The Boston Post 1916 Independent Democratic Daily
The Boston Post newspaper issue from April 15 1916 describes its identity as an Independent Democratic paper of New England with office address 259 Washington Street Boston Massachusetts and 1283 Main.
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Boston Post the
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Washington Street
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Mase
Lithuanians Collect for War Relief in Boston Today
A tag day fundraiser will be held in Boston to aid suffering Lithuanians in western Russia. The article urges generous support for war victims facing devastation from repeated campaigns, noting Lithuanians are innocent bystanders in a conflict not of their making.
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Boston
Lithuania
Russia
Farmingdale chemist touts explosive fuel substitute
A Chicago despatch reports a Farmingdale S. S. chemist claims a secret two ounce mix with a quart of water yields a substance resembling gasolene that can explode like it. If his mix powers a single automobile, he could gain fame and wealth and the world awaits his trial.
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Farmingdale
S. S
Long Island
Arbor Day Proclaimed By Governor for Commonwealth
The Governor proclaims Arbor Day to be observed in two weeks as a boost to forestry, street shade trees, and beautification. The policy aims to plant trees, shrubs, and vines and promote forest growth and culture across public and private grounds. The proclamation urges citizens to join in the effort to bring lasting blessings to the state.
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Commonwealth
McCall
Arbor Day Inspires Pride in Our Territory’s Climate
The piece highlights how Arbor Day underscores the favorable climate of the territory and its value to the community. It notes trees as symbols of growth and resilience, aiming to rally local support for conservation and beautification efforts.
Constructive policy urged by Butler in Republican critique
Nicholas Murray Butler urged the New York county Republican committee to adopt a constructive American policy. He argued Republicans have offered denouncements but no concrete plans on German submarine and Mexican issues. He warned voters will demand specifics comparing Republican proposals to President Wilson’s handling of major challenges.
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Nicholas Murray Butler
New York County Republican Committee
United States
Wilson
Roosevelt Nemesis Test for General Wood
The Post suggests a hypothetical where Roosevelt is president and a hostile commander seeks to defeat his policies for a rival. It argues this would reveal the impropriety of General Wood’s actions and questions the political behavior of an officer of high rank.
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Roosevelt
Leonard Wood
United States Army
Department of the East
Wood
Spike-Tailed Bazookas tale ends in Maine legend
A humorous exchange recalls Newt the hero’s battle with the Spike-Tailed Bazookas near Dover Maine. The tale features a press cut showing the encounter, a gold medal, and the hero’s dramatic capture of the beast.
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Newt
Maine
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Observer
Board of Trade
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Philip Parlin
Smoot Critique of Wilson Speech Draws Polarized Reaction
The Boston City Club heard United States Senator Smoot of Utah attack the Wilson administration as partisan and ineffective on tariff issues. The piece argues Smoot misreads national needs and that his partisan view risks thwarting neutral commercial adjustments sought by the republic.
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Wilson
Boston
United States
Smoot
Utah
United States Senate
Tariff Commission
New York Sun Urges Restraint Over Mexican Situation
The New York Sun remarks that American readers should restrain anger and avoid inflammatory talk as General Carranza's stance and hostile attacks complicate the Mexican crisis. It cautions anti administration papers against rushing to blame the President and urges sober consideration during government deliberations.
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Wilson
Mexico
Carranza
United States
Boston to Reconstruct Brook Line Avenue Bridge Petitioned
The city of Boston and the Elevated Road asked the Public Service Commission yesterday for authority to reconstruct the Brook Line Avenue railroad bridge. The filing seeks approval to undertake the bridge work and related improvements.
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Public Service Commission
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Boston
Elevated Road
The Merchant of Venice and Its Italian Glories
The article surveys Shakspere’s The Merchant of Venice tracing its Italian Renaissance setting and interwoven plots. It notes Antonio’s debt to Shylock, Bassanio’s quest for Portia, and the romantic tales of Jessica Lorenzo Nerissa and Gratiano. The play vacillates between Venice Belmont and a moonlit garden ending in Shylock’s tragedy.
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Rialto
Observant Citizen notes bloom display and garden news
A letter highlights crowds watching Public Garden gardeners at work on bulb beds for the annual display. It mentions about 33 000 blossoms expected to attract many Bostonians and cites tulips hyacinths and related notices.
Observant Citizen Notes and War Era Vignettes
A multifaceted column recaps spring hints, local anecdotes, and wartime updates. John B. McNair’s bravery earns a promotion in Flanders while the Canadian regiment scene unfolds. Beveridge plans summers in Beverly yet maintains Indianapolis residency.
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John B. McNair
Gloucester
Flanders
Young McNair
Prohibition States and Historic Tunes Question Box
Letters discuss which states are Prohibition states listing Alabama Arizona Arkansas Colorado Georgia Idaho Iowa Kansas Maine Mississippi North Carolina North Dakota Oklahoma Oregon South Carolina Washington West Virginia Virginia becomes prohibition on November 1 Minnesota county prohibition details weather proof tree tags indelible zinc ink which was written first Battle Hymn of the Republic or John Brown's Body veteran notes John Brown's Body written in 1861 by a volunteer and Patrick Gilmore arranged the tune.
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Dover
Smithsonian Institution
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Fort Warren
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Battle Hymn of the Republic Origin Tied to 1861 Mass Regiment
The piece was first publicly played and sung by a Massachusetts regiment marching through Boston in the summer of 1861. Mrs Howe’s Battle Hymn was later set to that tune.
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Massachusetts
Boston
Oldest Inhabitant Recalls Cold and Warmth on April 15
The Boston resident recalls official figures showing 31 degrees above zero on April 15 in 1872 and 1881, with 36 in the last decade. He notes a record warm 82 degrees on this date in 1896 and 73 degrees in 1910, and mentions storms in 1906 1908 1909 1912 and 1914.
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