Boston Post 1912 subscription details and notices
The Boston Post announces rates for daily and Sunday editions including yearly and half year prices, with postage and Canadian/Foreign copy costs. It lists editorial offices at 1004-1005-7008 Main and business offices at 1883-1384 Main, and notes payment in advance and discontinuation on expiration.
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Cable
Sunday Post
Canada
Boston
Mass
Post Publishing Company
Newsday
E. A. Grozier
Boston Post Claims Largest Newspaper Plant in New England
The Boston Post announces its possession of the largest newspaper printing plant in New England and claims the largest press in the world, led by Robert Hoe of R. Hoe & Co.
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Boston Post
New England
Robert Hoe
R. Hoe & Co
New Jersey Bet on Beverly and Woodrow Wilson Marriage
A fragmentary 19th century note hints Beverly as a focal point for a bet and mentions Woodrow Wilson’s marriage tied to Sea Girt New Jersey. The text suggests a coastal clue and regional ties but lacks clear events or dates.
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Beverly
Boston Journal
Woodrow Wilson
Jersey
Investigation exposes campaign corruption funds in Washington
George W. Perkins questions the investigating committee led by Senator Clapp, calling it partisan. The three parties are jolted by evidence of campaign funding corruption, with results not one sided as the issue unfolds.
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George W. Perkins
Clapp
Moose
Roosevelt
Progressive Party
Washington
Two Cabinet Officers Show Taft Era Discord Within Cabinet
The passage notes friction among Taft's cabinet members as Attorney General Wickersham tours Ohio to attack trusts while Secretary of the Navy Meyer gathers Republican campaign funds in Massachusetts from representatives of protected corporations. The writer mocks the cabinet's lack of consistency.
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Wickersham
Ohio
Meyer
Massachusetts
Death by own action in aviation tragedy at Montgomery
Louis Mitchell, president of the American Aviators' Association, died in Montgomery as a result of two dangerous elements the exhibition flying and the spiral glide. The piece argues the combination amounts to death by own action and notes some states ban attempted death by own action, suggesting the spiral glide could be prohibited.
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Louis Mitchell
American Aviators’ Association
Montgomery
Ala
Costly Velvet Pressure on Farmers Over Promotion Payment to Morgan
The piece questions the harvester trust’s 13.5 million dollar payment to J. P. Morgan & Co. as a promotion fee, arguing it explains overcharges to farmers and ties tariff subsidies to monopoly control. It warns that voting for Woodrow Wilson challenges a 45 percent tax on agriculture.
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New York
J. P. Morgan & Co
Morgan
Woodrow Wilson
Readiness Seen for Final Arrangements In Aid
The text notes that the read is expected to play a key role in final arrangements and will provide assistance that could prove material.
Governor Wilson’s stand on New Jersey trusts and reform
The piece argues Governor Wilson did not stay silent on trusts in New Jersey. It notes his inaugural call for legal changes to curb corporate abuse and a party plank urging safeguards on new and existing corporations, while acknowledging that governors cannot always secure legislative reforms.
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Wilson
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Fire Prevention Day proposal marks Boston fire anniversary
Governor Foss designates Fire Prevention Day to inspect buildings, fix chimneys, remove inflammable rubbish, and reduce fire risks. He notes U S fire losses twice to eight times higher per capita than Europe and urges cooperative protection and better natural conditions. The proclamation calls for both individual and legislative action.
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Boston
Foss
Eliot urges votes for Wilson in historic first political appeal
Dr Charles W Eliot president emeritus of Harvard stresses for votes for Wilson as the people's choice. He appeals to representative citizens to back principles of government by the people over class or party rule in Tremont Temple remarks. Eliot is praised for judgment breadth and selfless sympathy with American aspirations.
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Harvard University
Woodrow Wilson
Republic
Eliot
Wilson
Tremont Temple
Boston Seeks Hamburg American Line Service
Boston leaders including Port Directors, Chamber of Commerce members and the Mayor met in New York with Hamburg American Line managing director Ballin. Ballin backs plans for a Boston service starting next May, with strong support from the New Haven Railroad executive Vice-President Barnes and the local trade community.
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New York
Ballin
Hamburg-American Line
Herr Ballin
Boston
New Haven Railroad
Barnes
The Baby as a Lesson on Laziness
A teacher sketches the doom of idleness and asks Charlie who benefits from nothing. The boy answers with a wry quip, naming the baby as the wretched recipient of clothes food and lodging with no return.
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Charlie
Confusing Quote Sparks Debate on Proposals and Electioneering
A Washington Star snippet quotes Miss Cayenne remarking that gifts from men can confuse intentions. She suggests women would prefer clarity whether such gestures signal proposals or political campaigning.
