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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1917
Page
14
A fragment cites The Fourth Estate praising the largest daily morning circulation in the United States. The brief mentions the publication's prominence in the media landscape and hints at a ranking among newspapers. No specific date or city is provided.
Former president Roosevelt breaks silence and urges immediate war declaration. He demands sending the fleet to European waters and a large army to aid the Allies. The piece notes he is not in government and urges a temperate, constructive role for him.
The 83 year old Charles W. Eliot, president emeritus, has given up cycling not from age but due to rising automobile traffic threatening safety. The piece laments streets blocked to cars and calls for separate roads or parks to protect mature riders, suggesting horse drawn vehicles and bicycles deserve dedicated routes as auto use grows.
The article contemplates a possible new commercial treaty with the United States that would drop the clause barring Jewish citizens from traveling to Russia on equal terms. It notes years without a treaty over this issue and questions how a future Russian government might handle Jewish rights, implying persecution should end under a decent liberty.
Berlin acknowledges using scorched earth tactics during a German retreat from the Ancre salient. An official statement claims destruction of roads railways wells depots and even cities to hinder the enemy. The text says the French population bears fault for government decisions and cites forced conscription and transfer of non combatants.
A clipped passage laments Teutonic tactics in shaking France, questioning how far sophistry might extend in invasion and subjugation, suggesting a lurid, protracted conflict implied by the phrase invaded and trampled France.
President Wilson calls Congress to meet on April 2 to address German aggression. The piece argues the crisis stems from Berlin’s actions, not Washington, and supports swift, decisive action if war ensues. It praises Wilson for patience thus far and asserts national unity is essential.
Representatives of Britain's colonial states join the home government around a war council table in London marking a historic moment for the empire. The colonies contributed men and treasure, justifying a voice in decisions shaping the war effort, with Ireland, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand cited as examples of unified service.
Mr Andrew J Peters returns to Boston from Washington after a record of which both Republicans and Democrats approve. Secretary McAdoo expresses sincere regret at losing his services. Political enthusiasts weigh Peters for various offices but advise awaiting his own announcement before starting nominating papers. If he pursues law, that remains his right.
Rosa Bonheur born March 22 1822 in Bordeaux rose from teen years in Paris studying animals in masculine dress to become an internationally celebrated animal painter. Her works including The Horse Fair earned global acclaim and she directed a Paris design school for girls. Her Fontainebleau home and studio survived the Franco Prussian War by royal order.
Pa Van Loon catches a cold while the women seek a doctor, promising a great comic feature in the next Sunday ost. The brief notes a medical need juxtaposed with humor and upcoming entertainment.
A reader asks Newton Knutt about an electric fish after reading his zootechny discourse with the shark. Knutt replies with astonishment at the writer’s phrasing and declines to answer, citing lack of understanding and fair treatment in a newspaper exchange.
A witty collection of humorous exchanges and readers’ Qs from Manchester New Hampshire. A reader roasts a claim about shooting a barn target while another asks how to stop a tin roof from rattling, with the Sphinx’s sardonic replies and Roger Bean’s quippy response.
The column reviews memories of Cambridge leaders like General William Bancroft and mayoral clerks, notes anniversaries such as John Henry Lorman’s 100th birthday in Lowell, and reports on Wood’s Hole women knitting for the Navy. It also mentions Edward Stickney’s longevity, a court scene on detecting liquor, the Thetis ship’s return to seal fishing, parish incorporations in Essex County, Mary Boyle O’Reilly’s Europe travels, Old South Meeting House bricks, and a Boston trust company using movies for staff education.
The oldest observer recalls the date in Boston weather history noting the coldest on record at 8 above zero in 1885 and 10 above in 1875, with warmest readings at 60 and 69 above zero in multiple years. He cites rain or snow occurrences in the past decade and years 191%, 191 and 1916.
The Butterick building hosts what is claimed as the biggest electric sign in the world, a 200 foot long display spelling Butterick in fire letters. It uses 1180 bulbs, 64 and 68 foot letters, and has burned nightly for 14 years from sunset to midnight, attracting vast urban audiences.
Edith Payson faces a love triangle with John Bartlett and Frank Olmstead after John’s move away. A week of meetings with Frank tests loyalty, until a Maine vacation encounter on a traveling train reunites them, showing fate favors their reunion.
Graciana reached port after rescuers saved some Laconia crew. The Cunarder sank off Ireland on February 2 after torpedo attack. Graciana’ s captain diverted to Liverpool with his own ship under forced draft. One fireman saved from Laconia later joined Graciana.
A verse by Walt Mason notes March as wildly changeable and fickle with sun and storm. The piece captions March as both grim and playful, celebrating winter's exit and spring's arrival through vivid weather imagery.
European powers adopt daylight saving amid wartime. French and English authorities study practical effects on timetables tides and navigation. Critics warn of rail accidents and logistical chaos while some urge universal Greenwich time and U.S. adoption guidance.
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