The Boer War’s Echoes in Imperial Rivalries Across Africa
The piece traces how the scramble for colonies in Africa and Asia shaped early 20th century tensions. It notes Boer resistance against Britain, sieges at Mafeking and Ladysmith, Kitchener and French victories, and the broader imperial carve-up by European powers, with Germany rivaling Britain in Africa and asserting influence in Constantinople.
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Africa
Asia
Great Britain
England
Transvaal
Belgium
Kaiser
Kruger
Mafeking
Kimberley
Ladysmith
Tugela River
Saratoga
Yorktown
New Orleans
John French
France
Lord Roberts
Lord Kitchener
South Africa
Cecil Rhodes
Kitchener
Cronje
Paadeburg
Baden-Powell
Pelled
London
Austria
Germany
Egypt
Italy
Tripoli
Turkey
Russia
Japan
Tsing-Tau
Western Asia
Bagdad
Constantinople
Europe
Post Publishing Co Daily and Sunday Post rates 1915
Subscriptions listed for Daily and Sunday editions with U S Canada foreign and combined rates. Details include yearly and seasonal plans, postal charges, and payment instructions. Post Publishing Co Boston notes risks and payment methods.
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Post Publishing Co
Washington Street
Boston
Mass
Carter Harrison Defeated by Women Voters in Chicago Primaries
Carter Harrison, five-time Chicago mayor, may lose renomination as women voters swing the Democratic primary. Of 133,875 ballots cast by women Democrats, 97,668 backed Sweitzer, beating Harrison by 77,250. Harrison argues the people want a wide open town, prompting questions about issue understanding.
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Carter Harrison
Chicago
Sweitzer
Harrison
Bread Day in Berlin Ends Privilege for Nobility
Berlin marks the first bread day with a government issued ration card required to buy food at all shops and eateries. The rule applies to all, including the imperial family, showing a thorough, impartial German approach during the crisis.
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Berlin
Congress Races to Finish Bills Before Session Ends
With six working days left, the 63d Congress accelerates in its closing session. A pension bill of 164 million dollars passed in four minutes on Washington's Birthday, at an incredible rate of 41 million per minute. The outlook is for a billion-dollar Congress, spending about 100 million daily, raising concerns about urgent but hurried expenditures and possible rejection of costly schemes.
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Congress
Washington
Senate
War Losses Signal Vast Casualties Across Europe
The article weighs Russian losses in East Prussia against total Allied sacrifices. It cites Copenhagen figures for Prussia and estimates from Bavaria Saxony and Württemberg, plus British casualties around 104 000 and French losses near 600 000 with later estimates at half the men engaged. It notes precise totals remain impossible to compute.
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East Prussia
Berlin
Copenhagen
Prussia
Bavaria
Saxony
Wurtemberg
Asquith
House of Commons
Paris
Notable War Described as Most Murderous Yet
The passage characterizes the conflict as the longest and most deadly war in history, noting its unprecedented scale of violence and fatalities. It emphasizes the global impact and enduring legacy of the fighting.
Defeat of Massachusetts cat licensing bill praised by editors
The Massachusetts House defeated the cat licensing bill in a vote praised as wise. Critics argue the measure unfairly taxes hundreds of thousands of families for pet ownership and lacks scientific proof that cats spread disease.
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Massachusetts
Tabby
Speculators Back Wheat Price Stability Says Canby
In New York a grand jury probes bread price causes. C H Canby, president of the Chicago Board of Trade and veteran wheat broker, argues speculation prevents monopoly and keeps bread demand alive, claiming without speculators there would be no bread or farmers. He questions the idea of removing speculation.
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New York
C. H. Canby
Chicago Board of Trade
Ill-advised and Absurd Pressure on President Over Europe
The Progressive leader urges Governor Walsh and other patriots to pressure the President to push for peace and arbitration in Europe. He argues neutrality must not mean paralysis of action and contrasts this with the steady support of the President by his immediate predecessor.
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Walsh
Massachusetts
Charles Sumner Bird
Europe
United States
American aid to Belgium relief despite views on subsidies
The author argues against official subsidies to the Belgian relief commission, asserting relief aid is humanitarian regardless of Germany's wartime cash extortion. The emphasis remains on helping the Belgians first, with America meeting its humane duty.
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England
Commission For
Germany
America
Piffle That’s Pulled Each Day
Fragmentary line about waking at an exact minute each morning and fixing the mind on the hour to rise. The readable text captures a personal routine and a precise wake time without broader context or events.
