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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1915
Page
10
Readable fragments reference a case or notice dated 1883 with an address at Main Street and a likely lien or conveyance action. No clear party names or outcomes are present beyond the partial location data.
Secretary Bryan rebutted Germany's claim that hydro aeroplanes are war vessels, stating they are not ships under treaty or international law. He noted the craft rises from water but its purpose is flight, not marine combat, likening it to a whale not a fish in war terms.
The Supreme Court yesterday held that a woman moved across state lines in violation of the Mann white slave law can be indicted as a co conspirator with the person who caused the transport. It notes the act has been misused for blackmail and predicts fewer prosecutions but more sincere cases.
The Canadian government will pay 10000 to Walter Smith’s parents and 5000 to Charles Dorsch, plus legal expenses, to settle claims from the Fort Erie shooting of two American duck hunters. The action reflects atonement for Canadian militiamen’s excess zeal while noting Americans violated Canadian law.
The Virginia Senate favors a resolution to withdraw airplane pilots from wildlife protection, effectively creating an open season for hunting aerial intruders. The proposal, not yet adopted, targets planes delivering contraband and echoes prohibition era tensions in dry states as West Virginia watches closely.
Sportsmen seek clarity on what constitutes fair game as the upcoming open season approaches. Stakeholders discuss species boundaries, hunting methods, and regulatory enforcement in preparation for opening day.
Tonight at Washington President Wilson speaks before the Chamber of Commerce of the United States. Close aides say the address will be among the most important of his administration and will defend the shipping bill. Critics question the bill’s necessity and warn against harming neutral stance. The nation awaits his case for the measure and its usefulness.
The piece weighs whether the Vanceboro bridge dynamiter acted alone or as part of a German backed plot against Britain. It argues the act threatens American property and could become an international issue, suggesting a long jail term rather than a political defense if not criminally insane.
The Monte Carlo Casino corporation reports a decline of over 10 million francs in annual receipts versus 1913, a blow blamed on the European conflict. The writer condemns casino financiers for blood and tears caused by gilded gambling and hopes deeper losses follow.
A poetic note on groundhogs emerging from icy ground in winter, noting no shadow seen yet winter’s fate remains debated. The piece playfully aligns with traditional lore while warning signs of warmth may alter the outlook.
Francis Harrington, former Wakefield High School and Holy Cross baseball standout, filed papers to run for Wakefield's board of selectmen. He said the town has long excluded young men from politics and promised to champion younger residents if elected.
A humorous note from an All Sorts columnist claims Theodore Roosevelt has spoken on every topic since leaving office. The statistician reports 50 000 subjects reviewed found none untouched, leaving the author baffled and joking about a possible sanatorium retreat.
The speaker greets grass as spring returns and praises its role in farming. He recalls Homer and asks for a measure of epic verse to lift his muse. Grass signals renewal, supporting cattle and dairy goods that fund land taxes.
An All Sorts correspondent reports a striking sign in the window of a downtown drugstore drawing attention from passersby. The item lacks further details on content or intent.
The store adds a cold checking department to its growing range of services. Shoppers can check a cold at the counter and reclaim it later, offering a temporary excuse to miss social plans or recheck the cold the next day.
A reflective piece notes how early business success reveals a man’s limits and prompts growth beyond his old habits. It suggests that initial triumphs inform future risk and adaptation, reshaping self perception and ambition.
A printer error in a Bangor Pennsylvania issue swapped wedding details with an auction sale. The story lists William Smith and Miss Lucy Anderson as a couple disposed at public auction at a farm with 70 guests and livestock. The wedding was narrated with odd farm items as decor and terms.
In Jamaica Plain and surrounding areas, residents hear updates on a Puritan relic purchase plan, Oriental plant arrivals, and Odd Fellows records. Nearby chatter covers astronomy, suffrage activities, Immigrant Service furloughs, and local curiosities from Marshfield to Milton Mills.
The article traces the 1820s Greek struggle for independence, Russian advances and Adrianople terms, and the 1830 Belgian independence under Leopold I, describing British and French influence, Ottoman concessions, and the rise of national monarchies shaping Europe.
An anxious reader asks how to handle a young man she cannot love while juggling two other suitors. The columnist recommends honesty and telling the man she cannot care, noting the humiliation of continuing the pretense.
Household tips suggest saving old stockings to protect hands while blocking a stove and making a cleaning powder from sifted wood ashes. A dry mop can substitute with a turkish towel on a broom. Salt brightens gas mantles after blackening. Mabelle A. Wood, Waverley Street, Brockton.
An elderly observer lists extreme February temperatures in Boston, noting 1881's 6 below zero as the coldest Feb 3 reading and 1877’s 53 above as the record high for Feb 8. He then summarizes a decade of Feb 3 readings from 1905 to 1914 showing wide fluctuations.
A 1915 verse by Walt Mason portrays the persistent grumbler in every town who opposes paving Commercial Street and lighting projects. He mobilizes against progress, cries extravagance and graft, and cherishes public scorn as his hobby, while doom-saying critics taunt him.
A romantic lyric poem from 1916 portrays a dream house by the wayside as a nest for life and love. It contrasts simple devotion with royal pomp and invites a lass to join a hopeful, quiet kingdom built by hands and hearts. Copyright 1916 Southern Press Syndicate.
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