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Pension plan for Massachusetts public workers questioned
A commission report on a state pension scheme excludes Supreme Court justices due to constitutional doubts and suggests compulsory five percent salary contributions for current workers and mandatory acceptance for new appointees. The editorial questions whether such penalties could pass the high court and urges legislative consultation with the court on the compulsory clause.
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Massachusetts
Supreme Court of the Commonwealth
Third Cavalry Brigade Eager for Honest War Truths
Comment notes that officers of the Third Cavalry Brigade may not grasp certain truths, and hints that Sir John French’s resignation could signal awareness of the grim situation. The piece suggests leadership recognises challenges ahead.
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Third Cavalry Brigade
John French
All Sorts So by Newton Newkirk Poem Roast
A reader critiques a poem by Gabe blasting its insult to poetry. The letter mocks the impertinence of parody and defends literary standards. It likens the verse to a crude attempt at rhyme and urges better craft. The piece emphasizes artistry over amateur verse.
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Pote-Smith
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
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Subscriptions to the Post must be paid in advance and will be discontinued on expiration without further notice. If you cannot obtain the Post regularly from your newsdealer or newsboy notify us at 1883 Main. Edwin A. Grozier, Editor and Publisher.
Frederic Mistral Dies at 84 in Marseilles
The Provencal poet Frederic Mistral died in Marseilles on Wednesday at the age of 84. A native of Provence he made the distant region famous through his universal poetry. He was crowned by the French Academy and widely honored as a literary light.
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Frederic Mistral
Marseilles
Provence
Mistral
President Wilson Indicates Literacy Test Issue in Immigration Bill
President Wilson has signaled through Secretary Wilson that he will withhold executive approval from the immigration bill unless the literacy test is removed. The move aims to prevent what is described as foolish and unnecessary legislation, with Congress urged to rely on practical common sense.
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Senate Committee On Education and Labor
Department of Labor
Congress
Conviction in Luxury Book Swindle Case Sentences Issued
The three men on trial in this city for a "de luxe" book swindle received stiff terms in state prison and reform school. The judge calls this fraud one of the meanest and notes it targets elderly or naïve women. A Boston trial outcome is hoped to deter further confidence games.
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Josiah B. Brown
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Public Works
Rourke
Washington and Tremont Streets
Reso lute christened as eight letter superstition fades
The article notes the new challenger for the America's Cup the Resolute has been christened amid superstition about eight letter names. It recalls earlier Boston designs like Magic Sappho Madeleine Puritan Mayflower and Volunteer and argues that quality of the yacht mattered more than name length or superstition.
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Madeleine
Great Britain
Linwood Lodge
Good Templars
Myra Sawyer
Order
A Powerless Army and Its Parliamentary Dependence
The article argues the British army is not a permanent force but hinges on Parliament renewal each year through the army discipline act. Without passage the army would cease to exist and lose salaries, equipment, and food as no funds would be available. It notes the Commons could compel compliance and control, exposing the army’s fragility.
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Suffrage Victory in Massachusetts House Vote
The Massachusetts House backing a woman suffrage amendment signals a major step for the cause and for law and order. With Senate and House approval, the measure seems sure for a 1915 ballot and reflects a brisk contrast to English methods of progress.
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Massachusetts House of Representatives
Senate
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Marblehead Experiments Support Aero Flight Stability Claim
Recent tests at Marblehead led by Clifford L. Webster establish a claim that stability in aero plane flight has been achieved. The author cautions that air travel safety cannot be absolute like road safety and highlights that overcoming hostile atmospheric conditions without disaster marks a long step forward toward the ultimate development of the new art.
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Marblehead
Clifford L. Webster
Purge on Postmasterships Aldermanic Pressure Exposed
The piece accuses York and Adams County Pennsylvania elections of postmastership purchases by candidates forced to sign 5 percent salary contributions to Democratic state and county machines. It calls Washington to action and declares such fat frying over, urging the administration to intervene clearly.
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Retirement of Alfred Farlow Ends Long Christian Science Service
Alfred Farlow retires after 26 years in Christian Science work. He led church councils with tact, patience, and loyalty, earning wide respect. His departure ends a long period of active influence on both church and external circles.
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Alfred Farlow
Christian Science Organization
Farlow
Hotel group pledges hold rates for Panama Exposition
In San Francisco on March 26, two hundred fifty hotel proprietors met in executive session and agreed not to raise charges above current rates during the year of the Panama Pacific International Exposition.
