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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1918
Page
16
The Independent Democratic Paper of New England issue from Boston dated September 15 1918 pages likely include local notices and brief items. Office listed as 250 Washington Street Boston Massachusetts. No. il. Vol. 884.
Rates detail six month periods and per copy charges for Daily and Sunday Post shipments to Canada. Includes payment notes, money orders to POST PUBLISHING CO, and mailing details in Boston Postal District.
The item lists editorial offices and advertising information for the Post with telephone and address details. It notes subscriptions must be prepaid and will continue only until expiration, urging readers to notify by mail if the poet is unavailable through the newsdealer. Edwin A. Grozier is identified as editor and publisher.
The board of trustees shows determined effort after six convictions in two weeks against employees accused of stealing tickets from the Elevated railroad. Public control of the road underscores the need to protect the people’s pockets. A four month House of Correction sentence aimed to deter the theft.
Postal Aviator Edward V powered a Liberty Motor to fly 800 miles from Chicago to New York in 6 hours 40 minutes, signaling that a sea crossing may soon be practical. The piece notes Yankee airships with 2000 mile range and nine hour endurance, and mentions King Alfonso pursuing a land record as global air mastery shifts.
The piece defends Secretary Tumulty and questions a cited Labor Day speech quote attributed to Chairman Will H. Hays. It clarifies Hays denies the language and condemns the reported remark as vile, senseless, and unfounded politics. It urges Hays to attribute the libel to its source and act responsibly.
The notorious disloyalist Tom Watson was soundly trounced as observers note a very good day's work on Wednesday, marking a decisive political setback.
The article reviews McAdoo’s report on wartime rail stewardship. It notes growing efficiency and potential to meet demands, while acknowledging higher wages and ongoing labor constraints. It argues government operation aligns with public interests, contrasting private managers’ limits with federal reach.
Five thousand Bridgeport munitions workers strike defy their union president and the War Labor Board. They threaten arms supply to U S forces in France and risk treason charges as they demand terms before returning to work. They await President Wilson's ruling, which is anticipated to be decisive.
The article argues the Bolshevik government will shoulder Brest-Litovsk indemnity payments to Germany, starting with an initial 250,000,000 roubles from Moscow. It portrays Russia as paying for treachery and predicts full indemnity may not be paid, even if allied victory follows.
Wednesday's primaries delivered three good jobs for Americanism in Illinois and Georgia. Chicago Mayor Thompson’s senatorial bid was shut down in Illinois, signaling rejection of pro German stances and antiwar conduct. In Georgia, Senator Hardwick lost amid Wilson’s denouncement and loyalty to the administration. The third win occurred in Georgia as well.
A lyrical fragment extols a clash between joy and wrath as the Titan forces within, urging a day of mingled rapture and wrath. The speaker welcomes the thrill of battle and asserts life measures by inner truth and entitlement, spurred by battle-bugles’ shout.
The oldest observer recalls Boston's warmest readings for September lath day with 88 degrees in 1877 and 86 in 1908. He notes the coldest for this date at four above in 1882 and mentions ten years with rain in the year.
A humorous exchange reveals Susie of Roxbury asking Newton I to advise on proper conduct while driving a flivver. The back and forth covers posture behind the wheel, style, and even dinner invitation details, with humorous caution about impropriety and smoking.
Washington treasury official sermonette urges motorists to save by not driving on Sundays and invest the funds in War Savings Stamps or Liberty Bonds. The message stresses patriotic saving as a boost to wartime finance.
The Observant Citizen notes garden plants are being brought indoors for the season. At a small hat shop sixty two felt hats await renewal and reissue for winter use.
Doris Fairfield vents about being left without a fiancé as she plots to snag a beau. An eager magazine salesman visits, praises his periodical, and persuades her to subscribe. Doris confesses she manipulated the encounter, regrets the ruse, and vows to never use such schemes again.
The piece extols Savoy as a scenic and expandable recreation area near the front, ideal for officers and troops on leave. It highlights towns such as Flamet and Annecy, the Lake of Annecy voyage, and a route through woodlands to Mont Blanc, praising France’s outdoors and wartime travel variety.
An 1918 letter to the editor reflects on summer’s pass and poetical praise while noting heat and insects. It includes Walt Mason’s verse about summer’s end and asks editors to recall a rhyme about Dr. Quiet Dr. Merryman and Dr. Diet, a modern rendering of a Latin original.
The text discusses Bohemian identity naming Cechy and Czech origins, mentions Mora and Bohemia, and defines Slovak as Eastern Slav. It asks if Aaron Burr was legally punished for Hamilton's death in a duel. It questions whether camps use Retreat or Colors when lowering the flag at sunset.
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