This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1912
Page
12
The Boston Post published May 11 1912 from 259 Washington Street Boston Massachusetts. This entry notes the daily issue number and volume information and identifies the paper as issued by Post Publishing Co. May 11 1912 marks the daily edition in the early 20th century newspaper sequence.
The notice lists prices: Daily One year 3.00, six months 1.50, three months 75c, one month 25c. Sunday Post One year 3.00, six months 1.50, three months 75c, two months 60c, one month 30c. International and domestic postage and payment notes follow.
In this notice the newspaper states that all subscriptions must be paid in advance and will be discontinued at expiration without further notice. It provides editorial and sporting editors contact at 1004 1005 7008 Main and business office numbers.
Robert Hoe of R Hoe and Co proclaims the Boston Post now owns the largest newspaper printing plant in New England and the largest press in the world. The statement highlights the newspaper’s growing industrial capacity and prominence in the press industry.
The English labor leader Tom Mann received six months imprisonment for urging King’s forces not to fire on strikers during late mining troubles. The piece questions double standards, comparing Mann’s act with Tory and Ulsterite rebels in Ireland should Home Rule pass.
The House agriculture committee reports favorably a bill to bar speculation in fictitious cotton. The measure aims to curb market manipulation without harming bona fide buyers and sellers or legitimate futures trading. It targets gamblers who never see a bale of cotton and could render half of cotton exchange trades illegal.
The Home Rule bill advances to a second reading with a larger majority of 101, suggesting final enactment is likely. Premier Asquith notes the Irish vote could be dropped and a 50 to 60 majority would still remain, marking a long fought victory hailed across England Scotland and Wales.
The government faces hostile amendments in committee, but its majority suggests the bill will pass in June and go to the Lords. The Lords may refuse concurrence, prompting the Commons to push the measure to enactment over the Lords. If the Lords persist, delays could extend two years, yet enactment remains in sight.
The Astor will faces criticism for granting most wealth to Vincent Astor and forcing perpetual widowhood through a prenuptial provision. The Post argues the clauses violate public welfare and modern precedent, calling the will unjust and potentially illegal.
The Edinboro street recon structure collapse killed and injured workers. The paper assigns blame to negligence and faults in building inspection and urges an immediate determination of whether city building laws were violated.
In a Portsmouth speech Taft claims hits below the belt as a jab in the Republican nominating battle. Roosevelt counters with ring slang while both contenders risk the party being fouled by the Chicago convention’s ruling. The piece foresees a possible party purge if a foul is called.
Smith discovers he has moved next to a friend and asks about his employer. The friend jokes about continuing to work for the same group, noting Smith has a wife and five children. Town and Country.
The Mariposa Grove hosts giant sequoias regarded as the noblest forest giants. The article extols their stature, endurance, and beauty, noting their straightness, age, and slow growth, with references to John Muir and the seeds and cones that sustain new growth.
A witty column on English usage mocks pretentious phrases and mis spelled ads. It rails at clumsy wording and illogical copy while showcasing a string of humorous and odd advertisements from Boston and Vermont papers.
A poem satirizes a proposed half cent tax showing how tiny coins affect prices and public life. It critiques how food trusts and services might exploit small coins while urging fair pricing and avoiding tolls on transit. The piece reflects a late era sentiment on taxation and public charges.
The Mary E. Horton fellowship goes to Louise I. Jenison of class 1908 now teaching science in Constantinople and pursuing a German doctoral track after a 1911 MA. The Susan M. Hallowell fellowship is awarded to Florence Risley class 1905 MA 1911 now pursuing a Yale doctoral degree. Both fellowships are gifts of the Wellesley Alumnae Association.
An editor nearly resigned after a student sent a poem using the term goop. Faculty members could not find a definition in any dictionary and the student refused to reveal the meaning, leaving the word and poem a mystery.
The piece reviews waistline trims and fabrics for gowns and coats, praising embroidered linen capes and lace trims. It notes hats with feathers, pheasants tails, ostrich bands, and French plumes, plus Ninette fabric and black accents on tulle and lace. It describes changeable taffeta coats with colored buttons and backs with novel skirt openings.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.