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San Francisco
Heavies Off Risk to Regret, Warns Local Editor
A terse warning echoes through city columns that removing heavy gear could invite regret. Readers are urged to weigh safety against bravado as public sentiment threads through the discussion.
Painted sparrows sold as canaries in Hastings New York
Letter warns Newt about a scheme to bleach sparrows and sell them as canaries. The enclosd clipping describes a pedlar selling about 100 painted sparrows at $1 each in Hastings. Birds failed to sing and only bathed when offered water.
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New York
Hastings
N. Y
National Conduit Cable Company
King of Kibosh's Favorite Girl Joins Stage Tryout
A manager pushes the eager aspirant through auditions for the stage. The girl boasts she is the king of kibosh's beloved, while the manager pushes to sign her. Humorous exchanges reveal a lighthearted backstage scene about dance or acting potential.
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Scott
Thrift caution from old doc duty on saving and avarice
Thrift is praised as a rain day umbrella and old age support but warns that saving can turn to avarice. It cautions that when saving becomes a habit the soul shrinks and the love of money enslaves the saver, urging balance between saving and spending.
TO THE BASEMENT Home is where you must go down cellar to smoke
The line suggests a reminder or instruction about indoors smoking access addressed to basement areas. It hints at a policy or habit regarding where smoking is permitted within a building.
The Sage of Saugus on Rich Fathers and Work
A satirical note argues that wealthy men pass on easy benefits to sons and that even a mule would work both ways if fed well. The commentary frames labor and family value with rustic humor and regional flair.
New York Move Aims $20,000 Peace Centennial
Albany March 26 A bill to appropriate $20 000 for the February 1915 centennial celebration of 100 years of peace between Great Britain and the United States passed the Assembly today.
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United States
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Mojor
Bethany and the road to Jericho from Jerusalem
The article surveys Bethany two miles east of Jerusalem as Lazarus Mary and Martha’s home, noting its small size a ruined tower claimed as Simon the leper’s house and Lazarus tomb. It contrasts past Christian pilgrim grandeur with present decline and describes desert approaches and Bedouin scenes along the Jericho road.
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Observant Citizen notes on Rome weather and local fare
The column mixes light society items with weather on Rome and Naples, comments from Brookline residents on professions, school savings, smoking rules, and local civic notes. It mentions Alderman Volpe on police pay, Judge Gardner’s poker anecdote, and a charity observation about Chinatown beggars late at night.
Fads and Fashions Highlighted by Jumper Frocks and New Fabrics
Paragraphs describe jumper frocks among leading styles with fanciful shoes and crepe de chine blouses. Bands and puffings dominate, taftas come in checks, stripes, blocks and plaids. Mixed coloring returns with four or more colors in one outfit. New guimpes feature high boned collars and crocheted vests, plus rice cloth fabric with semi transparent texture and yarn knots.
Town Row Amidst Feuding Ends With Peace Offer
Poem recounts a quarrel in Punktown-on-the-Heights with Old Ned Uncle faction fighting and injuries. A stranger arrives seeking understanding, proposes peace, and a truce leads to a hopeful end as Walt Mason notes ongoing village wrangling but a chance for harmony.
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Ned
Walt
Walt Mason
Adams Newspaper Service
Love Advice From Mildred Champagne
A young woman writes that she is 20 and deeply in love with a man three years older who says he loves no one else. The columnist counsels ending the relationship, noting love cannot be forced and that pursuing the man may bring more trouble than joy.
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Miss Champagne
Ex Chief of Police Daniel H Cooney Dies in Watertown
Daniel H Cooney former Watertown police chief died after months of illness. Funeral services will be held Sunday at his Mount Auburn Street home with a Watertown police escort. He served on the force since 1834 and led the department as chief for 12 years before retirement, later working at a Boston bank.
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Watertown Police Department
Mount Auburn Street
Watertown Police
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Police Department
Boston
Potato Walnut Cakes and Moist Cornmeal Pudding
A recipe for potato and walnut cakes ground from mashed potatoes and walnuts seasoned with salt pepper and sage then fried. A second recipe uses cold water sour milk molasses and corn meal to make light steamed and baked pudding noted by Mrs K R Coolidge Santa Paula California and Mrs R E Stewart Claremont New Hampshire.
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Santa Paula
Cal
R. E. Stewart
Claremont
N. H
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