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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1914
Page
10
The notice lists prices for Daily U S and Canada one year 3.00 six months 1.50 and various other periods. It also covers foreign copies 68 cents per issue, Canada rates for Daily and Sunday 2.00 per year, postage in the Boston district, and payment instructions payable to Past Publishing Co.
William H. Chandler of New York is chosen to head the Boston Chamber of Commerce transportation department succeeding D. O. Ives. Chandler brings extensive railroad experience and helped organize the department now led by him. He promises energetic work for Boston and New England in the important transportation efforts Ives advanced.
The piece argues the President should resist interceding in Democratic factional struggles across states. It says leaders and promoters try to embroil him, but his focus should be on major tasks rather than intraparty squabbles.
A letter from Yuan Shikai, president of the Chinese republic, asks the National Association of Manufacturers to nominate a suitable American to serve as commercial adviser in China. The position offers liberal pay and significant influence in boosting Sino American trade relations, viewed as crucial as a diplomatic ambassador.
The Missouri Congressman Richard Barthold drew fire for fiery pro German remarks across the nation. In New York he argued that defeat or dismemberment of the German Empire would lead to eternal war, claiming the Teutonic race would not accept a peace outcome and that victors would aim to harden terms.
The article argues for equal postage rates with Canada and nearby nations, noting reciprocal trade interests and political closeness. It suggests the Monroe Doctrine underpins closer ties and urges opening communication to improve relations.
The Boston Chamber of Commerce is urged to publish honest retail food prices. The piece notes President Coolidge’s cautious approval and mocks conspiracy fears. It applauds the chamber for declaring apples overpriced at 35 cents a peck and calls for extending price guidance to other foods.
The article surveys new European warfare tech including machine guns siege guns submarines and aeroplanes. It notes submarines crippling British cruisers and Zeppelins threatening Paris as signs of escalating destruction and calls for peace to save humanity.
Miss Mabel Boardman of the American Red Cross urges trimming the many overlapping war relief appeals. She explains the Red Cross supports one coordinated effort with government backing and an audit, arguing that centralized gifts ensure proper, impartial administration.
The Interstate Commerce Commission will reopen the hearing on Eastern railroads plea for higher freight rates. New figures for the year ended June 30 1914 show operating revenue fell 471 dollars per mile or 3.4 percent and operating expenses rose 38 dollars per mile or 4 percent. Losses from reduced import and export freight due to the European war are added. The record suggests a general freight rate increase is likely.
A letter-writer mocks a rope fire escape found in a hotel room, arguing the rope attached to the wall is useless. The response insults impracticals and suggests real options like ladders or breeches buoy while recounting a Cape Cod hotel encounter with a misprinted instruction and added pencil note.
A Halifax correspondent notes harbor vigilance with British patrols and night searchlights bright enough to deter approach. The item blends city anecdotes from New England about horses, schools, mackerel, and everyday urban scenes including a nurse’s remarks on the Red Cross voyage and local notable visits.
John Graham, a young Boston lawyer, returns to New Hampshire for a weekend and finds Hilda despondent with lonely days at the farm. A sunset walk and a shared apple spark renewed feelings as he offers comfort and they reconnect in a quiet, hopeful moment. Jack the collie watches over them.
A nostalgic tribute to a faithful collie waiting at the gate. The poem praises the dog as a true friend whose loyalty steadies a busy world, with the collie listening and comforting as dawn ends and daily worries begin.
Paragraphs describe a season of ost rich dress trends with ostrich plumes satin and chiffon dark blousé Corbeau blue with brown red panne velvet and red tulle for evening wear. Embroidered gold threads opalescent sequins long Russian coats blue striped silk outfits soft military braided blouses mushroom hats and severe coiffures.
A historical chronicle on the Star Spangled Banner and the Constitution ratification. It recalls the 1788 ratification debates in New York and Philadelphia, the national jubilation, and a city procession featuring banners and the ship Hamilton. The piece frames the anthem within early American public demonstrations and abolitionist literature.
A reader asks how to handle a two year intimate friendship with a 28 year old man who plans to marry in four years. The columnist advises seeking other relationships and not losing self in the man’s indecision, urging practical social choices.
A 1914 verse by Walt Mason laments rising costs while insisting weather remains free to all. The poem mocks profiteers and warns against price gouging, urging resilience as nature’s bounty stays untaxed and available to every household.
The speaker critiques her partner for delaying marriage for four years, arguing his lover’s privilege without responsibility harms her future. She contends his stance is justified for him yet unfair to her, since she cannot accept ongoing love without commitment.
George I. LaJoie, a former rural mail carrier at Sterling Junction Worcester, was sentenced to jail for a year and a day by Judge Morton in Greenfield federal court for embezzling $59.85 from the mails.
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