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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1911
Page
10
The Boston West issue from November 22, 1911 published by Post Publishing Co. at 259 Washington St. Boston Mass. No. 19, Vol. 208.
The Sunday Post announces subscription prices: One year 3.00, six months 1.50, three months 0.75, two months 0.20, one month 0.30. Canada and foreign copies available. All money sent at sender’s risk. Checks and money orders payable to Post Publishing Company.
Subscriptions to the Post must be paid in advance and will be discontinued on expiration. If you cannot obtain the Post regularly from your new adcenter or newsboy, notify E A Grozier, Editor and Publisher, at once.
Taunton residents denounce a group of rowdies who attacked Brockton High School football players and their friends. The columnist says brick bats show brainless bravado and the city’s real sentiment condemns such acts, aligning with Brockton and others in disapproval.
New York displays a rift among peace advocates over a December 30 peace banquet. Andrew Carnegie's Peace Society withdraws support citing lack of consultation, as rival factions remain divided within the city.
An automobile accident in Savannah killed Dawson during a race circuit clearance period. The crash is linked to a horse drawn vehicle on the road while drivers sped for the Vanderbilt Cup events. The toll raises questions about public road safety and permission for racing on public rights of way.
William Hepburn Russell, died suddenly yesterday, best known as a baseball owner and president. A former newspaper man and lawyer, he played a notable role in New York politics, split from Tamany and later rejoined. He coauthored a digest of U S Supreme Court reports and was highly regarded in Boston.
The former Yale star Shevlin criticizes the new football style built on exploiting errors. He notes Yale could not predict wins as the game now hinges on instant advantages from opponents mistakes, citing recent defeats of Harvard Princeton Dartmouth and Yale.
The Bureau of Insular Affairs seeks Boston experts to help place public schools of Porto Rico on a strong foundation. Assistant Superintendent Augustine L. Rafter and another official are cited for the system’s recognized excellence and successful operation.
Meyer Bloomfield is cited for leading educational reform in Porto Rico. The piece notes liberal government support, well designed schoolhouses, and strong advances in enrollment, with 121000 pupils last year rising to about 150000 this year. Teachers are paid between 700000 and 800000 dollars, and material exists to develop a Boston style system.
The Boston grand jury findings after the Hanover Street collapse push for stricter building oversight. District Attorney Pelletier recommends competent architect supervision at builders’ expense, foundation inspections, supervised mixing of mortar, and penalties for owners and inspectors to curb dangerous, substandard construction.
The Boston Elevated Railway cars display a bold red and green pledge to shop early. The Retail Trade Board of the Boston Chamber of Commerce promotes timely gifts to ease crowds and labor during the holiday season.
The Boston Press Club marks a thriving era as it nears 25 years, highlighted by a Somerset banquet featuring Henry Watterson. Members praise the social hub for exchanging ideas and sharpening minds, predicting growing value and influence for the profession.
A garbled dialogue hints at concerns over a telephone booth being sound proof. The Green Clerk's line suggests a tester or observer heard something through the wire. The fragment lacks clear names or a complete event.
A letter from Frederic J. Haskin invites Newton Newkirk of The Post Boston to become a non resident member of the National Press Club in Washington. The club accepts publishers, writers and illustrators within 25 miles of Washington for a five dollar annual fee.
Newton Newkirk writes to Fred proposing honorary membership in the National Press Club. He jokes about names, praises several editors, recalls colleagues, and offers to cover railroad fare or donate prestige in exchange for a free ride to Washington and club access. He references past politicking and interstates laws.
John accidentally upset a dish of stewed prunes and declares it lucky. His mother questions the meaning of luck as he remarks he does not like prunes. The playful exchange centers on the misfortune being a personal preference.
Boston’s Temple Place evolved from Termagine alley in 1708 to a widened street after the Masonic Temple’s 1830 construction. The Washington Gardens amphitheatre opened about 1819 at Tremont and Temple, while the Manufactory House and later Hamilton place site tell of evolving industry and housing trends amid colonial to postwar changes.
A Boston page recounts varied vignettes from city life including a cardinal’s dog’s humor, Cur ris Guild on St Petersburg, Dr. Magrath’s tobacco views, newsboy court anecdotes, Milmore drawing preservation at Brimmer School, a Summer Washington street pickpocket lesson, Meyer Bloomfield joining Harvard summer faculty, and a shift from a one horse to two horse transport, plus jury views on capital punishment and a suggested New Hampshire Art Museum plan by ex Governor Rollins.
The Observant Citizen notes the Art Museum on Huntington Avenue will be closed for Thanksgiving Day. At a City Club meeting of the Charitable Irish Society, Father Vaughan praised boy soprano Willie McAuliffe after his two songs and asked to meet the young singer.
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