Boston Daily Record Item May 9 1911
A brief 1911 notice from the Post Publishing Co issued May 9 in Boston Massachusetts.
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Post Publishing Co
Washington St
Boston
Mass
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1911
Page
10
Subscription rates and postal details for The Post
The Post lists subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions, rates for different terms, and Canada copy charges. It notes that subscriptions are paid in advance and may be sent by mail with checks or money orders payable to POST PUBLISHING COMPANY. The paper offers vacation mail options and provides contact details for editors and the business office.
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Sunday Post
Canada
Boston
Mass
Ggusk
POST
Daily Post
United States
Soc
Sporting Editors
Eboy
Plecse
EB. A. Grozier
Great Opera in Store at Boston Opera House Next Season
Boston Opera House plans a premier season with world renowned singers and conductor Felix Wengartner. Wagner nights are promised, elevating artistry and drawing broad local support. The management pledges a prosperous, artistic era with top performances for patrons.
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Boston Opera House
Felix Weingartner
Opera House
A Pretty Small Issue over State Books Access
The attorney-general may rule on whether State Treasurer Stevens can bar Gov. Henry Huardon’s expert Harvey Chase from a second examination of the treasurer’s office books. The piece treats the dispute as minor but questions the treasurer’s authority and the governor’s prerogatives, suggesting courtesy favors the governor’s expert.
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Stevens
Harvey 5. Chase
Mr. Stevens
Chase
Trust Sugar Regulation Moves Forward in House
The rules committee reports for investigation into the American Sugar Refining Company and affiliates to test Sherman anti-trust violations. The Sugar Trust is cited as a major violator with millions refunded for weighing and testing frauds and pending actions against officials.
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Sugar Trust
Rules Committee
House
Washington
American Sugar Refining Company
Sugar Trust Tax Levy Details Challenging to Explain
The passage questions how the Sugar Trust has maintained its tax levy on the people over the years without a constitutionally required combination or mechanism, implying difficulty in understanding the record of such an offence or practice.
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Sugar Trust
Reintroduction of the half cent coin debated in Congress
The House in Washington considers a bill to coin a two and one half cent piece reintroducing a monetary system from earlier days. Hamilton defended small value coins for the poor, but modern economy favors higher denominations. three cent and other tiny coins disappeared. Public change practices today question adoption by postmasters and dealers.
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Washington
Alexander Hamilton
Treasury
Rocky Mountains
International Varsity Meet Could Bring Harvard Yale Abroad
The piece notes Harvard and Yale athletes considering a later date than July 6 for an international meet with Oxford and Cambridge at Queen's Club. It recalls a seven year old Harvard Yale victory over Oxford Cambridge by 6 to 3 and suggests a rematch. It mentions names such as Shick Victor Dives Shevlin and Clapp as top performers.
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Oxford
Camboridge
Harvard
Yale
England
Cambridge
Crimson and Blue
Queen’s Club Grounds
Shick
Victor
Dives
Shevlin
Clapp
Electrification of Hoosac Tunnel Completed at $1.2 Million
Plans call for all trains to pass through the Hoosac Tunnel by electric engines in a few days. After seven months of work and a $1,200,000 investment covering locomotives and power facilities, passengers gain comfort and efficiency, with faster runs and no smoke. The Fitchburg route stands to benefit by reduced congestion and improved safety, promising a payback within years.
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Hoosac
Fitchburg
Boston
Be Careful in the Powdery Woods Forest Fire Warning
In a drought, officials warn that forest and brush fires threaten woods and homes across New England. Sparks from locomotives contribute, but most fires stem from carelessness. starting a forest fire is a misdemeanor, so men and boys should use common sense precautions.
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New England
Sleepers Awakened as Airman Falls on Roof
In Moulineaux France on May 8 Aviator Lee collided with a telegraph pole on a house roof during an early morning flight. He fell to the roof and suffered serious injuries while sleeping residents were awakened by the crash and aided him.
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Les Moulineaux
France
Lee
Fort Fisher Storming Captured in 1865 Battle
Brady’s photograph from Fort Fisher shows a wall faced by Northern troops during the January 15 1865 assault that sealed Wilmington NC’s port. The siege began with Porter’s 60 ship fleet and a land force under General Terry, with brutal fighting in darkness and heavy casualties before the fort surrendered to Curtis and naval forces.
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Brady
Fort Fisher
Wilmington
N. C
Europe
Lee
William Lamb
Richmond
Porter
Arma
United States
Terry
Curtis
Cally
Fort Buchanan
All Sorts of Summer Weather In Brief Stanza
A fragment notes warm days arriving and winter departing. A wet spot appears where an ice lump once rested on a stoop. The piece hints at changing seasons with casual, colloquial imagery.
Household Fuss at Newkirk Home Sparks Friendly Debate
A domestic quarrel over whether a dustpan is a pan becomes a humorous lesson in housekeeper standards. The note to Mary Smith hints that arguments over small chores reveal broader tensions between spouses and invites readers to weigh in on everyday convention.
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Boston
Mary Smith
Bark of a dogfish varies by size and sex
In answer to a reader question, the bark of a dog fish depends on size location and sex. A small pup emits a whining yip while a full grown male barks like a Newfoundland. the female's bark is sweeter and more musical. Underwater bark appears as a rising bubble that surfaces before a true bark is heard.
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William
Cambridge
Mass
Advice Column On Catching A Hornet Without Sting
Dear Newt offers a whimsical method to approach a hornet on a fence. Speak softly and coax the insect while maintaining distance, then gently flick it downward with the index finger without provoking a sting.
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Newt
West Somerville
Mass
Catching a Hornet With a Soothing Treament Method
A reader proposes a method to subdue and immobilize a hornet by soothing it to sleep and securely tying its legs and arms, then placing a muzzle over its stinger. The writer asks for feedback on the practicality and effectiveness of this theory after trying it.
The Mint Prose Echoes Reed Quote
A fragment quotes Ae Reed saying the only money being made currently lies in the mint. The remark hints at a focus on coinage or financial speculation, suggesting economic currents center on minting rather than other ventures.
Observant Citizen notes changes in Boston areas and travel plans
The Observant Citizen Willis B Hansen plans a summer stint at Bishop's Colonnade West Haven after winter at Hotel Thorndike and will return in autumn. Night lights on swan boats and the Public Garden pond lend a Venetian glow, tulip beds survive the cold, Commonwealth Avenue becomes auto hub, and Huntington Avenue houses notable new structures. Charlesbank promenade along the Charles River remains a popular gathering spot.
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Willis B. Hansen
Thorndike
Bishop’s Colonnade
West Haven
Conn
Mr. Hanson
Commonwealth Avenue
Massachusetts Avenue
Huntington Avenue
Boston
Charlesbank
Charles River
West Boston Bridge
Harvard Bridge
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