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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1918

Page

12

Post Publishing Co Boston Daily and Sunday subscription notice

The Boston Post announces subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, with prices for U S and Canada, and foreign per copy costs. It lists mailing instructions, payment methods, and office contacts including Edwin A. Grozier as editor and publisher.

Post Publishing Co Washington St Boston Mass Canada Roe Sunday Post Newsboy Edwin A. Grozier

Newspaper Rights and Republication Notice

The Associated Press reserves exclusive rights to republication of all news dispatches credited or not in this paper and all local news. All rights for special despatches are reserved.

Associated Press

Boston Post claims largest daily morning circulation

The Boston Post asserts it holds the largest daily morning circulation in the United States, a bold statement attributed to the newspaper's pride and market reach.

Boston Post United States

When the Boys Come Home

The article argues returning soldiers will be self-reliant and capable after war. It contends their adventure abroad forged men, not diminished resourcefulness, and they will make a way for the country. It contrasts concerns of stay-at-homes with the confidence in veterans.

Jameson Demands Ballot Inspection Following Close NH Race

The column notes Republican papers criticising John B. Jameson for urging ballot inspection after a narrow win in New Hampshire. It argues a recount request is reasonable when about 70,000 votes were cast and the margin is 1069, suggesting a brief delay could confirm the victory.

New Hampshire John. B. Jameson

Ex Kaisers exile in Corfu villa proposed

The report from Holland suggests William Hohenzollern desires to live in exile in a $5,000,000 Corfu villa. He would lead a luxurious life, perhaps as a philosopher, but the speaker argues civilization will block such a life for the monster who caused world war. Corfu is deemed too good for him.

Holland William Hohenzollern Corfu Wilhelm Napoleon St. Helena Hohenzollern

Allied fleet arrives at Constantinople reshaping the balance

The great allied fleet enters Constantinople signaling a new order after the war. The city gains restored order and promised prosperity under French and British protection, while the sick man of Europe faces a medicine that may reform his government or remove it.

Constantinople Europe

Hoover’s voyage Aims at European relief effort

Herbert Hoover sails to aid the Allied relief task in feeding destitute Europeans. He is praised for efficiency and deep insight from Belgium relief years and widely admired for his work.

Herbert Hoover Europe Hoover Belgium

Hoover to Lead Relief Effort in Belgium and Northern France

The passage notes that he has little to learn this time and his words will shape others involved in the work. Reconstruction and supplying the needs of northern France and Belgium are prioritized and will be Mr. Hoover's immediate responsibility. It questions who would not welcome the greeting from the freed people of King Albert's domain.

France Belgium Hoover Albert New England Tracy Bernard Street Dorchester

Too Far Behind in War Fund Remains an Urgent Call

An editorial urges continued support for the United War Work Fund despite the armistice. It argues the seven Great Organizations must still supply morale, books, and services for soldiers, noting New England and Boston lag in meeting the set targets and stressing the last day’s deadline.

United War Work Fund New England Boston Greater France

After War Industries Readjustment Requires Co-operation

The War Industries Board and the Iron and Steel Institute urge gradual readjustment from wartime to peacetime business. They note cancellations of some contracts while shipbuilding and railcar programs continue. State and municipal works may restart, and foreign demand to rehabilitate Europe could boost recovery, underscoring needed cooperation.

War Industries Board Iron & Steel Institute Railroad Administration Europe

Republicans consider ending seniority rule in Congress

A Washington Herald report says progressives aim to abolish the seniority system where Penrose would head finance, Fordney Ways and Means, and Smoot Appropriations, risking a return of old guard domination. the party faces renewed intra party tensions and calls for reform as in 1912.

Washington New York Herald Penrose Finance Fordney Michigan House Ways and Means Smoot Senate Appropriations Committee Herald Ublican Party Republican Party

Progressive of Them All Makes No Protest Whatever

The fragment notes a claim that the most progressive among them makes no protest at all. It presents a terse political or social stance without additional context or named entities.

Heavily Taxed Again Businessmen Voice Discontent

The Washington announcements signal no let up in national taxes for years with maintained severe schedules and a drastic new tax bill. After wartime sacrifice businessmen feel aggrieved peace brings heavier burdens, questioning profits and the burden of borrowing to cover taxes.

Washington Europe

Public Servants Leaving Wartime Roles in Massachusetts

The passage notes the end of service for Henry B. Endicott A. C. Ratshesky and James J. Phelan with the State food administration and Public Safety committee. Mrs. Nathaniel Thayer and James J. Storrow also retire from leadership. It lauds their public service and sacrifices during wartime in Massachusetts.

Henry B. Endicott A. C. Ratshesky James J. Phelan State Food Administration Committee On Public Safety Nathaniel Thayer Massachusetts Women's Council of National Defence James J. Storrow Public Safety Committee Massachusetts Commonwealth

Notable War News and Public Figures

Sergeant Walter A. Grady of New York is wounded near Santiago but expected to recover. King Victor Emmanuel plans a monumental Red Cross tribute. Prince Yorihito of Japan gains London freedom amid war aftermath. John Nicholas Brown, Harvard Naval Unit member, reacts to peace news with modest humor. Douglas Fairbanks raises 25 million for a welfare fund, surpassing a million over target in New Orleans. Roosevelt visits hospital with favorable health notes. Bertha Krupp, heiress to Krupp, is arrested by Reds amid worker upheaval.

