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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1916
Page
11
The article argues the Burnett immigration bill creates a needless clash with Japan by excluding Orientals. It notes Japan restricts its workers and fulfilled promises under a gentlemen's agreement, yet objects to being grouped with Hindus despite special exceptions. It urges avoiding unfriendly steps at this time.
South American papers led by Journal de Commercio Rio de Janeiro and La Nación Buenos Aires hail President Wilson for aiming to ease war harms and defend neutrals. The tone stresses hemispheric solidarity and civilization. The commendation of neutrals in the Americas is emphasized as a meaningful count.
The article reports that Southern cities’ segregation ordinances against colored citizens encounter legal snags. In St. Louis Judge Der issued a temporary injunction against enforcement, pending a United States Supreme Court case, with Judge Dyer arguing such ordinances exceed police powers and violate property rights under U.S. law.
The article questions how a man with a constitutional right to property can be barred from occupancy due to skin color and asserts confidence the Supreme Court will rule correctly on this pivotal civil rights issue.
The article argues Germany dominates Russia's import market via banks and German sellers, limiting peasant access to goods. It predicts war disruption will open a path for American firms to establish in Russia and share in postwar resource development.
Massachusetts voters face clear choice in primaries between Roosevelt pledged delegates and unpledged options. Republicans split over third term stance militarism and cross party appeal while Democrats await their single nominee as interest rises statewide.
In a light column, the writer describes anonymous complaints about a neighbor dispute over overhanging tree limbs and a spite fence. He rejects publishing such letters, noting dangers of defamation and public feuds while urging readers to avoid becoming a vehicle for grudges.
A concise reflection notes that a man who is self-satisfied needs little to feel content. The line hints at personal complacency and inward fulfillment rather than external validation.
The Poultry Journal reports that a poultry husbandry course will be offered in the second semester as an elective for students enrolled in other university colleges.
The Turkish government has declared the gold standard for the national unit and established bureaus to exchange money. Old piaster distinctions are abolished and liquidation scales set for debts, with silver valued at about four cents. If troubles arise, Bryan could be invoked for guidance on the standard debate.
A reader advocates indorsing brick shipbuilding at the Saugus navy yard and recalls a 19th century brick steamboat that sank due to porous brick sides. The letter mocks ballooning a brick vessel with gas and jokes about filling it with presidential campaign politicians to create a hot air atmosphere.
William D. Hunt of Brookline argues horses hold three times the value of automobiles. Boston carriage schools fill with youths as Arnold Arboretum lectures begin. Observant Citizen items cover births, veterans, and local civic notes across Massachusetts locales.
A Shakespearean scene unfolds with Hermia Lysander Demetrius and Helena torn by love clashing with Duke Theseus and Queen Hippolyta. The rustic players led by Bottom plan a woodland performance as Oberon Titania quarrel. Tomorrow's Picture features the Oberon Titania clash.
Poet Walt Mason reflects on facing tomorrow's fears with wit and courage. He urges resilience as today’s troubles loom and then fade, urging peaceful sleep and renewed resolve at dawn.
President and Maxwell Copelot, treasurer, show keen interest in modern sides lights for the industry during a company visit.
The old resident recalls April 2 conditions in Boston with record highs and lows. He notes 27 above zero in 1892 as the coldest for this date, 34 degrees in 1909 as the coldest in the last decade, and 80 degrees in 1895 and 1899 as the warmest on this date.
The excerpt notes average highs near 76 degrees above zero for 1913 and 1914 and recalls storms on this date in 1908 and 1909, reflecting patterns observed over the last decade.
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