The Post May 21 1914 Subscription Rates and Policies
The Daily Post announces subscription rates to May 21 1914 with annual and half year options and per month pricing. It details Sunday Post rates, Canada copy pricing, and mail delivery terms. Instructions cover address changes and advance payment requirements. Editor E A Grolier runs the publication.
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Founders and the evolving presidential election plan
The Boston Herald argues the Oregon direct primary proposal and nationwide popular vote diverge from the founders intent. It notes founders could not foresee the electoral college becoming a vehicle to register public will, praising the Constitution’s adaptability to new conditions.
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Mexico forms court to settle foreign claims after unrest
The De la Barra government moves quickly to establish a court of claims to handle damage and loss cases of foreign nationals. Embassies are invited to submit bills and the court is expected to sit within a month for speedy determinations, signaling adjusted stability for the new republic.
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President Smith and the Utah Polygamy Debate
In a recent statement President Joseph F. Smith asserts he has five wives, but critics say the issue is broader. The piece argues a republic demands one husband and one wife and condemns plural marriage as contrary to American civilizational norms. It notes Utah’s path to statehood via a revelation limiting plural marriage while acknowledging ongoing practice.
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Can Money Be Punished in Corporate Crimes?
The piece argues that prosecuting heads of trusts like Beef and Standard Oil faces doubt, since penalties on corporations are paid by stockholders and lack moral impact. It questions if the public can hold leaders accountable when fines do not punish individuals directly.
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Law aims at restraining trusts and enforcing individual accountability
The text argues that laws should curb trusts and curb abuse by punishing misuse. It emphasizes that enforcement is essential for legal control and that without action, regulation remains ineffective. It frames accountability as central to limiting trust power.
Reappoint Him as Boston Police Commissioner
The article urges Governor Foss to reappoint Commissioner O Meara for a four year term. It praises his integrity, efficiency, and departmental knowledge while denouncing Mayor Fitzgerald for opposing continuity. It argues a capable Democrat should not replace him and expects the governor to act today.
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Canadian reciprocity bill nears Senate report
Slow Senate action delays a Canadian reciprocity bill stalled since its House passage five weeks ago. Senator Penrose, finance chair, says it will be reported soon after hearings have produced little new information. The President urged immediate completion to avoid indirect amendment and ensure passage.
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UNCLAIMED SAVINGS DECISION INTERESTS MASSACHUSETTS DEPOSITORS
The Massachusetts Supreme Court upholds a 1907 law transferring unclaimed savings bank and trust deposits after 30 years to the state. The ruling clarifies that owners or heirs may reclaim the funds, but proving right is difficult. Readers are urged to monitor deposits to avoid loss of money.
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Death at Indianapolis 500 Sparks Outcry Over Dangerous Racing
An Indianapolis 500 incident ended in the death of a contestant amid reports of gambling and lurid publicity about the perilous Whirl of death section. The piece argues such man killing stunts should be abolished and banned from public license.
Senate acts on naval records, promotions, attaches rank
Washington May 30 The Senate passed bills allowing destruction of naval court records after a reasonable time authorizing suspension from promotion of officers not professionally qualified and giving naval attaches the rank of captain.
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Notable oddities from a Paris poll and craft speed
A Paris paper reports a popular vote on the death penalty favoring Yes by three to one. A separate note notes boot-making: a leather piece can be transformed into boots in 34 minutes, reflecting rapid craft times.
Chancellorsville Battle Recalled Through Brady Photo
The piece reviews the 1863 Chancellorsville campaign noting Lee and Jackson's strategy, the surprise Confederate assault on May 2 3, the Union rout, Jackson's mortal wounding, and his death five days later with his famous last words cited. It highlights Jackson as a pivotal Confederate leader and the debated impact had he survived.
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All Sorts by Newton Newkirk
A letter from a Berkshire Sentinel reader imagines night baseball in Boston using an incandescent baseball with electric bulbs. It explores feasibility for workingmen, outlines lighting, team colors, and a playful take on byline names and the idea of new game formats.
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Purported Love Letter Reveals Missive to Mr Newkirk
In a confidential plea a woman identifies as Chelsea Mass and Henrietta writes to Mr Newkirk seeking an interview and declares a belief in love at first sight. The reply laments the impractical distance and mocks the notion of telepathic soul mates.
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A Gentle Guiding Hand in a Slipping Romance
The speaker urges giving a woman the chance to explain before judgment. They advocate benevolent doubt, noting she may be indiscreet rather than wicked and may need aid. If deception is proven, the cost of ending the relationship is smaller than with a deceitful wife.
Dear Miss Champagne Advice Request About Engagement
A 27 year old man asks Miss Champagne what to do after discovering his fiancée with a dark complexioned man. He planned to marry in a month and travel west with her. he asks whether to end the engagement based on her apparent infidelity and whether to trust her explanation.
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Man Confesses Rare Crossword of Wives Remark
A man tells a close friend he has spoken harshly to his wife only once and insists that single incident was plenty. The friend reacts with mild surprise as the speaker remains oddly ambiguous about the remark.
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