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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1914
Page
2
Poem fragment describes the Christ child resting on Mary with hair like a light and a star. Opposing worldly weariness, the piece asserts true hearts prevail in this nativity moment. The couplet contrasts stern rulers with the sacred quiet of the manger and divine warmth.
Mrs Mary Soarengi faced a court on a charge of unlawfully mixing poison with food with intent to kill her husband Bingo. Judge Dowd waived jurisdiction and held her for the grand jury in two thousand dollars bond after a boarder, Joseph Mar estullo, claimed a chicken broth poisoned him at Scarengi residence. A partly empty rat poison package was found in the house.
London officials announce the press formation bureau will close from 5 pm today to 5 pm tomorrow and no official news will be released. Mutual agreement among morning and afternoon papers cancels publication on Christmas Day.
Prominent men describe the Christmas gift that brought them greatest early joy. One recollects a family goat incident, recalling the goat named Eddie Barry and the $15 cost to retrieve it from the pound and cover damages.
A boy recalls a cherished Christmas gift from his brother who played Santa Claus. He treasured the jackknife above all, noting presents from siblings were a special tradition during his childhood.
A Christmas gift trained goat becomes a memorable part of a boyhood. The animal wandered to Broadway, knocked down a market woman, ate her bundles, and was caught by police and sent to the pound before the family learned of the goat’s origin.
Former Governor Eugene Foss recalls wanting a sled as a boy in Vermont. He got the sled late on Saturday night and despite temptation he took it out on Sunday, crashed into a fence, smashed the sled, and narrowly avoided serious harm. He says the misadventure taught him a strong Sunday coasting lesson.
The story recounts Mayor Curley presenting readings of Robinson Crusoe to a child audience and mentions a favored book titled The Chatterbox. The item frames Curley as engaging in civic literacy outreach.
The speaker recalls two rival presents that stand out in memory as the finest childhood treasures. vivid recollections emphasize their lasting impact on a formative Christmas.
Charles S. Bird recalls a cherished fishing rod given by his father, a gift that stood above a treasured gun in his youth. He reflects on long-ago Christmas memories and wishes the Post a joyful holiday season.
John F. Fitzgerald recalls starting Christmas celebrations on Boston Common during his mayoralty. He remembers the first tree, a snowy evening, carol singing, and the joy it brought to the vast crowd that gathered on the Common.
The Arlington mills head reflects on childhood in a farm setting, noting he learned to make many things himself and recalls little desire for Christmas gifts. He compares past needs to the distant memory, citing a nostalgic view of his youth and self-reliance.
Ex governor Guild recalls a boyhood sled named Messenger, a narrow heavy black walnut sled with spring runners used on the Common coast. He laments changing times when coasting is restricted and pedestrians share paths, noting the spot’s historic use by Boston boys since colonial days.
Chief Justice Aiken reflects on a cherished Christmas gift a sled named Clear the Track. He describes its red runners enameled cushion and brass tacks, calling it a remarkable pointer of his boyhood.
A narrator recalls a childhood Christmas in northwestern Ohio with vivid images of a big red apple and striped red white candy. The memory anchors to early life, describing a hooked end candy and a festive year as a defining moment.
Edmund Billings recalls a Christmas gift from his youth, a knee high pair of copper toed boots with red kid tops. He treasured the boots, taking them to bed on Christmas Eve to ensure he would find them in the morning and relive the joy of the moment.
Patrick O Hearn recalls that a prized watch sparked a long trading spree after Christmas his first watch led to a second timepiece and about $3 in hand fueling a spree that grew into a prized collection and a lifelong love of trading.
John Trowbridge recalls his first pair of skates gifted around age eight in Ogden near Rochester. He cherishes the old-fashioned country skating memories that brought him supreme happiness at Christmas.
A nostalgic memory of a Noahs Ark style wooden toy with animals and trees. The writer recalls the varnished wood smell, Made in Germany marking, Noah figures on a beam, a roof that opened, and a toy that vanished before the next Christmas.
A reminiscence recalling a color picture story book about Santa Claus and his reindeer that left a lasting impression as the greatest Christmas gift in childhood. The author reflects on how such books spark memory whenever seen in shop windows.
Nora Murphy, cashier of Direct Importing Company, reports a daylight robbery on Commercial Street near Eastern Avenue. She says a heavy coat helped her instinctively pursue the thief and that without it she might have caught him. The suspect fled with about $2000.
Miss Murphy, returning from Beacon Trust with payroll funds for the Importing Company, chased the thief through Commercial Street but the bag and money were not recovered. Police searched the area. no arrest by late last night. Described suspect is about 5 feet 5, stocky, dark complexion, blue sweater and corduroy overalls.
Louis K. Rourke recalls a rocking horse given by Santa Claus around age four, about 87 years ago, as the most welcome Christmas gift of his boyhood memory.
John A. Sullivan recalls a unique sled found years ago as his Christmas gift during boyhood. He describes it as a work of art that sparked lasting thrills and joy.
Alfred Mitchell recalls a brightly painted sled as the best Christmas present of his boyhood. He remembers immediately trying it out and feeling immense joy at becoming its possessor.
Daniel J. M'Donald recalls a cherished Christmas gift of high rubber boots that reached nearly to the hips. He explains how these boots stood out from ordinary footwear and made him feel grown up, though his parents objected to wearing them rain or shine.
Elmer J. Bliss, president of the chamber, recalls receiving a pair of skates as a prize. He says he was as pleased as a boy, avoided trouble, and damaged only his own anatomy in the lighthearted anecdote.
T B Fitzpatrick recalls a boyhood joy from a simple old-fashioned sled. He notes the delight it brought to many boys in his youth and reflects on nostalgia for days gone by.
Frederick J. M'Leod recalls a bone handled knife as a defining Christmas memory from boyhood. He remembers believing in Santa Claus and pinning a note on the chimney requesting the knife, a gift that brought him great happiness.
A third floor blaze at the Van Dorn Electric Drill Company spread to the top floor trapping crews on the roof. Ladder 17 man Fred Sykes sustained a jammed leg while others from engines 44 and 47 were lightly burned. Deputy Chief Tabor and Ladder 8 crew escaped with injuries. First floor occupants George H Morrill Co suffered heavy water damage. The event affected several firms at 155 Pear street and 1164 166 170 Purchase street.
A Sunday Post feature honors a colonel who spoke his brave last words in battle. The article recalls his valor and dedication amid heavy fighting and sacrifice for his unit.
Arthur Hasmilton of Wilmington was killed crossing the Boston and Maine tracks at Silver Lake station after alighting from a Boston train. A second train coming from the opposite direction struck him. He leaves a widow and two children.
Christmas taxed the railroads to capacity as every through train in and out of Boston operated in double sections starting at 10 am. North and South terminal stations were crowded with travelers, mostly families, creating a migrant atmosphere. Delays followed the double sections, but passengers remained in holiday mood despite late arrivals.
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