May 23 1914 Boston Bost publication notice
The Boston Bost Independent Democratic Paper of New England dated May 23 1914 lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, including Canada and foreign options. Publication details show office at 259 Washington St Boston Mass and notice of post office second class mailing.
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New England
Post Publishing Co
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Mass
Canada
Sunday Post
Daily Ami
Post
Circulation figures for the Boston Post during early April 1914
The Boston Post averaged 419,012 copies per day from April 1 to 18 1914 amid rising Mexican interest. With war excitement easing, observers wonder how much of the extra circulation will be retained.
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Boston Post
House passes urgent deficiency bill for Mexican crisis
The House approved a fur ther urgent deficiency appropriation bill providing over 6 million dollars for the current year largely due to the Mexican crisis. The piece notes the potential cost could soar to a million dollars daily if war had occurred, questioning whether the present Mexican situation is better than worst case scenarios.
State Board of Health powers debated in House vote
Debate over curbing or expanding the State Board of Health powers in inspecting cattle barns drew votes in the House. The measure failed for the season, with advocates arguing that empowering state and local boards remains essential and that more diligent inspection is needed.
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State Board of Health
A Dying Superstition in Russian Murder Verdict
The piece argues Russia’s murder verdict in a ritual case at Kiev marks a move away from medieval superstition. It cites prior judicial bias from race and religion and calls the court’s ordinary murder ruling a hopeful sign toward emancipation and continued reform of the ignorant public.
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Russia
Kieff
New England on Board Representation in Federal Reserve
The article argues that New England should gain representation on the Federal Reserve board due to its resources and national importance. It predicts a New England representative will be chosen to fill vacant spots, noting delays stem from an abundance of qualified candidates and the need for careful selection.
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Representa Peters
New England
Federa Reser
Toe
Theodore N. Vail
American ‘Telephone and Telegraph Company
Vermont
Probyn Peacock
Greater
Boston
Peacock
New
Not for Today in Charlestown Elevated Structure Debate
The defeat in Massachusetts signals the plan to remove the elevated transit structure in Charlestown cannot succeed now. Residents note the ugliness and disagreeable quality of elevated lines.
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Massachusetts
Tnll
Charlestown
Lesson from agitation on elevated railroad nuisance
The author argues against costly removal of an elevated railroad, noting millions would drain the city treasury. The broader lesson is to never tolerate such antiquated nuisance again, while acknowledging the need to avoid unnecessary expenses.
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Charlestown
The Antis of Boston in Dr Mellen’s View
Charles S. Mellen attacks Boston as anti everything calling it the home of the antis. He cites Boston’s historic anti oppression stance including anti taxation representation anti-slavery anti-secession and recent opposition to monopoly grafting railroad wrecking and corporate crime. He condemns the Morgan Mellen era for wrecking the New Haven Boston Maine system.
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Charles S. Mellen
Boston
New England
New Haven
Becker Guilty: Becker Found Guilty Again in Rosenthal Case
The second trial of Lieutenant Becker former NYPD officer ends with a guilty verdict for seeking Rosenthal's assassination. The public, while some doubt remains, sees Becker as a scoundrel punished to curb police corruption in New York. The ruling is a grim reminder of corruption in a vast urban system.
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New York Police
Rosenthal
High Court of Appeals
New York
Starting Up Work in Tampico Signals Mexican Recovery
The article notes the return of constitutional authority in Tampico with shops open and normal business, the custom house functioning, vessels clearing, and oil fields resuming production. It emphasizes US investment in Mexican oil and urges renewed work on natural resources to push peaceful stabilization.
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Huerta
Tampico
United States
Cleaning Up the City in Boston Campaign Analysis
City effort to clean and repaint in Boston shows about 3000 spent by the municipality with 2000 loads of rubbish removed by Street and Sanitary Departments. The piece argues the work was worth the expense despite ongoing needs to meet future requirements.
