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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1914
Page
4
Postmaster Murray described this year’s Christmas mail as the biggest in history. Estimates show it at about twice last year’s size, requiring 1800 letter carriers and 250 wagons to deliver in Boston today.
Additional staff and facilities enabled fast processing of incoming mail up to yesterday noon but congestion grew in Brookline Cambridge and Back Bay as the day advanced. Much mail was diverted to Chelsea Quincy and the South terminal and tens of tons waited overnight. Officials expect to clear most items by midnight and resume delivery today with parcel post and first class mail prioritized. Back Bay and Brookline post cards overwhelmed Fenway and Boulevard stations with many redirected to be cancelled. Women in Back Bay reportedly sent cards to many Blue Book entries. Extra workers rushed from outlying districts to South terminal to sort mail.
A short verse recalling Christmas days with Santa Claus and carols. The piece reflects nostalgic mood and winter imagery, crediting Walt Mason and dated 1914 from the Adama Newspaper Service.
Christmas at the front will be cheerful despite hardship as French families send medical supplies, woolen garments, delicacies, field glasses, watches, sleeping bags and other campaign comforts to sons and brothers serving with the flag. Transport vans move holiday packages along supply trains behind the army.
Commissioner Henry J. Skeffington distributes Christmas raises totaling 1140 annually effective January 1. Several attaches gain new salaries from 600 to 1020 dollars, including J J Markey, J Flaherty, L J Knight, J E Mattison, Archibald McDonald, J P Curran, J H Cavarno, Patrick Whalen, P J Sullivan, Catherine Burgess, and Bridget Connors. The move comes despite reduced immigration and half-time staffing of inspectors.
Paris on December 24 reports the death of Professor Alfred F Pournier a member of the French Academy of Medicine born in 1832.
Governor Walsh accepts the resignation of Dr. John F. Dowsley from the State Board of Registration in Dentistry. He commends the doctor for long and honorable public service and notes the gratitude and respect of the people of Massachusetts as Dowsley retires to private practice. The Governor’s letter dated December 10, 1914, expresses best wishes for continued success.
Three heirs to vast fortunes William H. Vanderbilt John Nicholas Brown and Kenneth Safe distributed substantial gifts to Newport's poor. Automobiles delivered presents across the city as families and servants enjoyed holiday festivities hosted by Alfred G. Vanderbilt and M. M. Vanbeuren among others.
The war ministry will send a bottle of champagne for every four soldiers at the front. Paris shops’ plum puddings are sent to British troops. Belgian refugees receive broad food aid with dinners postponed to stretch over 10 days. King Albert ships 25 cigars per Belgian soldier. Hospitals stage concerts for convalescents. Madame Poincare sends 3000 toy and clothing packages to Alsace Lorraine children.
The French government plans large packages from Germany for prisoners of war with blankets underwear and woolen socks. Similar aid to French prisoners by German authorities is expected. Generals expect occasional truces near the trenches and a possible holiday chicken dinner and champagne for troops away from the firing line.
Boston sub treasurer reports Christmas gift demand for gold and silver coins reached 70000 with coins in 2.50 5 16 and 20 dollar denominations. Most purchases were under 100 and 5 and 20 dollar coins were most in demand with over 15000 of each. Over 10000 in 10 dollar coins distributed while 2.50 coins filled the rest.
A Clarendon Hill car split a switch just north of Haymarket square station at 6 30 last night delaying hundreds heading home for 18 minutes. Congestion from stalled cars was relieved by transfers issued.
Another Galloping Dick tale of thrills appears in the next Sunday Post Magazine. H. B. Marriott Watson writes a brisk adventure featuring daring exploits and suspenseful scenes likely to engage readers of light literary sensationalism.
Frederick Bogue of Fast Machias named aide-de-camp and major on Governor-Elect Oakley Curtis staff. Announcement made in Portland Maine.
More than 2000 ministers across the United States will in Christmas sermons address the plight of the Belgian starving. The plea comes from the Commission for Relief in Belgium, urging clergy to speak on Belgium’s needs in their country-wide outreach.
Commission reports strong clergy support across states to devote Christmas sermons to Belgium. Names include Rev. Thomas F. Galtler, Rt. Rev. Reginald H. Weller, Rev. Alexander Mann, and Rev. Frederick T. Birmingham. It is announced the Ferrana cargo destined for Rotterdam is credited to the Rockefeller Foundation.
LeBaron R. Thompson travelling passenger agent of the Eastern Steamship Corporation died today in St. John New Brunswick from a paralytic shock.
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