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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1912
Page
12
The Boston Post dated October 3, 1912 published by Post Publishing Co from 259 Washington St Boston lists issue number 28 and volume 314. The front presents typical daily newspaper layout with newsroom credits and city reporting sections.
The notice lists prices for Daily and Sunday Post subscriptions including daily one year at 4.00, six months 1.50, three months 0.75, one month 0.25, and Sunday one year 4.00, six months 1.50, three months 0.75, two months 0.60, one month 0.30. It notes Canada and foreign copy rates, postage charges in Boston, and that payments must be in advance with checks or money orders payable to the Post Publishing Company.
The Boston Post announces possession of the largest newspaper printing plant in New England and the largest press in the world, as proclaimed by Robert Hoe of R Hoe and Co. The claim highlights a major capacity upgrade for the newspaper division.
The article lauds the Walke torpedo boat destroyer crew for braving scalding steam in the engine room to rescue shipmates after a turbine explosion. It praises consistent heroism in American service and the rank and file of navy and army alike.
A Boston report notes that Dallin's sculpture The Appeal to the Great Spirit draws strong praise at the Art Museum. Other cities have offered to acquire it, but Boston collectors are urged to keep the work in Boston and fund its future display.
In Vermont the legislature affirmed the voters choice Allen M. Fletcher by a large plurality over Democrat Harlan B. Howe and Progressive Fraser Metzger. The piece notes Vermont’s majority requirement may change as this archaic rule could block the will of the people.
The selection of Hon. Charles S. Hamlin as chairman of the resolutions committee at the Democratic State convention is praised as fitting. His proven political faith and ability to frame effective words are cited, with the note that the party must present a clear black and white platform to voters as a character certificate for the campaign.
The Boston Journal notes the undisputed record that Harriman raised 200000 for the 1904 Republican campaign. It questions whether campaign money influenced administration, asking if practical men on both sides accepted understandings, while insisting the moral issue remains, regardless of light shed on influence.
A political committee faced a large donation from a railroad magnate and associates. Public outrage arose, and observers doubted such payments would recur due to rising scrutiny and civic pressure.
The Balkans threaten a regional crisis as Bulgaria Serbia and Greece mass troops at frontiers seeking autonomy for Macedonian regions under Ottoman rule. Major powers debate risks with Italy at war with Turkey and Russia and Austria-Hungary watching closely. Opinions split on whether war would aid civilization.
A poem describes road work by Newton Newkirk as workers lay and re lay a pavement for water mains conduit and telephone lines. It notes the temporary disruption and the repetition of removing and restoring the street surface.
Reports from Beverly claim President Taft is testing phonographic speeches to preserve vocal energy. Colonel Roosevelt, back from a long tour, suffers hoarseness but questions arise about losing audience interaction and the appeal of living orators if machines reproduce rhetoric.
The Boston Y M C A celebrates a corner stone ceremony as the building nears completion. The President of the United States spoke, noting the Y M C A’s noble global work and its expanding impact in Boston and beyond.
After Mayor FitzGerald warned the city tax collectors about loafing and alcohol use among some firefighters, questions arise about responsibility for such conduct. The mayor questioned the department's discipline and quarreling, noting the need for correction and accountability.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer item reflects on a child's bath time ordeal with soapy water and a rubber elephant, as a mother admonishes the child to keep her mouth shut in the tub. The dialogue shows the child's insistence on swallowing soap with a blunt parental warning.
A humorous column cautions against improper umbrella handling in crowded spaces and mocks bad batting averages. It jests about injuring others with umbrella points and warns players that poor batting will lead to a grand show.
The verse labelled Elaine weighs wit on style and self worth, noting a woman’s value lies beyond looking current. It hints at appearances in social life and the pressure of dressing to stay modern. The tone is crisp, ironic, and era specific.
A verse memorial laments the death of a plain, true man named Burton. Neighbors note he was a plain old soul who valued truth over flattery. The spinster recalls a past compliment he paid her and mourns his passing with quiet pity.
In a Richmond Times-Despatch quotation a shoe drummer taunts drivers about charges of 6 cents a mile on a rural route. The ticket agent replies that the job costs 8 cents an hour, reframing the dispute as a rate question.
Next week Mt Holyoke College hosts a campus gala celebrating the seminary’s 75th anniversary. More than 1000 invitees, including 34 alumnae who graduated long ago, will attend October 8 and 9 events. The piece highlights Mary Lyon’s legacy, funding growth to 5000000? and the college’s evolution toward equality and shared duties among students.
Citizens discuss removal of elms in Dorchester and K street in South Boston. Describes protests, city action by the Mayor, and preservation efforts by the South Boston Shade Trees Society. Includes notes on local students, suffrage, and church developments in Boston and surrounding towns.
Daniel Bloomfield, associate director of the Boston Music School Settlement and Harvard Law School student, remains active despite his demanding schedule. He manages to balance his duties with continued involvement in community music programs.
At Mason Street headquarters the Boston school committee may soon vote on supplying larger lead pencils to public school children. Milwaukee classrooms already use pencils twice the size of ordinary, with Superintendent Carroll Pease arguing small pencils encourage cramped penmanship.
The Watsons learn their uncle left them a Kemp ton rural farm worth about 23 000 dollars after his death. They had planned upgrades for the shop and a car, but the will only nets around 2000 dollars in value once taxes and shares are counted, leaving them to reassess future plans.
Plain frocks feature groups of bar bows and contrasting color bows to brighten dark dresses. Muffs grow mammoth this winter and neck fitments appear in novelty designs. Marabout trims, belts, patent leather and suede materials appear in coats and children's dresses. A white satin jacket with soutache and purple silk, paired with white satin, illustrates current costume ideas.
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