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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1915
Page
12
Advertisements warn that subscriptions to the Post must be prepaid and will be discontinued at expiration without further notice. Readers are urged to notify by postal mail if the paper cannot be obtained regularly from delivery. Edwin A Grozier is editor and publisher at 1383 Marton.
A tribute to Anthony Comstock praising his decency crusade. The piece credits his work in cleaning public spaces and stopping mail swindlers, arguing his efforts helped push immorality into dark places and hastened a cleaner civilization.
Writer Herbert Quick urges American citizens to recognize preparedness for war. He warns the United States could be conquered by half a dozen foreign navies once our navy is defeated and challenges readers to name those navies.
The exposed letters of Ambassador von Bernstorff reveal war correspondent Archibald as pro German and active in promoting German interests. Von Bernstorff stated Archibald would lecture to aid the German cause and praised his zeal. The piece questions whether Archibald will claim ignorance of his actions.
The article notes John D. Rockefeller Jr. personally investigates conditions among Colorado Fuel and Iron miners. He shovels coal, uses the miners' facilities, and shares meals to observe life firsthand, aiming to learn value for himself and his company. The piece frames this as constructive, while cautioning about the limits of such pseudo-democracy.
The speaker argues for substantial reforms at Colorado mines now that Mr. Rockefeller is under scrutiny. They state there are many genuine changes to pursue and expect Rockefeller to support and implement them.
Senator J Hamilton Lewis and William J Bryan lead critics who claim the billion dollar loan will drain the country of gold. The piece argues the loan is a credit transaction, spent in America, supporting American manufacturers and farmers, with banks keeping their gold and only transferring drafts.
The State Department alerted Ambassador Penfield in Vienna that Dr. Karl Dumba is no longer acceptable and urged recall. Thirteen days pass with no reply, while Dumba defends his stance in a letter to Washington and criticizes the United States. The piece suggests Austria should act, and adds Captain von Papen should depart with him, quipping about passports for two.
The piece notes a large Detroit Boston series crowd of about 104000 over four games and criticizes subway access to Braves Field. It details crowded conditions on Park Street Boylston and Copley cars with passengers forced into overcrowded trains and suggests sending empty cars directly to Copley to ease congestion.
A street car crash in New York City led to several deaths as dynamiting near subway construction under surface cars is blamed. Builders claim they hit faulty earth, prompting calls for safer practices and stronger safeguards to prevent future slaughter if negligence is ruled out.
The All Sorts editor announces a six week vacation to the Canadian Rockies for fishing, trekking, and wildlife study. He jokes about meeting a grizzly, testing goats and sheep, and claims a world record if chased. Kenneth Roberts will cover All Sorts in his absence.
An unruly gathering features Mr Newkirk, Ma, Pa, Uncle John, and Lem Nutter in a lively scene of cards, flirtations, and a row. The group quarreles, dances a minuet, and Pa theatrically busts his collar before Pa and Ma leave with the storm the next day. Jeemes and Polly compare the event to past mischief at the foolish house.
Five weeks after Moscow fell to Napoleon’s forces the retreat began. The Grand Army, worn and under supplied, faced hunger and freezing weather as they crossed toward Smolensk with thousands dying or deserting. Napoleon, amid a grim retreat, dismissed his officers and accepted defeat.
The Observant Citizen notes a round robin and plans for Pa to rest while Ma watches the office. The writer plans a thirty day stay in Punktown Maine and to write weekly. A postscript jokes about choosing army over ball games.
Acquaintances of Chief Justice Wilfred Bolster note a changed look after he shaved his mustache, altering a longtime trademark. The town column archives also discuss Boston Sunday ball plans, auction items from Thomas Jefferson’s era, and recalls of war ambulance pioneer Richard Norton, plus local civic notes and sports fandom at Fenway Park.
A 1916 verse explores how society rejects a man based on ragged clothes and unkempt appearance. The speaker urges judging by deeds, noting true worth may hide behind careless looks despite harsh social scrutiny.
Mildred Champagne advises a 21 year old man who is unsure about calling on a girl who is dating another man. She argues competition motivates courtship and a single unengaged woman may see multiple suitors. If she is engaged or pledged to another man avoid pursuing her and beware of deceit.
The Oldest Inhabitant notes volatile September weather in Boston. He recalls the hottest 2d of September reaching well above zero in 18 and that last year the temperature reached 94 degrees on the date. He mentions a low of 35 degrees on the 23d of September in 1875 and cites historical rain frequency on Sept 23.
Poem contrasts wanderlust with desire for comfort as the speaker loves courtly travel yet prefers riding to striding the road. He envisions open skies, distant hills, and the unity of earth and man, acknowledging a calmer path might suit better. Copyright 1915 Southern Press Syndicate.
Harvey Lester writes that the Worcester traffic squad enforces laws fairly for all drivers. He notes similar steady traffic policing in Providence Waterbury Portland and other New England cities and commends the department’s consistent presence.
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