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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1916
Page
3
Charles E. Hughes returns to Bridgehampton and plans a Western campaign swing starting Saturday from his summer home. The trip marks the start of his political effort after a late summer stop in the New York coast town.
Copenhagen August 2 It is regarded as probable the Rightlag will accept the U S offer to buy the Danish West Indies for 25 million dollars and cede all American rights in Greenland. The offer preserves Danish business interests in the islands.
The government will allow a number of consignments it previously regarded as contraband to be forwarded to neutral destinations without waiving its claim to seize international securities. The Foreign Office provided the Associated Press with an explanation of this action.
His Majesty's government has detained and placed in prize courts many consignments of enemy origin securities worth several million dollars found in the mails between Holland and certain U S houses. After US and other governments’ representations, it will release a number of these consignments to their destinations while continuing to intercept such securities in the future to protect neutral business.
Maude Hall writes a colorful, illustrated guide for choosing and styling children’s dresses. Practical tips cover fabrics, fits, and seasonally appropriate looks for girls, with emphasis on comfort and ease of care.
President Wilson and federal officials monitor the clash between 225 railroad systems and 400,000 workers as they seek to avert a strike. The administration vows aid to reach an agreement while acknowledging no shift in railroad or union positions and the risk of a serious catastrophe.
The President forwarded a Chamber of Commerce appeal for fast intervention and a railroad strike inquiry to the Labor Department. Acting Secretary Post is in close touch but undecided on action while the mediation board awaits the strike vote tally. Wheeler, chair of the chamber railroads committee, says amicable settlement seems remote after a New York meeting.
Colorado Springs Aug 2 The White House stance that President Wilson remains opposed to the Susan B. Anthony amendment is labeled hostile by the National Woman's Party at their headquarters. Miss Mabel Vernon calls for continued fight for women’s rights.
Alfred Davenport of Boston writes to The Post praising Senator La Follette’s Mexico article. He urges wider publication, aligning with the paper’s truth teaching motto Ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free. He commends the educational effort and thanks the editors for informing the public.
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