Boston Post announces October 1918 publication details
Publication and subscription information for The Boston Post dated October 1918. It lists rates for daily and Sunday editions, Canada and foreign subscriptions, postage, and notices about payment, delivery, and office contacts. Also notes the paper's circulation claim and postal details.
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Periscope Poland German Submarine Sinks Dutch Norwegian Vessels
The report notes German U-53 sinking a Dutch and a Norwegian steamship while an American ship Kansan was stopped but allowed to proceed. A contemporaneous remark suggests Berlin despises the U S government, implying neutral ships are sunk while American ones avoid destruction, reflecting G O P logic.
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Europe
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Mr. Wilson
The Brave Cardinal Mercier Defies Threats in Pastoral Letter
Cardinal Mercier the primate of Belgium proclaims Belgium's independence is beyond doubt and criticizes German orders affecting Poland. The piece lauds his courage, saying even imprisonment would backfire morally and that few heroes will surpass him in world history.
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Poland
America
Teutons
Stupendous nerve in Lords over US rescue of shipwrecked
The piece attacks Baron Beresford and Baron Sydenham for accusing US warships of neutrality breach after rescuing passengers from German U-53 sunk ships. It denounces their inverted logic arguing they preferred loss of life to risk a US-German rupture, compromising British nationals' safety.
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Germany
Retired from Congress says Roberts vote on McLemore
A Progressive era newspaper condemns Congressman Roberts for backing the McLemore resolution and urges retirement for him and 101 Republican colleagues. The writer argues the vote compromised American rights and national resolve, labeling the party as cowardly and unworthy.
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Comment on McLemore vote and GOP House cowardice
A reader laments the lack of condemnation from an outspoken figure toward the Republican majority in the House for approving the McLemore action. The tone questions his consistent self branding as American while avoiding critical remarks on party allies.
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The Great Tariff Fetich and Its False Wages Claim
Ex Mayor Fitzgerald presses Senator Lodge and Candidate Hughes on tariffs arguing high wages result from resources and innovation, not protection. He cites England's wages under free trade and Germany's lower wages under tariffs, warning protected industries attract immigrants and hinder assimilation.
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Hooray for the Safety Zone in Boston Traffic
A reader recounts a chaotic but comic half hour inside Boston's new Safety Zone near the Public Library and Copley Plaza. He describes near-accidents with horse drawn and motor traffic, a police warning, and a bragging limousine driver before finally reaching safety and losing a five dollar loan appointment.
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Lodge in a New Role Promotes Second Hand Car Talk
Senator Lodge relies on a smoking car anecdote about a Lusitania note postscript while Breckinridge calls his informant a scoundrel. The piece questions his authority and patriotism and suggests retracting the insinuations despite his Washington prominence.
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Hi Aykroyds celebrate 40 years of marriage
Mr and Mrs James Hi Aykroyd of Eliot Road Revere marked their 40th wedding anniversary yesterday afternoon They were married in England and emigrated to the United States soon after The couple are the parents of swimmer Alfie Aykroyd
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Boston Weather Chronicle Says Cold and Warm Records Cited
The oldest inhabitant notes this date’s coldest ever 36 above in 1876 and a ten year low of 3% in 1909 1910. He recalls a warmest reading of 73 in 1890s and a ten year high of 72 in 1912 with rain noted in 1906 and 1908.
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Malden Democrats form a Wilson Club
Malden Democrats yesterday formed a Wilson Club and plan an active campaign this week. James B. Doyle was elected president and Peter Mitchell, brother of U S Marshal John J Mitchell, was named secretary.
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Seven Chances Play Promises Million Dollar Prize
The plot centers on Jimmy Shannon who learns he inherits 12 000 000 dollars from his grandfather but must marry before age 30. His club friends help him court several women who all refuse, until Irene and finally Anne reveal mutual love. A last minute will twist lets him marry Anne and claim the fortune.
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Jimmy Shannon
Jimmy
Georgiana Garrison
Lily Trevor
Florence Jones
Peggy Wood
Anne Windsor
Anne
Irene Trevor
Billy Meekin
Observant Citizen Shares Boston Dining Tales and Old Timers
The Observant Citizen recounts small changes in noon meals and bread service at Boston eateries, notes rising potato prices, and recalls a sword cane find. He scatters memories of George De Long, young Kennedy, old restaurants, and a five year old naturalist in Marshfield with a landed turtle trophy dated 1879.
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Questions and Answers from the Post Letters Page
A reader asks how to box the compass with the sequence of points and includes a list of compass bearings. Another inquiry covers acting roles, a Salem fire date, US murder statistics, Michelangelo’s Moses horns, and the Piper murder dates with execution and crime dates.
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End of the Road Mystery Brings Two Fates Together
A lone man fleeing the city is fed by Farmer Jensen. The city thief later turns out to be the rescued rescuer of Jensen’s daughter June, leading to a surprising claim of a future family union.
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The Speed Fiend Dread Across Realms
A fragmentary note speaks of a feared speed fiend spreading dread east west north and south as if its mere possession would unsettle regions, though details are garbled and unclear.
Dear Miss Champagne Advice on a Complex Country Romance
A young woman, engaged to a rising city lawyer, seeks guidance on whether to reveal her feelings for a country farmer she favors. The adviser urges safety, suggests releasing the fiancé if love lies elsewhere, and cautions about flighty disposition and the limits of lifelong happiness.
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