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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1915
Page
12
The federal statute bans moving pictures of the recent boxing bout from leaving the state where filmed. They may be shown locally but cannot be shipped across state lines or out of the country. The restriction stands firm and elicits mixed feelings.
The Massachusetts G A R veterans meet during the week of the Lee surrender semi centennial. Fifty years have passed, yet old fire and love of country endure among the survivors as they greet each other with purpose and hope for not yet mustering out.
The piece analyzes New York’s proposed short ballot which retains voting for governor and top posts while removing several others from direct voter control. It notes the plan’s modest scope compared with Massachusetts reforms and predicts ongoing political contention over whether most offices should be elected or appointed.
The article extols Yosemite as California’s premier scenic treasure surpassing rival parks. It notes the valley’s seven miles by half to a mile, Cathedral Peak as a standout rock, and John Muir’s vivid descriptions inspiring visitors to linger days rather than hours to grasp its full beauty.
The German cruiser Prinz Eitel Friedrich remains interned in U S waters at the Chesapeake capes for the war's duration. The episode mocks belligerent norms with a staged show of steam and signals while sheltering a ship that sank an American merchantman. The world watches how long she stays.
A Ways and Means Committee bill proposes modest funding for further investigation and scientific study of Massachusetts waterways and undeveloped water powers. Advocates cite potential annual savings many times the appropriation through intelligent conservation of the state's white coal and urge public conservation and planning.
The opinion notes that science supports electrocution over hanging as a humane method. The Supreme Court affirms the death penalty for murder, framing it as a continuation of civilization’s aim to redeem by eliminating the murderer. It emphasizes electricity avoids spectacle and is merciful.
The report quotes Count Zeppelin voicing dissatisfaction with how his airships are used. He demands greater range and power, blames weather and military delays, and says airmen in lighter craft deterred his raids. He questions if his designs can dominate future warfare and hints at attacking London.
Poem lamenting Spring delaying Winter from Boston. The speaker chides Spring for lingering snows and slush, praising old Winter and warning poets to abandon warlike urges against the season’s arrival. The tone is playful and critical of abrupt seasonal change.
A humor piece notes a man who would have bought an automobile years ago if his wife could ride in a car without getting sick. The quip highlights domestic reluctance to own a car.
A Boston women led campaign named Kill the Rat Day aims to wipe out rats from homes using rat foods traps and animals. The writer jokes about male credit and proposes a rival Kill a Mouse Day to keep women out of it.
A buyer in Saco, Maine argues with seller Gaspard Le Flamme over a hen bought to lay eggs. The hen allegedly fled the nest and laid no eggs for four days, prompting a demand for a refund of one dollar and the return of the bird. The exchange ends with the seller blaming the buyer and a name “JOB BLANET” tied to Hilan Park.
The article reports Ginger Pop performing at a hall and notes details about the upcoming event in the Sunday Post.
The column notes improvements in Boston Cambridge subway benches and mentions Miss Mary Boyle O'Reilly’s travels to Petrograd with plans to visit Moscow and Warsaw. It covers ex Governor Curtis Guild’s mourners and his newsboy badge gift, plus local transit views, elks house plans in Beverly, Howland house restoration in Plymouth, and Dexter Merrill’s 86 years. It also previews Boston Sailors' Club opening and Easter suffrage messages from Alice Stone Blackwell to Margaret Foley.
Rolfe brings a letter from Monford for Great-aunt Mary. a check enclosed promises $500 but proves to be only $5.00. The family debates repairs and gifts. they instead decide to buy concert tickets and plan modest improvements while managing finances.
A humorous critique of the dentist's waiting room highlights fear and gloom. The piece imagines famous figures like Cromwell Napoleon and stage beauties revealing nerves and despair while awaiting dental care.
Official records from Boston note the extreme warmth and cold for April 8 across years. Readings show historic lows near 2 and highs around 68, with a decade of daily extremes listed as 1956 through 1914 in the data line.
An advertisement touts Brown's Bronchial Traches as harmless but effective relief for coughs from colds and pneumonia. It warns to avoid drafts and to maintain a careful diet. Sold by all druggists in 25¢, 50¢, and $1.00 packages.
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