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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1920
Page
17
The local option clause of a Sunday amusement law proves effective as Melrose rejects the plan and blocks public games and sports. Officials reflect public opinion, delaying Sunday sports while a town referendum might have aligned with real democracy.
The Herald calls the Senate foreign affairs committee delay on Henry Morgenthau’s ambassadorial nomination to Mexico inexcusable and blundering. The piece defends Morgenthau’s fitness, criticizes Senate inquiries as unjustified, and suggests fear of his success could stall approval.
The essay extols Premier Nitti of Italy for using the smile as a remedy for global troubles. It argues smiling shows progress, softens opposition, and could persuade Russia to pursue peace with the Allies. It urges adopting this approach to unite nations and improve morale.
A Massachusetts newspaper critiques daylight saving disruptions as trains run one hour ahead of local watches. It notes the issue is not universal with several lines like the New Haven Boston & Albany and the Boston railways affected differently, creating timetable confusion for riders and crews.
In Maine the trains depart at the old hour not adjusted forward, unlike most routes. This detail is likely to be important to recall on occasion for travel planning and schedule accuracy.
Senator Lodge condemns pooling of war debts as unrealistic and harmful to the United States. The piece outlines proposals to merge and guarantee debts, cancel debts, or finance Germany, arguing America should end war financing and reject costly collective obligations. The article notes positions expected at the Brussels League of Nations gathering.
The article argues the Kaiser bears direct responsibility for Germanys submarine war, citing a signed order to start unrestricted submarine warfare with energy. It notes this defiance helped justify US entry on the side of the allies and underscores the out of court corroboration of charges.
The piece notes Hawaii's centennial celebrations marking the 100th anniversary of the Boston voyage of American missionaries who established foundations for Hawaii's development. It also references plans in Manila to celebrate Magellan's discovery and Dewey's Manila arrival, tying American and global milestones to a broader history of exploration and progress.
Ex-President Taft replies to an Illinois admirer proposing him as a Republican nominee. He says the suggestion is flattering but impractical due to his attitude on the treaty. The piece notes Taft’s early support for the covenant and his readiness to accept reservations to pass the League of Nations through Congress.
A fragment questions whether any mild reservationists remain within Republican ranks after a pivotal stance on convictions, suggesting internal political shifts and uncertain future influence.
The Massachusetts Republican results show the Wood and Hoover camps weak with the Big Four likely backing Governor Coolidge. Senator Lodge will nominate Coolidge and most district delegates will also back him, forming a solid base for a potential dark horse run. Democratic prospects remain unclear as San Francisco's convention outlook stays uncertain and yesterday’s results have not yet influenced the national race.
A mocking anonymous letter attacks the Boston Post reporters over alleged egg theft and libel. The column responds with a digressive defense and a claim of recovering two eggs, framing a petty newsroom feud in vivid early 20th century terms.
The column advises planting parsnips beets lettuce and cabbage now with potatoes and corn delayed two weeks. It highlights Dr De Lue the Boston doctor who created a new sweet corn variety and recalls historic gardening figures and Boston anniversaries including the Boston Society of Natural History centennial and Florence Nightingale’s May birthday. It also mentions community anecdotes from Roxbury and Boston officials including Captain Mesquita’s 38 years at sea and a gift at Gloucester.
Massachusetts credit unions numbering sixty oppose a legislative amendment allowing lenders to charge sixty percent interest on loans of fifty dollars or less. They credit unions note they loaned over 10 000 members more than two million dollars last year at far lower rates and argue for expansion of cooperative thrift without heavy red tape.
The article profiles M Clemenceau as a brave lifelong public figure who once broke a rib crossing to England on a destroyer and joked about being a doctor. It also highlights Reno politician Anne Henrietta Martin a suffrage leader opposing the League of Nations and Versailles, with links to London and Leipzig. author William MacLeod Raine’s Western life. Bryn Mawr inviting Senor Blasco Ibanez. Mrs. Sadie Knowlton Walsh a famed long distance cyclist with 500 and 1000 mile records. and other biographical notes on diverse figures.
A reflective poem celebrates giving sunshine to others as a means to brighten their day and ease sorrow. The speaker notes that sharing warmth and kindness returns peace, transforming shadows into beams of joy for both giver and recipient in a shared, hopeful landscape.
A postscript from the Poultry Editor of the Post counters Mr Newton by affirming that the articles discussed refer to DUCKS eggs, not other types. The note emphasizes accuracy in the original descriptions and clarifies the intended subject of the eggs mentioned.
The excerpt notes Boston extreme temperatures on April 28 with official records: coldest 22 degrees in 1882 and 33 degrees in 1874, and warmest 79 degrees. It cites no rain or snow in the date's ten-year span except 1913.
A historical recap of the 1840 presidential race shows Whigs using log cabin imagery and rousing parades to counter Van Buren. Campaign songs, slogans, and the famous Tippecanoe and Tyler Too rallying cry helped Harrison win with 234 electoral votes to Van Buren's 60, despite slim popular margins.
A 23 year old writes seeking guidance as a 27 year old man she sees dates other woman who was once engaged to him. The advisor cautions that exclusive affection is expected and suggests an understanding to avoid entanglements with others. The piece emphasizes evaluating his true commitment and the risk of deep involvement.
Edward IV born 1442 in Rouen led England during the Wars of the Roses. He fought Lancastrians, became king with help from his mother’s kin, and endured popular ties with the common people despite a reputation for indulgence. He died at Westminster in 1483.
In the Boston Sunday Post Magazine installment Helen, once famed for Mabel Herbert Urner’s "Helen and Warren," faces social oblivion as her husband withdraws from her. The piece previews the continuing dramatic arc and its focus on personal decline within domestic life.
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