Boston Post subscription rates and publication details
The Boston Post issues daily and Sunday notices with subscription rates for U S Canada and foreign readers. It lists prices for 1 year 6 months and 3 months for daily and Sunday editions plus Canada and foreign copy rates. Contact details include offices at 259 Washington St Boston and editorial staff names.
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Sunday Post
Boston Post Ownership and Rights Statement
The Boston Post notes AP rights for republication and local content, reserves despatch rights, and cites its files in London and Paris. It proclaims the paper’s claim to the largest daily morning circulation in the United States.
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Boston Post
Cockspur Street
London
Avenue de Vopera
Paris
France
United States
Kipling Remains Silent on Vigilance Quote in Post Poem
The article notes Kipling's latest poem in yesterday's Post omits a famed copybook maxim, "Eternal vigilance is the price of Liberty," a timely reference during current events.
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Kipling
Lt Col John H Dunn Honored for Reserve Corps Appointment
Congratulations are offered to Lieutenant Colonel John H Dunn upon his appointment to the Army Officers Reserve Corps. The notice notes a fine wartime record in Cuba the Philippines and the Mexican Border and mentions his return from France for physical reasons, described as a well deserved vindication.
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John H. Dunn
Army
Cuba
Philippines
Mexican
France
A Prince at Mt. Vernon Honors Washington Memory
The Prince of Wales stood in homage at the tomb of the Great Rebel marking growing international comity. A future king paid tribute to the memory of Washington in Virginia, where destiny shows a descendant honoring the nation’s liberator.
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England
Washington
Virginia
Forty Busy Years for The Associated Charities of Boston
The Boston Associated Charities marks forty years in existence with a recent report. In the last twelve months the group aided 791 widows 1901 sickness affected families 650 influenza affected families 283 tuberculosis affected families and 1875 foreign birth families as part of its broader benevolent work.
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Associated Charities of
Boston
Scots' Service Flag Demobilized Amid War Heroism
The Scots' Charitable Society demobilized its service flag in a moving ceremony. Soldiers of Scottish descent displayed notable World War I exploits, serving under both the Stars and Stripes and Britain's flag, inspiring allies and striking fear in the Hun.
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Scots’ Charitable Society
Britain
Worthy Cause Drives Five Million for Congregational Clergy
A Congregational drive begins tomorrow to raise 5,000,000 from income to aid clergymen in old age. Writers urge generosity noting the church’s Pilgrim origins and timely appeal for support from worshipers.
France Objects to Repatriation of American War Dead
Secretary of War Baker explains France opposes bringing home American dead lying on French soil. He cites the strain on transport systems and the impact on French citizens from constant trains carrying mortal remains. He argues the objection should not influence U S government policy.
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France
America
Baker
War Department to Return Bodies of Soldiers if Families Wish
The War Department decides to return the bodies of soldiers upon family request, acknowledging the need for time but affirming eventual burial, except where families opt against it. The policy affects forty thousand relatives seeking their loved ones.
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War Department
Dictagraph Evidence in Pelletier Case Draws Criticism
Editorial attacks use of dictagraph devices by Watch and Ward agents in district attorney Pel letier’s office. It argues eavesdropping harms confidentiality, questions propriety, and warns such methods risk grave injustice even if cinematic in appeal.
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Pelletier
Watch and Ward Society
Curious Blunder on Six Hour Day Demands by Coal Miners
The piece argues miners seeking a six hour day actually want more hours, citing a US Geological Survey note that February through April averages show a 24 hour week. It criticizes leaders for miscommunication, notes high domestic demand and foreign markets, and urges better storage or foreign contracts to keep miners steadily employed.
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United States Geological Survey
Belgium Confirms Ideals Over Dollars In Arms Question
The United States has shown Belgium that noble ideals outrank dollars. Outside Teutonic nations Americans resist dollar-worship, and Belgium is now urged to refrain from selling arms to Mexicans. The decision will be highly significant for peace and war alike.
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United States
Belgium
Uncle Sam
United States Marine Corps
Joseph J. Murray
Boston Marine Recruiting Offices
Washington
Red Cross Drive Gains New England Support
The Red Cross drive nears completion with New England chief among regions. Massachusetts leads with over 400 000 members as the national fund targets 15 000 000 and New England’s share is about 1 330 000, with optimism for meeting it.
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Red Cross
New England
Massachusetts
National Fund
Mob Vengeance and the Rule of Law in Centralia
The piece argues mob violence in Centralia Washington endangered constitutional order by lynching a confessed I W W sniper. It warns against disorder and urges Americans to support government authority, uphold lawful processes, and pursue justice through established institutions.
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Centralia
Washington
America
Ohio Electorate Reverses Prohibitory Amendment Action
Incidental to the electorate’s reversal of the Legislature's approval, the article notes the broader political context in Ohio and hints at ensuing constitutional or statutory actions.
