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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1913
Page
10
The Boston Post issue dated May 17, 1918 from Post Publishing Co. lists office at 259 Washington St Boston and notes the issue number and volume. It serves as a historic front page header for the daily paper.
The Sunday Post rates are listed: one year three dollars, six months one fifty, three months seventy five cents, two months sixty cents, one month thirty cents. Other options include Canada and foreign per copy prices. Mail guidance notes: enter at Boston post office, no cash, checks payable to POST PUBLISHING CO.
Fragmentary ad notices indicate business office locations at 1539 Main and 1883 Main for newspaper distribution and subscriptions. It warns subscriptions must be paid in advance and will be discontinued on expiration, with notification by postal delivery if undelivered.
The Boston Post proclaims the newspaper owns the largest printing press plant in New England and the largest press in the world, as asserted by Robert Hee, president of R Hee & Co.
Representative Stephens introduces a House resolution urging cession of a 650 mile Alaskan coast strip from Mt Cook to Dixon Entrance to Great Britain to give Britain a direct Pacific route. He argues northern regions lack direct ocean access and notes Skagway Douglas Juneau Sitka Wrangell as included. The piece argues against ceding any Pacific coast.
Mayor Fitzgerald returns from a Panama trip full of enthusiasm about trade extension from Boston to Spanish American republics. He urges enabling youth to enter mercantile life, saying today’s boys are the merchants of twenty five years hence and that training and ambition build the future.
The Advertiser opposes the proposed stock selling regulation arguing licensing humbles bankers and brokers like junk peddlers. It notes physicians pharmacists lawyers and motorists are licensed and says registration is not a discredit but a merit for the bill.
The New York New Haven Hartford lines seek to bar Brandeis from their ICC brief and ask if his opinion must be accepted over directors chosen by the railroads' stockholders. The piece suggests ICC will rely on Brandeis's presented facts, dismissing his opinion as futile.
In a partisan clash, Republicans condemn President Wilson for naming Joseph E. Davies, a Democratic national committee member, as commissioner of corporations, recalling Roosevelt era actions in 1904 and questioning political influence in appointments.
The article notes George B. Cortelyou and Frank H Hitchcock trading posts between the Republican national committee and high offices, with President Taft moving Hitchcock from the committee to the Post Office in 1909. It questions propriety and suggests senators should not be shocked at such practices.
The piece argues Japan protests California’s alien land law, claiming national honor is offended. It predicts a diplomatic reply from the U S State Department and outlines possible follow ups including naturalization reform, a Supreme Court ruling, or a new treaty. It cautions against war and suggests U S unity against any aggression.
The article argues that Secretary Redfield does not intend to dictate wage levels for manufacturers. It states he would review conditions if wages fall due to tariff changes to assess public justification. The piece notes Congress granted the Commerce Department authority to study production costs when industrial shifts affect dutiable articles and cites Taft's Tariff Board as precedent.
A commission projects 45000 Civil War veterans will attend the 50th anniversary commemoration on Gettysburg ground, including Confederate and Union soldiers. Massachusetts plans about 2000 veterans, with many states contributing sizable numbers, highlighting enduring national unity and resilience.
The mermaid emerges in Steve and Bud’s car wearing a gown found for her. Steve and Bud stare as the creature, half fish, sits with quiet grace while Steve debates how to speak. Bud provokes with crude remarks before retreating to the kitchenette. The mermaid smiles, and their conversation stalls before a cliffhanger line ends with Tomorrow’s installment.
The article traces Claus Spreckels rise from German immigrant to Pacific sugar magnate, linking his Hawaii plantations and beet refineries to a vast empire. It contrasts Spreckels with rivals, notes his 1876 Hawaiian land expansion, the 5 million dollar Philadelphia refinery move, and his 1908 death leaving a 30 million fortune. It also mentions Havemeyer in context of free sugar debates in Washington.
In Boston the Panhellenic Union of America displays a wreath bought for the grave of the late King George. The Greek statesman recently returned from Athens with photos of the Balkan War and the new Greek king. Also covered are local scenes from a Cambridge National City Bank probe and a famed lobster catch in Warren Maine.
A verse by Walt Mason from 1913 mocks dog and cat taxes, condemning favoritism toward cats and urging penalties for neglecting canine taxation. It satirizes social bias in animal control and tax policy with humorous rhythm and sharp opinions.
A humorous reminiscence where a bachelor recalls a door side encounter with a neighbor’s turkey. The tale pivots on a chase involving Louise, a turkey, and a muddy fight of pride and romance ending with Louise’s quip about rescuing her.
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