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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1914
Page
9
A famous Boston painter hails a New England subject with the remark that her golden eyes are the windows of the soul. Large half life size photographs are reproduced for exhibition.
Mabel T. Boardman writes for the Sunday Post Magazine detailing Red Cross relief efforts in China. The article highlights the society's work to alleviate suffering among Chinese people and urges continued support.
The coming 50 million dollar Panama canal exposition in San Francisco will showcase a marble replica of travertine from the River Tiber to avoid white city glare. Guy R. Kinsley narrates the exposition’s story with pictures.
A suspenseful tale centers on a heroine tested by peril and doubt as her father becomes entwined in danger. She weighs loyalties and fights to uncover truth while safeguarding those she loves. The plot advances through shifting alliances and urgent moral choices.
An unnamed U. S. Army officer reports Germany and Austria on the offensive against France and Russia with Berlin and Vienna coordinating efforts. He outlines German columns toward Mezieres and Paris, a northern thrust toward Antwerp, and a southern push near Belfort, while Russia faces Austrian advances from Galicia and East Prussia. He cautions that German superiority and timing threaten Allied positions as Finland and Poland loom in strategic calculations.
Chicago packers urged Senator Lewis to intervene and halt a beef price probe by the Commerce and Justice departments. Luther M. Walter conveyed Wilson’s telegram stating a market shortage and weathered quotes, while Lewis noted seasonal cattle shortages and questioned meat storage or contracts.
Investigators report current laws fail to curb wartime food price surges. officials discuss constitutional hurdles, possible embargo on exports, and pending grand jury action as markets show small price shifts in sugar and butter while meat costs remain high.
Investigations show most price increases are sentimental and tied to war pretexts. Prosecutions require proving conspiracies under Sherman law, while individual firms alone may not suffice. Sugar shortages push costs higher as Britain buys US refined and Cuban raw sugar, with retail prices reaching 8 to 9 cents. Mayor Curley advocates a federal embargo to curb exports and protect consumers against soaring costs.
An ecclesiastical court at St Josephs College Emmitsburg began an inquiry into the beatification and canonization of Mother Elizabeth Ann Seton founder of the Sisters of Charity in the United States The proceeding seeks to determine if any forbidden honors have been given to Mother Seton ahead of Rome's ruling Born in New York City to a non Catholic family she converted after her husband died and died at Emmitsburg Maryland in 1821
American Assistant Secretary of War Henry S. Breckenridge, returning from London, met Falmouth Mayor tonight. He thanked the town for hospitality to Americans and promised repayment of expenses incurred for their relief and care in Europe.
Mayor tells Breckenridge Falmouth spent large sums housing officers from prize German mercantile ships. Breckenridge suggests contacting Ambassador Page to present Germany with a refund request. North Carolina takes on 200000 dollars, heads to Rotterdam. Breckenridge plans to return to Falmouth then London.
A welcome home was extended to Col onel and Mrs. A Gifford and other Salvation Army provincial officers and delegates to the International Congress in London at the People's Palace South End last evening Brigadier J Atkinson presided In charge Brigadier Atkinson led the exercises and the Provincial Band under Major J Sheppard supplied music with Adjutant Dermofly as leader
John Olsen aged 58 of 58 Cope Land Street Quincy was found dead in bed last night by family members. Death is believed to be from natural causes.
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