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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1915
Page
12
Daily Boston newspaper item brief from August 25 1915 outlines local notices and events. Includes brief mentions of city affairs, society notes, and early 20th century happenings on a standard newspaper page.
The Boston Post lists subscription prices for United States Canada and foreign districts. Rates cover daily and Sunday editions with annual and short-term options, plus special postal charges in the Boston district and international copy pricing. Mail change terms and payment instructions note no cash sent and checks payable to POST PUBLISHING CO.
All Post subscriptions must be paid in advance and will be discontinued on expiration without further notice. If you cannot obtain the Post regularly from your newsdealer or newsboy, notify us by postal at once. Edwin A. Grozier Editor and Publisher.
The Boston Post proclaims itself as possessing the largest daily morning circulation in the United States, a boast cited as authoritative by the Fourth Estate.
The Detroit Ab Nead post argues Kaiser forces justified in sinking neutral passenger ships to retaliate against Wilson for not issuing an embargo on munitions. The piece questions whether German papers are mendacious or ignorant and notes the impracticality of presidential embargo authority.
The passage critiques Miss Jeannette Gilder as a literary critic and essayist arguing that woman suffrage would destroy home life. It notes the unlikely event of both parents attending primary and convention voting, comparing it to couples attending theatre or football games, and questions the predicted dire consequences.
The aging Russian revolutionary Madame Breshkovskaya, called the grand mother of the Russian revolution, is reported moved from her Siberian burial site to Yakutsk. If confirmed, the relocation would undermine Russia's stance on freedom in the European war. At 71, she faces worsening blindness and harsher Arctic conditions.
The first formal welcome to visiting governors opened at the State House in Massachusetts marking the start of a four day conference. Delegates from other states gathered for an opening address by Governor Walsh, signaling a businesslike session aimed at common betterment and reciprocal sentiment.
The conference will show a broader scope with tomorrow’s review of the Massachusetts militia highlighting its important place in the series.
The President must decide if Germany torpedoing the Arabic was a deliberate unfriendly act. Critics push for immediate action, but the President deserves time to assess an official German report before any severing of relations, arguing for prudence and full rights on the high seas.
The Public Service Commission approval of fare increases for the Norfolk and Bristol Street Railway and other lines is criticized by newspapers wary of regulation. They argue the boosts reflect past overbuilding and poor management, not state domination, and that some hikes are deserved for struggling lines.
In Marietta Georgia the coroner's jury quickly ruled Leo M Frank died from hanging by unknown parties yet the text questions whether truth or mob action caused the death. It urges Georgia authorities to pursue justice and identify the lynchers.
Visual history notes the ancient City Hall has been restored with regard to historic values. The interior now matches original designs while preserving its civic character for historic illustration and modern comfort. Boston examples show compatible surroundings for monuments.
The article previews the Sunday Post's feature with four pages devoted to notable photographs. It promises a curated collection of images that capture prominent scenes and people likely to attract reader interest next week.
A quoted exchange shows a speaker accusing a stall of overcharging with ice. The claim cites a weight discrepancy from a hundred pounds to eleven pounds fourteen ounces. The report frames the moment as part of a rally hearing seeking clarification on a pricing error.
Newton Newkirk vents at Massachusetts telegraph and electric companies accusing them of threatening overdue bills. He denounces dunning letters as insulting and imagines starting a rival service while demanding apologies and better billing practices. He cites past prompt payment during vacations and complains about toll charges and meter behavior.
Letter to the editor by J C Morse clarifies he did not claim the Germans had a reason for sinking the Arabic. He says a Republican banker told him there might be justification once the German side’s view is known, though Morse did not communicate with German authorities.
Napoleon, angry at Berthier for a poorly arranged line, rapidly massed his forces to strike five decisive blows in succession. He rode to front lines after a minor rifle wound, inspiring cheers as his troops countered Austrian advances and pressed toward Vienna.
The columnist classifies inebriation into three types a social drunk a stagger ing drunk and a dead drunk. He notes war related street car chatter and says the Boston Second Corps of Cadets will convert to field artillery with the commander retiring. He covers Hawthorne era Grimshaw House fire Plymouth post office gift and local anecdotes about aging New Englanders and regional topics.
A young woman asks if she should keep seeing a steady beau after he took her to a liquor dinner at a restaurant with a bad reputation. The columnist urges respecting the mother’s guidance, forgiving missteps if genuine, and avoiding secrecy.
The oldest resident recalls Boston weather records for August 26. He cites the hottest 97 above zero in 1900 and the coolest 65?0 above zero in 1885 and 1912, noting only seven rain events since 1877 and a 24 hour storm yielding 13.87 inches of rain.
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