Rescued Shackleton Survivors Reach New Zealand
Seven survivors of the Shackleton Antarctic expedition reached Wellington New Zealand after being rescued by the relief steamer Aurora arriving at Cape Evans on January 10. The group excludes Captain Mackintosh and two others who perished or remained. They are the last of the ill fated party to be accounted for and join Scott and his men in Antarctic history.
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Wellington
New Zealand
Eliphant Island
Aurora
Cape Evans
Mackintosh
Scott
War and pacifism in U S policy toward Germany
The piece discusses American hopes to avoid war with Germany while opposing Bryan’s pacifist stance. It argues the United States should resist aggression if Germany initiates conflict and that persuading the Kaiser is the key. It stresses that policy must deter hostility without surrendering to injury.
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Germany
United States
Bryan
From Horse to Auto Machines On City Streets
The passage recalls a time of horse drawn traffic and contrasts it with modern auto machines making animal use unnecessary. The snippet underscores urban transit evolution and the shift away from animal power in daily life.
Neutrals urged to join anti German maritime protest
President Wilson invites all non belligerent nations to sever relations with Germany to amplify the stand against submarine ruthlessness. Spain and Latin American republics may follow, while some small states fear backlash. The move asserts the United States as a leader offering co operation for humane ideals.
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Wilson
Germany
Spain
United States
German response to US severing diplomatic ties outlined
The piece notes German unease over the U.S. move and the German note on unrestricted submarine warfare. It questions whether German officials misread the President's interpretation and suggests Berlin may act to prevent a further rupture. It hints that sanity may prevail in Berlin.
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Germany
United States
Berlin
A Draft on the Orient
The Berlin press uses four elephants to haul newsprint as horses are requisitioned for the army. The report notes the unprecedented move of tropical traction animals under zero temperatures. It recalls a US horse shortage 45 years ago during an epizootic, with no elephants imported to replace them.
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Berlin
German Empire
Orient
Tropics
Germany
United States
Winter Lightning Over City Storm Not an Attack
The piece notes two or three sharp lightning flashes and thunder during a snow storm, dismissing sensational interpretations as nervous chatter. Weather statistics and meteorologists are cited to classify yesterday’s event as a scientifically explainable winter phenomenon.
Aaron Burr in Politics and Duel Legacy
A concise biographical sketch covers Aaron Burr’s rise as a lieutenant colonel, his shift to law and politics, the 1800 presidential tie with Jefferson, his vice presidency, the Burr Hamilton duel, attempted Mexican conquest, treason trial, and the mixed historical judgment of his talents versus moral flaws as cited by Chambers.
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Aaron Burr
Washington
Jefferson
Burr
House of Representatives
New York
Hamilton
Mexico
Union
Chambers
Quiet Longing for Peace and Ts Dreamlike Struggle
The verse explores the inner need for lasting peace beyond mere contentment. It suggests Ana preferred arms and nightly dreams yet remained unfulfilled within abundance, pushing humanity to strive as a divine plan, not for granted gifts but for what is denied.
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Ana
All Sorts Newton Newkirk What the Sphinx Says
A quirky item titled All Sorts Newton Newkirk presents a witty column exploring smoky habits and festive imagery with a humorous edge. The piece blends playful observations on cigars pipes and seasonal mood.
Camisole Casserole Controversy Triggers Reader Debate
In Dorchester and nearby towns a playful yet pointed dispute erupts over the meaning of camisole and casserole. Readers send letters to All Sorts as Newt Newton seeks a clear definition, with responses from Elizabeth of Brookline and Brockton’s Bill Fuller highlighting that a casserole is a dish while a camisole is not.
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Dorchester-by-the-Clam-Flats
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Bertie
Bean
B. Bertram
Noah Webster
Fellows
Newt
Bert Bertram
Johnnie Jones
Dorchester
Mass
Post
West
Elizabeth
Brookline
Newton
Dolly Kittessens
Brockton
Bill Fuller
Oldest Inhabitant Recalls Boston Cold and Snow
The Oldest Inhabitant recalls a record cold stretch with six below zero in 1895 the coldest figure from official Boston data. It dropped to 3 below in 1886 and 1910, reached 2 above in 1906 and 4 above in 1911, and the past two years stayed above freezing. Warmest recalls on this date were 58 in 1884 and 57 in 1909, with snow or rain on this date in 1904 1905 1907 1908 1914 and 1915.
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Boston
The Biggest Coffee Plantation in the World
The photo shows Colonel Francisco Schmidt’s vast Sao Paulo holdings with nearly 8 million coffee plants on 82 plantations. It notes wages, village amenities, railroads, and a workforce of about 8000, plus Brazil’s dominance in world coffee. It also traces coffee history from Arabia to Brazil and the US market.
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United States
Francisco Schmidt
Sao Paulo
Colonel Schmidt
Brazil
Europe
Arabia
Dutch East Indies
Santos
Venice
London
Observant Citizen notes on names and daily snippets
Columns recount Dorothea name trends in early Christian history, spring signs, immigrant weddings, and local notices. Readers discuss material costs, thread shortages, long-lived Bay State residents, and wartime trade impacts on textiles and beans.
Palm Beach Society Notes From The Dinner Tea
Long distance correspondent reports that a dancing craze remains strong up north and thrives in Palm Beach. He describes meeting Eileen and Ruth Hamlin at a stylish hotel with friends, noting Ruth's white chiffon dress with pink rose sprigging and rose velvet ribbons. The group plans a dinner together at the Hamlin hotel tomorrow night.
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Palm Beach
Smart
Eileen
Ruth
Hamlin
Love Triangles and a Boston Terrier Rescue
A six week Benedict ends as Philip Warner falls for Eilleen D Arcy in a triangular romance with Rodney Draper. Jealousy, a quiet marriage, and a chance sighting of Roddy with Eileen sparks doubt as Philip overhears plans of a secret supper and recedes into misery.
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Philip Warner
Boston
Philip
Eilleen D'Arcy
Rodney Draper
Eileen
Rodney
Hileen
Roddy
Roddy Draper
Fred
Global Grief Over Rising Costs Across Nations
An obscure lyric laments soaring prices worldwide from Nyanzas to the Nile and Greenland to Ceylon, noting how buyers struggle with costly taters and meats. A later fiction fragment shows Phillip confronting jealousy as he suspects an affair, only to discover a strawberry preserving scene and a playful reconciliation.
Readers Questions on Skyscraper Heights and Cabinet Origins
The letter page lists Woolworth 750 feet Singer 612 feet 1 inch Metropolitan Life 700 feet 3 inches for New York buildings. It also notes John Jay as Secretary of State and other cabinet members. A naturalization query from Boston asks if moving to New Hampshire affects papers. the answer: Boston papers remain valid nationwide.
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New York
Woolworth
Singer
Metropolitan Life
Washington
John Jay
Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
Treasury
Henry Knox
Edmund Randolph
Post
Boston
New Hampshire
Montreal Island Shape Gives City Its Island City Title
Montreal sits on Montreal Island at the confluence of the Ottawa and St. Lawrence Rivers. This geographic setup earns the city its nickname Island City as key waterways define its location and identity.
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Montreal
J. M
Montreal Island
Ottawa and
St. Lawrence Rivers
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