Poets Mocked the Idea at the Start of the Seventeenth Century
The text notes ridicule of an idea at the start of the seventeenth century with writers like Ben Jonson and Sheridan joking at it in their poems.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1922
Page
11
The text notes ridicule of an idea at the start of the seventeenth century with writers like Ben Jonson and Sheridan joking at it in their poems.
H C McLeod, famed yachtsman and designer, sends a telegram to W J Reue praising the Bluenose and Nova Scotia committee while condemning press attitudes toward the international committee. He asserts public opinion will vindicate the committee or end international sport.
Thieves broke a window at 374 High Street and stole furnishings valued over 5000 from James Fitzgerald, a clothing dealer. A 1000 rug and draperies were taken. little jewelry and no money were recovered. the family was away at the time.
The Ford crew will race the Bluenose after unloading 10 tons of ballast and securing assurances from the international committee that no protest will be filed if ballast is removed before the start. Captain Morrissey and crew vow to race to determine an official winner despite earlier decisions and observer changes.
Gloucester observers forecast ideal yet challenging conditions for the second official International Cup race. A lump sea and stiff breeze threaten all skippers as Canadian entrants aim to level the series. Lunenberg backers expect Bluenose to outpace Ford in heavy winds.
Premier Bonar Law issued a list of the principal ministers with no self name shown, implying he remains prime minister and first lord of the treasury. He held a cabinet meeting at his residence to discuss policy ahead of a Glasgow trip and political statements. The Liberal coalition manifesto blames the coalition for discord and failures and assigns blame to its wings.
Marquis Curzon remains Secretary for Foreign Affairs and will lead the Lords. Viscount Peel keeps the Indian secretaryship. Stanley Baldwin moves to the Exchequer, with uncertainty over Commons leadership. The Earl of Derby resumes at the War Office. Lord Carson is absent from the new ministry, Viscount Cave becomes Lord High Chancellor. Attorney General Douglas Hogg is new to the office and linked to Carson. Additional appointments promised. five Lloyd George era offices remain in play.
In the Boston Sunday Post zine, Laurence Perry chronicles a football game with a decisive touchdown moment. The narrative centers on Sandy’s clutch effort and the impact on the team’s performance.
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