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Ohio
Federal Constitution Changes Referred to Popular Vote
Senator Frelinghuysen proposes sending all federal constitutional amendments to a popular vote for ratification. The measure would itself be a constitutional change subject to existing long standing conditions. Courts are still splitting on enforcement of the Prohibitory Amendment, with Ohio’s rejection not derailing ratification, while cases in Rhode Island Kentucky and New Jersey reflect mixed attitudes toward popular approval.
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New Jersey
Ohio
United States
Rhode Island
Kentucky
J. A. Cousens
Tufts College
Mr. Cousens
Tufts
Boston
A. B
Igingland
Samuel M. Javeen
Suffolk County
Nantucket
Coolidge
Leveen
Gulf Stream
Europe
America
Letters from Karl Muck Reveal Treachery Under Calm Facade
The Post reveals Dr. Karl Muck letters showing ingratitude toward Boston hosts and contempt for generous foes. The writer argues this behavior typifies a German class above experience, sneering at generosity and treachery masked as virtue. Readers are urged to resist believing Germany can reform.
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Karl Muck
Muck
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Dr. Muck
Notable Figures and Ventures Across War and Society
A sweeping survey traces German aviation pioneers like H G Fokker and postwar tax seizures, outlines notable crossing figures including Mrs. Burgess Edwards and Langhorne sisters, notes royal connections and public figures such as Lady Astor and Grace Mason, and highlights suffragist Hannah Patterson with national service honors.
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Langhorne
Virginia
Nannie
Robert Gould Shaw, 2d
Boston
Grace Langhorne
Gibson
President Wilson
Baker
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Council of National Defence
Stealthy Steve Faces German Spy Ring Revelation
In a Sunday Post installment, Stealthy Steve sneaks into a German spy headquarters, overhears One-Lamp Louie and the four spies plan a raid, and fakes a voice to get close. He hides in a closet as Pretzel Pete claims Steve is dead, then battles a sneezing mishap that betrays him.
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Secret Service
United States
One-Lamp
Louie
Berlin
Lowie
Pete
Limburger Lake
Gus
Kaiser
Observant Citizen Chronicles Boston Notes and Echoes
Secretary of War Newton Baker visits the federal building press room after Cape Cod Canal trial. The piece includes fire drills in Boston, an annular solar eclipse, and anecdotes about Sherman, skunk trappers, horse trainer Walter Cox, and Marine recruiting policy changes. It also mentions a reader letter from Nova Scotia praising the Boston Post and a search for a vintage canvas fire bucket for the chief’s portrait.
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Cambridge
University of St. Francis Xavier's College
Anfigornish
Nova Scotia
John R. Murphy
Peter E. Walsh
Not a Soul Shouted in Closet Stand Off
Fragment from a Sunday Post mystery scene shows One-Lamp Louie threatening with revolvers before a closet. Stealthy Steve responds, claiming nobody is inside, setting a tense confrontation to unfold tomorrow.
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Louie
Steve
Readers offered cash to help Stealthy Steve escape
A liberal reward is offered to readers of the Post who can assist in freeing Stealthy Steve from a planned predicament involving Mr. Newkirk.
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Jett
Volunteers of America
Roxbury
Fred A. Lindsay
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Mr. Newkirk
Mayflower Landing At Plymouth Ends Cape Cod Quest
The Mayflower voyage ended with the Pilgrims choosing Plymouth after a long search at Provincetown. They weighed harbor depth, arable land, and defensible sites before deciding to settle, sailing in on December 15 after a brief return to Provincetown.
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Plymouth
New World
Provincetown Harbor
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Bradford
Mourt
Truro
Holland
England
New England
Boston
Old State
Plymouth Harbor
Late winter violet discovery and public figures observed
Arlington residents spot a rare late winter violet bloom at the Symmes Arlington Hospital grounds. Secretaries and generals mingle outside a federal building after a Cape Cod Canal case hearing. Tufts’ acting president J A Cousens earns praise as a business-minded educator guiding fundraising and expansion.
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Grove Street Place
Arlington
Symmes Arlington Hospital
Baker
Clarence R. Edwards
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United States District
Federal Building
Cape Cod Canal
General Edwards
War Secretary
Etiquette and Manners Announcing a Wedding Question
Miss Alice Stuart asks when to issue wedding announcements and explains the reasons for sending them. The piece explores proper timing and etiquette for notifying friends and relatives about a forthcoming marriage.
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Alice Stuart
Wedding Announcements And Table Etiquette Guidelines
Announcement cards follow weddings for family permission and social propriety, typically issued by close relatives. Knife use at table is restricted to cutting food. never mash or scoop with the blade. when not in use the knife rests on the plate.
How to eat an orange at table instruction
A 19th century dining tip explains the proper method to eat an orange at table. Spear the fruit on a fork, use a knife to cut away skin in deep strokes, then remove portions from the heart and convey seedless segments to the mouth on the fork.
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