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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1914
Page
32
The Boston Post lists subscription prices for Daily and Sunday papers, including U S Canada rates, foreign copies, and postage details. It notes Canada pricing, per-copy charges, and payment instructions with warnings about sending cash.
The article notes suffragette leaders plan to target Asquith in England using heckling and rioting tactics as they campaign against his reelection. Scots resent militants after an ancient church fire and may reward the candidate who endures militant pressure, with Asquith's fortunes described as continuing to follow him.
Governor Walsh invited municipal leaders to a statewide gathering on city and town development attracting over 400 attendees. The conference featured speeches and afternoon discussions, closing with a proposal to establish a permanent body named The Massachusetts Conservation Congress.
Washington reporters say Republicans in the Senate are united against the Presidents repeal aim, deeming it expediency driven. Senator Lodge, Root, and likely Burton oppose such handling of a major foreign policy issue, arguing political expediency cannot decide the matter and must not govern national interests.
The Senate faces a dispute over ending the secrecy of executive sessions. Proponents cite tradition and duty to confidentiality while opponents urge openness and frank public comment on foreign relations.
The piece criticizes the 12 reserve bank districts as too many and favors consolidation. It notes political influence in decisions and predicts the new board may correct faults, while asking whether bankers’ criticisms are justified. A Titanic metaphor questions equal distribution of risk.
A Washington statute and pressure from Congressman Murray prompt debate over parcel post compensation to New England railroads. The piece argues current rates, last set before parcel post existed, are unfair as mail volume surged, urging fair dealing and honest business principles from the government toward the railroads.
The Boston Post urges voters to back Hon. James Gallivan in the 12th district special election. It notes the contest could decide more than two years and influence the upcoming November term, while stating no quarrel with other candidates and urging turnout.
The State Department reports Secretary Bryan insists on paying personally for time used by government payroll messengers serving as footmen for his carriage. His predecessors treated such service as government covered, and no official pay cut occurred. The rationale and scope of this change remain unclear, and it contrasts with Bryan’s previous Chau tauqua lecture trips.
Paris reports Mme Sarah Bernhardt announced plans to tour the United States Australia Russia and England. She will open in New York in October.
A fragmented dispatch quotes Newton Newkirk urging discreet eating and inventory checks. The text blends musings on life and a warning about a man satisfied with himself, described as a nightmare when mixing lobster salad and ice cream.
The column mixes civic humor and observations on spring birds in New England. It recalls birds in Tremont Street hats, Mayflowers in Boston, and community notices about Taft's lectures, local officials on Cape Cod fishing, and church fundraisers.
The article contrasts Athens past and present, noting swelled population from 5000 in 1834 to 167,479 by 1907, plus a 70,000 resident Piraeus. It describes new white buildings with blue accents, broad avenues, gardens, and vibrant night life, while old town lanes reveal primitive sights amid a bustling Near East harbor city.
Despatches from the Mexican front report rebels capturing a water tank first then a soap factory at Gomez Palacio. The note playfully urges victors needing a bath to wash, signaling a lighthearted take on the clash and a cheeky reproof to treason.
A mix of satirical reader notices criticizes home remedies for complexion and a stiff neck plant care tale. Mayor Curley is mocked for delaying street repairs while a citizen parodies relentless doom forecasts.
A young 18 year old confides in Miss Champagne about her first kiss with a slightly older boy in a motor boat. She asks for advice as he is shy to set dates, and she weighs whether to invite him to her home or ask him out. The reply stresses careful selection of a first love and urges the boy to show earnest intent by asking to call or arrange engagements.
The passage notes that while young people may seem content with present joys, age should prompt caution and self governance. It warns that indulgent methods today could mislead, urging steady judgment as maturity grows.
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