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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1920
Page
14
In Arkansas, Senator Kirby was decisively defeated for renomination by Representative Cara in last Tuesday's primaries. The loss follows his association with the president's war policies and the Wilson era criticisms.
An Associated Press report from Shanghai describes American Senators and Representatives on a junket being hosted by Hangchow officials. The hosts served grape juice at banquets to appear American, highlighting the clash between oriental ceremony and Western propriety.
The piece praises Secretary Colby’s note to Baron Avedzana showing Wilson administration resolve on Polish independence and non recognition of the Lenine Trotsky regime in Russia. It commends Sun and Herald for balanced fairness and supports the same policy regardless of party, urging sober appraisal of Wilson’s diplomacy.
The Tennessee Legislature is expected to settle the suffrage amendment today in a nation wide interest. A test House vote showed 50 to 37 favoring dismissal of a hostile resolution to submit the question to voters. The Senate faces a similar stance.
The article notes a pending session in Nashville likely to decide whether Tennessee endorses suffrage. It states the outcome should show if the Democratic majority will support women's voting rights. The piece discusses hesitation and cues potential support from the ruling party.
The editorial argues Poland seeks US intervention and arm credits amid Bolshevik advances, urging an extra Congressional session to decide the matter. It condemns antiwar critics of Wilson and asserts the need for a clear stance on Poland and the treaty with reservations allowed.
Federal tax data show about 20,000 of 105 million filers declared income of 50 000 or more in the past year, with 162 reporting in the million dollar class. The text notes rapid growth of the very rich and links it to strong investment opportunities and shifting fortunes.
The coming college year will see record enrollment with housing strained at many schools. Dartmouth alone has admitted all freshmen and turned away over 2 000 applicants, while three quarters of available rooms are filled for next year. The recent Dartmouth tragedy is not dampening the demand for this college.
The piece discusses a heated wartime style referendum in which both parties claim the election result will influence the League of Nations ratification. It questions whether a Democratic victory would force Senate action and whether public endorsement would compel Republican Senators to align with the popular will.
A contemporary reply to a reader questions the peace treaty and the League of Nations. It states belief in the League but argues that President Wilson made it impossible for ratification or effective action. The piece reflects the era’s debate over international cooperation and U S involvement.
In Duxbury a Pilgrim lineage is highlighted by Charles Hunter Alden presenting a Continental Congress commission dated January 1 1777 to Judah Alden forebear. The piece notes Major Alden, Major’s pasture, King Caesar house and its French wallpaper depicting Inca scenes.
A reader seeks guidance on whether to pursue a two-year senior who has cooled in affection and flirts with others. The columnist urges direct communication, suggesting a cordial note or a meeting to demand explanations and rekindle possible friendship if the feelings return.
Mystics say a dream of pyramids signals great life success and a rise to a better position. Even a single pyramid foresees travel and favorable gains, with public honors possible for visionaries.
The Springfield Republican notes Indiana is doubtful this year and cites the Indianapolis News praise for Governor Cox. The News was once partly owned by the late ex Vice President Fairbanks and did not back Wilson in 1916.
The report notes Boston's hot record for August 13 at 93 degrees in 1881 and 9 degrees in 1918 as the coldest 53 degrees in 1902. It adds no rain on this date in the past decade except during 1915 1916 and 1919.
A playful verse praising a friend named Newt with affectionate rhymes about appearance and future vows. The narrator expresses endearing sentiment, promising to seek no other partner and inviting a future wedding. The piece reads like a lighthearted literary card from a person named Betty.
A collection of humorous and miscellaneous clippings. References include Fortean quips about Friday the 13th, a cornet player wanted for a Fontana Kansas band, and a long mock letter chain about a rats-for-nickels get-rich-quick scheme between Massachusetts and Pennsylvania with skeptical replies.
The Rev Michael J Phelan pastor of St Cecilia s Church in New York observed the golden jubilee of his priesthood after 38 years and received a 3000 gift from parishioners He built six B Church The Archdiocese calls him the Church Builder and Pope Benedict has accorded him the title Monsignor Meanwhile Archbishop Hayes notes the President appears to have recovered from illness and remains active in duties In Marblehead the memorial service for Chaplain Rollins world war veteran known as the fighting chaplain is being prepared Colonel Edward L Logan funds a church gift in France memory of Rollins and days with the Chaplain
The article surveys the popularity of camping from New England to Maine and Vermont, noting a rising industry of summer camps for children and expanding adult camps ranging from primitive to luxurious. It highlights English caravan camps on wheels roaming the countryside and the potential spread of this vacation trend overseas.
Readers discuss Plymouth Cape route naming for the tercentennial and revival of American merchant marine policy. The Boston era note cites the Jolee with an all American crew sailing to West Africa and predicts ships will soon be fully American crewed. Firehouse parking rules delight firemen as Catholic feast of the Assumption nears and readers query town name origins such as Kennebunk Skowhegan and elm trees in New Hampshire.
The column reflects on Friday the thirteenth occurrences this year and notes Massachusetts vehicle registrations rising to about 202000 this year from 177950 last year. Observant mentions highway trends, Maine Statehood centennial events, elder residents Read Nichols and C. W. Curtis, and a Cape Cod Magazine piece proposing the Boston to Cape road via Plymouth as the Pilgrim Highway.
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