Boston Post subscription rates and publication details
The Boston Post explains daily and Sunday rates for local and Canada mail, including foreign copy charges. It lists postal district charges, advance payment policy, and editor contact details for Edwin A. Grozier, with office and telephone numbers and a request to notify if delivery fails.
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Boston
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Edwin A. Grozier
Grand Army Encampment in Columbus Honors World War Veterans
The Grand Army of the Republic holds its annual encampment in Columbus Ohio as veteran numbers decline with nearly ten thousand deaths in the past year leaving fewer than 110000. Commander Adams calls for a patriotic federation of soldier organizations to spur love of the United States and uphold high ideals.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Columbus
Ohio
Adams
United States
Grand Army
Volunteers Direct Boston Traffic With White Band Ensigns
Boston volunteers from auto firms joined traffic directors to ease congestion yesterday. White bands on hats and sleeves marked their presence as they managed intersections efficiently. The coordinated effort reduced delays and showed public service volunteers respond quickly and effectively.
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Boston
Substantial penalties for premeditated rioting urged
The article argues that those who attacked a defenseless city face heavier punishments than initial hearings indicated. It links premeditated rioting to a criminal intent threatening community safety and calls for swift action. It notes Rear Admiral Herbert Dun’s report suggesting navy sailors were not the majority, but acknowledges many sailors joined the rioters and urges bringing them to civil courts if not subject to naval discipline.
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Herbert ©. Dun
United States Navy
German leaders hail Lodge opposition to peace treaty
Former German minister von Scheller Steinwartz cites the U S Senate fight against ratification as a sign of leniency for Germany. He calls Senator Lodge “the tool of the opposition” and says the move may ease future complications if America refrains from full responsibility for postwar conditions.
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United States Senate
von Scheller Steinwartz
Berlin
New York World
Lodge
Germany
America
Separate peace hope shadows Senate action in Powers remarks
The piece argues that Senate obstructionists may push the United States toward a separate peace, a move seen as comforting Germany and emboldening demands for softer treatment. Powers critiques the Senate for aiding Berlin through delay and misguidance, urging a steadfast stance against any such settlement.
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Senate
Knox
Berlin
No Sympathy for Boston Strike Urges Public Support
A city statement appeals to all residents and labor leaders to reject any sympathetic strike. It warns such action would worsen turbulence, harm property and lives, and delay police protection, while urging leaders to uphold law and order and defend Boston’s reputation.
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Boston
National Woman's Party moves headquarters for final suffrage drive
The National Woman's Party shifts its base from Washington to New York and plans a "housewarming" on Constitution Day as a push to secure ratification of the federal amendment. Utah and Colorado expected to ratify, bringing the movement closer to the three fourths required for the 1920 presidential election. Special legislative sessions may be called in states delaying action, including New Hampshire.
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National Association
Washington
New York
National Woman's Party
Utah
Colorado
New Hampshire
Why Premium Dollars Are Sinking in Value Across Oceans
The piece explains that the pound has fallen because European currencies are not gold redeemable, while U S exports exceed imports with England. It notes Germany’s mark at 33.4 cents and cites Britain owing more to the U S than vice versa, avoiding gold settlements.
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England
Germany
America
Condi
Currency recovery prospects after war disrupts gold base
The article notes European nations issued paper money in large quantities during the war and many face non redeemability for gold. Germany and Austria show no redemption, while England mixes gold and goods. Confidence in restoring currencies to a gold basis drives relative exchange rates, with sterling showing the smallest discount.
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Austria
England
Congress seeks belated thanks for NC4 aviators and crew
Massachusetts Congressman Tinkham introduces a House joint resolution to award the thanks of the nation and a special medal to Lieutenant-Commander Albert C. Read and the NC4 crew for the Atlantic air crossing. The piece argues America should honor the achievement publicly, noting British honors given to rivals.
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Ponta Delgada
Azores
America
Atlantic
Great Britain
Hawker
Grieve
Algock and Brown
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Rotch scholarship winner tied to Somerville and Toulouse
James N Holden of Somerville Harvard class of 1915 wins the Rotch travelling scholarship in architecture. He served with engineers abroad and studied at the old University of Toulouse after the armistice. The two year Europe travel grant makes him the 14th holder. 1500 American students attended Toulouse.
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Somerville
Harvard
Rotch
Toulouse
Europe
Blizzard of 50 Years Ago Remains Vivid in Old Observer
The Observant Citizen recalls a blizzard from earlier this week, exactly fifty years after a wind storm that collapsed the Coliseum in the same city during a peace jubilee. The account contrasts storms, mentions the Methodist church spire blown away, wrecked ships, and widespread destruction.
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Treet
Hanover Street
Blazing castle on Salt Island and other oddities
This week’s notes describe a seaside castle on Salt Island off Gloucester that was to serve as a film set before a high wind toppled it into the sea. The column also recaps weather jokes, a prophecy about 13 as a lucky number, and anecdotes about Boston figures and American shipping revival.
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Gloucester
Pearl White
Uncle Sam
Wilson
J. W. Smith
Boston
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Praises Editorials On Police Strike In Boston
Letter to the editor from Lucian J. Fosdick of Boston Massachusetts dated September 12 1919 praises the Post editorials on the police strike. He commends the editorials stating they are absolutely right and expresses deep regret over the citys disgrace.
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Boston
Lucian J. Fosdick
Virginia Street
Brain weight joke about weighing a brain at a lab
A humorous dialogue questions where to weigh a brain and imagines a laboratory weighing the brain, with a tongue in cheek exchange about leaving the brain for weighing and confirming its weight compared to a straw hat.
Etiquette on Rings and Gifts for Wedding Party
The maid of honor and best man hold the rings during the double ring service. The best man gives the groom the bride’s ring to place on her finger, then the maid passes the groom’s ring to the bride to place on him. Bride's chased ring should match the groom's. purses and jewelry are typical gifts for bridesmaids and the best man, while the groom provides cuff links or scarf pins and sometimes necklaces and gloves for ushers.
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Roosevelt
Monsieur
Mass
Tam
Maid of Honor
Oldest Inhabitant Recalls Boston Weather Records
A Boston observer recalls that official records show the warmest 18 September were 88 in 1877 and 86 in 1903, and the coldest 46. He notes no rain on this date in the past decade except 1913 and 1918.
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Courage of Balloon Busting Pilots in World War I
The article recalls how observers and aviators fought German observation balloons, called sausages, using incendiary rounds and anti aircraft fire. Lieutenant Frank Luke of Arizona earned fame for destroying many balloons before his plane was downed. Observers in balloons stayed in contact with ground fire directions, while crews below faced constant air attacks during retrievals and launches.
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Frank Luke
Arizona
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Questions and clarifications posed to the editor on frost freedom and sea depth
A letter column gathers reader inquiries on frost effects definitions in Boston history and the meaning of freedom of the seas. It requests the depth of the US submarine F-4 sinking and a navy diver depth claim, plus a note on early New England religious tolerance.
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Honolulu
Sir
God
New England
Boston Bible Printing Defied British Rule Mid 18th Century
The text notes Parliament banned publishing scriptures in England and colonies, citing a 1749 1750 Boston edition printed despite restrictions. It also mentions a bronze Benjamin Franklin statue before City Hall on School Street, debated for life size accuracy with an 8 foot figure appearing life sized locally.
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the Post
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Boston
City Hall
School Street
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