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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1917
Page
17
The article argues the Cuban uprising against President Menocal is likely near collapse, and the US should be glad given treaty duties to intervene if needed. It notes Germany would be displeased, heightening the appeal of a peaceful outcome without American force.
Mr. Raymond P. Delano urges Mayor Curley to appoint a board to reduce Boston street name duplications. The issue affects visitors and post offices, with four or more streets repeated in city areas. unique district names remain, but some overworked names should be replaced for clearer directions.
An official Berlin statement denying the Zimmermann note’s offer to Mexico is challenged by the note’s own admission. The document asserts Germany instructed its minister in Mexico to propose an alliance with Carranza only after war with the United States seemed likely, not before.
The piece notes a wide gap between fact and fiction as Germany claims the United States had declared war. It argues this reveals German diplomacy in a negative light and contrasts official narrative with reality.
The Senate voted 76 to end unlimited debate and institute a two thirds rule to quash filibusters. Observers credit public opinion, presidential leadership, and a united citizenry as pivotal in this swift reform and the national move to curb obstruction.
The text presents Joe Tepo narrating a humorous dialect piece about love as a simple accident and a professor discussing the Nebular Hypothesis. The speaker, claiming it was made at a lumber camp ten miles away in Derby, New Hampshire, relays Celeste’s reactions to lingual twists and praises the professor as a master of English.
The piece critiques Lloyd George for offering partial home rule to Ireland while excluding Ulster, arguing the plan failed to unite Ireland and would provoke nationalist backlash. It notes London papers view the offer as a backward step and highlights a separate playful Maine fishery scam with ice chisels and fictitious post holes as a satirical aside.
Secretary Houston of the Department of Agriculture says waste in family meals costs the nation hundreds of millions. Experts report a $700 million aggregate waste in food preparation. He suggests a special commission on kitchen refuse to continue the investigation alongside state and congressional inquiries into crop production and distribution.
Demosthenes Timayenis Greek consul notified Mayor Curley that his 10 foot motor boat was at the service of the government for any coast duty. The Mayor forwarded the offer to federal officials.
A reader in Boston writes from Lynn Mass about an odd travel tale and a chance to market 1000 bags of Green Mountain Beans. He recalls bean bag clubs, a failed sport, and a plan to turn ancient beans into revenue with the help of an advertising manager.
Household hints advise crumbling bread in a muslin bag such as an empty salt bag to avoid waste, with dry bread easily crumbled between fingers. For lighter boiled salad dressing, beat vigorously with an egg beater immediately after removing from the stove. Mrs. N. B. Crosby, 260 Lexington Street, East Boston.
The United States collier Jupiter stands as the world’s largest ship powered by electricity with a 20000 ton displacement. Only one prior ocean-going vessel had electric drive, a fraction of Jupiter’s size, drawing global engineering interest though public attention remained muted. Reportedly, the propulsion system works well and some see a new era for navigation.
A 1912 launch and 1918 commission, the U S Collier Jupiter on the Pacific coast uses two six cylinder Diesel engines driving generators and an induction motor on the propeller shaft. Built at Mare Island, it carries over 10,000 tons of coal and 3,000 tons of oil. The Jupiter demonstrates simple, self lubricating, self ventilating electric propulsion for ocean going ships.
In a column style overview, the writer admires women tatting on trains, cites rising flag lapels worn by figures like former Governor Walsh, and humorously relays a student riddle about there being three two s in English. The piece also touches on health education praising dental care for soldiers and a mix of local civic notes and anecdotes.
Bio briefs recount the March 9 1951 note on Vespucci reaching mainland America 14 days before Cabot. Born a Florentine clerk he joined Columbus’s circle, sailed as astronomer in 1497, sighted Brazil and the Amazon, later served Seville as pirate mayor and died 1512.
The Oldest Inhabitant cites Boston records noting the coldest date in memory at 9 below, with 11 below as the next cold day. Warmest markers reach 62 above in 1918 and 61 above in 1898. He adds that rain or snow fell in Boston in only 1908 and 1909 over the past decade.
Miss Boylan, a retiring old maid, lives alone on a country farm with one maid and a strong dislike for others. After a selfish letter from a former employee prompts a harsh response, she drives into a snowstorm, is hurt, and awakens to a new self. A farmer rescues her, and she asks Marie to invite Mrs. Horne and her child for Christmas, planning a tree and neighborhood cheer.
A wartime poem by Walt Mason from 1917 depicts mixed feelings about conflict. It praises peace while noting readiness to fight for the country, describing armor, weapons, and battlefield imagery as a stance of duty and sacrifice.
A reader asks if Ailsa Craig is a mountain or a book character, answered that it is an island rock at the mouth of the Firth of Clyde, Scotland. The President cannot declare war against Congress’s wishes or without its advice. the Constitution grants that power to Congress.
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