his fine qualities.
The article argues that the real point is seizing a chance for peace rather than war. It warns that war would bring expense and hardship to the public, loss of wages and homes for miners, and public dissatisfaction, possibly provoking new operator legislation.
The passage argues for better living conditions for workers and improved results for owners through more effective service and improved outlooks. It notes miners would accept a new opening and that both sides should agree on a compromise as public demand and national pressure grow.
The legislative investigation committee hears cold storage interests object to labeling and tagging cold storage foods to identify their identity. Proponents argue labeling protects consumers and prevents masquerading, citing precedents like benzoate of soda and artificial coloring. The public’s right to know is presented as paramount.
The piece discusses rising rail accidents due to poor rails, noting 240 such incidents in 1911. It cites a clash between railroad officials and steel manufacturers over rail quality and carbon content, with calls for possible federal regulation of railroad steel.
The text notes Theodore Roosevelt’s sudden shift to endorsing presidential primaries, contrasting his past opposition during Taft's 1908 campaign and his prior roles, including New York Republican convention leadership in 1910 and two years as Outlook contributing editor, implying a self-serving turnaround.
The Santa Barbara mission remains the sole California mission largely intact from its former era. It draws pilgrims year round, its garden and cloisters praised, while priests rely on traveler offerings. Visitors admire its bells from 1813 and the bear fountain, with tours led by monks and limited garden access for women.
A poetic column on spring causing mood shifts for lovers and workers while noting an impending miners strike and coal price concerns. The piece mentions Neponset Mass and Bertie Bertram as participants in the satirical text.
South Hadley March 19 The Mt Holyoke College fundraising drive for a 500000 goal has reached 306107 in contributions and promises. The General Education Board of New York will add 100000 if 400000 is raised. Major gifts include 100000 from Mrs John Kennedy and 50000 anonymous gift. Faculty have given 2248 and students 65029 toward building funds. Total raised or promised stands at 871137 with 128862 still needed.
An estate on rising ground is shown to probable investors by a land agent guiding them through the property. The salesman urges the visitors to observe how the land lies and emphasizes its potential.
In a comic stage sketch, Thomas laments stock losses while Asthma and Nick Nervo remind him of an Easter gown bill. The quarrel over clothes ends with Thomas fainting and an ambulance taking him away as Fluffy Ruffles and Bill Bailey react to the pockets.
In a 3 a.m. scene Thomas wakes as Asthma is seen walking in her sleep. She moves to search his pockets, then spots his watch on the floor. Thomas rebukes her and orders her back to bed, noting the somnambulism.
In a tense scene two days later Thomas boasts of saving 3000 bucks while Asthma asks to buy an Easter gown and hat. Thomas taunts her with a comic stingy reply and denies the purchase, calling himself Tightwad as Asthma sobs and retreats to bed.
In a living room scene Laster contemplates a peaceful night while Thomas awaits a quiet evening at home. The doorway rings and Nervo appears with Pill 1, signaling a shift in the domestic moment.
A playful verse asks about spring and its signals from race to weather. It questions when cleaning, singing, and poets choose spring over other seasons, and ends with a quizzical nod to a name LA TOUCHE HANCOCK.
In the exchange between O Biler and De Cribbe two mailmen are questioned about handling route duties linked to returning rejected stories from Penlee. The dialogue hints at editorial pressures and workflow issues affecting distribution.
In Bombay a Hindu baker names his venture Ram Box and paints a notice inviting respectful patronage. He jokingly advertises himself as a first class British loafer, aiming to attract both English and native customers according to Tit-Bits.
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