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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1917
Page
14
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The article notes Russia's new government forming a coalition ministry with Socialists and the Soldiers' and Workmen's Council gaining representation. It argues this inclusion could stabilize the republic and curb efforts toward German influence, improving the national outlook.
One day remains to reach the $150,000 target for Boston's gift to Marshal Joffre and French orphans relief. The community is confident the goal will be met tonight, surpassing New York's donation with Boston leading in charity amid wartime, while urging larger contributions to warm the marshal's heart.
Editorial argues conferees agree on the amended draft bill and urges rapid passage. It endorses dropping the Roosevelt volunteer clause as improper and supports setting the age limit at 30 for first-call troops, urging minimal debate and swift action.
Lloyd George urged a postwar settlement guiding all classes for generations. He framed the clash of democracy versus autocracy as global, noting gains in Britain Russia and even Germany. The United States participates as a government of the people and by the people in this crisis.
The passage notes plans to readjust after the present war ends. It states that a clear path has been pointed out and implies future actions will follow accordingly. The tone is forward looking and authoritative about wartime to peacetime transition.
A massive Federal Shipping Board program seeks 1 billion dollars to boost steel and wooden ship production. Goethals ready to sign contracts for wooden ships within 18 months, while steel tonnage targets 2,000,000 tons in two years. Both methods will run in parallel to repair wartime damage and sustain transatlantic supply.
The Pennsylvania governor declines to honor New York’s extradition request for Harry K Thaw. He adds that if Thaw is discharged from custody or custody of his committee, New York’s requisition would be promptly honored. Prospects suggest Thaw is finally secured for trial.
Peter Camper born May 11, 1722 in Leyden, Holland, famed Dutch physician and anatomist. He described hearing organs in fishes and proposed hollow-bone flight theory, used skulls to classify human varieties, and engaged in politics before dying at 66 after melancholia.
President Wilson created a war council of the Red Cross to direct relief during the war and urged large and small contributions. Henry P. Davison of J P Morgan & Co. heads the council with Taft as Red Cross chairman, and telegrams were sent to 600 chapters announcing an upcoming fundraising campaign.
Miss Elizabeth M. Collins, longtime Somerville teacher and supervising principal of Bennett and Hanscom, resigns after 16 years in public schools to become principal of a private Maine school.
A fragment describes a girl with golden hair and silver voice, valued for pearly teeth ruby lips and diamond eyes, linked to Boston. The note credits Peter Turchon and ends with stray text about a tee.
A correspondent rebukes a friend who believes All Sorts is a humorous column. The writer argues the feature treats deep scholastic issues seriously, admits occasional unintentional jokes, and chides spelling errors as evidence of misunderstanding.
A curious letter from N. N. outlines a plan to build a Boston Harbor island with a 5000-employee plant. The scheme proposes processing waste into odorless fragrant products for sale, plus a cigar line from junk, with stock oversubscription and a shared treasury.
The Oldest Inhabitant recalls May in Boston as usually warm with rare cold exceptions. He cites 37 degrees in 1882, 33 in 1900, 29 in 1902, 38 in 1906, and notes May rain observed on May 1 in 1907 1909 and a year with 8 inches in 1911.
A feature on dairy cattle values explains why wealthy breeders pay large sums for pedigreed bulls and cows. It notes King Seius Pontiac Konigen as the costliest bull and Finderne Holingen Fayne as the record milk cow, with Holsteins prominent in dominance and several regional dairy breeds described.
The Observant Citizen reports tulips may bloom for Decoration Day amid a cold spring, while global memorial plans advance in London led by Lt Colonel Bullock and a push for allied flags on battlefields. Also covered are: Interpreter Sacco’s courtroom day translating Italian, a Essex farmer contemplating cow cull due to high grain costs, Lobster and crab traders aiding patrol crews, Plattsburg camp-bound Boston youths including William Peters, and notes from “A Drummer” George Blunt about long service.
Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor rejected joining a peace conference call signed by Emily Balch Louis Lochner Joseph Cannon Morris Hillquit and Judah Magnes. The proposed event would meet in New York on May 30 to promote democracy peace without indemnities or annexations and a postwar international organization and free speech.
A mother mourns on her anniversary while her young son Bobby cheerfully plays outdoors. A troubled man under a willow sees the boy and asks the child, Is you fond of cornmeal mush? revealing a gentle, unfolding connection.
Walt Mason urges farmers to boost harvests to feed allies and soldiers in 1917. He calls for hard work, efficient labor, and maximizing crop output to defeat Kaiser Germany, noting that feeding cattle and growing grains aids veterans abroad.
In a park a man finds his adult son and baby Bobby at a cottage. Molly fears a secret marriage. The husband explains a cousin’s similar name caused the misunderstanding about a second wife and a niece. Molly ultimately rejoins in a reconciled embrace.
Readers debate the national anthem, weighing whether to favor America The Star Spangled Banner or Hail Columbia as the true symbol while suggesting a letter to the editor.
In Newton, guidance says plant corn only after the ground dries and never in muddy soil. A reader asks about growing dahlias from seed and notes that seeds may not come true. The discussion shifts to Pilgrims versus Puritans, with a historian’s view that both were dissenters from the Church of England. Pilgrims separated entirely, Puritans sought church reform without division.
A divorced person may remarry but must follow state law requiring a certified copy of the divorce decree with a marriage license application. The rule enforces disclosure of the prior marriage and divorce details, ensuring the other party is aware of past proceedings.
Estimated: Continental United States population 102 826 309 plus outlying possessions and military abroad yields a total around 112 289 98. The figure reflects the era's wartime demographics and territorial definitions as of Tan 1 1917.
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