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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1920
Page
18
Rates listed for Daily Post, Sunday, and Foreign subscriptions by period. Canada per copy and extra Boston District postage noted. Advance payment required and notices for discontinuation upon expiration. Editor Edwin A. Grozier publisher. Bresarer Wednesday February 4 1920.
After denouncing Mexicans as unreliable, many border state beet sugar producers push to admit thousands of laborers from Carranza's country. Representative Hudspeth of Texas introduced a bill to allow peons into Texas, New Mexico and Arizona, but the immigration committee unanimously tabled it. The stance appears inconsistent with anti Mexican rhetoric and calls for intervention.
An alien sought second naturalization in federal court but could not obtain papers. He had first become eligible in 1915, withdrew them in 1917 to claim deferred wartime classification, and must restart the process. Judge Morton condemned the overlooked mistake and warned other aliens.
A reader questions a Post editorial urging a law that bans the sale of small concealable firearms without a government purchase permit. The letter notes potential inequities between rich and poor applicants and demands scrutiny of need and citizen character before issuing permits.
The Rhode Island Attorney-General announces a six week minimum lead time for a Supreme Court hearing on the constitutionality of the prohibition amendment and its enforcement. The piece notes the public acclimation to new national drought measures and the slow shift in personal habit.
The remark notes that the question has not been explored due to the unique circumstance of actually testing prohibition’s effect here, emphasizing the novelty and scope of the issue.
The Grey letter strengthens senators backing the treaty with committee reservations. If the President accepts Grey’s view that the United States can join with reservations, ratification could be achieved quickly. Washington reports show growing enthusiasm to finalize the measure within a week with honor to all.
The article reports that Baron Kurt of Paris received the extradition demand for German authorities linked to wartime atrocities. It notes Versailles terms allow allied tribunals to try those accused, with Germany permitted defense counsel. The indictment list is long and includes prominent figures, headed by the late Crown Prince of Germany.
A roll calls the late Imperial family with the Chancellor and senior military leaders as a new World History volume promises to record the forthcoming action at law.
The article notes January was slightly colder than January 1918 by 4 degree deficit and records 24.8 inches of snow versus 13.8 two years ago. It also contrasts three-month periods, recalling Russia’s 1917-18 exit from war and coal shortages with heatless days, while describing the current winter as cheerfully mild by comparison.
A compiled note on Marquis Camden facing heavy taxes after a vast fortune, the mar chioness praised as England’s loveliest woman, and family changes. Also mentions Priddy Prince’s return to Pau, Radcliffe class baby Frederick Wai-Sung-Kue, Daisy Ashford’s marriage to James Devlin, M Joseph Bonnet’s flag honor, Sister Mary Winifred’s Notre Dame tale, Ida Anna Ryan’s ordnance work, Viscountess Grimson’s London Society standing, and the Earl of Dunraven connection.
Revenue officers Lord and Higgins seized a pung with nine gallons of wine, arresting driver and helper at Neponset Bridge Dorchester. John J. Dineen and Ward P. Leavitt were charged with transporting goods without a permit under prohibition laws. The outfit belonged to Sanford Small of Timberlake Small, grocers, and the wine was said to come from his Atlantic summer home.
The oldest observer recalls Boston coldest as 2 below in 1886 and 1 below in 1907 for February 4. He notes a warm high of 56 in 1914 and that there has been little precipitation in the last decade except 1910 1911 1014 and 1917.
Boston Post readers were told the Stealthy Steve rescue contest closed on Tuesday at Pp.m. No more last chapters will be accepted though contributions still arrive. The best submitted chapter will win a cash award and be published with the writer’s name. Newton Newkirk.
A farmer Einos Miller near Priceville Tennessee tells of his cat defending five baby rats from slaughter. The tabby shelters and cares for the rat brood, sparking debate over the creature’s tender nature. The unusual tale is shared in playful, reflective prose with anecdotes of pets and strange friendships.
In a column inspired exchange Beverly and Chelene joke about Dr. C G Abbot of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory claiming signals from Venus might reach Earth. They quip about Venus flirting with Earth and warn of a matrimonial clash if Mars or Venus ever meet Fatherly observations from Newt are invoked.
A concise reflection on speech and listening urging restraint. It emphasizes that thoughtful silence aids understanding and reduces miscommunication.
Hartford report shows influenza cases in Connecticut increasing by more than 1100 in the 24 hours ending at noon as the state health department releases its daily tally.
The Prado in Havana blends lush laurels and palms with exotic architecture. By night it crowds with merrymakers and visitors, rivaling Broadway in noise as bands play and voices mingle. Cuban health progress and wealth surge alongside historic fears of yellow fever and malaria.
The column covers Washington's Birthday on Lent Sunday, Chauncey Snow's Paris posting and France Germany trade, sugar and Prohibition enforcement, scarce tailoring labor and high clothes prices, Captain Alfred Johnson's 1876 dory voyage, Gardner chair industry centennial and figures, City Point bay walk, constitutional convention reunion humor, and post office district numbering progress with overshoes and a spring hat sighting. War Department cavalry at Massachusetts Agricultural College noted.
Deputy superintendent Philemon Warren, a retired Boston police official, plans to depart Boston on February 10 for a several months southern sojourn with Mrs. Warren. He was recalled after the strike and resigned again last Saturday, leaving with the affection of colleagues.
Poetic meditation on how a house becomes a home through love, kindness, and shared memories. It contrasts furniture with the true warmth of affection and courage, celebrating memories, laughter, and the romance of a kiss that keeps the spirit bright.
Poetic fragment contrasts dull roofs with windows that glow when beauty and mirth rise. Curtains chairs and books endure, while rain and unhappy looks test homes. The verse invites through portals the bright blossoming of life amid hardship.
Cinnamon brown crepe jersey with green and silver embroidery is described as a good arrangement. Hand-wrought motifs and tinsel borders appear on costly blouses. Woolies in knitted materials are praised for material and color, and a tea gown features a tulle capelet with artificial grapes at the neck.
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