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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1916
Page
12
A tag day collection in Boston raises aid for Lithuanians suffering from repeated devastations in western Russia. The appeal urges generous support for war victims who endure harsh conditions amid ongoing campaigns and displacement.
A Chicago despatch reports a Farmingdale Long Island chemist claims to have a secret mixture that, with water, makes a explosive substitute for gasoline at one and a half cents a gallon. He promises a test on an automobile to prove the claim and seeks fame and wealth if true.
The Governor proclaims Arbor Day to be observed in a fort night. The statute aims to plant trees shrubs and vines and promote forest growth and adornment of grounds. The message urges public and private effort to make the day fruitful for the commonwealth.
Fragment discusses Arbor Day as a symbol of regional advantages and inspires pride in the territory. The text links environmental awareness to civic identity and cultural heritage.
Nicholas Murray Butler told the New York county Republican committee that the party must offer a constructive American policy. He faulted Republicans for denouncing Democrats and failing to outline plans on the German submarine issue and the Mexican question. He warned voters will demand specifics comparing them to President Wilson’s handling of major crises.
The Post discusses Roosevelt admirers and General Leonard Wood. It asks readers to imagine Roosevelt as president and a hostile commander opposing his policies to judge Wood's conduct with a firmer standard. The piece argues the propriety of military actions in politics.
The Boston City Club hears United States Senator Smoot of Utah criticize the Wilson administration. He calls the proposed tariff commission partisan and unreliable, arguing it would fail to advance favorable commercial adjustment for neutral nations. The piece frames Smoot as a partisan obstacle to national policy.
The New York Sun criticizes anti administration papers for inflamed rhetoric on Mexico. It urges patriotic restraint until the government’s course is clear, warning that shouting at every troubling phase harms resolution and misplaces blame on President Wilson.
A petition filed with the Public Service Commission asks for authority to reconstruct the Brook Line Avenue railroad bridge. The filing lists the city of Boston and the elevated road as applicants seeking approval for the project.
A tale from G Philip Parlin at the Observer Publishing Co Dover Me recounts a dramatic encounter with the Spike-Tailed Bazookas near Dover. The letter claims Newt vanquished the beast, applauded by the Board of Trade with a gold medal, and now reappears with a humorous reproduction photo and vivid reminiscence of the clash.
The essay surveys Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice linking its Italian setting to the era's fascination with Italy. It notes intertwined plots including Shylock’s bond and Portia’s disguise, alongside Portia Bassanio Jessica Lorenzo and Gratiano. The piece contrasts Venice Belmont and a Venetian trial with musical moonlit nights and resolves with Antonio's relief and Shylock's tragedy.
The observant citizen reports on Public Garden bulb beds drawing crowds, 33 000 blossoms set for display, and talks with Paul J. Sachs about 16th century drawings loaned to the Fogg Museum. Other items include births, a bass restocking in the Charles River, a 60th wedding anniversary, McNair’s bravery promotion in Flanders, lime for gelatin film, Beveridge spending summers in Beverly, and updates on local banks and naval militia maneuvers.
A column mixing light verse by Walt Mason and assorted notes recalls civil war events on April 12 and 13 1861, reports on a New England boot shop in Lynn making only white buck leather shoes, cotton gears proposed for auto use, and landmark military songs linked to the Civil War era.
A reader lists the Prohibition States Alabama Arizona Arkansas Colorado Georgia Idaho Iowa Kansas Maine Mississippi North Carolina North Dakota Oklahoma Oregon South Carolina Washington West Virginia and notes Virginia will join on November 1. Minnesota has county prohibition in 45 of its counties. An inquiry on weather proof tree tags suggests zinc writing with indelible ink. A veteran clarifies that John Brown's Body was composed in 1861 and Battle Hymn of the Republic predates the tune arrangement by Patrick Gilmore.
The extract cites official figures for Boston noting the coldest Apr 15 temperatures of 31 degrees in 1872 and 1881, the 10 year low of 36 in 1914, the warmest ever 82 in 1896, and the 10 year high of 73 in 1910. It lists storms on Apr 15 in 1906 1908 1909 1912 and 1914.
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