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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1920
Page
12
Secretary Baker issues an order forbidding army officers to take part in political management or campaigns. The move aims to keep military personnel from partisan speeches, regardless of party, with General Wood’s supporters reacting as if targeted.
The Republican platform proposes toll-free passage for coastwise and American merchant marine vessels through the Panama Canal, reviving a earlier dispute during Wilson's administration over toll discrimination against foreign ships. Senators Lodge and Root backed the President, with Republican papers praising them. now they face critique for opposing their past stance.
The Spa conference demands a drastic cut in Germany’s military, setting a 100000 man standing army and abolishing compulsory service. The Reichstag debated the measure last Saturday, passing the bill amid a storm of debate.
On a breezy afternoon off Long Island, fishermen and several small yacht races proceeded as scheduled. The piece questions if these diminutive shells can withstand a moderately strong wind and argues for changes in cup race regulations to protect them.
The writer argues that in light wind the course favors some yachts while others seek shelter. Caddied yachting risks losing American interest. People long for old-time sailing as in Puritan days when skippers faced waves without fear.
The piece argues against Harding siding with the league and cites his speeches inviting a referendum on international justice. It labels the league covenant as world supergovernment and notes Republicans uneasy about a signed peace with reservations. It concludes no hope for Harding saving the treaty.
Negotiations between Jewish representatives and government officials yield a promise of protective measures against excesses and persecution. A special council will handle this matter, signaling potential relief, though effectiveness remains uncertain amid ongoing upheaval in southern Russia.
President Wilson urges 80 000 Illinois miners on strike to return to work, praising the union's history of honoring contracts and warning that continued disruption endangers future wage agreements. Officials respond promptly to his emphatic request to restore normal coal supply.
Mr Lewis confirms sending instructions to all local unions and expresses approval of the President's suggestions. He states he is impressed with the fairness of the guidance and that Illinois coal miners should be at their work today.
Governor Harding and Comptroller Williams defend reserve strength and lending capacity while warning about needed policy moves. They note reserves at 44 percent versus historic highs, possible 750 million in lending with lower requirements, and justify current high rates as a curb on speculation rather than a broad shortage of money.
The Philadelphia youth Grover Bergdoll, a draft dodger and deserter, is described by his mother as proud of his varied achievements while expressing no worry over his escape. She jokes about his whereabouts and notes he may be in Germany, mentioning his interest in airplanes.
The piece notes William Watson as a celebrated English poet now Sir William 62 years after birth and recalls G B Shaw Maeterlinck and a film tie in. It mentions the ex Kaiser losing yacht Me diter and Rockefeller family plans for a West trip and Maine summer at Seal Harbor. Jeremiah Wood linked to Theodore Roosevelt as New York lieutenant governor candidate at 41.
Newton Newkirk of Boston Post writes from New Brunswick about missing poll tax deadlines for Brookline Village Massachusetts. He jokes about prison, suffrage and political loyalties while negotiating final settlement figures and sending a payment of 5.70 with notes on “moth work” charges.
The note marks the 100th anniversary of John Tyndall born August 2 1820 in County Carlow Ireland. It chronicles his shift from civil engineering to mathematics philosophy and science teaching and his influence on bacteria magnetism heat and sound research.
The article traces polo from Persia to Europe and Asia, noting its origins in Asia, early Persian matches with seven players, and later spread to China Japan India and England. It highlights the sport’s aristocratic cost, evolving rules, and rising spectator appeal.
The Milky Way dominates the eastern sky as Mars glows red in early evening. Venus also shines in the western twilight while Jupiter and Saturn fade toward dawn. The Post Young Woman notes women drivers increasing and a wedding trousseau featured from the School of Design.
Reader letters discuss price rises in popular eateries, police credit in cross-town cases, and a federal court encounter. The piece also reports on wildlife sightings, a 100th birthday celebration, and local correspondents sharing anecdotes about a carrier pigeon and other urban curiosities.
A reflective verse piece extols solitary reading over crowds and shows, praising the solace of books. The speaker notes reading a vast range of works, from tales of Nick the Sleuth to timeless wisdom, contrasting entertainment with literary companionship.
The text compares a bird description and two World War memorial dates in Boston. It notes a rustling question about whether the World War dates should be 1917 to 1918 or 1917 to 1919, reflecting on Uncle Sam's active participation. It mentions Mrs BE Luke of Ashby Massachusetts and a marble stairway on the Common Mall.
Freshmen at Harvard hear of the Burying Ground between two churches. the site is city property in Cambridge. A memorial stone honors John Bridge, Cambridge’s first schoolmaster, who helped establish the colony’s school system and influenced Harvard College’s founding.
A fragmented weather note cites official figures for August dates: 0% rainfall in 1879 and 1882, with coldest and warmest records referenced. Mentions Boston drought years 1910 1913 1915 and notes no rain on this date in the past decade except those years.
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