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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1915
Page
16
The Dutch government protests Germany over the Lusitania torpedoing, with casualties among Dutch subjects. Germany must answer Holland as it does the United States, signaling potential shifts in submarine policy as both nations face similar pressures.
Boston readers debate a proposed Tremont street obstacle race from Boylston to Scollay square. A plan to lease the road for rough-road jitney service promises 10 cent rides. A tourist misidentifies street features and is corrected as a humorous street-clarification.
A parade of brief items recount Miss Cornelia Crosby sending trout to Cardinal OConnell, Charlestown sugar pier plans, Miss Morton’s Japan silk quilt, vandalized Anti-Saloon League sign, Lilac bush in Quincy, Franks Brown birthday memories, Carnation Day plans, lessons from Old Home Week, Cape Cod Canal cruise notes, Saint-Gaudens studio opening, and Dr. Rowley on Band of Mercy growth plus a historical vignette on Napoleon's 1795 Paris defense.
The passage portrays Napoleon’s decisive stance during Vendemiaire with phrases about fire and troops taking action. Carlyle and John Holland Rose echo that moment as a pivotal episode that preserved the Revolution’s spirit and averted a feared Reign of Terror.
The Independent Democratic Boston Post issue dated May 26 1915 from Post Publishing Co. announces daily publication from 259 Washington Street Boston Massachusetts with office details and issue number 23 volume 3844.
The notice lists U S and Canada rates for one year three months and six months for Daily and Sunday combined. Foreign rates per copy subject to stamps and postal charges. All money sent at sender's risk. Checks drafts and money orders payable to POST PUBLISHING CO.
Advertisements note that all subscriptions to the Post must be paid in advance and will be cut off on expiration without further notice. If you cannot get the Post from your newsdealer or newsboy, notify us at once. Edwin A. Grozier Editor and Publisher.
The House committee on rules endorses directing the Gas and Electric Light Commission to study gas pricing after June 1916 for Boston Consolidated. A favorable General Court action is urged, with renewal of the sliding scale system if warranted, trusting the commission to assess needs.
A Texas Pacific conductor is charged for forcing a sheriff and white man to ride in a colored coach while a black prisoner was held in custody. The case highlights that the law allows an officer to move a colored prisoner to a white coach, revealing white public attitudes toward race in Louisiana.
New York City street data for April show 1516 injuries with 60 fatalities. Only eight deaths occurred under horse drawn vehicles while 23 died in automobile incidents. About 378 injuries were deemed unavoidable, suggesting negligence in getting out of the way at crossings.
Reports from Mount Lassen describe lava ejections and fiery plumes with streams rushing down creek beds and submerging fields. Washington experts compare the display to Stromboli, signaling an active eruption not seen before in U S territory.
A sudden surge described as a riot of volcanic force disrupts the once peaceful region, prompting authorities to assess the danger and public safety measures as residents seek guidance and aid.
The new British cabinet features many great names with Lord Kitchener remaining Secretary of War and Lloyd George becoming Minister of Munitions. Churchill is moved to Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, while McKenna shifts to the Exchequer and Asquith leads a diverse ministry. The cabinet aims united war effort and domestic calm.
The article notes surging broiler demand for Europe and a constrained supply due to war. A New York company sought 400,000 pounds, impossible to supply, as English demand shifts to locally hatched birds. It predicts English needs will be met later, while Russia’s role fades as its people eat home poultry.
Harvard students from foreign lands elected officers for the Cosmopolitan Club. Pedro Campos of Ponce Puerto Rico was named president, Francis L. Osweiler of Elizabethtown Pennsylvania vice president, Hsin Hsuan Chung of Shanghai China second vice-president, Roger Williams of Buffalo New York secretary, and Plenyono Ghe Wolo of Grand Cess Liberia treasurer.
A brief column urging bold action and progress, urging readers to stay at their post and forge ahead rather than linger. The note contrasts diligence with static aims and cites Eddie Guest and a Boston area reader for emphasis on forward effort.
A conspicuous sign in a local bookstore captures attention from passersby and customers, drawing focus to a new shipment, special offers, or event announcements. The display underscores community interest in reading, sales, and author appearances.
A humorous sale notice promotes calf skin poets as toughened writers who shrug off criticism. The item invites readers to attend the weekly sale to acquire these resilient poets at low prices, playing on a pun about skin.
Argentina, Brazil and Chile sign a peace treaty in Buenos Aires after a mission by Brazil's foreign minister Dr. Laura Muller. The Buenos Aires press reports broad favorable reception of the agreement.
The East Boston tunnel extension to Bowdoin Square station under Sullivan Square is nearing completion and ready for traffic, with officials signaling imminent opening.
An elderly resident recalls Boston temperatures on May 26 across decades. Official figures show warmest 97 above zero in 1880 and coldest 39 above zero in 1882, followed by ten year May 26 records noting highs and lows such as 78-57 in 1905 and 81-50 in 1906 with varying conditions from clear to rain.
The Leviathan lima pole bean is praised for superior taste comparable to larger limas and can be harvested before killing frosts in Boston area gardens. It grows on a seven foot pole or on wire like sweet peas, offering a practical, early harvest solution for outdoor cultivation.
In The Patrician the central clash of two strong wills drives a compelling story for the Sunday Post Magazine. The tale unfolds with firm characters and a tense arc, reflecting social dynamics and personal resolve.
Food officials and pure food experts frequently endorse Royal Baking Powder as superior to similar preparations. Eminent chemists and officials testify to its purity strength and wholesomeness, making it the preferred choice for healthful cooking.
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