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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1914
Page
10
The Boston Bost daily page from December 12 1914 lists office at 259 Washington Street Boston Mass and presents subscription rate information for the newspaper.
A Ninth Avenue elevated local train collided head on with an express in New York, causing numerous injuries. Investigation shows the motorman in the second car could not see the track ahead, a fact some deem dangerous and illogical, contrasting with Boston standards.
The death of Rev. Dr. Charles L. Merriam in Paterson at an unguarded grade crossing highlights a nationwide issue. The loss follows a pattern of unprotected crossings, urging public outrage and demand for safety gates, bells, or watchmen at all highway crossings.
The article quotes English poet William Watson urging U S aid to Britain against Germany while criticizing his idea of why the United States should join England. It notes that America is friendly with England but owes nothing to her and references historical events such as the Stamp Act Boston Massacre Concord Lexington and Bunker Hill.
A 100 member Society of American Indians delegation pressed President Wilson in Washington to appoint a commission to study reservations and draft Indian law. Wilson said he would consider the request as criticism grows over treatment of federally warded tribes and alleged theft in Oklahoma.
The text reflects debates on historical debt to Native peoples and argues the conquered should receive full justice equal to others, urging national empathy despite differing opinions on responsibility.
The President proposed government purchase and temporary operation of merchant vessels, with withdrawal once private capital is drawn in. The Post argues private lines cannot compete against government subsidies, doubting private entry while trade must be served. It notes rising exports to Europe and questions South American hopes, asserting ships will come when needed but not as government-owned.
The article defends a peace policy with Mexico under President Wilson. It notes Mexican guerrilla activity near the border has wounded Americans and urges artillery and infantry pressure to keep fighting off U S soil. If Sonora dispute spills over, contestants may be driven back to settle it elsewhere.
Massachusetts moves to expand town forests with a $90,000 state start and aims to plant for value and health. The Massachusetts Forestry Association votes to spur competition and will award 50 acres reforestation free to the town showing the best forest plan by next June.
Secretary of State and Mrs Bryan were guests of honor at an international reception and ball in Washington hosted by the Southern Society. Diplomatic, official and resident members attended, with a distinct Southern setting of tropical plants cotton bolls and foliage.
J. T. Carew, a prominent Cincinnati merchant and longtime Ohio political figure, died today in Cincinnati. He was 67 and served as president of a major department store and on the board of trustees of the Cincinnati Southern Railroad.
A fragmentary poem line reads of waking and calling mother early to buy Christmas presents before the New Year, conveying a seasonal urge and family ties in verse form.
A sportsman recalls two hunting tales on deer speed. The first measures a deer crossing three miles in 37 3 4 seconds to reach a river. The second describes a buck chased by a rifle bullet for over a mile with the bullet touching but not wounding until a misstep ends the chase.
The fragment presents unclear phrasing about occupations or roles with no coherent event, names, or concrete details to anchor a news item. No verifiable entities or outcomes are provided to form a factual summary.
A humorous exchange about grammar with a husky neighbor and his wife. Ben from Jamaica Plain questions the phrase every little thing she wanted to do and the neighbor insists dood is correct, praising his wife and their use of nonstandard English.
Arthur Driscoll of Dorchester was elected president at a Boston College freshman class meeting held yesterday afternoon.
Hyde Park Ward 6 prepares for updated fire alarm box numbers amid ward city changes. Boston notes include wreckage at Beach Point bearing Treverton, a bankruptcy court remark, school talks, Bangor Christmas tree plans, and a layoff prize pin for Comrade Peirce.
The text traces Paris from Lutetia to its rise under St Genevieve and Clovis, notes Frankish roots, and explains how the Franks and Angles forged enduring kingdoms. It details Frankish warfare, barbarism versus Roman influence, and their role in halting other German tribes to defend cities like Paris, Verdun, Reims, and Soissons.
Poem by Walt Mason reflecting on a mother grieving a son killed in war and a soldier’s desire for fame. The piece laments the toll on families, depicting a mother washing for sustenance and children hungry, with a note of patriotic rhetoric. Copyright 1914 Adams Newspaper Service.
In a humorous advice column, Margaret K counsels a reader to remain dignified and silence concerns about a cousin who may flirt with her lover. The response emphasizes trust, the lover’s honor, and that a faithful partner resists interfering rivals through genuine love.
The third Harvard University tea of the year was held yesterday afternoon in Phillips Brooks House. More than 100 students attended, with notable guests including Professor and Mrs. W. W. Atwood, Dr. Archibald T. Davison, Professor and Mrs. Kuno Francke, Dean and Mrs. E. F. Gay, and several other faculty members and their spouses.
A note promotes Tango music and words and announces a full color page in the next Sunday Post. It highlights the Dolly Dip series and urges readers to get it.
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