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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1915
Page
1
The president calls for strengthening the home front through greater agricultural output and a wartime mindset. He argues for changes in antitrust policy to back national efficiency and urges unity and sacrifice to sustain the war effort.
President Wilson argues that no man can lie consistently and a person cannot lie about everything if they talk long enough. He guarantees that if enough liars converse with you, you would eventually reach the truth.
President Wilson urged cooperation between business and government to frame laws for the common good before hundreds at the Chamber of Commerce of the United States annual convention. He said we must pool our interests to solve public problems. Continued on Paye 11 Fifth Col.
The $50 000 breach of promise case of Miss Elizabeth M Ryan against Henry K Mansfield Ferncroft Inn is postponed to next Monday due to juror Peter J Freeley illness Roxbury. Judge Fessenden had adjourned the trial last Monday for the same reason after a conference with both sides counsel.
The Sunshine Safety Lamp Co of Kansas City markets a new portable lamp claiming 300 candle power at one cent per night No wick or chimney and safe operation. They offer a 15 day free trial to any U S resident by mail request of name and address.
William H. Pierce, 13 years as Boston police superintendent, was retired by Mayor Curley. Police Commissioner O Meara refused to state when retirement takes effect or to name Pierce's successor. Four candidates named: Chief Inspector John P. McGarr, Capt. James P. Sullivan, Capt. Thomas F. Goode Jr., and Capt. James P. Canney.
Mayor Curley announced last night that Superintendent Pierce would not be retired despite reaching the age limit. The mayor cited economy and a $25,000 department deficit as reasons for delaying retirement to save $2,500 in pension and the salary of a new head. Pierce learned the news from a reporter and called it a surprise, while noting his long service since 1876.
Francisco Villa proclaims himself in charge of the Mexican presidency in a telegram received by agents in El Paso. He appoints three ministers to oversee the civil government.
An advertisement urges readers to accept Dys pep lets with a casual invitation to indulge appetite. It presents no dates or locations and emphasizes a consumer prompt rather than a news event.
The formal dedication drew over 10 000 invitations issued and a larger crowd attended as the doors opened at 8 30 pm. Guests moved through the museum’s corridors and halls until 11 30 pm amid soft music and soft lighting, with continued coverage on page 3 second column.
The Clean-Up and Paint-Up New England Campaign Committee joins efforts to relieve unemployment in New England driven by the Post Build Now slogan. George C. Morton cites the movement’s influence and plans tearing down and renovating buildings to create work, prompted by Henry S. Dennison's state unemployment drive. Russian troops reportedly pour into Hungary from the Carpathians with Budapest in sight as German reinforcements fail to stop the advance.
An advertisement for the Neal Institute promotes sobriety with a claim that a three day treatment detoxifies the body of alcohol poison and removes cravings. It offers free proof and provides Boston contact details and a Newbury Street address for inquiries.
Advertisement states Father John's Medicine as best for colds offering healing for throat and lungs.
British ambassador Sir Cecil Spring-Rice formally asked the U S State Department to extradite German suspect Werner Van Horn to Canada. The charge is attempted destruction of human life over the St Croix River bridge at Vanceboro Maine. The State Department received a brief note from Ottawa confirming the Canadian justice ministry request.
The communication is sent to the department solicitor for examination of its form. If regular, Van Horn will be ordered before a United States commissioner near Vanceboro, where he is now. Continued on Page 8-Sixth Column.
The entry lists Moon phases from February to March, noting last quarter February 7 and full moon March 1, plus two events Lent begins February 17 and Easter April 4. It also marks anniversaries: the 1881 Confederate formation at Montgomery and the 1898 Philippine insurrection start.
Forecast for northern and southern New England and eastern New York calls for fair conditions on Thursday with slowly rising temperatures. Friday brings unsettled but warmer weather as skies turn cloudy in the region.
Recorded data shows average temperature yesterday near 42 degrees with a high around 52 and low around 33. Mentions times 12 PM 2 PM and 3 PM with numbers and codes interspersed.
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