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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1916
Page
10
The official count gives Wilson a 586 882 plurality over Hughes, showing a vast shift since 1912 when Republicans would have beaten him. Yet Wilson remains a minority president because Socialist and Prohibition votes total about 975 000, a fact unlikely to curb Republican criticism.
The article notes sharp jingoistic reactions to President Wilson s note from both sides. German voices like Count von Reventlow and General Bernhardt say the note saves the allies from disaster while British leaders such as Lord Northcliffe view it as saving Germany from deserved punishment. The piece argues such opposing readings prove Wilson s neutrality.
The Massachusetts Public Service Commission suggests to the New Haven railroad that better train service could boost business. It notes persistent lateness and irregularities at North Station this winter. Power shortages seem to be the likely cause, though the railroad cannot fix this immediately.
In the latest House tally Republicans hold 214 to Democrats 213 with six scattered, promising tense battles for speaker. The split shapes progress in Congress, as Democrats rally while Republicans face internal revolt led by Mann’s opponents.
A fragment notes a vigorous fighter stance compared to Congressman Gardner. It hints that any potential row could spur Democratic encouragement and momentum for party prospects.
The piece argues against critics who call the flood control bill pork. It highlights a 45 million dollar appropriation to begin reclaiming flooded lands and protect the lower Mississippi valley, noting private landowners would benefit and the nation as a whole grows wealthier by preventing resource loss.
Fresh cod steaks retail for 19 cents a pound wholesale as prices soar at Boston piers. Officials cite winter demand and reduced local fishing fleets, with many vessels sold to foreign off shore trade, driving costs higher for ordinary households.
The Massachusetts Commissioners of Fisheries and Game advocate winter feeding for quail pheasants and resident song and insectivorous birds. Dr Rowley praises the humane effort urging clubs and associations to provide grain seeds and crumbs where snow lies. Feeding places are valued for bird welfare and pest control benefits.
The Boston Post urges using six living ex governors as delegates to the coming constitutional convention. It proposes Brackett Crane Bates Douglas Foss and Walsh as possible appointees, noting three are lawyers and three are businessmen and a mix of Republicans and Democrats. It argues for a broad, representative convention with delegates from senatorial districts and even suggests some Congressmen could be delegated before Congress expires.
The oldest resident cites records showing the coldest December 28 in Boston at 2 below in 1872 and the warmest at 60 in 1907. He notes storms on this date in 1906 1907 1910 and 1915 within the past decade.
The Sunday Post previews a revealing series about the Austrian court told by the emperor’s fifth child, a daughter ignored by Francis Joseph. It promises insider memories of royal life, intrigues, and personal perspectives from a royal insider.
A Dorchester letter mocks Christmas customs and colonial metalimages with satirical poems. It contrasts the cheerful savage imagery of a painted pastime with the harsh reality of inflation and gift shortages during the Yuletide season.
A Randolph Mass note thanks a donor for a punch bowl in an office and looks forward to festive uses. The writer also compliments a red booklet with spaces for bills payable and bills receivable and notes entries only in one section.
A humorous letter from Boston quotes a speaker noting relatives sold for five cents a dozen and others would pay fifty dollars per car-load to cart them away. The item appears in All Sorts as a wry jab at family ties.
A pair of husky customers enter a local establishment after being refused a drink. They ask to gamble on the bar to decide who will beat up the bartender. The bartender refuses the bet, saying no gambling is allowed. Gloucester report by Johnson.
A reader complains about a factory sign that seems to favor management over ordinary workers and asks why the company shows more consideration for bosses. The letter expresses concern and seeks clarification.
All employees must report immediately any accident to the department foreman regardless of severity. This directive underscores prompt safety communication and accountability within the workplace.
A factory worker argues that workers face unequal treatment compared to the boss and questions who will report injuries. He pleads that management must care about worker safety amid ongoing tensions at the workplace.
Charles A. Cutler of South Paris Maine owns a cat that is almost 22 years old, having raised it from a kitten. A Rutland Vermont clipping notes the tale as a curiosity about natural aging in animals.
A brief note from North Weymouth Massachusetts speaks of finding a way to raise money for a movie outing. The writer jokes about two cents for a yeast cake and "Holy smoke" over limited funds.
A reader from Dorchester argues in support of police custody for intoxicated rail passengers rather than leaving them exposed in the street. James N Brady praises humane treatment and hopes no dependents suffer Christmas distress.
Dayton Ohio December 27 Daily News Evening Herald and Morning Journal raise price to two cents per copy due to higher costs for white paper and related inputs.
The article details electric locomotives weighing up to 312 tons and 112 feet in length, capable of hauling 3200 tons at 16 mph. It highlights U S leadership in rail equipment, ongoing electrification from Harlonton to Avery Idaho, and widespread adoption across major railroads and international examples.
The column catalogues Childermas lore and Wil son’s birthday as early 20th century curios, notes luck superstitions, and then moves through a string of light items. It mentions pota toes sold for profit, a preacher’s card game sermon, a humorous Lincoln verse, sea life near Cape Ann, and reader musings on food and license norms.
The notes describe fashionable details including two belts at the waist creating high and low lines, a new eggplant velvet shade, a dull blue coat with seal collar and cuffs, wide satin ribbons on evening bodices, gowns hanging straight from the shoulder with loose belts, hats and suits stitched in silver thread, long chiffon over-tunics with sashes, and Persian and Romanian influences in embroidery and colorings.
Mrs Rees plans a match for son A Vincent and his "Girl" Miss Phair. After a quarrel he travels to New York then returns to meet Phair, and the two announce engagement with Mrs Rees proudly approving her matchmaking.
The poem speaks in first person as Walt Mason claiming modesty about home with a domed ceiling and Old Masters on walls, books he has amassed, and a fast car that belies his humble image. It mocks boastful pride while noting notable works and achievements.
A reader asks the difference among benzine benzol petrol gasolene and petrol’s use as gasolene. The reply notes volatilization order with petrol vaporizing first. A second reader asks if porcupines shoot quills and about postal savings bank safety backed by the United States government.
If there is no will the husband takes one third and the children the rest. A widow may waive the will within one year after probate and claim her statutory share of the personal and real property, potentially up to one third. If waiving yields more than ten thousand dollars the amount is adjusted accordingly.
Advice on dating and honor emphasizes that kissing shows affection between two honest hearts. It warns girls against offering favors as entertainment and argues that careless permissiveness invites disrespect and loss of self worth.
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