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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1912
Page
14
The Boston Post issue dated May 24 1912 from Boston Mass outlines daily independent Democratic coverage with office at 259 Washington Street and issue number 21 in volume 312.
The notice lists subscription prices for Daily and Sunday editions, including rates for various terms. It details Canadian and foreign copy pricing, postage notes for the Boston district, and payment instructions advising checks or money orders to POST PUBLISHING COMPANY and cautioning against sending cash.
A newspaper notice lists telephones and editorial offices, including Main numbers for Sunday, Financial and Sporting editors, the business office, and advertising. It warns subscribers their subscriptions must be prepaid and will be discontinued on expiration if not renewed.
Robert Hoe of R Hoe and Co proclaims that The Boston Post now owns the largest newspaper printing plant in New England and the biggest press in the world.
From a Republican view the best path to succession is to name Governor and Ambassador Guild. His diplomatic role keeps him apart from Taft and Roosevelt camps, likely pleasing both sides. He has senator stature, but acceptance by leaders remains the hurdle.
The piece quips that Dr. Lyman Abbott credits Theodore Roosevelt with milk as the sole liquid temperance. it jokes over what kind of milk produced his cantankerous mood and muses on Taft’s camp wishing for stronger draughts, even dragon’s milk or bull’s blood.
The Massachusetts Legislature earns praise for becoming the first state to ratify the constitutional amendment for electing U.S. Senators by popular vote. The move, seen as correcting past delays, signals a likely two‑year path to universal adoption as more states follow. The Post commends Massachusetts for its leadership in this reform.
The coal barons plan a June 30 cent per ton discount on anthracite while raising domestic sizes by 25 cents per ton due to higher miners wages. The public pays the wage increase many times over, effectively robbing consumers. The writer urges government legal action.
Senate committee report on the disaster praised prompt action while raising questions about Captain Lord of the Californian and Captain Smith. Debates focus on who bore responsibility for warnings, lifeboats, and passenger notice after the collision.
Public sentiment frames the full report, with emphasis on lessons from the horror. The analysis suggests legislation will be shaped by these lessons, and the committee’s bill is awaited with intense interest.
A building at 9 Charter Street collapsed during reconstruction in Boston raising questions about city inspections. The writer condemns ongoing collapses and urges a larger, stricter building department to prevent further dangers and casualties. Continuous failures to ensure structural safety are attributed to lax oversight and inadequate coverage.
The piece argues that pledged Republican delegates may not honor their pledges at the convention. Taft risks buys from Southern states while Roosevelt banks solid GOP states. Each seeks to secure votes with assurances, questioning who will stay loyal at the nominating fight.
The Cuban insurrection appears factional rather than racial, though mainly Black insurgents spark a widespread, vigorous revolt. While Havana claims the government can restore order and surrender is near, the risk of lawlessness could invite intervention, a prospect to be avoided from any viewpoint.
The Social Democratic leader Ledebour jeered at the Kaiser's threat to annex Alsace Lorraine prompting a heated uproar in Berlin. The piece notes no action against Ledebour and likens heckling potentates to past European incidents.
Major George E Stocks of the Ninth Cavalry is assigned to the quartermaster department to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Major Archibald W Butt, Taft's military aide who perished on the Titanic.
A first person sketch blends humor and farming tips on vegetable beds and weeds. The author jokes about misidentifying lettuce and weeds and extols potatoes as a profitable crop while joking about potato bugs and harvesting rhythms.
A humorous mischief filled piece by Carol Vox offers absurd gardening tips. It jokes about potato hill beetles holding camp meetings to devour green sprouts and wryly treats beans and tomato sauce as crops. It playfully describes macaroni vines and egg plants with seasonal timing quirks.
Amundsen and party establish Framheim the first south Antarctic settlement near 78 40 south, 164 west. The wind sheltered hut houses 16 men per tent, 15 dog huts, a two year food depot, and plans to push depots toward 83 8 degrees latitude as autumn nears.
Helena Ingram learns Grace Lavender inherited Alice’s estate after discovering Alice’s long-missing will. Cyril Dodge, owner of the home and Grace’s brother in law, is fatally struck by a truck and leaves a confession admitting he hid the will. Grace receives a vast fortune.
Frederick W. Barth yesterday began duties as local manager of the Western Union Telegraph Company in Boston succeeding O. A. Connor. He moves from New Haven where he served two years as district plant superintendent and has eight years of prior experience in Boston as operator solicitor traffic chief and cashier.
A conservation of detail recalls Captain Scotts party and Roald Amundsens Framheim base near the Bay of Whales. The long winter brought trains of dogs, sledges, and hunting for seals to feed crews and depots. The sun returned August 24 after a sunless 4 month polar night and the crew endured cold but healthy in sheltered tunnels.
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