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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1920
Page
10
Charles J. Glidden reports that German Zeppelin builders plan a non stop dirigible flight around the world within the next 12 months. The firm seeks to win the first air circumnavigation, a peaceful progress milestone, and would proceed unless blocked by the Allies.
A New York newspaper taunts Cox and Harding over Prohibition stance. It argues both candidates risk exposure if pressed and that neither wishes to commit on liquor policy during the campaign. The piece suggests both would prefer to stay distant from the issue.
Senator Harding replies to the American Women’s Emergency Committee and questions about the Republican pledge for immediate resumption of trade with nations at peace. He says it would be unwise without full knowledge of international facts to judge the policy or its effect on Russia, citing hidden diplomacy and lack of disclosure. He seeks enlightenment before commenting.
The piece notes a campaign dynamic where the front porch approach blurs authorship of statements. Senator Harding avoids comment on Governor Cox’s acceptance speech and Harding headquarters quickly issues a rebuttal. The article questions whether Harding's candidate bears sole responsibility for the party line.
Fragmentary quote questions whether he speaks truth or lies and who sends out statements. It mentions Senator Harding and his headquarters with the public demanding accountability. The text implies scrutiny of official communications and responsibility to the people.
Governor Roberts declares ratification assured barring a miracle as Senate action provides emphatic confirmation. House adjourns for a week with a delaying committee report possible, while President Wilson urges bipartisan harmony and liberal leadership. Senate committee vote stands seven to x in favor of a favorable report.
A critique of fans at Brooklyn baseball grounds who use bottled drinks to attack umpires after disputed calls. The piece decries mob violence, urges daily arrests of offenders, and calls for a attitude shift rather than banning bottled beverages.
Observers note raw sugar at about 12 to 13 cents while refined sugar remains near 22 cents, despite a drop in raw prices. The article warns that if refined prices do not fall in step, public suspicion grows that refiners may be profiting against economic law.
The United States Housing Corporation warns that prewar housing growth has fallen due to war and estimates 5,000,000 dwellings must be built in five years to address the shortage. The report notes a countrywide uptick in construction, largely for commercial and industrial expansion, signaling better times ahead.
The text discusses where to live and how municipal and legislative thinking should address current problems. It notes the direction of public policy and the need for practical solutions in community planning.
The article notes William Hays as Republican chairman shifting emphasis from League of Nations to a backward gaze at Woodrow Wilson. It questions the GOP strategy and accuses party leaders of avoiding constructive aims, urging them to show real intent beyond denunciation. It argues voters prefer positive accomplishments over grievance campaigns.
William Justin Mann recounts Pilgrim Society intrigue over a 1654 Cromwell commission to Edward Winslow. A severed autograph and seal were reunited with the mutilated document after distant dealers and a London search. Arthur Lord displays Plymouth treasures including early law books and portraits linking Leyden and Pilgrim history.
Senator Harding's brother, a physician and nerve specialist, paid a personal visit last week not for professional reasons. Edison predicts future office work done by machinery. Former Treasury Secretary McAdoo travels to New York for consultations on his role in the presidential campaign and may campaign for Cox and Roosevelt in the West while maintaining a New York legal residence at 83 Park Avenue.
In Rockport the tale recalls Bill and the Pinto with a hard ride into the corral. Smith, the man who never smiled, is introduced as a feared shooter from Mexico Joe lore. The era flashes by with gunplay, a rumble, and a twist as Smith marries and life shifts in frontier rumor.
The Observant Citizen column surveys Vermont’s holiday marking the 143rd Battle of Bennington with references to Bennington Centre monument and historical volunteers from Massachusetts. It also notes local weather, agricultural contrasts, and remarks on President Wilson’s signature and Senate habits.
A survey of Helen of Troy’s mythic life, from her legendary beauty to Paris’s seduction and the Trojan War. The piece contrasts ancient legend with later moralizing tales, noting Homer’s portrayal and the enduring fascination with Helen’s beauty through centuries and poetry.
Mirabeau B Lamar born August 16, 1798 in Louisville Georgia. He rose as Texas political figure and San Jacinto commander. He became major general and Texas president, later faded after his term. He died in 1859.
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