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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1917
Page
14
Daily issue details dated February 16 1917 issued by Post Publishing Co at 239 Washington Street Boston Massachusetts No 14 Vol 365 page imprint with office address for the publication.
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Editorial staff lines list departments and contact numbers for the Post. Subscriptions must be prepaid and discontinued at expiration. If the paper is not obtainable from your dealer or newsboy, notify by postal mail at once to Edwin A. Grozier, Editor and Publisher, 1383 Main.
The Boston Post endorses none and criticizes the state constabulary bill as meaningless and appalling. Police Commissioner O'Meara of Boston argues the bill would burden the militia and calls for its defeat in its present form. His expert view carries more weight than competing opinions on policing burdens.
Henry B. Endicott, renowned manufacturer, becomes executive manager for the Massachusetts Committee of Public Safety. He will devote full time to mobilizing resources, guiding planning, and securing Massachusetts a leading role in national loyalty efforts, serving as a patriotic example to citizens.
The Senate approved an appropriation for pneumatic tube service in the Post Office budget. The measure directs the Postmaster General to implement the system, aiming to speed mail in large cities and ease street traffic, with an investigation planned over the 18 month operation period.
A state legislative committee favors a bill to nominate state treasurer auditor attorney general and presidential electors at conventions but critics argue the move would restore old boss rule. The article questions expanding convention power to all state offices and presidential electors.
The text notes that framing the bill to restore the ancient convention system would provoke strong revolt and likely fail. The current measure is viewed as an initial move toward that outcome, an insidious challenge to the entire primary system that should be dismissed.
The article argues the United States has a legal duty to intervene in Cuba under the 1901 treaty to preserve independence and protect property and liberty. It notes the 1906 intervention to quash the Gomez revolt, contrasts with Germany's Belgium stance, and cites progress as Cuban elections proceed without disorder.
A cryptic aphorism notes that many men escape harm to their looks as tears act as a safety valve for women. The line reflects social tension and gendered expressions of emotion in a compact observation.
A Boston era column closes a three day camisole versus casserole debate with humorous letters from readers in Dorchester South Boston and references to a department store purchase. The exchange highlights misunderstandings over clothing versus cookware in a periodical village tone.
Observant Citizen praises James M Curley Jr son of Boston mayor as a gifted elocutionist with a voice that rivals the stage stars. The note compares his recitations to Richard Mansfield and cites audience reactions to his memorable delivery.
The writer notes winter loosening its grip after a harsh spell. Skating on lakes and ponds marked the season, fuel costs rose and domestic life was unsettled. With spring a month away, days lengthen and warmth returns, validating the groundhog forecast.
Henry Wilson born February 16 1812 in Farmington New Hampshire rose from farm boy to vice president. He learned shoemaking in Natick Massachusetts and fought slavery becoming a Massachusetts legislator and state senate leader. He helped found the Free Soil party and later served in the U S Senate before becoming vice president in 1872 and dying in office November 22 1875.
The strike of marine firemen oilers water tenders cooks and stewards of the Eastern Steamship Corporation was settled after a conference between Calvin Austin president of the company and Pryor and Miller Jensen business agents of the International Seamen's Union. The leaders said friction was removed and an agreement reached likely bringing all workers back within a day or 80 hours.
Poetic meditation invites readers to greet each day with courage and cheer. The verse encourages facing daylight with a hopeful heart, suggesting that blessings arrive anew with every sunrise.
The record shows the coldest on this date: 4 below in 1888 and 1 above in 1904. Warmest were 60 in 1882, 54 in 1877, and 310 appears as a digit error. Precipitation occurred in 1903 1812 1914 and 1915.
Readers ask which New England states permit first cousin marriages and how ship tonnage is reported. The Naval Observatory provides standard time from Washington. If a debtor goes bankrupt and accounts are purchased, the buyer may collect by suit if transfer is proper.
A curved tour through giant and notable weather vanes. Seville hosts the Giradillo atop the Giralda, 123 feet tall and 2500 pounds, representing Faith. The note recalls Athens, Mont Saint Michel, Camelford, Charlecote, and the Lucy family vane in Sussex.
Matilda Jane Adams initially shunned services in a two month campaign but a hymn moves her to self examination. She recalls past love with Jim, repents, and transforms into a warmer aunt Matty, helping with chores and reconnecting with family and joy.
A 1917 verse by Walt Mason comments on a young worker fired January 10 from a beeswax store. It mocks pride and misplaced ambition, predicting a fall if the man quits to chase status and laments a fragile future with a hopeful, uncertain return.
Matilda visits the old house once more and discovers a portrait of herself on the wall. A voice reveals a 20 year love for her, and Jim, the new owner, claims the house and his heart. The couple embraces, pledging to brighten the corner for each other.
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