Who's Which in America Letter Confounds Newton Newkirk
A humorous exchange over a forthcoming edition of Who's Who reveals Newton Newkirk of Boston responding to publishers with evasive yet witty answers. The spoof Q and A lampoons personal data requests and public bios.
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America
Newton Newkirk
Boston
Maas
Who's Which character displays boastful vanity
A humorous interview reveals a boastful man listing medals degrees decorations and literary works while denying politics and describing his imagined fame in a mocked up Who's Which profile. The dialogue shifts between self praise and casual evasions in a satirical tone.
Strange Article Clippings Reflecting Oddities in Old Press
A collection of quirky titles appears, including A Salt Water Clam and How to Tell the Difference Between the Head and Tail of an Angleworm. Other items note manufacturing post holes for profit and odd subway encounters.
When We Were Little People by the Bentztown Bard
Poem recalling childhood as fairy tales and outdoor play. Nostalgic lines celebrate imagination and timeless sunshine. The speaker reflects on aging yet remaining “little people” beneath fairy sun and sky. Copyright 1815 by Southern Presa Synd.
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Southern Presa Synd
Household Hints from Mrs Gove Cliftondale
Household hints from Mrs Jennie Gove of 8 Maple Street Cliftondale discuss life-extending delays between washing and ironing, egg white coating for pastry, vinegar in water to speed cooking of older fowl, clobbered milk for freshening salt fish, and cork as an applicator for brick to knives.
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Jennie Gove
Maple Street
Cliftondale
Oldest Inhabitant Cites Boston Weather Records
The official Boston records show past February temperatures with a 26 below zero low in 1894 and 62 above for a warm 25th in 1891. Over the last decade, Feb 2 readings include 190 high 84, 1907 84, 1912 44, 1914 80, plus other highs and lows listed.
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Boston
Observant Citizen Highlights Boston Sights and Local Notes
The Observant Citizen recalls Boston landmarks including a roof garden atop the new clubhouse and views from the Custom House tower. It reports on two elk at the Zoo becoming tame, a 106 year old resident of Newburyport, and local spring signs such as marbles played by schoolboys.
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Boston City Club
Custom House
State House
Zoo
Boston Lodge of Elks
Far West
Walnut Avenue
Franklin Park Zoo
Commonwealth
Massachusetts Agricultural College
O. A. Morton
Poets View of Mexico Warn Of Violence and Destruction
Uncle Walt Mason catalogs turmoil in Mexico, describing death, bandits, and ruined industry as Villa’s slaughter continues. He mocks failed governance and warns that brigands demand tribute, while commerce and mining lie idle amidst arson and mayhem.
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Mexico
Colonel
T’other
Walt Mason
Adams
Flag with 46 stars shown in Paul Revere Hall
Jeak t T noted yesterday that the great flag on the platform rear in Paul Revere Hall Mechanics building bears 46 stars instead of 48. New Mexico and Arizona would not stand for that.
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Paul Revere Hall
Mechanics’ Building
New Mexico
Arizona
Dear Miss Champagne advises prudence for a refined young woman
A 20 year old reader asks whether to stay home or flirt to avoid spinsterhood. The columnist counsels choosing discriminate associations with men who respect her refinement and gentle demeanor rather than being overly hugged or kissed by many.
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Miss Champagne
Miss Champagne Writes on Love and Sentiment
Miss Champagne contributes a Sunday Post column exploring themes of love and sentiment in society. Her focus includes personal relationships, emotional expression, and contemporary social norms shaping affection during the era.
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Miss Champagne
The
Sunday Post
Fads and Fashions Parade Simple Afternoon Styles
Paragraph points on trends show mourning millinery with pearl and jet hatpins, small fur neckties with toques, and simple afternoon dresses. Novel neckwear includes dainty muslin collars and art nouveau crocheted scarfs. Parisian taste leans to linen batiste and nainsook undergarments over silks.
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Vienna
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Grozier
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N. N
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P. S
Upper Northwest Chamber
Pete
Edward VII
Bentztown Bard
Chitzen
Abigail Morrill
Prospect Street
Newburyport
S. T. Ordway
Kingston
Terre
Aroostook County
King Philip Tavern
Lakeville
Lake Asgowompsett
Tek
Museum of Fine Arts
John Winthrop School
Dorchester
Aida
Joseph A. F. O'Neil
Simmons College
Damariscotta Pond
Taunton
William
Dolliver
Walt
Mildred Champagne
Brown
Galahad
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