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Shock at Winthrop Alexander’s Suffolk County appointment
Reported by critics as shocking to politicians who fielded over 50 candidates for the Suffolk County Court House superintendent post, Winthrop Alexander is described as a good man for the job, raising questions about political perks versus merit.
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Joseph A. Maynard
Boston
Palm Beach
Golf
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Labor and the militia in labor unrest debates
Samuel Gompers voices strong opposition to a federalized militia used for strike breaking. The piece notes wider worry that citizen troops should not handle labor disputes and cites Pennsylvania’s mounted constabulary as a closer solution among states.
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Pennsylvania
Sweden to Seek Damages for Sea Losses from Germany
Sweden prepares to demand compensation from Germany for wartime sea damages and losses, with Copenhagen reporting 50,000 tons of Swedish shipping destroyed and 128 Swedish deaths. Sweden has not declared war but vows to remember the outrages.
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Roosevelt Delegates Face Assent Hurdle Under New Primaries Law
With the George primaries bill in effect the four Massachusetts Roosevelt delegates at large to the Chicago convention must obtain assent from a candidate for their notes to appear pledged. The colonel’s friends say he will not grant the assent.
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Roosevelt Faction Faces Chance in Chicago Stampede
The piece contemplates Roosevelt loyalists facing a tough prospect in Chicago without party labels. It questions whether the four Rooseveltians will concede defeat to the Old Guard and withdraw gracefully.
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Will They Care to Table the Krause Resolution
An editorial argues the Senate will table a resolution limiting rights on the seas to aid President Wilson. It warns Democratic lawmakers they risk defeat in November if they oppose the President and jeopardize U.S. foreign policy with Berlin. It questions if the House will challenge the Kaiser over Wilson’s authority.
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New York Democrats Endorse President Wilson and War Aims
The New York Democratic convention declares a firm platform prioritizing peace with honor and endorses the current administration. It cites New York’s pivotal role in national elections and supports President Wilson, urging congressional alignment with the party’s stance.
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Capture of German Raider Moewe Ends One Of Europe’s War Tales
The report of the Moewe capture could end a remarkable chapter in World War I naval history. The German raider, a single converted steamship, has sunk or captured many allied merchantmen and evaded surface warships until a recent encounter with a British cruiser. The Moewe had earlier seized the British liner Appam, now interned at Newport News.
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Girls With Famous Faces Featured in Post Magazine Spread
A Mae Burns portrait anchors a twelve million-dollar parade of celebrity stills in the upcoming Sunday Post Magazine. Over five million dollars has been spent promoting Burns image as part of the color feature.
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Next Sunday Post
Old False Teeth Demand Stirs Satirical Wits
In this humorous column readers discuss the sudden craze for old false teeth. The writer questions who is buying them and why, joking about war munitions and odd uses, and urging readers to sell their cracked upper sets for cash despite the absurdity.
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Saddest Words contest contributions span humor and woes
A fragment from a reader made up of quips about money loans rent moving and time flying. The entries include notes from Boston Portland and Lowell highlighting personal misfortune and lighthearted frustration.
Mother Love and the Enduring Song Across Everyday Life
A reflection on the universal power of the song Mother and how motherly love touches people from clerks to ditch diggers. The piece urges readers to write to their mothers, recalling a mother's lifelong care, sacrifice, and guidance across all ages and places.
Boston March Weather Records Through History
The record shows the coldest March 34 days reaching 10 degrees in 1884 and 12 degrees in 1912 and 18 degrees in 1914. It notes the warmest date reaching 60 degrees in 1874 and a ten year high of 51 degrees in 1910. It mentions storms on March 3 in 1906 1909 and 1914.
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Anniversary fuels renewed interest in Shakespeare life
The 300th death anniversary of William Shakespeare spurs renewed fascination with the dramatist. Commentators note a lasting legacy as scholars and readers revisit his life and works, with lasting quotes shaping public memory of the author.
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Shakspere’s Travels Through English Roads and Rumors of Italy
The article weighs Shakspere’s likely travels across England, noting tours with his acting company to eight provincial cities in 1598, possible visits to Scotland or Italy, and the influence of conversations with friends who had journeyed abroad. It contrasts his disciplined life with peers like Greene and Marlowe, and lauds Romeo and Juliet as a milestone in his development.
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Venus and Mars clash in the western evening sky
A reader notes the bright planet Venus appearing in early evenings with Mars seen to the east in a vivid celestial display. The Observant Citizen shares letters on long service at the Boston and Maine railroad, aging New England figures, and a naval tribute with mention of a torpedo boat destroyer named after Admiral Sampson.
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J. Benson
W. O. Brown
G. FF. .Simith
Warren
W. A. Gowen
Hutchins
Bes T Jn
New England
M. M. Biehler
Chabel Shalom
Samuel Hl. Spitz
Allston
Boston
Richler
Tie
Ohabei Shalom
Uncle Sam
Fore River
William J. Sampson
Marjorie Sampson
Santiago
Jenny Wind
Itchburg
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Easton
Henpecked Uncle Walt on the woes of married life
Comic verse from 1916 lampoons the henpecked husband trapped by a nagging wife and social scorn. The narrator imagines harsh responses from neighbors and authorities as a punchline on marital strife.
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Walt Mason
Adame Newspaper Service
Local Masons Sargent and Underhay Unaided By Townsfolk
The fragment notes both Sargent and Underhay were Masons and ill only about a week, with townspeople consulted on legal matters. The sparse text hints at a local inquiry or discussion surrounding these individuals.
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Love and Sentiment Advice From Mildred Champagne
A reader aged 15 asks about marrying a partner who never works. Mildred Champagne urges delaying marriage, advising confiding in parents and demanding he work first. She warns that poverty will erode love and stresses age and readiness for commitment.
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Paragraph Points on Fads and Fashions
The piece surveys spring trends with soft wool velour sports suits in vivid checks and novel shoulders, waistcoats, and capes. It notes white and green checked sports coats, bolero fronts, panier tunics, fitted corsages, and evening frocks with pointed bodices and full skirts. Violet faille accents and deep chiffon collars feature among dinner and daywear styles.
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