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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1911
Page
10
The Boston Post, Independent Democratic paper of New England, dated October 25, 1911, issue number 47 of volume 208, published at 259 Washington Street, Boston Massachusetts.
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The Belchertown fox hunt features an army of hunters and many dogs pursuing a single small animal. The piece notes the hunt is a rich, pictorial sport and hopes Monsieur Reynard outsmarts the pack again.
The article depicts Dr. Cook, praised for audacious nerve, returning to Copenhagen to lecture after a prior controversial triumph. It notes no international incident is expected as Danes may jeer but will avoid crossing lines. The tone remains admiring of his boldness.
The article praises Bishop Lawrence for safeguarding the historic Christ Church on Salem Street from fire hazards. It notes the edifice as a noble colonial relic and expresses broad approval for preemptive safety measures rather than reactive steps. The piece stresses the church’s longstanding significance and potential regret if mishaps occurred.
A editorial criticizes repeat milk fraud fines as ineffective. It notes inspectors frequently bring companies and sellers to court, with small fines that do not deter major distributors. The piece argues revoking licenses after multiple convictions would enforce real reform.
The article recalls Dr. George F. Jelly a leading alienist known for acute mental health insight who died from a brain disease. It notes physicians sometimes fall to the ailment they study and praises his open honesty and courtroom reputation.
An account notes a disturbance at the Naval Academy social event where former Senator Aldrich of Rhode Island and companions were refused entry on a technicality with admission tickets. The report hopes the matter does not lead to broader consequences seen in prior incidents, including civilian expulsions and departmental discipline.
The piece argues that a social code for naval life exists and is well understood by society. It rejects the idea of uniformed snobbery and asserts that midshipmen cadets or superiors cannot improve upon the existing etiquette.
The article argues the revolution against the empire is a racial not sectional fight, with protests spreading from the south to the north and Manchu support dwindling. It notes memorials to negotiate as belligerents and warns the outcome remains uncertain as the army’s composition weakens loyalty to the imperial regime.
The Aryan, an 18 year old full rigged ship flying the Stars and Stripes, visits Boston port reviving memories of New England clipper days. Once monarch of sea transportation, it inspires with billowing sails and bone in the teeth at the bow. The voyage from Seattle to Boston around the Horn took 144 days, a nostalgic spectacle in modern times.
The article reports that aeroplane scouts revealed Turkish cavalry approaching the Italian position hidden by sand hills. The Italian guns repulsed the assault before the Turks could come into view, preserving the Italian position. The piece notes early air reconnaissance as a clear advantage, though questions exaggeration due to Italian superiority.
A bronze statue of William Cullen Bryant was unveiled in Bryant Park in New York as a gift from the Century Association and accepted by Mayor Gaynor. The ceremony marks the culmination of a 28 year effort to honor the poet and journalist.
The Prussian silver cross for merit for women and maidens was awarded to Mrs. Anna Woerishoffer of New York in recognition of her distinguished services in social betterment.
A shopman and a young housewife discuss identifying bad eggs with a witty exchange. The shopman denies revealing a method while implying his role in avoiding faulty produce.
A vacation seeker chooses a July 6 voyage to Jamaica and South America after a coin flip. He mingles with tour agents, meets a fiancé and her mother, then jokes with an overprotective would be suitor and departs on the Santa Marta as the scene closes with plans to continue tomorrow.
The Rev. William I. Sweet of First Congregational Everett accepts a call from Pittsfield New Hampshire and will begin duties soon. Bishop William Lawrence leaves Portland for the Philadelphia consecration of Dr Rhinelander as bishop coadjutor of Pennsylvania on Oct 28. An effort to form a General Convention of Massachusetts Baptists is underway with a meeting planned for Oct 29 at Fall River to decide actions.
The article recounts Cyrus the Great restoring Nebuchadnezzar’s temple vessels to the Judaeans and allowing exiles from Israel and Judah to return to Jerusalem. It notes 42 360 returnees with 7 337 servants and 200 singers, led by Zerubbabel, to rebuild the temple with 64 gold and silver articles Cyrus provided. The Boston Post previews its Dore Bible Pictures series and tomorrow’s Core Picture on the Rebuilding of the Temple.
The Rev Morris H Turk pastor of the Congregational Church at Natick Massachusetts has presented his resignation and asks to be relieved of his duties as pastor on January 1. He has ministered to the Natick church for eight years.
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