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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1911
Page
10
The Boston Post issue from March 24, 1911 highlights daily news coverage from Boston. Details on editorial staff, pages, and advertising appear, reflecting standard early 20th century newspaper layout and distribution information.
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The committee on federal relations reported favorably a bill urging Congress to call a constitutional convention to propose an amendment for direct election of U S Senators. Twenty seven states have demanded the convention with four more needed. Massachusetts is expected to support broader popular governance and curb senate election scandals.
Benjamin D. Greene, recently released from a four year Atlanta prison term after a $560 000 fine, may have funds salted away. His partner Gaynor is expected to be freed next week. Critics warn the men should be watched for sudden wealth and possible perjury tests to prevent another tax-dollar loss.
President Taft reassures the public that pending Japan US talks will finalize a commerce and navigation treaty on April 4. He criticizes unfounded war scare and notes reports of a secret Japan Mexico treaty may be false or set aside. The US faces no imminent Asiatic conquest.
The city of Boston is praised for obtaining 492020.42 in taxes from the Quincy A Shaw Estate for 1908 and 1909. Debate over source of funds or executor pressure is noted as unsettled. Assessors relied on an inventory filed with the court and could not account for some missing details.
The court described concealment of property worth about 12 million dollars as a failure of full accounting. It notes executors’ duty was performed to some extent, but questions the reliance on their good faith. The event is valued for reviving public interest in tax dodging being curtailed in the region.
City officials and theatre managers agreed to ban The Easiest Way after deeming it morally harmful. Critics note the play's bleak portrayal of vice and pessimism despite lacking explicit vulgarity, suggesting the prohibition may curb demoralizing trends in local theatre.
Judge Carpenter rejects immunity claims in the Chicago Beef Trust prosecutions. The ruling holds that continuing unlawful acts after a prior confession create new offenses, with five counts of conspiracy and two other indictments. Penalties include up to $5000 fines or one year imprisonment per count. The defendants, millionaire heads of meat firms, face trial and public accountability.
The Triumph of Youth, adapted from the French, was presented at the Dorchester Women's clubhouse by the Franklin Literary Club of the West End House before a large audience. Pierce Rebineau of Harvard Law School translated and played the only male role, with leading parts by Miss Jennie Litchtenstein and others.
Commissioner of Public Works Rourke announced yesterday that Saturday he will again advertise for bids for the proposed new 8,000,000 refuse contract. He will confine the advertisement to the law and will publish in the official organ Heeors City.
The article recounts Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle composing The Marseillaise in 1792 after a dinner with Baron de Dietrich, its adoption by the Army of the Rhine, and its rise as revolutionary anthem. It notes his suspensions, exile, later reinstatement, and honors, plus Isidore Pils who painted and helped immortalize the scene.
Readers share a humorous misadventure with a counterfeit $15 bill during a New Hampshire toboggan outing. The piece also covers church notices in Greater Boston, including retreats, transfers, and Lenten services at St Matthew's in South Boston.
A Lynn man sends a $15 bill as a mark of regard. The note arrives during financial chaos and influences a shopping stop at a well known haberdashery where the writer aims for a fresh appearance this spring.
The fragment shows a rural dialogue asking about Gawege and noting he has turned to the law and joined his father in business. It hints at Gawege's new occupation and the chatter of local villagers about his changes.
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