Boston Post April 28 1915 subscription notice and staff
The Boston Post lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday issues, domestic and foreign, with timing and postal details. It names Edwin A. Grozier as editor and provides office addresses and contact numbers for departments and the business office.
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Post Publishing Co
Office
Washington Street
Boston
Mass
U. S
Canada
Sunday Post
Edwin A. Grozier
Kronprinz Wilhelm Interned In American Waters
The Kronprinz Wilhelm and the EHitel are interned in U S. waters for the war's duration. The German commander attempted a bluff but failed to deceive observers, highlighting American neutrality and challenging Dr Dernburg's criticisms of the British navy.
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Newport News
Kronprinz Wilhelm
Ehitel
Friedrich
Hampden deal faces Public Service clash and graft questions
George W. Anderson and the Massachusetts Public Service Commission oppose a Hampden related section in the Boston and Maine reorganization bill. The proposal would charge the Maine line over 175 000 dollars annually and favor Hampden owners, bypassing PSC oversight. A consolidation with Boston & Maine might be considered, but terms must serve the system rather than financiers.
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George W. Anderson
Massachusetts Public Service Commission
Boston & Maine
Legislative Committee On Railroads
Hampden Railroad
Commission
Public Service Commission
Maine
Hampden
Hill Calls Tariff Debate Harmful to Nation
James J. Hill argues against reopening the tariff in 1916 noting it would raise prices and slow business. He says the country can live under the current tariff and favors limiting politics by expert regulation, warning of two years of doubt and widespread harm from upheaval.
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James J. Hill
American Publishers’ Association
Forest Fire Warning Urges Caution Over Brush Burns
State Forester warns that careless burning of rubbish may spark forest fires. In one week 1000 brush fires were reported from observation towers, some spreading to thousands of acres. He urges town cooperation and a ban on outdoor fires until drought ends.
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Walpole
More Sun Spots Signal Solar Activity Rise
The article describes unusually active solar phenomena with a large sun spot of 54,000 miles in diameter and nine smaller spots. It notes that solar activity correlates with variable earthly conditions and references authoritative statements on the fires’ heightened activity.
John Bunny and the Rise of a Comic Icon
John Bunny, a famed comedian who died on Monday, rose from a modest stage actor to a globally recognized face. His grotesque but beloved features made him a staple of photographic drama and his earnings in recent years reportedly surpassed those of the President.
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John Bunny
Moderate Regulation in England Limits Prohibition Scope
The royal family stance on abstinence yields legislation that avoids harsh bans. Public houses may see shortened hours and light beer encouragement while breweries stay in business. Officials consider compensating affected brewers and dealers, showing a measured shift toward limited regulation. The measure stands as milder than Russia's strict prohibitions.
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England
Russia
Untitled Remark On A Noble Mission
A reflective statement praises a person for bringing joy to millions of people both young and old, asserting the commercial value of his efforts and framing his purpose as noble and life-giving.
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United States
Earth
Salary Cut Hits Five Deputy Marshals
Five members of the United States marshal’s staff have been notified of a $200 pay cut each. The deputies have served the office many years and are considered the best in the service. United States Marshal Mitchell plans to go to Washington to seek restoration of the salaries.
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United States Marshal
United States
Mitchell
Washington
Department
Riverside and the orange belt of Southern California
The article extols Riverside as the heart of California’s orange belt noting seedless orange origin in 1879, 7,000,000 trees, and over 30,000 carloads shipped annually. It highlights irrigation transforming desert land, Mission-style architecture, and Magnolia Avenue as a premier tree-lined boulevard.
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California
Sacramento Valley
Riverside
Brazil
Amazon
Golden State
All Sorts by Newton Newkirk
A poem by Ww. W. Whitelock recounts a day in the life from morning birth to night, humorously tracing chores, work, marriage, social strife, and late reflection in compact verse.
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Newton Newkirk
Piffle That’s Pulled Every Day Piqueed Exchange
A cryptic exchange hints at shifting social bonds as a former acquaintance rises in status and ignores old ties. The line implies pride and estrangement amid everyday life in a small circle.
The California Nuts Sign Moral in Dorchester
A reader recalls a puzzling sign Native Lobsters and a shop’s California Nuts prompt a humorous tale on clear advertising. The piece ends with a moral: signs must convey plain meaning to the public.
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Dorchester
Mass
Scorcher
Washington Street
California
Nene
Retired sea captain Curtis and local notes from Boston
Captain Ezra Curtis, one of the oldest Eastern Steamship Company commanders, retires after 58 years at sea, having steered vessels including City of Rockland and Belfast. The observant citizen column also reports on the marine militia intake, Lewiston Odd Fellows member Edgar Riker, Arbor Day trees on Boston Common, a new cold storage plant, and campus exhibits at English High School.
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Ezra Curtis
Eastern Steamship Company
New England
Edgar J. Riker
Lewiston
Mr. Riker
Riker
America
Baltimore
A Jobless Lover My Dear Miss Champagne
A 19 year old woman asks Miss Champagne if she should elope with a 24 year old suitor after her family objects to the match. She believes he has fine character and could support them once employed. She seeks guidance on marriage alternatives and family resistance. Medford asks for advice on elopement.
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Miss Champagne
Medford
Britons pledge alcohol curb as war effort banner
In a Walt Mason verse from 1915, leaders urge temperance to aid war efforts. The poem moralizes that booze drains resources, weakens workers, and harms morale while foes threaten. It cites vodka in Russia and the green fairy in France, urging drink limits as national duty.
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George
D. T
Russia
France
Walt Mason
Adams Newspaper Service
Elopement Warned In Pretense Of Work And Home
The text counsels against elopement with a jobless lover arguing work is necessary before marriage. It stresses that out of work isn’t a crime but makes securing a home and future earnings essential, urging the man to earn lawful income before offering marriage and avoiding unstable plans.
Oldest Inhabitant Recalls April Weather in Boston
The 28th of April in Boston shows a history of warmth and cold, with official records noting 79 above zero in 1911 as the warmest. From 1906 to 1914 the daily highs and lows varied, including 48 and 40 in 1906 and 56 and 38 in 1912, reflecting a decade of notable fluctuations.
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Boston
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