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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1914
Page
10
Vienna reports the aging ruler in a deplorable health state with demise momentarily expected. The 66th anniversary of his accession was observed amid police patrols and yellow black badges signaling public rejoicing.
Judge Advocate General McLean recommends abolishing most naval prisons in the continental United States. Only Portsmouth New Hampshire and Mare Island California would remain, with discipline aboard ship for many offenders. Detention on ships is praised for maintaining self respect and discipline, and is seen as the best aim of penal correction.
The Milk and Baby Hygiene Association runs 12 milk stations in poor districts and cared for more than 4000 babies last year with trained nurses and staff. It is not self supporting and seeks direct personal aid from the community. Contributions may be sent to Charles E. Mason, treasurer, 26 Bennett street.
The capture of General De Wet ends Boer trouble for England but raises the question of how to treat the prisoner. De Wet’s treason is clear, yet Britain must avoid actions that inflame international opinion during wartime.
The revolt seems ended and further revival unlikely. Executing De Wet would alienate thousands of Boers without real gain, so Britain should pursue a policy of forbearance as the better course.
The Sixty third Congress begins its final session with limited time for general legislation. Main tasks include completing supply and appropriations bills. Key fights loom over the cotton bill shipping bill rivers and harbors currency and other measures. The incoming Sixty fourth Congress will inherit the same political control and likely carry through executive goals.
The article questions Germany’s demand for 256000 for field damage and 62200 for road and street harm, and 7 million monthly troop maintenance plus 75000000 for neutrality breaches. Belgium’s resistance is noted as provoking severe German reprisals and widespread American sentiment turning against Germany.
Police records show 73 homicides and 959 nonfatal assaults in New York during September to November. The piece argues gunmen act as professional marksmen, questions permit schemes, and urges aggressive suppression of outlaw gangs to curb the killings.
The article argues war demands will strengthen American toy making as imports fall short. It notes an immediate Christmas toy shipment into New York and predicts continued growth in U S produced toys, now superior in manufacture and German in sentiment, securing lasting market share.
Sheriff Joan Quinn led a high profile group at a Sunday afternoon benefit concert for prisoners. Alongside her were former Governor Bates and his wife Judge Brown of East Boston Mr and Mrs Fred Moore Miss Spooner of the Prison Reform League and Mrs Edelston among others.
The verse contrasts ease of righteousness on Sunday with the difficulty of maintaining goodness through the rest of the week. It notes the temptation to be humble only in church and warns that everyday life tests one's virtue continuously.
A sensitive tempera mented note to a husband describes daily friction and a claim that his wife does understand him. The fragment hints at a private quarrel over mutual understanding within a marriage.
A man visits a women’s shop displaying a window card reading Monkey Trimming 50 Cents a Yard. He teases the clerk, chats with a policeman, and leaves with playful banter about monkey grooming and mistaken impulses. The exchange ends with a friendly farewell and a whistle.
Jesse Pomeroy joined inmates from Cherry Hill for the second Sunday chapel at the State prison. He sat in his allotted seat, listened intently to Rev. William Bradley Whitney, the Protestant chaplain, and appears to be healthier, now weighing 160 pounds as he gains flesh.
The painting by Kaul bach depicts the 451 battle near Troyes where Attila leads the Huns against Theodoric and Roman forces. It recounts the clash of barbarism and civilization, the nightfall defeat, later marches into Italy, and the rise of Venice as a beacon after destruction across Gaul and Italy.
Mil ford resident Edward W. Brawley, a junior at Holy Cross College and former Medford High center, is reported ejected as captain of the Holy Cross football team. The item notes his popularity, prior athletic record, and status within campus circles. it also records various local civic and labor notes and a broad mix of community items and letters to the Observant Citizen.
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