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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1912
Page
12
Boston West dated March 28 1918 from The Independent Democratic Paper of New England lists office at 259 Washington St Boston with issue number 34 and volume 11.
The Boston Post lists subscription prices for Daily and Sunday editions, including terms for one year, six months, and shorter periods. Rates extend to Canada and foreign copies with postage rules and payment instructions, noting money sent at sender's risk and checks made payable to Post Publishing Company.
A fragmented notice from A Grozier Editor and Publisher outlines payment and delivery terms for the Post. It mentions phone numbers 1004 1005 7008 and references Main street addresses and notices about discontinuation if payments fail.
The Boston Post proclaims ownership of the largest newspaper printing plant in New England and the world’s largest press, highlighting Robert Hoe and the R Hoe & Co. leadership. The boast positions the paper as a technological leader in the era.
The text recalls Juror Ryan explaining initial disagreement over restraint of trade in the Chicago case. It notes the jury decided the restraint was not unreasonable, implying the Sherman act’s weakness allowed the packers to go free and prompted meat price increases.
The Roosevelt faction protests defeats in state and district conventions and primaries, crying fraud and robbery. They question Taft victory credibility and suggest the people’s voice is stifled, noting repeated complaints as losses mount.
A legislative committee on prisons reports a bill to move the State prison from Charlestown to a rural location. The measure argues city congestion harms inmates and staff, calling Charlestown cramped and unsanitary and saying relocation offers a better chance for humane treatment and effective punishment.
In Rock Island NL factions clash with police amid deadly violence and an assassination attempt on the mayor. The commission government figure is blamed for overreach and tyranny as authorities consider militia if peace cannot be kept.
President Rowley of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals denounces renewed calf shipments from New York State to Boston. He cites carloads billed as cattle with 150 calves aboard, some dead, and feeding costs as low as 2.50, alleging law evasion and inhumane practices.
The article notes railroads and butchers in calf consignments face scrutiny with Dr Rowley exonerating some. Prosecutions should again stamp out the illegal traffic to curb the practice.
The House approved a plan for a legislative committee to probe telephone rates and service, seeking light on customer treatment under current arrangements. The panel may spend up to 5000 dollars and will compare public interests with the Jackson report to propose equitable reforms if needed.
In a legislative committee hearing, William H. Coolidge argued against the Grand Trunk entering Massachusetts. The piece weighs the railroads’ case versus the Boston Chamber of Commerce and civic groups who support Grand Trunk for bringing expected benefits to New England.
In a speech to the Aldine Club of New York Mayor Gaynor argues that when court rulings offend public sense, communities amend the law by statute or constitutional change. He cites New York’s 1905 recall of four Court of Appeals decisions as an example of a restrained remedy.
A feature on Ramona and Camulos describes the ranch near Los Angeles Santa Barbara line as a preserved 1885 site. It highlights the novel’s portrayal of mission era life and the impact of Ramona on readers and tourists. Additional back numbers preview Southern California travel pictures including Santa Barbara and Pasadena.
A mix of romantic verse fragments and humorous private letters pieces together pastoral musings, a playful arias of love and restraint. Included are lines about listening wives and a confession of love with hints to a mystery woman. The slice captures mood and small-town banter from the era.
A suburban drama by the first production on any stage, featuring John and Mary Jones. A leaky hose causes a comic shower as Mary protests a garden plan and they joke about saving by growing their own vegetables.
The article denounces the Taft Roosevelt contest in New York as a disgraceful display of stupidity and inefficiency. It cites 14 foot long ballots and polling delays, blaming litigation by Roosevelt supporters, and urges reholding the primaries in New York City to repair the situation.
In a two scene domestic vignette set at the Jones home, John proudly lists garden seeds and work for a summer plot. Six months later Mary asks about savings as John calculates a $58.22 outlay and a single bean harvest, prompting a quiet curtain.
In a back lot John labors with a spade complaining about an abundance of stones, revealing a rough, workmanlike moment in Act II. The terse dialogue centers on effort and setting as he digs.
An OCR fragment notes a complaint about printing language and a hand gesture. The readable elements mention language, printing, and a hand. Details are incomplete, preventing full reconstruction.
Notes on cuffs and collars for dark wool, silk, or linen suits and dresses with washable ratings. Dresses feature pale slips and matching embroideries. Feathers dominate hat trimmings. hats command high prices. Tunics appear in cloth skirts with silk materials and many delightful options.
The girls gain the lead with strong performance, signaling a standout display at the event. Details on participants and exact scores remain unclear from the fragment.
Jim Carson confronts the plot to coerce Lily Brown into marriage to a rival by forging her father’s name on a demand. The truth emerges when Jim confronts Blake, who planned the scheme to gain Lily’s wealth. Lily’s engagement to Jim is later revealed, ending the deception.
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