Boston Post Independent Democratic Paper headlined items
The October 11 1911 issue reports on efforts by Post Publishing Co and editor E F Grozier. It cites investigations into cotton market cornering and potential criminal cases against Steel Trust officials. Also notes Oklahoma land fraud cases and the eight hour law with court hearings pending. Economic history hinges on prompt adjudication of these matters.
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A. Patten
Steel Trust
Oklahoma
Why Specialize on Fliers Delays of a Long Island Arrest
The humor of pursuing aviator Miss Moisant for a Sunday flight over Long Island contrasts with the busy scene below her flight path. Automobiles motorboats golfers and crowds filled the countryside making the arrest focus seem misplaced and the reason for targeting aviators unclear.
Deserved Honor for Rev. Joseph N. Dinand as Holy Cross President
The piece lauds Rev. Joseph N. Dinand for his unanimous endorsement as Holy Cross College president. It notes his Boston roots, public school upbringing, and education at Boston College, highlighting his intellectual attainments and strong character. The city congratulates him on this early achievement in a distinguished clerical career.
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Joseph N. Dinand
Holy Cross College
Father Dinand
Boston College
Boston
Spirit of Peace Monument Dedication in Atlanta
The Spirit of Peace Forbidding War bronze group was dedicated in Atlanta with military presence from North and South. The Gate City Guards who traveled north for goodwill nearly 35 years ago are honored by a monument, signaling national unity and concord beyond sectional strife.
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Atlanta
Gate City Guards
New Jersey Doctor Held on Maine Shooting Charge
A New Jersey physician is held on $2000 bond in Maine after a guide was killed during a hunting trip. He must return in December to face criminal negligence charges under Maine law. The doctor, separated from his guide about 20 minutes, fired after seeing an object in the woods, claiming careless shooting despite no clear target.
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New Jersey
Maine
Ad Wolgast
Matt Wells
England
Superior Court
Mister Wolgast
Post
New England
Blue Harbor
Barre
Jin
Jim
Made in England tactics in Berkshire suffrage campaign
The article criticizes Miss Foley and associates for using English inspired methods to sway Massachusetts Republicans on woman suffrage. It portrays the spectacle as successful in drawing attention but dismisses real political impact, suggesting incursions are funded by Democratic campaign managers.
Supreme Court Reopens With 800-Case Docket
The Supreme Court ends its four month recess and resumes sessions facing about 800 cases. Among them are several involving the Sherman Anti Trust Law. The docket includes suits against major railroad and coal interests.
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United States Supreme Court
Ist
Cits
Responsibility for Hanover Street collapse demands truth
The author questions who bears fault for yesterday’s five story building collapse on Hanover Street that killed three men. Blame shifts from the contractor to higher authorities and inspectors, urging a stern, full investigation, prosecution of officials if negligent, and stronger laws to prevent future deadly traps.
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Hanover Street
Blaine
Boston
Glidden tour promotes practical autos and good roads
The Glidden tour from New York to Jacksonville Florida starts on the 14th. It tests machine quality and advances practical power while promoting road improvements by reporting highway conditions and urging better upkeep.
Cheaper in the End Indemnity View to Settle Tripoli Issue
The Berlin note suggests Italy would pay Turkey 12,000,000 to abandon fighting and let occupation of Tripoli become permanent. The piece argues this economy beats continuing the conflict, noting naval and military costs already incurred and that Sultan’s finances could benefit from the payment.
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Berlin
Italy
Turkey
Tripoli
Ttalings
Carnegie Granted Freedom of City in St Albans
Andrew Carnegie was awarded the freedom of the city of St Albans, the 51st municipality to honor his library gift. The American ambassador, Mr. Treid, and Mrs. Reid attended and the ambassador delivered a speech.
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ST Albans
England
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
Treid
Reid
Votes for Women and other town tales in Pittsfield
In Pittsfield night crowds march with a Votes for Women banner as Louie speeds away pursued by suffragists. The piece parodies politics with verses on marriage rights and a boxing anecdote about Mr. Wolgast and a humorous fox hunt misadventure featuring a dog named Assassination.
David and Absalom Revolt and Dore Illustration
The Boston Post reviews the David and Absalom revolt and Joab tale, noting Absalom’s rise and fall as shown in a Doré illustration. It discusses causes of the rebellion including tribal tensions, taxes, military service, and Bathsheba’s influence, and mentions David’s flight and Joab’s decisive victory. The piece promotes the Post’s series of Doré Bible pictures and how to obtain back issues.
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David
Absalom
Jerusalem
Joab
Israel
Judah
Saul
Maachah
Geshur
Amnon
Ahino
Che Ugurper
Dore
Boston Post
Daily Post
Sunday Post
Talking with a Fox on the Trail of Burds
Narrator recalls hunting with a dog and burrs in hair. A companion laments the roughness of the pursuit and questions the true nature of the fox, noting it as rough on both humans and dog.
2011 Deposited in Eight New Postal Savings Banks
Postmaster Edward C. Mansfield reports 116 depositors funded eight new postal savings banks on Monday. Hanover Street station led with 700 dollars from 27 savers, Essex Street station followed with 400 dollars from 26, as officials plan to open more banks after establishment.
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Edward C. Mansfield
Hanover Street
North End
Essex Street
No Hurry About It A Countryman Nearing Death
A countryman near death, henpecked all his life, hears his wife offer comfort. She says she will follow him, but he replies that she need not hurry about it. The exchange reveals their familiar life and humor in the moment.
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John
Manda
Not in for sensation says married two years
The Louisville Courier Journal quotes a speaker who asserts happiness in a two year marriage and declines the idea of turning private matters into vaudeville. The exchange reflects a view on propriety and public interest in personal life.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
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