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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1912
Page
8
Public notice from the Boston Post publishing company outlines subscription rates and payment terms for daily and Sunday editions. It lists prices, postage charges, and contact information including editors and offices.
Quote from Robert Hoe 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 production capacity and prestige within the industry.
The piece questions the return of the roorback in the election race. It notes warm partisan charges but sees little sign of the notorious propagandist, predicting only a possible late resurgence yet doubts its impact on voters. The public trusts their judgment of the roorback's true worth.
The piece argues that publication of fund sources is insufficient without showing how money is spent. It warns that corporate officers could evade limits by routing funds to relatives and suggests broad reforms. A practical fix proposed is requiring political committees to account for expenditures alongside receipts.
The article proclaims the election near, praising the democratic process and Woodrow Wilson. It urges qualified voters to cast ballots soberly tomorrow, highlighting calm campaigning and broad public support for Wilson and Democratic governance.
A long comic verse lists numerous girls by name Margaretta Golda Louisa Melissa Almira Arabella Belinda Alberta Amanda Amelia Deborah Camilla Charlotta Fredrica Susannah Lucretia and others, each tied to witty rhymes about romance, engagement and flirtation, with dated newspaper phrasing and comic tone.
An editorial urges New Hampshire voters to back amendment three to reform taxation. It argues current laws burden forest landowners and tax bonds but not stocks, driving capital away and raising resident taxes, and calls the measure a needed remedy.
Secretary Meyer defends his loyalty in the appeal to wool trade contributors for the Taft campaign fund. Taft signed a bill that maintained discrimination against carded wool and condemned it as indefensible in a public speech. An amendment to remove the indefensible features was proposed.
The text notes President Taft vetoed a tariff bill twice and a consulting expert shows in about 50 goods the current duties exceed the cost difference of production domestically and abroad. Labor cost differences reach 7 percent. Taft would likely veto again if a wool tariff reduction were proposed. Wool beneficiaries fund his re election.
The piece explains how odds reflect expert opinions in politics. Wall Street betting favors Wilson over Taft at 7 to 1, with Taft unlikely to reach 100 electoral votes and under 40 in some bets. Roosevelt pacing ahead of Taft appears, with bets around even money for a Roosevelt plurality.
The witness recounts that the father did not strike with a blow but kicked him a few times, saying, I wouldn’t stand for a blow. The testimony contrasts the level of force described by the speaker in this exchange.
Pierre Loti praised American dynamism at a New York hotel. He recounted a tale of a tireless financier who claimed a rest after a long work stretch yet returned the next day to preside over a directors’ meeting, illustrating relentless industry.
A conversation notes a character named Joe Doubleyew has drained his father financially by taking a final $5 from him, leaving him with nothing. Sicks confirms the judgment that this acted as the finishing touch.
A warden orders three days in solitary for one inmate while a deputy resists. Eight others occupy the solitary cell, delaying the plan until a current inmate completes his term.
The Malden High School launches the year with 1038 students, the highest in its history, about 600 of whom are girls. The staff numbers 40 plus special instructors as the building gears for expansion and a broad curriculum across five courses including commercial and manual training.
Miss Esther Slater helps Mrs Horatio N Slater host a debutante dance at Readville great country house. Edward B Noyes displays a red rose at his Glenwood Cemetery office with Walter H Nichols of Metropolitan Coal Company. A Boston steamship note adds German ship postage quirks. Dr Franklin B Dyer addresses his 43rd Boston audience with a humorous verse. The Boston Teachers Club hopes to build a clubhouse and publishes a monthly paper. James F Curtis becomes Treasury special agent, noted Harvard ties. Wild geese flight in fog shows northward misdirection. Mrs Isabelle Dykes sails Franconia at 40, crossing Atlantic four times since 80th birthday.
John J. Smith, 87, of Melrose Highlands, found a rare November harvest of ripe raspberries beside Pine Banks Park near Main Street during his daily walk. He notes this is the first time in 87 years he has seen fruit ripen in November as he enjoys nature.
The marble monument at Dorchester Heights in South Boston is undergoing repairs funded by a city appropriation of 3500 dollars last year. Work includes two new windows to improve east and west views of the Heights.
Bert Dascom buys a patchwork shirt from Molly D and Molly’s friend Betty in a two room suite. A dainty silk Petticoat hidden in the bundle signals a budding romance as Bert befriends Molly and Betty, and plans a shared future in their doll’s house home.
Mrs. Dora Lattey of 295 Pacific Street Brooklyn sued Corse Payson Stock Company after a Bijou Theatre fall on October 30 1911 that caused ongoing eye tears. Judge Van Sielen presided as the jury awarded 1400 dollars in court yesterday.
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