Walter A. Grady New York 310Th Infantry P. J. Grady Poston Santiago Grady John Nicholas Brown Harvard Douglas Fairbanks New Orleans

Birthday Bio Briefs Tiberius Born November Sixteen Forty Two B C

Tiberius, Roman Emperor, born November 16, 42 B.C., rose to power through early military roles and political maneuvering by his mother Livia. He expanded campaigns against Germanic tribes, faced personal scandals, and was ultimately named heir and emperor.

Tiberius Rome Agrippa Livia Julia Lfe

Give to United War Work Fund Privilege and Duty

A call to support the United War Work Fund urges timely gifts as a shared duty. The message frames giving as both a privilege and civic obligation for the community.

Victoria the cat disrupts a newspaper editor’s day

A columnist recounts Miss Victoria, a large brunette cat who visits the Post office and the editor’s private space. She causes chaos by entering through a transom, clawing the editor, spilling ink, and demanding sardines, then naps in the waste basket as the writer resumes work.

Victoria The Post Jong N. N

Post Sales Rise in Fall River Amid Non Returnable Copy Rule

Great post sales in Fall River for September and October 1917 and 1918 show a substantial increase from 250 851 to 308 409 copies. The gains reflect Duckett the Post's agent and the non returnable policy giving the Boston Post a lead over competing papers despite a regulatory misunderstanding.

Fall River Boston Post Duckett Post Ston

Scenes Along the Rhine

A look at Germany’s industrial Rhine corridor and its impact on Allied operations as American troops advance overseas. The piece contrasts wartime aims with the river’s historic mythic status and freighted symbolism for soldiers.

Ruhr Valley Cities Drive German Industry Power

The Rhine region's industrial belt from Cologne to the Dutch border shocks visitors with Bochum and Dortmund style towns. Westphalia and Rhine Province cities like Essen, Duisburg, and Aachen shape Germanys munition output and steel power, impacting the new republics stability and debt fate.

Rhine Rhine Valley Cologne Mainz Bonn Coblenz Germany Westphalia Bochum Prussian Rhine Province Dusseldorf Pittsburg Lorraine Dortmund Essen Duisburg Konigswinter St. Goar Binge Berlin Republic Russia

Observant Citizen Letters Reflect on Holidays War News

The column recalls Boston snow in 1916 and 1917, discusses turkey prices and Cape Cod turkey abundance, lists holidays by month, notes August as absent and honors veterans. It quotes Dinsmore Ely’s wartime letter on mourning and heroism, and ends with a scene of a woman in black with a child on Washington Street.

Gloucester

Old Home Week in Germany by Walt Mason

A 1918 verse recalling soldiers returning from war to a chilly reception in German villages. It contrasts the weary troops and the hostile mood with the absence of welcoming crowds. The piece satirically notes villagers’ mixed feelings toward the fighters and the absence of patriotism in the crowd.

Great United War Work Campaign Call to Action

The appeal highlights a nationwide drive uniting diverse Americans to fund war work. It stresses equal divisions, national fellowship, and personal sacrifice to support soldiers and families, insisting responders dig deep to prove sympathy and ensure the drive finishes strong.

America

Flag saluted by Kaiser linked to West Point uniform change

A Oregon style note recalls B M Weast of Portland Maine who says an American flag saluted by the Kaiser inspired his pinback symbol for a dead dad. The story also notes the gray West Point uniform has retired and olive drab becomes the standard for future graduates.

Dean Portland B. M. Weastman Berlin Cologne Wilhelm Sr Mr. Eastman Eastman West Point

Letter Box Queries on Won t and Electric Trolleys

Readers debate language usage and the history of electric streetcar systems. The editor notes the first practical city trolley system was built in Richmond, Virginia, in 1887, with experiments beginning as early as 1881.

Richmond

Did Oscar Wilde Die in Prison or Alive Under Alias

The text questions Wilde's death and mentions rumors of him living abroad under an assumed name. It states there is no doubt he died in Paris on November 30, 1900, under the name Sebastian Melmoth.

Oscar Wilde Acton Paris Sebastian Melmoth

Heir in Line After Renunciations for German Throne

The passage notes that with the Kaiser’s sons and sons-in-law renouncing claims, the next claimant would be the crown prince’s eldest son Prince Wilhelm Friedrich born on the Fourth of July twelve years ago.

Sir Germany Prince Wilhelm Friedrich

The Arbella the Ship That Brought the Puritans

The Arbella carried the Massachusetts Charter settlers to New England and hosted John Winthrop and key leaders sailing from Yarmouth England on April 8 1630. The vessel is also listed as Arrabella in some records.

Arbella Mass Yarmouth Eng Winthrop Salem Charlestown

Our boys abroad have won Victory for you

Motivational appeal urging readers to support the United War Work Fund with donations to aid servicemen overseas. The call emphasizes comfort and protection through financial contributions and repeats the appeal to give.

United War Work Fund

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