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Thonne
Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
He Promised Well
A young mother questions a father about his baby's future, and the father asserts the child will become a great politician by saying impressive things that amount to little substance. The exchange captures early parental hopes and skepticism about rhetoric.
Escapees Cause Citywide Hubbub in Hillboro Jail Break
William Donovan of Manchester and Fred Tupper of Nashua, jailed in Hillsboro County, slip from detention after the warden’s departure. They wander downtown after buying red paint and drink it away, then attempt a return to the jail but leave Donovan collapsed on the cobblestones as Tupper heads back toward the jail.
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William Donovan
Manchester
N. H
Fred Tupper
Nashua
Hillsboro
Bill
Fred
Prisoners Reunited After Front Door Controversy
Fred bullied his way into the hostelry despite a delayed Bill still en route. The harsh janitor scolded them and warned of expulsion if such conduct repeats. Fred vowed reform and both prisoners were welcomed back with conditions.
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Fred
Bill
Charlestown High School Historic Site and Commerce Focus
The Charlestown High School sits on a historic battlefield near Bunker Hill with a granite exterior and a 1907 building. Enrollment has grown to about 450 with a large commercial course, while a minority pursue college prep. The 1855 report notes practical training suited to the era’s needs.
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Boston
Bunker Hill
Warren
Rockport
Charlestown Grammar School
Charlestown High School
Lily Langtry Wears Suspenders in Town Rumor
A column notes Lily Langtry in town wearing suspenders on her skirts while satirically predicting fashion shifts. The author jokes that men may soon lose many wardrobe items to women and warns husbands about future wardrobe changes.
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Lily Langtry
Angela the Heart and Soul of the Song
The speaker praises Angela as the brightest focus of a Daly Ditty, claiming her presence moves the crowd and heart. He insists art comes from strong feeling and that Angela’s beauty and stage grace elevate the performance and the room.
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Angela
Paragraphs on fads and fashions highlight new furs and trims
Fads and fashions pages note gray furs in demand with Roman striped ribbon sashes, new hat fur types like skunk and plush, and lace sashes for a filmy effect. Brasieres trim fronts, bright chiffon veiled colors, brocades, oriental prints, lamie cloth, plain velveteens remain common. White satin blouses feature embroidery and bishop sleeves.
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Paris
Notable Boston Figures and Lectures Highlight Local Notes
Congressman Samuel W. McCall shows steady improvement after illness. Decatur lineage noted for Lieutenant Stephen Decatur of Lynn. Connolly brothers split as Bull Moose and Socialist nominees in the 9th district. Maine peats seen as future fuel. Harding predicts long-lasting output. Public Library winter lectures expand list with Olin Downes on The Opera and Rome illustrated by Henry Co. Wilson. Maine farmer Mrs. Powers grows 282 bushels of potatoes from half an acre. Harvard overseers include Colonel Roosevelt and J Pierpont Morgan Jr. Clothing of committees features six women. Vermont fruit grower Charles B. Kelliher ships Green Mountain Beauties, weighing two apples each. Rep. James P. Maguire recovering from pneumonia.
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the Post
Rome
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Henry Cabot Lodge
George von ‘l L. Meyer
J. Pierpont Morgan, Jr
J. Montgomery Sears
Birthday Reminiscences From Old Boston Journalists
Andrew J. Huntress, longtime State newspaper man and friend of John Greenleaf Whittier, celebrated his 86th birthday at Groveland. He advocates a contented old age with a good digestion and conscience. Boston figures push Boy Scout initiatives, including seamanship and horsemanship, as leaders discuss future innovations.
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John Greenleaf Whittier
Groveland
Mr. Huntress
Boston
Arthur Astor Carey
Waltham
England
United States
Ambassador Curtis Guild
Shire
Mounted
Boy Scouts
Miss Sarah Marshall Finds New Life as Maple Street Housekeeper
In a turn of fortune Miss Sarah Marshall, aged and weary, seeks work to avoid starvation. She is offered a position at No. 48 Maple Street by Bessie Brown, who pledges to provide a home and generous wages. Miss Sarah becomes head of the establishment, enjoying peace and luxury after investing a small windfall.
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Caleb Emery
John O. Norris
Charlestown High School
Sarah Marshall
Miss Sarah
Maple Street
Sarah
Bessie
Bessie Brown
Grandpapa
Papa
Politeness in Life and Luck by Walt Mason
An excerpted reflection on manners argues that polite, gracious behavior opens doors and brings social and romantic rewards. Boorishness earns rejection, while courteous conduct leads to broad acceptance and a smoother, happier life.
Time of distress in torn dress front page note
The San Francisco Examiner reports a torn dress incident described in a homey exchange with a hostess and a Lady remarking on her attire, highlighting a moment of embarrassment in a social setting.
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