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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1914
Page
14
The Boston Post issue dated March 26, 1914 from Boston Massachusetts presents local and national news. It lists office details at 259 Washington Street and is labeled No 22 Vol 330, published by Post Publishing Co.
The notice lists subscription rates for Daily and Sunday Post editions to U S Canada and foreign destinations with annual and monthly terms. It notes postage within Boston and warns against sending cash, directing money orders to POST PUBLISHING CO.
A partial notice lists editorial and business offices at 1004 1003 7008 Main and 1539 Main. It urges readers to pay for advertisements and subscriptions or notify the office if papers cannot be obtained from a newsdealer or newsboy.
Mme. Caillaux, who shot editor Calmette at the Figaro, testified at the preliminary exam that she did not intend to kill him but to warn him. She claimed she aimed to discourage further bitter articles about her husband and would have.no further details.
Congressman Murray urges the Postmaster General to establish a sea post out of Boston to handle foreign mails. He argues Boston is closer to Europe, has faster steamers, and growing business that justifies its own foreign mail service. He hopes Postmaster Burleson approves the plan.
The laborers employed by cities and towns receive two weeks of annual paid vacation after Governor Walsh signed the bill. A referendum at the next State election will let voters decide whether to accept the measure in their community. If locals think the plan is costly they may reject it.
The piece argues that free tolls for United States vessels, favored in the Baltimore platform, reflects Democratic Congress sentiment. It cites a 1912 House vote where 91 Democrats opposed the provision, while only a Republican majority supported it, suggesting Wilson’s stance aligns with party precedent.
Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals proposes a fire safety bill after consulting with Fire Commissioner Cole and industry experts. The measure would require a watchman for stables with more than six horses, two exits where feasible, and two runways from upper floors. It cites last year’s Boston fire that killed 120 horses as the incentive.
A committee on agriculture sent a bill back yesterday for alterations. It is hoped the measure will return to the House and be enacted. The writer argues for humane treatment of horses in fires and their chance for life in city stables.
Across Parliament the impact of Colonel J B Seely's cabinet paper is debated as officers resign over orders in Ireland and Asquith defends public service stance. The piece questions royal initiative, the king's role, and the future passage of the home rule bill amid Unionist concessions and a looming third reading.
Japan faces a disrupted government after cabinet resignations and a prorogued Parliament. Disagreement between houses over naval appropriation, graft charges in the navy, and failed budget passage fuel fears of a financial crisis and upcoming elections as Britain watches Ulster tensions.
An echo of the Glover trial appeared in East Cambridge yesterday as cases against investigator Lawrence F. Smith for subornation of perjury and defense star witness James E. Dumont for perjury were not pressed.
A playful but garbled verse mocks a figure named Sprig for rudeness and delayed action. The lines mix mispronounced words and a bouncy rhythm, ending with a warning to bite now despite potential penalties or hook. The source reads like a whimsical, incomplete diary entry.
A motivational piece extols discipline as the path to self mastery. It urges issuing right commands, obeying them, and using self control to defeat self indulgence laziness and fatigue. The text claims discipline builds character, efficiency and happiness, calling it good dope.
A vivid remark proclaims work as the ultimate time killer surpassing all rivals, sparking curiosity about its impact and appeal. The statement frames labor as a nearly unbeatable force consuming hours once spent on leisure or other pursuits.
Burton Tower and family visited his brother for a few days Sunday at Adams Mass. The brief note records a family trip and local timing.
Auld Rab praises Uncle Walt for smooth rhythm and wide-ranging verses about cows and life. He imagines Walt roaming a route at dawn, hearing children chant hello milkman and a cheerful dame brightening the street, celebrating the humane, human-interest poetry.
A brief item urges residents to observe curfew, warning misbehavior risks penalties and keeps streets quiet for the night. It emphasizes early retreat for all, especially the young, to ensure safety and order.
Luke Price, a farmer five miles north of Treasure Trove Salesburg Indiana, unearthed a rusty kettle containing 20600 in gold coins, mostly Spanish, while tearing down an old building. The discovery prompts speculation on who hid the treasure.
Massachusetts Historical Society records note Dr. Samuel A. Green's resignation and shared memories of Dr. Billings Weir Mitchell and Green as Civil War army surgeons who also became authors. Cape Cod items cover station-name changes, real estate, golf, a Scott expedition stationery find, and other local curiosities.
Bethlehem, six miles south of Jerusalem, hosts about 8000 Christians in a compact town famed for the Church of the Nativity. Grappling with centuries of war and Turkish rule, the once fertile valleys now appear bleak as forests vanish, rainfall drops, and taxes bite, though green pockets remain.
James and May Greene, seeking a dream home, find a seaside cottage for sale as they tour, meet the current owners Mr and Mrs Perkins, and learn the couple plans a move West to join their son. The scene ends as the price question is asked.
A satirical verse about a inept old hen with thirteen chicks toils endlessly, while the speaker mocks her pointless labor and compares it to men who waste effort on futile tasks. The poem voice criticizes idleness and praises productive work.
Mr Greene agrees to purchase after discussion with James. Harry delivers the details in a week and funds change hands. The dream home by the sea becomes a lasting, happy residence for its occupants.
Cambridge and Somerville officials urge installation of hydrant faucets modeled after Boston. They seek quick access to water for firefighting and street operations. Community groups support improved municipal infrastructure and emergency readiness.
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