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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1911
Page
12
The Boston Post issue dated September 29 1911 from 259 Washington Street Boston Massachusetts presents news briefs and notices typical of an early 20th century daily. This item includes a compact summary of events and period notices from the Independent Democratic paper.
The Sunday Post lists subscription rates for various terms including one year at 3.00 and three months at .75, with domestic and Canada pricing. It notes advance payment is required and discontinuation without notice, plus contact details for the Boston Post office and editor.
The Borden mills of Fall River will resume full operation on October 9 with about 5,000 workers returning. The cotton goods market has improved, and this boost is expected to bring widespread satisfaction locally and beyond.
The Liberals announced Laurier would retire from Parliament after the election, though the Premier later clarified he would step back from public life. Sir Wilfrid expressed regret but pledged to sit as opposition leader, a position that many experts say could threaten the Borden government’s stability within three years.
The piece urges calm amid Wall Street volatility caused by speculative battles over steel and other stocks. It argues that most depressions are not tied to anti trust actions and advises investors with no margin focus to stay cool, noting many firms would not be touched by enforcement.
The New York Sun notes two senators named Obadiah will join the Senate: Obadiah Gardner of Maine and Frank Obadiah Briggs of New Jersey. The piece jokes about a bygone college duty and asserts both are expected to serve creditably.
A historical remark compares frugal financial practice to rail road economics urging prudent spending. The line emphasizes earning and saving from net income to avoid future loss. It reflects cautionary financial wisdom in a transportation era.
The recall question will appear on election day but experts see little chance it will be ordered. Mayor Fitzgerald remains highly popular and credited with improving the city’s administration. The Post supports his overall record and urges loyal citizens to back his plans for Boston’s welfare.
The article argues that primary nominations fix the popular will within the political process. Voters now nominate directly, reducing delegate influence and preserving the people’s voice. Early turnout is noted as light, but the reform is described as a lasting advance toward real popular government.
The New York New Haven Hartford railroad maintains an 8 percent stock dividend though earnings fall short by 1,267,540 and subsidiary surplus would be short by 313,288. Dissenters warn that drawing on owed funds to sustain dividends is unwise, despite wage boosts and improvements cited by the railroad.
The editorial panel says Italy’s ultimatum to Turkey ends the grace period and urges a quick settlement to avoid war. It notes Turkey’s navy weakness and predicts probable Turkish yield to avoid a naval conflict while acknowledging bravado and limited military means.
William A. Lewis, who served as a bodyguard to Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War and later as a White House policeman with doorkeeper duties for 85 years, died in Washington at age 85. He was the capital’s oldest officer on active duty.
A collage of quotes and jokes from history and letters arrives as a playful pastiche. It includes jokes about suffrage irony, a mock science tale by Par snip von Glimp, vaudeville verses, and a St Louis Post-Dispatch postscript. It ends with wordplay about gambling and folly.
The Boston Post advertises core Bible pictures exploring the Ruth story and its Ruth Naomi devotion. Boaz resolves the kinsman issue at the public square, transfers the agreement with a shoe, and Ruth bears Obed father of David. The feature notes Hood’s lines and the Moabite citizenship issue under ancient law.
The New England Epworth League institute meeting will be held at First Church Boston October 20 21 and 22 with Bishop Hamilton and delegates from the ecumenical conference among those addressing. Services at St Johns Church will resume October 1 with Rev Philip W Sprague expected to return from York Harbor Me. The Rev W I Sweet of Everett heads to Pittsfield NH for new work. his successor awaits appointment.
Paris September 28 Announcement that Maeterlinck has entered into an agreement with Andre Caplet conductor at the Boston Opera House. Details given as the talks proceed and plans for an operatic adaptation of Maeterlinck story are outlined.
The composer plans to write the music for a new opera whose libretto will be based on Maurice Maeterlinck's drama Marie and Magdalene. The project signals a collaboration shaping a staged work adapting the somber tale to the operatic form.
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