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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1919
Page
14
Conferees on the war revenue bill reversed a plan to double theatre admission taxes after a nationwide outcry. Owners and theatre-goers led petitions in the thousands and newspapers opposed the higher levy, showing that public sentiment can influence Congress.
Citizens outline plans for a March homecoming parade to honor the New England Division. Leaders propose a triumphant arch, railroad coordination, governors’ conference, and civic collaboration to ensure a fitting, historic welcome in Boston. Washington to be informed of the preparations and goals.
The Boston Elevated trustees vote to hold a series of public conferences in sections served by the system. They will receive complaints and suggestions from interested residents. The piece notes the hearings are voluntary and aimed at courtesy, amid past hostile receptions in Boston.
The report calls for members to treat witnesses with ordinary courtesy during hearings, emphasizing respectful conduct and proper decorum in proceedings.
Public officials and business leaders pledge to reemploy discharged soldiers and sailors. Mayor Peters notes employers ready to take back old staff, with some firms also seeking new hires. The piece urges universal reemployment as a fair, patriotic goal to prevent lost livelihood for veterans.
The piece alleges Republican senators are delaying or blocking a Senate inquiry into the Michigan election of Truman Newberry who defeated Henry Ford by a small margin. It cites charges of money misuse and fraud and notes Newberry’s call for an inquiry to clear his name.
It notes the first use of wireless telegraphy in U.S. fishing to announce a steam trawler’s catch and estimated arrival at South Boston. The piece questions potential effects on wholesale prices and worries that advance notices could raise costs imposed by market authorities.
Trustees issue crackdown urging passengers to abstain from smoking and spitting to curb disease spread. Elevated Railway Company warns of ejection and stiff fines for violations on cars and station platforms. Passengers are urged to cooperate and avoid penalties.
Judge Vaughn granted citizenship to a Japanese enlisted man, citing a 1918 act. The district attorney vows to file equity to cancel the papers, highlighting a clash between branches over naturalization of Japanese in military service.
A remark argues that if a man is fit for the American army he should also be eligible to vote. The statement questions why military merit should not extend to suffrage and frames citizenship as justly aligning with military service.
An editorial urges the Museum of Fine Arts trustees to continue free admissions adopted in 1918. It praises President Morris Gray for recommending continuation, argues free access expands public benefit, inspires education, and calls for broader use by schools and lecturers.
A Boston hospital for sick babies warns that half its beds may close unless $35,000 is raised immediately. Philip Stockton of Old Colony Trust Company oversees donations and stresses that every cent goes to the babies to sustain vital care.
Josiah Quincy born January 25 1744 in Boston was a three generation name bearer who died at 31. A Harvard trained lawyer he defended soldiers in the Boston Massacre and urged colonists to cut social ties with oppressive British elements. His travels connected southern patrons with Massachusetts leaders before his death en route home from England.
Premier Lloyd George flirts with a translation mix up as Mantoux renders Clemenceau’s phrase differently. Delegates laugh when the British leader protests the swap amid a lively Paris assembly.
Bill Hohenzollern recounts his looming 60th birthday in exile at Amersfoort Castle Holland. He notes aging, loss of power, and the unlikely prospect of royal celebrations as he reflects on his failed military aims and the fall of his empire.
A business leader credits Emerson and a personal philosophy for high workforce efficiency. He says the payroll is large yet every employee loves working for him. He listens to troubles and joys, viewing staff as a single family and pursuing right conduct as sound business.
A column collects humorous letters about theft of husbands pockets with wry advice and anecdotes. Readers describe methods, foil attempts, and poke fun at schemers while offering playful commentary on pay day and everyday temptations.
In next week’s Boston Post Sunday Magazine William Jethro Spudd becomes involved in a lovers’ quarrel as part of George Brinton Beal’s ongoing Spudd dialogues.
The article traces Schleswig Holstein's contested history between Denmark and Germany, notes dynastic claims, population around 1.6 million, and the Kiel Canal as the only major prize. It explains Prussia and Austria’s 1863-71 conflict, resulting in the provinces joining the German Empire in 1871, and expresses hope that a peace congress will internationalize the Kiel Canal to ease the broader dispute.
A column reflecting on long term climate records, 1800s temperature highs in Amherst and Boston, gardening tips, and musings on prohibition. It also recalls naval history like the Massachusetts and Old Ironsides, plus plans for a Feb 21 22 festival in Boston and a tale of autoplane rookery, coins and currency designs.
A 1919 verse by Walt Mason critiques costly roadwork that fails in rain. The speaker mocks officials and motorists, noting how dry conditions reveal a well-kept road but rain causes damage, flooding culverts, and delays, questioning long term durability.
Letters discuss German holidays besides Christmas noting observances in Berlin and Hamburg and church days in Catholic areas. A reader compares world powers’ naval tonnage at World War I start, listing figures for Britain Germany United States France Japan Italy Russia Austria-Hungary.
The passage highlights a woman described in acts as full of sane works and alms deeds. Her example underscores charitable conduct and practical kindness within the community.
The 1919 Plymouth piece cites W S Russell and says the Pilgrims include those who came on the Mayflower in 1620 the Fortune in 1621 and the Ann in 1623. It notes the term was used for all settlers arriving in these ships and later vessels.
Chelsea Reader notes that Simon Pure is capitalized as a proper noun. In the 1717 play A Bold Stroke for a Wife the character Simon Pure is a young Quaker who guards Ann Lovely.
A page of Jack Frost items for next week's Boston Post Sunday Magazine highlights winter sports facts and features both at home and abroad.
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