14 Nov 1914
Page 12
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1914
Page
12
The Boston Post issue dated November 14 1914 from Post Publishing Co appears with office at 259 Washington Street Boston Mass.
Workers and labor leaders praise the one way street initiative, noting strong participation and practical improvements in traffic flow. References to union support emphasize efficiency gains and community backing for the project.
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Subscriptions must be paid after lapse and will be discontinued without further notice on expiration. Do not obtain the Post regularly from newsdealer or newsboy. notify us by mail at once. Edwin A Grozier editor and publisher. Address 1883 Main, Boston. Main day and Sporting Editors at 1539 Main. Financial and Business Office and advertisements also listed.
A letter questions cutting healthy trees on Boston Common to fit a planned regular landscape. It argues irregularity adds charm, notes Commonwealth Avenue’s prior tree losses, and asks why further damage to the Common is needed.
Representatives of 35 New York banks abandoned the 60 days withdrawal rule adopted at the war’s start. The move signals improving commercial conditions as money flows resume and the financial outlook appears hopeful. The discussion showed unanimity against the exaction and a cheerful, restrained tone overall.
The world awaits as Field Marshal Lord Roberts sets out for the seat of war in France. He earned his title at Kandahar and is praised for his forceful leadership and combat experience. At 82, his active service challenges the idea that age beyond 60 signals retirement.
The Post backs zones of quiet near hospitals including Boston City Hospital and Massachusetts General. It argues quiet improves patient care more than medicine and calls for traffic diversion and quieter pavements. It proposes adjusting horn use and speed limits to protect patients and reduce noise.
Britain plans to enroll 1,000,000 more fighting men joining troops already in the field, bringing total effective forces in the East to 2,186,400. Premier Asquith reports 57,000 killed and wounded for the first million, while costs include a $250,000,600 additional tax and a war loan of one billion dollars.
Boston banks respond to the Federal Reserve Board appeal to form a 135 million dollar cotton pool aiming to stabilize prices and prevent market chaos. The plan could attract foreign spinners, protect national banks, and avoid harsh spillover effects if the South cannot sustain current prices. William A. Gaston of the National Shawmut Bank notes the Shawmut vote to join, citing national importance.
A fragment from Newton Newkirk’s column hints at sharp humor about domestic life. A quoted outburst compares a wife’s talkativeness to a controlling partner, suggesting a bold punch line about behavior and authority.
A writer lampoons the Pullman Parlor Car Company by imagining a 77 rule edition for conductors. Rules include sequestering lunatics in other cars, questioning passengers about sanity, and forbidden topics such as wreck liabilities and company earnings. The piece mocks pompous conduct and the ridiculousness of strict decorum aboard trains.
The piece argues for prompt payment of small household debts as a safeguard for local welfare. It states that steady upholding of everyday obligations stabilizes living costs and supports overall prosperity, while the accumulation of small debts harms both creditors and debtors.
The July 1863 clash near Gettysburg marked a turning point as Lee moved into Pennsylvania and Meade countered northward. The three day battle produced fierce fighting, heavy Federal and Confederate losses, and a decisive Union victory plus a lasting epic of heroism.
Isaac H. Caliga reports striking poster designs submitted by artists sign writers and schoolchildren for the Salem Merchants Association Christmas contest. Judges expect to announce awards within a few days as designs must evoke Salem and scale well for small reproductions.
Poem fragment titled Life in Love and Music extols morning, fairy fancies, and romance. It envisions May roses, fairy dances, singing bells, and lovers in blooming gardens with dreamlike landscapes and silver shore imagery. Copyright 1914 by Southern Press Lynd.
President Benjamin Wheeler of the University of California and Secretary Lane visited President Wilson to invite him to travel to California next spring for the San Francisco exposition. The invitation follows plans for Wilson to attend the exposition after the formal opening of the Panama Canal.
In a satirical verse Walt Mason laments high taxes for war preparedness while lampooning outdated weapons and timid leaders. He urges citizens to fund arms and support national defense despite public reticence. The piece mocks “wartime” pretensions and calls for practical mobilization.
In her column Mildred Champagne addresses a reader who lent a class pin to a girl who later claimed to have replaced it after losing the original. If the pin was merely loaned, the owner may reclaim it. if it was hers to keep, demanding its return would be ungentlemanly.
Senator James H. Brennan of Charlestown files papers at closing hour as latest City Council candidate. Henry E. Hayden of the Chamber of Commerce also files, bringing total candidates to three.
Princess slips return to favor as crepe de chine undergarments gain popularity. Velvet hats influence a velvet tone across outfits. An all velvet suit trimmed with sitch fur collar and cuffs appears, with gray astrakhan accents on others. Manhattan style negligees rise, narrow faille ribbons shape pasted bows, jet novelty bird effects, scalloped edges in garments and hats. Fur touches on girdles. Flat pearl buttons on smart shoes. Belted coats favored for children.
Hans Ebell, former Cracow Conservatory professor, appeared in a pianoforte concert at John Knowles Paine concert hall Harvard yesterday. The European artist performed works by Brahms Schumann and Chopin with program including Barcarolle Polonaise and Nocturne.
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