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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1918
Page
6
The eight hour basic day is nearing across industries as longshoremen win a shorter day. American longshoremen in France unload ships rapidly to aid the war effort, driven by patriotic zeal. The eight hour drive is expanding, and longer hours may soon be rare nationwide.
The Public Service Commission ordered hotels not to charge ten cents for calls where a five cent rate is set by law. It held that the telephone business is controlled by the New England Telephone & Telegraph Company and hotels may not retail or resell services. The Post supports this ruling, echoing that hotels may not set own rates.
The article argues that Prince Maximilian of Baden and Phillip Scheideman’s appointments as chancellor and secretary of state are only camouflage while Ludendorff and the general staff retain power. It warns Allies not to trust German rulers and notes revolutions could upend the arrangement.
The passage argues the claim of Maximilian as top puppet reflects the military government's rushed push for a negotiated peace. It portrays the move as a desperate attempt tied to a claimed democratization of Germany.
The Treasury secretary appeals in Massachusetts for a bold Fourth Liberty Loan push urging every citizen to subscribe early and fully. He cites battle fervor and public figures like Billy Sunday to show inspiration's power, urging individuals to double up and set a noble example for others.
The article marks the twenty fifth anniversary of Bishop Lawrence of the Episcopal Church noting his long service, public health concern, and humanitarian work. It praises his character, philanthropy, and contributions to both church and community.
The Boston Symphony Orchestra selects Henri Rabaud as its new conductor for the coming year. Rabaud has operatic leadership credentials and limited concert conducting experience, with a celebrated opera record including Marcouf at the Metropolitan. Local audiences are expected to welcome the French maestro and support the famed ensemble.
Massachusetts will mark Columbus Day with limited public demonstrations due to health concerns. Governor McCall highlights shared global duty, noting veterans from Canada, ships from the south, Brazil, and Italy unite to promote democratic ideals in the new world.
A tired traveler recounts a foggy morning and a cheerful janitor who greets him despite gloom. The janitor's optimism about weather and Liberty Loan bonds shifts the narrator toward a sunnier outlook and renewed politeness in daily life. The piece closes with musings on the Hunter’s Moon and timing.
A serialized tale recounts Mary Burnup and doctor Neil Wyder meeting after a car accident. A society circle mocks decisive women until Mary proves her nerve and earns Wyder's affection in a cautionary wartime backdrop urging support for Liberty Bonds.
The speaker imagines John Knox reacting to a world at war with women in control. She envisions Knox condemning but finding women exercising power in work, finance, and media, while men wear overalls and dress reform gains indecent status.
Uncle Walt Mason muses on the long day ending and the hush of dusk. A weary man longs for rest while city sounds fade and stars parade in distant spheres. The poem praises sleep as treasure beyond measure, noting only a cannon cracker can wake a tired man.
A reader’s glimpse of Tonnerre in Yonne reveals a modest French town set along the Armancon River. Its vine-clad hillsides and aging buildings frame a scene of timeless charm amid centuries of history and a tranquil riverside outlook.
A reader asks if the first autumn frost is usually preceded by a warm spell or follows chilly weather. Another wonders which city is oldest and seeks settlement dates for Damascus and Jerusalem. Queries also touch on George’s Island namesake and the Great Fire wind conditions in 1872 Boston.
Officials state the fire began on a calm evening yet produced strong air currents as it spread. The district largely had brick and stone structures, but many wooden roofs ignited from burning debris carried by the currents.
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