House interview in Paris signals 1920 tilt toward Cox or Harding
The Paris interview published by La Liberte reveals Colonel E M House arrived as an observer and plans to write for American papers. He names Cox or Harding as likely 1920 successors and rules out Debs Watson Prohibitionist and Farmer Labor candidates, showing his persistent decisiveness.
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E. M. House
Paris
la Liberte
Wilson
Cox
Harding
Colonel House
Debs
Watson
Prohibition
Christensen
House
Passes for Railroad Workers Debated Amid Wage Rise
The article discusses whether free passes for railroad employees and families should be abolished after wage increases. It notes over 2,000,000 passes yearly and argues removing them could have raised public fares, while Railway Labor Board awards already considered this benefit.
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Railway Labor Board
General Charles H. Taylor Marks 47 Years as Boston Globe Chief
The Boston Globe honors General Charles H. Taylor for completing 47 years as chief of the paper. The 74 year old leader oversaw decades of growth from lean beginnings to present vigor. The tribute celebrates his work ethic and steady leadership.
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Charles H. Taylor
Boston Globe
Taylor
Senate blocks McCall Tariff Commission nomination
The text discusses Senate refusal to confirm former Governor McCall to the Tariff Commission, attributing the delay to political resentments over Weeks' defeat and McCall's public endorsement of Wilson on the treaty and League of Nations. It argues the reasons are petty and not grounds for blocking a nomination.
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Senate
Tariff Commission
McCall
Wilson
New York World
Weeks
League of Nations
Tariff Expert Highlighted Among United States Service Leaders
A notable tariff expert is recognized within the United States services, described as one of the most able figures in the field. The mention underscores the expert's standing among top specialists influencing policy and practice.
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United States
Harding and League of Nations in Boston editorial mix
The Boston Record urges support for Harding and a Republican Senate to ratify the peace treaty with the League of Nations or a new separate peace, arguing Harding would reject joining the League. The Transcript warns the address sounds the death knell for covenant entry, urging Cox Roosevelt support.
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Boston Record
League of Nations
Chicago
Harding
Senate
Congress
Germany
Europe
Earth
America
League
Hiram Johnson
Mr. Harding
Transcript
United States
Cox
Roosevelt
Two safeguards urged to curb Ponzi style frauds
The piece argues for stronger fraud prevention via two devices license requirements for securities dealers and empowered state officials to demand information on securities and financial schemes. It urges cooperation between bankers, brokers, and lawmakers and backs District Attorney Pelletier’s plan for legislative action.
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Bank
Corporations
Pelletier
Wise Decision by State Treasurer Burrell to sever agency ties
The Massachusetts State Treasurer Burrell should remove himself from his advertising agency amid the banks advertising issue. The piece argues the removal is late and voters should rebuke the conduct at the polls, as his handling of state funds amid bank advertising was improper and improperly perceived.
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Burrell
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
New Demurrage Rules Apply to City Rail Lines
This morning new demurrage charges take effect on open topped freight cars in the city. In addition to existing demurrage and track storage fees an emergency penalty of 10 per day per car will be assessed for cars left with loads by receivers.
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Boston
Suffrage Victory in Tennessee Ratifies Woman’s Right
An editorial applauds Tennessee House approval of the woman suffrage amendment noting it grants voting rights to women of voting age and registered in line with state laws while acknowledging that not all women can vote for president next November due to registration timing. It lauds the long struggle and calls for continued dedication to justice and Democratic impact.
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Tennessee House
WHERE STRAUS STANDS
London cable from Nathan Straus to Franklin D Roosevelt expresses full support for Cox and Roosevelt ticket. He plans to return home in September to campaign actively for the Democratic cause. His stance contrasts with rumors of discontent and notes Oscar Straus may split from the Republicans over the League of Nations.
