Boston Post 1913 subscription rates and notices
The Boston Post Daily and Sunday rate card lists prices for domestic and foreign subscriptions, including Canada rates and varying term options. It notes mailing and postage details, payment instructions, and identifies B A Grozier as editor and publisher with office locations and departments.
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Post Publishing Co
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Boston
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B. A. Grozier
What of It Minority Presidents in History
The passage argues that Walsh and other nominees are legally elected officials like Wilson and capable of serving the people. It compares their status to Abraham Lincoln who was a minority president in his first term and nevertheless achieved a strong record in office.
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Walsh
Wilson
Boston Transcript
Abraham Lincoln
Back Home Boston & Maine Presidency Returns to Causeway Street
The Boston and Maine railroad reorganizes its offices moving the presidential suites from South station to the Lowell North station entrance area describing the move as restoring proper headquarters at the railroad terminus and labeling the Causeway street site as the natural habitat for the office.
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Lowell
North Station
Boston & Maine Railroad
Boston & Maine
Causeway Street
Connecticut Woman Seeks Commutation After Death Sentence
A 24 year old Connecticut woman was sentenced to death for murdering her husband, with Governor Baldwin pledging no interference. The piece questions modern civilization and urges commutation to life imprisonment to avoid repeating 1786 barbarity, while acknowledging guilt and punishment.
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Connecticut
Baldwin
Yale Faces Slump After Colgate Defeat
The Yale football program shows a difficult stretch this season after a heavy loss to Colgate. Since 1872 Yale has played 373 games with 333 victories, 23 defeats, and the rest ties, while Harvard reports 350 games with 294 wins and 47 defeats. The article questions whether Yale can rebound and how future historians will judge the management’s response to today’s setback.
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Yale
Colgate
Harvard
Crimson
Congress Free Telegrams Run High Prices Report
A Senate study by Senator Williams shows senators average 45 free telegrams every three months at $26.27 in expense per senator. Nine sent more than a fraction, one reached 313 at $210, while one spent 26 cents using the government rate. The report notes some senators abused the privilege, prompting a bill to cap free telegraphs at 1 cent per message or $60 annually.
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Congress
Williams
Senate
Senate needs for official business cited in remark
A remark suggests 96 senators would suffice for all official business, signaling a claim about capacity for government work and legislative efficiency. The sentence emphasizes that number as enough for "official business" without detailing context or source.
Huerta Peril and a Possible Hint of Retirement Demand
The article questions whether a message requesting Huerta's resignation has reached Mexico City, noting Secretary Bryan's denial of an ultimatum. It discusses the risk of war versus seeking a peaceful solution, urging President Wilson to find a nonviolent path to protect American citizens and regional stability.
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Huerta
Mexico
United States
Washington
Wilson
Doc Cook Vaudeville Monologue Mocked North Pole Claim
The piece recounts Dr Frederick A Cook’s vaudeville plans after his polar claim faded. It lampoons his Arctic feats with humorous monologue lines, a mock North Pole water phial, fake recipes, and a singing act. A Boston headline about Theodore Roosevelt is also noted in parody.
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All Along the Line Democratic Wins Across States in 1913
The article notes strong Democratic showings in Massachusetts New Jersey and Maryland plus notable mayoralty gains. It argues the results signal vitality and harmony within the party and broad approval of President Wilson’s policies and administration.
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Wilson
Massachusetts
Fielder
New Jersey
Isador “Rayner
Maryland
Democratic Party
Clean sweep of state offices reshapes Democratic gains
The election returns show a decisive Democratic victory across all state offices. Lieutenant Governor Barry’s vote secures Governor Walsh’s nominations, with Barry Donahue Mansfield Pope and Boynton credited for notable wins and a new party posture for the Commonwealth.
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Barry
Walsh
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Mansfield
Pope
Boynton
Boston to Build Largest Drydock in Western Hemisphere
The article notes New York plans a monumental drydock able to handle two 600-foot steamers, signaling heightened rivalry with Boston in maritime power. It argues Boston should stay focused on its ocean-front destiny while watching Manhattan sharpen competition.
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New York
Boston
Metropolis
Manhattan
Urgency for currency bill as session nears end
President Wilson faces a tight timeline as Congress nears the opening of the regular session. With only 24 working days left in the special session, the Senate committee in charge delays report for at least a fortnight. Evening sessions are proposed as the only possible resource to finish.
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Wilson
Congress
Senate Committee
Bedelia's makeup tease sparks warning about George
The speaker scolds Bedelia for cosmetic tricks and warns that George may notice rouge on her coat lapel. The dialogue hints at upcoming marriage and the risk of discovery, with a sharp jab about disguising beauty with paint.
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Bedelia
George
Housekeeping
Man Injured At South Boston Fish Pier Construction
A worker named William Mc Tutosh fell about two and a half feet while working on the new fish pier in South Boston yesterday. He fractured an unspecified bone and was treated on site. Further condition details were not provided.
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Ralph Ordway
Northampton Street
Ordway
Monna Vanna in Boston Opera House Opener
The Boston Opera House hosts a forthcoming production of Monna Vanna by Fevrier, an operatic rendering of Maeterlinck's play. Set in 15th century Pisa during a Florentine siege, the plot centers on Monna Vanna's vow to save Pisa, Prinzivalle's romance, and Guido's jealous fury as events move toward a tragic entanglement and a prison escape.
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Maeterlinck
Paris
America
Boston Opera House
Pisa
Guido Colonna
Gluecer
Prinzivalle
Guido
Beiieve
Marco
Monna Vanna
Venice
Manna Vanna
Vanna
Florence
Bertha Kalich
Mary Garden
Henry Danges
Boston
Observant Citizen Farewell Notes and Local Anecdotes
A Boston Observant Citizen column recounts farewells to the Bill board village on Commonwealth avenue near Norumbega Park, noting billboards giving way to apartments and garages. The entry covers visits by former Montana Lt Governor W R Allen, Captain Augustus P Gardner comment on politics, a humorous economy tale with catsup, a shoes conference at Evans Memorial, a wildcat sighting in Maine, and memories from Oliver Neal at 105. It also cites Joseph D. Cannon on wages in Butte and local reader mail including Los Angeles Record headlines, Philippine bands, a wood fibre clothing bulletin, and unrelated vignettes from daily life.
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Commonwealth Avenue
Norumbega Park
Worcester
Ben Davis Apple Critique by Walt Mason 1918
A satirical lament on the Ben Davis apple verses by Walt Mason, criticizing its polished exterior and disappointing interior as a “monster” that beguiles buyers. The quip casts the fruit as a snare to consumers and jokes about the fruit’s perceived fraud.
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Davis
Walt Mason
George Matthew Adams
Dear Miss Champagne Advises on Love and Initiative
A young 18 year old seeks guidance on whether to invite her bashful college student boyfriend to visit. The advice urges the woman to be direct and invite him, noting the middleman role hurts progress and that an aggressive step is needed to move the relationship forward.
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Miss Champagne
Massachusetts
Boston Post
Rose
John
Fads and Fashions Highlight Fur, Velvet and Lace Trends
Paragraphs describe fall style with fur coats and wraps featuring big collars cuffs and fur footbands. Porcelain flower garniture on velvet hats and separate chiffon blouses appear. long and short coats with flounced basques. velvet crepe broche evening wraps. lace and tulle tunics. walking length skirts. black and black white ensembles dominate.
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