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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1915
Page
12
The New York Legislature's Republicans pass a bill allowing women to work 72 hours a week in canneries and permitting minors to work at night and on Sundays. Critics call it a disgraceful return to a darker era, urging Governor Whitman to veto the measure.
President Elliott of the New Haven railroad argues for a federal department of transportation with a cabinet secretary as railroad champion. The editorial says the public would doubt such a figure would favor railroads and notes the ICC already provides strong representation and fair treatment for the industry.
Harvard considers raising tuition from 150 to 200 dollars prompting Phi Beta Kappa objections. The college has worked to shed the image of a rich man’s school by funding dorms for freshmen. Critics urge economizing instead of a price hike to avoid barring poor students.
Germany agrees to compensate for the American ship William P Frye and its wheat cargo sunk off South America. The move stems from 1799 and 1826 US Prussia treaties, while Germany defends the Eitel Friedrich captain’s action under international law and the London Declaration.
A concise inquiry questions whether superficial schooling matters for character and civic virtue, framing education as potentially non essential to forming responsible citizens. The remark weighs value of deep learning against broader social outcomes.
The comment questions President Wilson and Secretary Bryan for not protesting Germany over Belgium's neutrality. It recalls The Hague obligations and a Roosevelt delegation's reservation in 1907. The piece suggests Roosevelt remains partisan when critiquing an administration outside his politics.
The national bank examiners report to the Treasury Department shows broad improvements in agriculture and commerce, with rising deposits, lower edible prices, a more active bond market, and shrinking borrowing. Strong stock performance fuels renewed business optimism supported by wide-ranging inquiries.
Official records from Boston reveal the coldest April 10 in modern times was 27 above zero, with warmest at 80 above zero. The past decade shows daily lows and highs for April 10 ranging from the 20s to the 60s and 70s, with several years noting wider swings between readings.
A humorous verse about a boy aboard a submarine near the periscope who muses on the strange craft. He jokes that the vessel lacks a deck yet claims it has his goat, noting the funny boat and its oddities with playful lines.
A cryptic line suggests Nat speaks of a hen that lays the largest egg but does not crow loudly. The proverb hints at modesty after achievement and cautions against bragging. The item captures a barnyard quip or proverb in period voice.
A letter from Dorchester, Mass recounts Bill's plan to perform in Have You Seen Mr Tubbs? He pledges to move Newt in front-row seats and asks coaching for his ocean role in a shipwreck scene. Newt declines due to a prior engagement but offers comic cautions and dress-suit tips.
A note from N. N. outlines a comic act where someone wears a full dress suit and mimics the ocean on stage. The plan calls for a brief intro, then the performer to declare I roar or I splash in a measured tone for audience judgment.
The article highlights California sequoias near Santa Cruz and in General Grant and Sequoia National Parks. It notes two groves with 5000 and 8000 trees, tallest trunks over 300 feet, with features like a tunnel through a tree and a polished stump used as a ballroom. It also compares them to other world giants and predicts rising tourist interest.
In Judge Bennett's Municipal Civil Court session, attorneys James Graham and Arthur Breed testified on behalf of opposing spouses in a separate maintenance case from probate court. Both lawyers were sworn in by the clerk, prompting a light laugh from the courtroom audience.
A collection of old fashioned recipes includes steamed cup pudding using mashed potato as a base with nuts and vanilla, a yeast muffin method, and a condensed tomato soup drinkable with milk. Names attached: Mrs. A. E. Trundy Stockton Springs Me and Mrs. R. T. Brodrick Orchard Street Belmont.
A 1915 verse reassures readers that no hardship is insurmountable. The speaker urges resilience amid storms and floods, stressing faith in divine love and eventual calm.
Walt Mason critiques an Oppenheim work as dull and empty dream world. He calls the book a sedhot, four time winner, and says it would betray readers with its trifling pen. He finally admits the work is entertaining after delaying to read it.
A lonely bachelor seeks a country home partner. Mildred Champagne guides him toward social routes, guessing women will play matchmaker and urging engagement through clubs socials and mutual connections to meet a congenial partner.
Stone masons tore up the historic sandstone steps at the Capitol's main entrance today. The worn steps will be replaced with new marble slabs to endure heavy foot traffic.
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