Boston Post rates and publication details for 1911
The October 21 1911 issue lists daily and Sunday subscription rates for one year six months and three months plus Canada pricing. It notes the Post Publishing Company contact offices in Boston Massachusetts and urges advance payment and notice for missed deliveries.
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Post Publishing Co
Washington St
Boston
Mass
Sunday Post
Canada
Post Publishing Company
Not Yet But Soon Resignation Rumor Swirls Around Uncle Jimmy
A diplomatic tone colors denials that Uncle Jimmy Wilson has handed in his resignation from the Agricultural Department to the President. The piece hints the venerable secretary may avoid another presidential campaign, suggesting retirement is not now but perhaps soon.
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Jimmy’ Wilson
Agricultural Department
Guggenheims accused of plans to seize Panama Canal trade
Washington Senator Poindexter warns of a rumored Guggenheim scheme to monopolize commerce through the Panama Canal. The claim portrays the family as highly clever and holding utilities, while asserting decisive national action would be taken if they attempted such a grab.
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Poindexter
Washington
Guggenheims
Panama Canal
Partisan rhetoric questions Foss and Frothingham events
The piece mocks Republican press coverage of Frothingham meetings and Foss rallies, alleging bias and portraying the stand-out press as partisan. It questions public belief in observed events and laments perceived political cheer as a partisan gloom.
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Foss
Publicity claim taints the Mary Garden tour
A volatile press agent urges Mary Garden to meet a murderer as she travels a prison route. He argues many states hold cold blooded criminals and none would deny the encounter, while critics condemn the sensational ploy as worthless press fodder.
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Mary Garden
Miss Garden
National Commission Praised for Rebuke of Manager
The National Commission commends itself for a strong rebuke of a Major League manager. The action signals a firm stand on conduct, urging adherence to league rules and sportsmanship across the two major leagues.
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National Commission
Call for Clean Baseball Amid Merkle Firing and Ticket Scandal
The text urges the Giants firing McGraw for abusive conduct and Merkle for on field language, arguing strong action is needed. It also calls on commissions to address manipulation of tickets by New York and Philadelphia managements to curb speculation and preserve baseball's public esteem.
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McGraw
Giants
Merkle
New York
Philadelphia
Equal Pay for Women In New York Public Schools
A proposed bill to end sex discrimination by establishing equal pay for women and men instructors in New York public schools gains mayoral approval and awaits governor action. Opponents warn of millions in added city costs, while proponents argue women teachers perform as well or better, and wage equality should be insisted upon.
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New York
Gaynor
Dix
The Canadian Census Counts Under Seven Million
The Dominion of Canada census shows a population under 7 200 000 with totals from most districts near 7 000 000. The United States grows faster, with California Oregon Washington and Oklahoma posting large gains. Montreal Detroit Toronto Milwaukee Winnipeg New Haven are compared and the piece notes a generous offer of commercial terms from the U S.
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Dominion of Canada
United States
California
Washington
Oregon
Oklahoma
Montreal
Detroit
Toronto
Milwaukee
Winnipeg
New Haven
President Murlin Named Boston University President
Dr. Lemuel Herbert Murlin was inducted as president of Boston University. His address impressed alumni with confidence in future growth and scholastic success. He emphasized individualism, humanities and a forward looking opportunity for the university under his guidance.
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Lemuel Herbert Murlin
Boston University
Marlin
Brooks Comet Brightens. Tail Measured at 20 Degrees
A telegram to the Harvard Observatory reports Brooks' comet brightening over 24 hours with the head at second magnitude and a 20 degree tail. Observations from Yerkes and other sources note Beljawskij's comet with a 10 degree tail and visible 3 degrees with a field glass. On Oct. 17 the comet stood at RA 14h 30.4m, Dec plus 2° 12'.
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Brooks
Harvard Observatory
Joel Stebbins
Urbana
Frost
Yerkes’ Observatory
Beljawskij
Aviation Meet for Frisbie Fund in Rochester
The Rochester postmaster was authorized to arrange mail collection and delivery by aeroplane at the upcoming aviation meet. Mail will be carried by Lincoln Beachey or R C St Henry. Proceeds aid the Frisbie family after John J Frisbie died during exhibition flights in Norton Kansas.
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Frisbie Fund
Washington
Rochester
N. Y
Lincoln Beachey
R. C. St. Henry
John J. Frisbie
Nortom Kansas
Homecoming Pranks of a Long-Lost Son
A man returns to his rural home after years away. His mother doubts him until his strawberry birthmark proves his identity. They share supper and neighborhood news while his old dog Tige growls at the doorway and the house settles into a quiet night.
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Tige
Hboy
John
Newt
Mother
Uncle Billy Peters
Land Sakes
Billy
Hen Smiley
Hen
Jim Long
Mandy Long
Mandy
Plutarch Simmons
Alice Jane Phebe Miller
Alice Jan Phebe
Alice
Enos Wilkins
Bed Time Dream of Childhood Comfort
A nostalgic passage describes a bed four feet from the floor with a step ladder to reach it. The sleeper sinks into soft linen and drifts to sleep, dreaming of boyhood scenes and joys.
Plan Banquet to Honor Max Mitchell
At a special meeting of the Hebrews of Ward 9 held at 1220 Washington street resolutions were adopted to tender a banquet for Max Mitchell famed superintendent of the Federated Jewish Charities of Boston upon his retirement. The banquet is planned for November 23 1911 with wishes for a successful future.
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Max Mitchell
Hebrews of
Ward 9
Washington Street
Federated Jewish Charities of
Boston
Elijah and Elisha in the fiery chariot and royal downfalls
Elisha follows Elijah from Gilgal to Jericho and across the Jordan as Elijah is swept to heaven in a fiery chariot. Ensuing events tell of Jehoshaphat’s reign, Ahaziah’s death, Jehu’s purge, and the fall of Jezebel, with Boston Post noting Core Bible pictures and back-number orders.
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The
Boston Post
Elijah
Dore
Elisha
God
Ahab
Gilgal
Jericho
Jordan
Joshua
Moses
Beth-el
E A. & Clark
Ahaziah
Jehoram
Israel
Jehoshaphat
Judah
Athaliah
Jezebel
Jezreel
Jehu
Daily Post
Sunday Post
The Little Clockmaker and Maidie of the Hills
Lyda S Burgess narrates Pierret the clockmaker who crafts a magical phonograph clock for Maidie a mixed rich French lineage girl. The tale follows Maidie’s longing to escape schooling and find purpose with Pierret in the mountain workshop as a bond forms through music and time.
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Pierret
Maldie
Maidie
Pierrot
Old Forgotten Law Costs Treasurer Ten Dollars
Salem reports a century old statute on bale waste sold at gross weight cost the Massasoit Manufacturing Company of Fall River due to a $10 overcharge Inspector George L. Day reviews Puritan laws while Arthur G. Osborne of Si city was charged for 114 pounds and seven pounds of iron bands were removed. City Solicitor.
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Salem
Wendell FB. Turner
Te Massasoit Manufacturing Company
Fall River
George L. Day
Repad Weights and Measures Department
Gatn
Arthur G. Osborne
Sicity
Turner
Sollettor
First Essex County Case Sets Legal Precedent
W. W. Coolidge argued that custom and noth ing to do with breaking the law. The trial marked the first case of its kind heard in Essex County.
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W. W. Coolidge
Essex County
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Évance
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Boston Daily Post
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Murlin
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Samaria
Baal
Lyda S. Burgess
Wellfleet
Castoria
Boars the Bignavere
Stowell’s
Falue
Loullte Ais
Winter Street
Boston, Mass
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