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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1914
Page
10
The Boston Post issue from August 17, 1914, No. 14, Vol. 329, published by Post Publishing Co. at 259 Washington Street, Boston Massachusetts.
The Post outlines subscription costs for Daily and Sunday editions for U S and Canada with annual and short-term rates, including foreign pricing. It notes extra postage in the Boston district and allows changing addresses. it also lists vacation mailing options and cautions about payment methods and financial risks.
Advertising and subscription notice from the Post urges advance payment before expiration and warns of discontinuation. requests notification to the postal service if not available from newsdealer or newsstand.
The Italian government rejects joining Germany and Austria citing the national will as the reason. The prime minister and the King express that the people oppose arming against France, signaling a democratic shift in wartime decision making.
City Planning Board leads a campaign to improve Boston streets with more trees. The writer argues Boston ranks low in tree adornment and urges determination and modest spending to benefit future residents.
Amid reports of death and suffering in Europe, 500 Americans in Berlin were offered hospitality by local residents. The Berlin Mayor even offered to host three, illustrating unexpected warmth toward Americans in the German capital.
The council’s repeal of a building limit ordinance aimed at reducing fire losses in Boston is criticized as a misstep. The measure was part of a broader plan including the high pressure system and Fire Hazard Board. The mayor weighs a veto and a council override remains doubtful amid public facts.
The article discusses a treaty between Secretary Bryan and Minister Chamorro granting the United States a perpetual option on the Nicaraguan interocean canal route. It mentions a naval station on the Gulf of Fonseca and control of Big and Little Corn Islands, framed as strategic wisdom.
The quote notes that no other canal or distant power should be considered and urges the Senate to address this issue during its discussion of the new treaty.
The ultimatum to Germany demands its China Sea fleet be withdrawn and Kiuan-Chau forts dismantled, with German garrisons pulled from the base. Analysts view this as a trigger for Japan joining the Allies, signaling a vast, prolonged war with at least one million troops per side and unprecedented destruction.
Colonel Roosevelt spoke to a Hartford Progressive gathering on the European war, praising Bull Moose ideas and urging inspiration for the upcoming campaign. His recovery from laryngitis enables fuller advocacy as the party gears up for election efforts.
Postmaster General reports Boston office deposits exceeded 1,000,000 dollars for the year ending June 30, ranking fourth behind New York Chicago and Brooklyn. The system adds比 300 percent year over year with deposits nearing 15,000 new savers.
The banana export trade is described as in its infancy with current exports from banana growing countries near 50 million dollars annually. Jamaica's exports rose from 3640 dollars a year fifty years ago to about 7.5 million dollars now. Growth is linked to Sir Alfred Jones and a 200,000 dollar annual subsidy from both Britain and Jamaica to develop the industry.
The passage lists Gladstone, Macaulay and Churton Collins as masters of memory. It notes Gladstone could recite his translations of the Iliad with Lord Derby, Macaulay could repeat Milton and much of the Bible, and Collins was said to know Homer and Virgil by heart and quote recent newspaper pieces.
A spoof letter from editor of All Sorts praises and mocks poet Newton Newkirk. It includes self important claims about finishing a monumental poetry set and contains playful critiques of poems Quotations on Chicken Twilight The Sadness of Love Teetotallers and a polar critic persona Polar. The piece ends with a humorous sign off from the All Sorts editor.
A reflection on Concord Massachusetts as a nexus of literature and history. Emerson Hawthorne Thoreau and Louisa May Alcott are highlighted with sites from The Wayside to Orchard House and the Old Manse, noting walks at Walden Pond and the town's enduring cultural lure.
Miss Julia Kenny of this city reached London safely after being on the continent when war began. She is accompanied by her brother Thomas J. Kenny and other Boston and Newtonville residents. They await a safe opportunity to return home.
The International Aerial Federation report notes world records up to April totaling 125. France leads with 106 records, followed by Italy 19, Germany 5, Austria 4, and Russia 1.
Fire department lieutenants faced the busiest day in the force aside from a similar event two years ago as 70 of perhaps 2 eligibles prepare to take the civil service examination. The test will begin at 9 o'clock this morning in the State House Room 15.
In Essex County Harry W Rayman of Royal Manufacturing recalls starting with little aid and growing to a factory with six machines and 275 employees. The column shares light anecdotes on war superstition, portents, a German liner disguised as a White Star vessel, a party at Wasern Point, fishing fleet labor, marsh haying, and a man feeding pigeons on Warren Street, illustrating local life and currents during wartime.
The poem reflects on August as a month of heat and preparations for winter. It notes merchants selling winter stock, summer chores ending, and the coming of autumn with cooler days. Walt Mason laments heat yet celebrates the season’s transition and the yearly cycle.
A 24 year old woman seeks guidance about a boyfriend rumored to have dated other girls. The adviser cautions not to pry into his past unless owed debts of honor, urges the writer to judge him by present conduct, and to ignore slander while choosing friends for herself.
Metal and filet laces lead the season with tulle and chantilly capes trimmed in velvet. One piece dresses stay smart and comfortable while Roze gains favor. Velvets maire effects return and cape details appear on tailored suits.
Lucile McNair aged 20 narrowly escaped serious injury when a ninth story pane shattered by a window weight fell and struck her on the head as she stood on the sidewalk. A long coil of hair deflected the blow and saved her life though she was severely cut.
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