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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1916
Page
10
A Republican candidate attacks a Hughes appearance at Carnegie Hall claiming the speaker offered 8000 words with no constructive proposals. The critic likens Hughes to a doctor who diagnoses but provides no remedy for the nation’s affairs.
The Post notes the Progressives at Indianapolis refused to name a presidential candidate and did not endorse Hughes. It disputes the New York claim that 94 of 150 state committeemen and 48 of 62 county chairmen signed Hughes declaration, arguing the figure is not a Republican victory and citing 1912 statistics.
President Wilson backs the measure to regulate child labor with identical age and hour limits in mines quarries workshops and factories. The bill excludes under 16 in mines and under 14 in other workplaces eight hours daily six days per week while opposition over constitutional grounds has been mitigated.
The plea argues that the measure serves public health morals and safety, emphasizing its direct benefit to the community. It frames the action as essential for safeguarding well being and societal standards.
The speaker names Myron T. Herrick as ambassador to France, defends his recall, and argues that replacing Herrick with a party ally shows unsafe yielding of national interests to expediency. He questions Republican claims of historical consistency in diplomacy under Democratic regimes.
President Wilson backs a federal workers compensation bill to cover all civilian government employees. The measure, aligning with Democratic doctrine, would extend two thirds wage replacement and medical care during disability. It aims for swift Senate action after House passage.
A Essen newspaper reprinted a letter proposing that neutrals fighting with the enemy be shot. It states Germany is not at war with the United States but argues North Americans with arms should be treated as francs tirailleurs. The piece ponders Germany’s stance versus past wartime conduct.
A Republican neighbor suggests Charles Sumner Bird as chairman of the upcoming Republican State convention. The author agrees Bird would be a fine presiding officer and could deliver remarks soothing to Republican supporters. The piece notes Bird previously expressed views against Hughes and in favor of Roosevelt as the winner.
Detroit was chosen by the Supreme Lodge of the Knights of Pythias as the 1918 convention site. Detroit received 88 votes, Chicago 22, Portland Maine 17, with Buffalo New Haven and Washington also considered.
Mayor Curley approved annuity orders for two firemen widows Isabella Stewart widow of John T. Stewart and Mary F. Boggs widow of Thomas Boggs each to receive 400 dollars yearly for lifetime support in the line of duty.
The Oldest Inhabitant cites official Boston records showing the hottest August 5 in 1881 at 95 degrees, the hottest in the last decade at 84 in 1906, and the coldest 52 degrees in 1911. He adds that rain on this date occurred in 108 and 1909 within the past decade.
A terse line notes that when men tally finances many view a wife as a liability rather than an asset, reflecting a view on marriage and money.
A Chicago man aged 55 retired after 30 years at a pork packing plant living on savings. He enjoyed idle days but soon grew restless and anxious. After a month of doing nothing he began working hard at finding something to do and lost his appetite.
A narrator recounts a sick man healingly returning to work, arguing that true happiness lies in daily labor. He asserts people grow dull through idleness, mocks the idle rich, and celebrates the worker who keeps to routine. The piece urges steadfast work as the cure for rusting spirits.
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A large horned cow steps onto a railway track and confronts an express train traveling 60 mph. The cow’s clash proves the train cannot be stopped, leaving the cow battered and regretful. Morals urge taking a siding, choosing the line of least resistance, and avoiding overreaching actions.
Probation Officer William P. Jones and James F. Mulroy prepare the second annual outing for juvenile offenders. On August 16 they will take attendees by special steamer to Fort Andrews for the day.
The Observant Citizen column surveys the season with earlier sunsets and reduced daylight. It reviews Edward C Tarbell's new Portrait Group at the Guild of Boston Artists on Newbury Street and includes reader questions about local topics, astronomy, and affectionate notes about Vineyard Haven and Norwood civic plans.
Tomorrow's feature brings Speed and Launce to the stage in The Two Gentlemen of Verona. Performers deliver witty banter and comic dog antics as the classical play unfolds for an audience seeking light entertainment.
Mildred Champagne counsels a reader grieving unrepaid love to let time heal the wound. She urges patience and self reassurance, urges changing scenes and making new acquaintances to forget the older, unreciprocated affection and improve the outlook.
Readers ask about the 1914 Irish home rule bill signed by King George and postponed. They inquire if Russia and Finland belong to the Universal Postal Union and if money orders can be sent to them via Sweden during wartime. The Carpenters' Union contact and Church of England head rank and salary are noted.
A Scene notes that the largest freight locomotive, the so called Triplex Compound, weighs 853060 pounds and is said to be capable of hauling a load that may exceed its own weight.
A description notes hauling a freight train four and three quarters miles long and weighing 90 million pounds. It contrasts this with the typical American locomotive at 173 490 pounds.
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