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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1915
Page
12
The Boston Post dated May 10 1915 reports daily publication details from 259 Washington Street Boston Mass. The page provides issue number and volume with staff and office information for the daily newspaper.
Advert says all subscriptions must be prepaid and will be cut off at expiration without further notice. Readers without regular access should notify The Post by postal mail immediately.
The article quotes Billy Sunday dismissing tennis as sissified while praising golf and baseball. It imagines Sunday on a dirt court under hot sun facing a youthful opponent with a cannonball serve, suggesting tennis demands extreme physical effort.
The Boston postal district will switch to two light auto trucks replacing seven horse wagons for parcel post delivery. Postmaster Murray Catholic praises Washington for approving the reform while noting trolley congestion and traffic blockages near the post office. Delays and inconvenience are expected to be reduced with modern auto service.
A report recalls Congressman Barthold urging an embargo on US munitions exports as several nations including Italy Sweden Holland Norway Denmark and Switzerland already barred arms sales. He argues neutrality requires action despite US profits from tragedy. He questions the motive of German policy and cites global arms production amid war.
In a recent contest, Bernstorff defeats Barthold securing a decisive victory. The outcome highlights Bernstorff’s improving form and places Barthold in a tough result.
The Post questions a call for an extra congressional session over the Lusitania sinking. It argues for first obtaining Germany’s official acknowledgement of responsibility and assembling a formal protest, citing the Falaba and Gulflight cases and neutral rights before summoning Congress. Diplomatic steps should precede any legislative action.
A survey notes conservative papers like the Philadelphia Public Ledger and New York Times condemn the sinking of the Lusitania and call for strong presidential action. It contrasts harsher stances with popular papers and neutrals, all denouncing the act as an indefensible crime against humanity.
State Bureau of Statistics reports March figures show about a 2 percent drop in unemployment over December, signaling improved industrial conditions. Data from 4076 labor organizations cover roughly three quarters of Massachusetts unions, suggesting representative conditions with room for further improvement.
The elder observer recalls the coldest May 10 in 1902 with 84 degrees and the warmest 94 in 1890s. Official figures list yearly May 10 temperatures for 1905 to 1913 with highs and lows and sky conditions: 1905 68 47 partly cloudy, 1906 54 44, 1907 72 44, 1908 66 44, 1909 77 51, 1910 68 55, 1911 73 57, 1912 68 49, 1913 80 39, various skies.
A humorous Cornish style verse from Malden Massachusetts laments a husband’s disdain for canned fare. The speaker vows to cook at home despite his praise of home cooking and her longing for theatre outings three times a week.
The Bastille fell on July 14 1789 signaling a revolution that reshaped France. Napoleon Bonaparte was at Auxonne then a poor devoted student, plotting Royal authority and preparing for a future role while Corsica beckoned. The Paris mob’s fury drew strongmen forward yet Paris was not ready for a decisive ruler in this chaos.
A quotation notes social demands that make it impossible to accept half the invitations received. The speaker comments on intrusive social pressure and selective engagement.
An author on animals muses on how much sleep different species require from humans to big cats. Edison and Napoleon are cited for unusual rest patterns while a noisy neighborhood cat conducts nightly operatic outbursts. The piece blends humor with observations on sleep and waking life.
In a humorous exchange Patty asks Mr Newkirk whether a lobster is a fish and thus eligible for her appetite while in Boston. The response riffs on Webster's dictionary and jokes that the lobster is the man across the table who pays the check and dictates what should be eaten.
The column surveys spring openings for New England beach hotels with many delaying until June 1. It reports hail damaging school eggs, rises in bicycle use at Fore River yards, Boston police summer uniforms, a new fish farm at Marine Park, Harvard data on health and teeth, a court remark praising attorney Feeney, locomotive No. 1579 notes, and citizen notices on starlings, Captain Jerry Sullivan, and aging residents in Canaan with long-lived traits.
On a 6 39 p m North Station train a tense scene unfolds as Mollie and Ned try to calm a fearing car full of passengers. A big black bearded man draws attention with a shiny object from his pocket, but the police reveal it is only a tobacco box. Ned proves brave, Mollie professes affection, and the crowd laughs at the danger.
A 1915 verse by Walt Mason rails at men who play cards, condemning them as unnatural while praising wholesome outdoor labor. The piece contrasts spring outdoors with the musty card room filled with smoke, framed as a moral observation on character.
Advice from a 20 year old speaker on attracting friends. Be your best self, courteous, kind, smiling, cheerful, and well dressed. Attend social events, join peers, and let others love you for who you are.
Miss Champagne issues a bi and sentiment on Doane Ost, noting favorable remarks and personal praise. The outline highlights positive views and a warm tone toward Ost’s achievements.
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