Boston Post Daily Subscription Rates and Notices
The Boston Post announces subscription rates and payment terms for domestic and Canada orders. It lists one year eight dollars fifty, six months four dollars seventy five, and monthly rates. mentions renewal and redemption conditions, and notes sender risk for money orders and checks. Editor Edwin A. Grozier signs as publisher.
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Admiral Fiske Attacks Navy Critics in Wartime Debate
The retired Rear Admiral Fiske condemns those who doubt a ready navy, calling warnings unpatriotic and insisting the U S Navy is well prepared and capable. He argues enlistment should not be discouraged by such views and questions the critic's fitness for command.
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Was He Joking About Prussian Autocracy Speech
A distag excerpt mocks Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg for implying in a joking tone that liberal reforms in Russia might have avoided the war. It questions the Kaiser’s democratic claim and jokes about U.S. plots in relation to German policy and self control.
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Russia
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Northeastern College Celebrates Twentieth Anniversary
The Northeastern College marked its 20th anniversary yesterday and inaugurated Frank P Speare as president. Enrollment reaches about 4000 with half in preparatory waters and others across commerce, finance, engineering, law, and liberal arts, while branch courses expand across New England.
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Northeastern College
Frank P.speare
New England
False fears of saving bank seizure in wartime debate
The writer dismisses German inspired rumors that wartime policy would confiscate savings deposits. He argues such confiscation is implausible, noting voluntary investors could still buy securities if offered, but no compulsion would exist. The piece cites pro German views in Boston as unfounded alarm.
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Germany
Boston
Hidden Wealth Gap Phrase in Historical Commentary
The text notes that money and wealth disparities prevent government confiscation of savings, suggesting that the United States would not seize one tenth of the population’s assets, a condition aligning wealth with state power and fiscal policy. It reflects a viewpoint on taxation and savings without endorsing theft or drastic measures.
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United States
Sam
The Will of the People and Congress’s Role
A.viewport of opinion debates the will of the people as reflected by Congress. The piece argues that Congress, fresh from home districts and more immediate to voters, should be taken as the constitutional will after hearing the President’s message, for matters of peace or war.
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United States
Paris
North
South America
Universal Training Call Gains Statewide Support
The Massachusetts Legislature urges Congress to establish universal military and naval training under federal direction. The memorial reflects patriotic sentiment and national preparedness, with other states joining in. Congress is set to listen when it assembles on Monday, and a ready response may be expected.
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Congress
Massachusetts
Gag From Washington on Governing Ability
A Washington dispatch mocks the Republican claim that they alone can govern. The piece notes Democratic progress and reform under the past four years, arguing the assertion is false and partisan. It emphasizes the plural capacity of the nation and rejects a one party governance view.
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Washington
Congress
United States
Cape Horn
Thankful R. Baker
N. P. Baker
Falmouth
Boston Post
New Bedford
Ator. “Co. Ss. B
Their Paradise Lost in Orleans tax dodge critique
As April approaches, Orleans loses its appeal as a paradise for wealthy tax dodgers since the state income tax law eliminates residency loopholes for assessing day rates. The town forfeits a small amount, but Massachusetts overall gains from the new tax structure.
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Orleans
Commonwealth
Massachusetts
Not a Bit Funny A Bomb Planted At Somerville Plant
A fake bomb at the Squire plant in Somerville drew sharp public and police condemnation. The columnist blasts the prankster, calling for jail or even a sound thrashing to deter such dangerous whims during tense times.
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Somerville
Boston Weather Through History on This Date
Historical figures show Boston’s cold record for this date at 17 below zero in 1844 and 21 below in 1887. The warmest on this date was 6 in 1913, with 64 in 1912 close behind. Snow or rain occurs only on rare gale days, and records note minimal events in the past two years.
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Beston
Boston
Coke Darras
Bae
What the Sphinx Says About Neponset and Gar Box
A fragmented verse piece laments Neponset and Gar Box amid a wild carnival of references. The speaker pleads for Gar Box to behave, invoking local places like Newton Newkirk and Quincy as well as landmarks such as derricks and cables in a chaotic, poetic panorama.
Village horse dines at hotel stable amid town visit
A horse trotted into a Milford hotel stable on a town visit and wore a blanket as if fresh from the stable. The anecdote prompts questions about the horse owner Mr C and whether dining in the stable reflects home comfort or savings. Clifford and Oliver Bowen visit Brooklyn, and a Buell district teacher recovers a ten dollar bill dropped in a store. An ad asks for a baby or go cart, sparking humor about practicality. A Haverhill taxi firm advert prompts thoughts on inclusive service.
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Oliver Bowen
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New York
Windham County Observer
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Brookline Special Aid Society Holds Major Meeting
More than 400 people attended the first Brookline Special Aid Society for American Preparedness meeting at Whitney Hall. The Brookline division opened a headquarters at 1352 Beacon Street with weekday hours 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Speakers included Mrs. Charles B. Perkins who presided, Mrs. Barrett Wendell state president, Mrs. Charles D. Voorhis Brookline secretary, and Mrs. Gardiner Hall of the Navy League.
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Charles D. Voorhis
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Navy League
Transfer of Gen Wood Reflected on Army Discipline
A New York Evening Post perspective questions General Wood's repeated breaches of policy by discussing European war matters and American military affairs. It argues he should have faced a court martial, notes the Army's need for discipline and trust between officers, and states his transfer was for the good of the service.
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Democrate
Washington
The Virgin Islands History and Purchase by the United States
The article recounts the Danish West Indies’ three main islands Santa Cruz St Thomas and St John with their crops sugar and fruit and their populations. It traces discovery in 1493 the Danish rule from 1666 and English Dutch and Spanish incursions, and the long push by Secretary of State Seward to buy them. It notes Roosevelt era talks culminating in a 1902 offer of 5 million and the 25 million price after impact of war, with imminent transfer to American administration on naval grounds.
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New Islands
Danish West Indies
United States
Panama
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St. Croix
Virgin Islands
Knights of Malta
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Seward
United States ‘Senate
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Observant Citizen notes on flags and fashions in Boston area
The column surveys patriotic envelope use with mini American flags and proper disposal. It recalls Salem Massachusetts naming debates, flag permit rules, design trends from Native American art, and local safety reminders as bonfire season begins.
Unappreciated Uncle Spreads Cheer in Weather Lore
The poem recalls weeks of clear skies and fine roads while crops suffer. The speaker laments rain delays but urges readers to cheer, enjoy the countryside, and trust the seasons, claiming no worry can alter planetary order. This light verse ends with Mason’s companionable counsel.
Drusilla Meets Penn Campbell In Snowbound Comedy
Drusilla Byrd and Vere scheme to set up a meeting with Penn Campbell, a campus friend of Cousin Bert, amid a snowstorm. Nina pretends to be Drusilla to aid the ruse, leading to a subtle unveiling of affection and a joyful confession between Druilla and Campbell by a frostbitten moonlit night.
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