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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1915
Page
10
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The article lauds the opening of Braves Field in Boston as the finest park for baseball in the country. It credits President Gaffney for financing the project and expresses hope that the Braves will defend their 1914 championship with the new venue.
The piece notes China’s shift from a republic to possible monarchy under Yuan Shi-Kai, who previously became president after the fall of the Manchu empire. It weighs whether restoring the monarchy with Yuan as Emperor would be preferable to the current republican state under Japanese influence.
The New York World and the Providence Journal accuse Germany of funding anti President activity in the United States through pro German papers like Fatherland New York and other schemes. Authorities must investigate potential treason incitement if these charges hold.
A citizen argues that if foreign diplomats are causing trouble, they should be expelled. The speaker insists the United States and its institutions must be governed by Americans, not by an office in Berlin.
An editorial denounces the Milledgeville prison mob for lynching Leo M. Frank after overpowering officials. It calls mob murder an atrocity, blames the state for failures, and urges authorities to hunt down and punish every killer to restore Georgia’s name.
The piece argues the submarine has for the first time acted as an offensive weapon against troop transport, citing the sinking of the Royal Edward in the Aegean. It compares this shift to earlier, less targeted attacks on coastal towns and emphasizes the strategic novelty of submarine warfare against transports.
A Newburyport reader compares two dogs in tall tales of fire insurance wit. Prince supposedly saved and retrieved a cottage policy from flames and delivered funds, while Buster, taught to talk, allegedly he drafted and secured extra factory insurance after persuasive inquiries.
The U S government accepts Germany's proposal to fix damages by a mixed expert commission and to submit treaty provisions to The Hague tribunal. The closing paragraph raises whether Germany will conduct future naval operations against American vessels per its treaty interpretation or ours, and continue sinking contraband ships. Germany's forthcoming reply will be significant.
The article notes German statements stressing Belgium retention while contrasting a 1914 telegram ordering the ambassador to tell Britain that Germany would annex Belgian territory even in war. It asks if the telegram was another powerless “scrap of paper” in wartime diplomacy.
A humorous snippet shows a speaker venting frustration about sharing a pie with others. The line uses playful misspellings to convey a lighthearted tone and a moment of personal irritation.
A Massachusetts reader notes a so called university offering a horse shoeing course. The writer jokes about domesticated horses and questions practical methods while amusingly considering correspondence study and training in anatomy and iron application to living tissue.
General John C Black a Civil War veteran former Congressman and former United States commissioner of pensions died suddenly today in his hotel room in Chicago He enlisted as a private and was breveted brigadier general in 1865 for gallant service at Fort Blakely Alabama He served as commander in chief of the G A R in 1903 and was a member of the U S Civil Service Commission.
The record recalls the hottest and coolest August days at Boston from 1906 to 1914. Noted highs and lows include 90 68 in 1906, 81 68 in 1907, and 91 71 in 1913 with varying conditions of clear, rain, and cloudiness.
The article recalls Napoleons costly Spain venture, its widespread revolt and defeats, and his collapsing grip on Europe. It notes Junot and Duponts fates, the impact on Prussia Austria and Russia, and Napoleons remorse at St Helena for the Spanish misadventure.
Notes on Nahant mail driver George Kibby’s daring sea rescues and steady service, Mrs. Mary Shepard’s 48 years at Amoskeag mill with near perfect punctuality, and a parade of small town anecdotes. Also mentions rubber sole shoe ideas, a Randolph fireworks dolls plant, and Civil War memory events.
A 1915 lyric celebrates the home dream with images of porch light laughter, willows, roses, and fields. It extols homing as the best rest for the spirit, linking personal happiness to the familiar place and nurturing hearts.
Engine Company 10 pallbearers from longtime Boston Fire Department member Timothy J. Crowley will carry his coffin at his funeral from 56 Dorset Street South Boston today. He died on his 81st birthday after a two day illness with a requiem high mass at St Margaret's Church Columbia Road at 9 o'clock.
At Rep. Alfred J. Moore's request, Marcella Street playground baths will remain open until 9 PM instead of 6 PM. The extension aids factory workers and others whose jobs prevent evening visits, under guidance from the Park and Recreation Department.
The Chalmers four car involved in Harry K. Thaw's Matteawan escape has been acquired by Charles Fuller of Portsmouth. Fuller says he has been offered large sums but refuses to sell the famed vehicle.
Boston coal dealers increased prices by 25 cents a ton yesterday, marking a total rise of 60 cents a ton since spring. The latest jump largely affects recent wholesale discount reductions.
A reader asks if her escort should take her to a dance or stay home. The columnist says if she is merely dance mad the man is right to avoid the event and urges self restraint, while noting dancing can be healthy when shared with a willing partner who learns to dance and supports proper limits.
Walpole, Aug 17. John W Carlson of Philips avenue Norwood was killed and his brother Carl F Carlson injured when trying to turn from an approaching provision wagon. Carl lost control and rammed the motorcycle into a stone wall on Main street while the brothers rode to work at the time of the accident.
Two Cambridge druggists, Harry H. Price and Edward J. McGrath, were convicted of selling liquor before Judge Almy and fined $75 each. Both appealed the verdicts after brief trials and shared the same business address.
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