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Boston
Orville Wright Says Transatlantic Flight Impossible
Orville Wright declares a 1906 mile transatlantic flight would be impossible with current aeroplane development because fuel weight would exceed limits. He notes his own 1903 achievement showed the impossible can become possible, suggesting others may succeed by 1914.
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Orville Wright
All Sorts by Newton Newkirk
An evening scene centers on Newton Newkirk and Diaz as they linger on a front, walk beneath the moon, and return to sit for two more hours of talk. A closing jab paints a sharp note about amateur stock investors needing a shock absorber and sting remover.
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Palestine
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Algeciras
Granada
Pullman Etiquette Guide Fuses Humor With Rail Travel
Humorous suggested rules for Pullman car etiquette cover seating, space, smoking, and courtesy in sleeping and parlor cars. Advice ranges from posture and aisle space to tipping behavior and handling berths, with dining car quirks and train mishap scenarios included.
Observant Citizen notes progress of Boston Custom House tower
The Observant Citizen reports the new Custom House tower in Boston rising further toward completion with 66 feet of steel yet to add. Mentions conversations about tower height, local figures, and nearby civic notes including police and legal officials.
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Boston
New York
High Speed In Harvard Yard
Captain John Connolly of Harvard University police warns of dangerous speeding in the Harvard yard around University Hall. Motor truck drivers from Boston and Cambridge stores are named as chief offenders who speed through the quad, endangering pedestrians on the macadam roadways.
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City saves on lumber costs with big contracts
Mayor Curley disclosed the city cut lumber prices by 140 last year’s price and signed contracts for 1 031 000 feet of lumber this year. The statement notes substantial savings and new procurement volume.
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Curley
Algeciras a Mediterranean border post with varied visitors
The article surveys Algeciras Spain as a winter haven for Americans and English amid bustling ferry traffic. It notes its clean white streets, mild climate, fishing harbor, and historic role from Roman times through Moorish rule. It highlights the 1906 Algeciras Conference linking Morocco.
The Carpenter Uncle Walt Sings of the Builder
A 1914 verse praises carpenters for shaping homes churches schools rinks and bleachers with saw and hammer. Walt Mason extols the craftsman whose work supports daily life and community joy.
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Eve
Adam
Walt Mason
Adams Newspaper Service
Paragraphs on Fads and Fashions Describe 1900s Style Trends
Paragraphs describe metal bone or wood coat buttons, sheer sleeves, torn summer wash dresses, black melange walking hats, knotted girdles, Paris blouse fashions in flowered chiffon, Dolly Varden silks, short capelike jackets, flared skirts, flexible coat belts, varied bridal veils, and pleated peplums creating flare over the hips.
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Paris
Rebuilding the Gray Herbarium at Harvard
The Gray Herbarium at Harvard is to be completely rebuilt to a fireproof standard. Work began five years ago amid delays from Celays. The central portion will be reconstructed with benefactor gifts, preserving Asa Gray’s bequeathed botanical collection in a fireproof building.
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Gray
Harvard
Asa Gray
University
Dear Miss Champagne Advice on a Five Year Courtship
A reader asks how to regain a fiancé after five years together, who fell to intoxication and reconciliation promises failed. The columnist urges humility, penance, and readiness to marry, arguing against total rejection and endorsing forgiveness.
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Miss Champagne
Bef
Washington Street car service detoured through Beach and Summer streets
Beginning at midnight tonight and lasting through tomorrow and into Monday morning, northbound cars on Washington Street between Boylston and Summer Streets will be suspended and diverted via Beach, South, and Summer streets. Southbound service remains unchanged.
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Summer Streets
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G F M'Donald Dies Acord Oldest Cord Citizen
George F McDonald prominent Cord resident died at his Bedford road home yesterday at age 83. He was longtime businessman and local figure, remembered for community service and steady leadership. The death leaves a large circle of friends and relatives in mourning.
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Ashley
New Bedford
Commonwealth
George F. McDonald
Concord
Bedford Road
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