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Tragic East St Louis Riots Highlight Racial Brutality
The author denounces mob violence against Black residents in East St Louis, describing killings and arson. They condemn the community's failure to prosecute perpetrators and call for accountability to mark progress in American justice.
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East St. Louis
Registering Housewives for Food Administration Pledge
Housewives across states are to be registered by State Defence Councils and the National Council women's committee to sign and mail a pledge to follow Food Administration directions on home food economy. The aim is reduce waste and better utilize food supplies while serving both national conservation and household interests.
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United States
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Food Administration
Defence Councils
Women
National Council
National Food Conservation
Jeremiah J. McCarthy Remembered as Honest Politician
The late Jeremiah J. McCarthy ex surveyor of the port of Poston is mourned by a wide circle of friends. He was a politician of the old school who stood by friends, fought enemies, opposed graft, and favored public interest reforms. Peace to your ashes.
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Jeremiah J. McCarthy
Poston
Jerry
Post Excludes Liquor Ads Starting July 1 1917
The Post ends liquor advertising in its columns daily and Sunday from July 1 1917. Revenue loss exceeds 70000 dollars annually, amid higher newsprint costs taxes and expenses. The newspaper cites no moral credit, only business constraints and an existing ban on whisky ads while beer and light wines remain allowed.
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Newspaper to Omit Liquor Ads in All Editions
Company explains new U S law bans liquor advertising in prohibition states and localities. Large circulation regions cannot tailor editions to exclude ads, so it will remove all liquor advertising from every edition rather than risk noncompliance. The Post emphasizes it is simply obeying the law and seeks no praise.
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Navy reports German U boat raids fail to halt American expedition
Secretary Daniels describes a bold two point attack by German submarines in the Atlantic aimed at American transports. Convoys responded with searchlights and heavy fire and not a ship was hit nor an American life lost. The piece notes Germany’s advance knowledge of troop movements and warns of dangers of a lax wartime attitude while praising the near-miraculous naval defense and hoping for future victories.
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Europe
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The New Observance Fourth of July in the World War era
The Fourth of July remains our oldest patriotic holiday now shaped by the war. The nation stands with allies against German autocracy, pledging solemn duty and a restrained celebration that honors liberty and citizen privilege while avoiding excess.
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United States
Boston Tourist Rescued as He Loomed Toward Harbor
In Boston a young tourist wandered the circuitous streets and grew dizzy before police intervened. He muttered about a street with only one end and was about to jump into the harbor when officials stopped him.
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The Sphinx Answers on a Romantic Embrace
A critic challenges a magazine passage about a Boston embrace. He argues the described pose is physically impossible and contemplates a behind the back hug as a possible solution before lamenting writers’ unrealistic romances.
Upstate Pickings Roundup of Local Quips and Jests
Bill W- named Rear Commodore at the yacht club. Link L-’s wife buys high toned airs after moving to town. Bill M- prefers a half dozen good fellows call him Bill. Abel- avoids hotel baths fearing slipping drown. Pinn asks to become Brown but court says Pim longer. Hank Potts says daughter a budding musician after one lesson. Will B- showered wife with six dozen clothes-pins on birthday. Willie Doolittle, Newburyport Massachusetts.
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Pim
Hank Potts
Willie Doolittle
Newburyport
Mass
Observant Citizen: Scouts, laws, and local notes in Dorchester
A Dorchester column collects diverse items from Boy Scout service at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital to open seasons for game and a Nantucket sheriff's long tenure. It also recalls a German Flower debate, a 1873 English High School reunion, Charles Dolan's aviation service and a cat rescue scene near Winter Street.
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Peter Bent Brigham Hospital
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Liberty Loan
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Newport Street
Red Cross
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Winter Street
Puzzling Directory Joke Sparks Lobster Guesswork
A Balti more reader confuses Johnson & Small lawyers with Johnson & Tavish lobsters after finding a city directory. Mr Fish clarifies that the word lobster refers to a commodity linked to Tavish, not to legal firm personnel, noting the linguistic ambiguity.
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Boston July Fourth Weather Through the Years
The Oldest Inhabitant recalls July Fourth records in Boston with highs reaching 98 in 1872 and 104 in 1911 the hottest day. Coolest 63 in 1914. Rain fell on four July Fourth dates in the past 15 years 1906 1908 1915 and 1916.
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Boston
The Costliest Blunder of George III’s Reign
A reflective piece argues the misgovernment of the American colonies by George III led to the American Revolution. It contrasts moral character with political folly, noting divine right beliefs and the harsh impact of taxation, while praising the Declaration of Independence as America's answer in 1776.
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George III
England
George NT
Burke
Chatham
Fox
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Georges
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Abigail's Bomb Turns Real Fears To Dawn Surprise
Miss Abigail refuses beggars, then fears a package is a bomb after a tense night. Neighbors assemble as a clock gift reveals the scare was misread, and Abigail plans a Sunday dinner for the homeless. Samantha fears the danger but Alice's prank ends the alarm.
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Brave Men Uncle Walt Says War-Time Valor and Sacrifice
A 1917 verse by Walt Mason extols varied bravery during wartime including those who support through supplies and funds. It honors workers who endure hardship, raise funds, and endure bunions while backing the war effort.
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Mildred Champagne on Love and a Stage Career
A young girl asks if her 26 year old friend should pursue acting. The response argues true success depends on love and support, not sacrificing personal happiness for a career. It suggests a man’s future is shaped by his partner, not by career alone.
Reader Letters Raise Global Population and Grain Debates
A collection of unsigned letters to the editor asks which nation has the largest population, noting the British Empire at about 438 million and China at around 420 million with India accounting for roughly 315 million. Queries also inquire about the meaning of the term 40 immortals and which grain, wheat or corn, is the king based on 1916 production estimates.
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Massachusetts Chief Justices and Atlantic Speed Record Inquiry
A reader asks if Massachusetts ever had a chief justice of the U S Supreme Court and is told no. The exchange covers legality of wearing military uniforms by Boy Scouts, the Mauretania’s 1910 Atlantic crossing record, and the Philippine language shift to English taught in schools.
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