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Nathan Straus
New York
London
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Cox
Palestine
Little Walks About Boston on the Warner House
In Portsmouth the old Warner House recalls Colonel Jonathan Warner a member of the King s Council before the colonial revolt. The house was built by Archibald Machendris with ties to Governor Wentworth, and contains a bill of lading for a ship bound to Bristol. Caribou antlers and centuries old wallpaper reveal a vivid past. Miss Evelyn Sherburne, of Boston, owns the house, the last of the Warner line.
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Warner
Portsmouth
Jonathan Warner
Colonies
Archibald Machendris
King’s Council
Wentworth
Olive Branch
Bristol
England
Arch. Machendris
Robert Browning
Machendris
Evelyn Sherburne
Boston
Elizabeth Warner
Nathaniel Sherburne
Sherburne
Courage in the Cold Sea by Margaret
A vivid verse narration speaks of brave youths facing the Cold Sea with steady smiles. The speaker admires a fearless classmate who dives in and ducks, capturing envy and longing for courage in a Westerly setting.
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Westerly
R. I. Margaret
Pleasantly pointed invite critique from a Newkirk letter
A Boston Post writer named Newton Newkirk rebukes the late invitation to the Neikirk reunion at Greenspring Ohio. He lampoons the timing and mis-spellings while jesting about names and local customs. He deplores missing the Aug 14 event and teases Vance V Tompkins and Miss Iva Marstellar, urging better notice next year.
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Vance
Neikirk
Greenspring
Ohio
Copenhagen
Iva Marstellar
Iva
Netkirk
Newkirk
Ohio Netkirks
Newton Newkirk
Boston Post
Oldest Inhabitant Recalls Boston Weather Records
The oldest resident recalls Boston records for August 19 noting official highs of 92 in 1906 and 91 in 1872, with a coldest 51 in 1. The record also mentions no rainfall on this date in the past decade except 1910 and 1915, highlighting unusual weather patterns.
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Boston
England to America to be introduced by John Drinkwater
Margaret Prescott Montague will publish her prize winning story England to America in the next Boston Sunday Post Magazine. An interesting introduction will be written by John Drinkwater author of Abraham Lincoln.
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Margaret Prescott Montague
England
America
Boston Sunday Post
John Drinkwater
Abraham Lincoln
Dido and Aeneas The Carthaginian Queen's Tragic Love
A narrative contrasts Virgilian and legendary Dido discussing Tyre heritage and Carthage rise. It recounts Dido’s flight with wealth, her marriage to a native prince, and suicide on her funeral pyre. It then details Virgil's tale of Dido’s love for Aeneas, Aphrodite's deception, and Aeneas's departure.
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Dido
Carthage
Aeneas
Virgil
Troy
Rome
Tyre
Isaiah
Sychaeus
Aphrodite
Mos
Iulus
Anechises
Hermes
Olympus
Sablea
Observant Citizen Warns on Mail Safety and Local News
A reader warns that placing stamped mail atop a mailbox is protected under postal laws, and warns against loafing near boxes as it interferes with mail service. The item also notes local topics including a park name change, veterans honors, a hospital contract, and weather bureau humidity records.
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Uncle Sam
U. S
Puccini Visits America as Opera Plans Take Shape
The essay notes Giacomo Puccini remains a leading living opera composer and contemplates a new America based work. It recalls his poverty with meals, charity pensions, and youth struggles that shaped his rise to fame.
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Giacomo Puccini
America
Puccini
Two Women Injured in Waltham Auto Crash
Two women were cut and bruised after a collision on Bacon and School streets in Waltham. The cars were driven by Ert W. Inwerks of Jacksonville Florida and Roy D. Withrow of 29 Cherry Street Waltham. Miss Theresa Fitzpatrick of 249 Auburn Avenue Auburndale and Mrs Jeanette Newbrook were passengers and taken to Waltham Hospital in non life threatening condition.
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Bacon
School Streets
Waltham
Ert W. Inwerks
Jacksonville
Fla
Roy D. Withrow
Cherry Street
Withrow
Theresa Fitzpatrick
Auburn Avenue
Auburndale
Jeanette Newbrook
Waltham Hospital
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