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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1916

Page

10

Colonel Roosevelt Urges Duty Over Pleasure on Fourth

In Oyster Bay Colonel Roosevelt declares actions count over words urging universal military training and service in war. He warns against self indulgence, stresses family duty, and says he will lead by example in guiding Nassau County youth to meet public obligations. He criticizes the Mexico situation and calls for readiness if war comes.

Roosevelt Oyster Bay Washington LingIn Gettysburg Orn North National Guard

Plattsburg Camp Opens With 400 Attendees

About 400 young men reported for the start of the Plattsburg military instruction camp in Plattsburg New York. Early trains brought college men and additional arrivals continued by boat and train throughout the day.

Plattsburg N. Y

Titus the Trader Faces Turbulent Times in De fiance

Forrest Crissey chronicles Titus Johnson of De fiance Ohio as he confronts a severe hardship described in the upcoming Sunday Post Magazine. Johnson’s struggle sheds light on resilience and community support amidst the hardships he endures.

Titus Titus Johnson Defiance Ohio Forrest Crissey Next Sunday Post

Gladys Pratt Weds Louis C Schliep in Same Church

Miss Gladys Pratt of 326 Decatur Street Brooklyn married Louis C Schliep a New York real estate dealer yesterday morning at the Church of the Good Shepherd with Rev George J Prescott presiding. The wedding coincides with the thirty third anniversary of Mrs Pratt's mother’s marriage. The Amateur Press Association members met at an outing a year ago when both attended. The Amateur Press Club convention in the city passed a vote congratulating the couple.

Gladys Pratt Decatur Street Brooklyn Louis C. Schliep New York City Church of the Good Shepherd George J. Prescott Amateur Press Association Amateur Press Club Quincy House

Fourth of July chaos leaves four dead and many wounded

In Boston and surrounding areas a Fourth of July event spree ends in multiple gunfire incidents. Ruth Callahan 11 and John Callahan 18 suffer gunshot injuries while others including William Tobin 16 and Edward Cheever 13 are hurt by stray bullets and fireworks. Dozens more youths report powder burns and injuries from caps and firecrackers as police arrest George N Snow 19 for carrying a revolver without a permit.

Ruth Callahan Bartholomew D. Callahan Cottage Street Lexington Ruth John William Tobin Pearl Street Somerville Boston City Hospital Edward Cheever Washington Street Blagdon Washington Streets John Logan Eustis Street Tabor Street Harrison Avenue Logan City Hospital Boston David Weiner Quincy Street Roxbury John Sullivan Dedham Street Sal Smith Dewey Street James McCarthy Theodore Robinson Clifford Street Howard Keith Nightingale Street Dorchester Edward Baker Westville Street William Duffy Russell Street Charlestown Samuel Hoffman Spring Street Dominick Pitreno Utica Street John Hines Compton Street South End EF. Welch East Spring Field Street Arthur Connors East Brookline Street George Fay Glendale Road Quincy Jeffrey Monks Cambridge Street Worcester Worcester City Hospital George N. Snow Canterbury Street

Portsmouth July Fourth Talcum Powder Fines

In Portsmouth New Hampshire Judge Guptill held a special court session fining 15 of 39 men arrested for throwing talcum and tooth-powder on women during the night before the national birthday celebration. He condemned the acts as disgraceful saying the powder ruined clothing and endangered children's eyes.

Portsmouth N. H Guptill

Fable of a King Heralds Barton Editorial Next Sunday

Bruce Barton previews a moral for his editorial in the next Sunday Post Magazine promising a strong message. Readers are urged to see his forthcoming piece to gain guidance.

Bruce Barton Sunday Post

Hughes Urges Unity and Democracy Idealism on Fourth

Charles E Hughes addressed a Fourth of July crowd in East Hampton urging an intelligent grasp of democracy. He warned thrills cannot sustain patriotism and urged a nation led by its best men moved by selfless service, hoping for a new birth of unity amid peril.

Bridgehampton N. Y Charles E. Hughes East Hampton America Republic

Sermon on Patriotism and Duty by Hughes

The speaker stresses restraint and service over militarism. He lauds the spirit of independence, the nation's pioneers, and democratic ideals, urging unity, intelligent patriotism, and ethical public service for a brighter future.

Duxbury Yacht Regatta Sees Tight Finish In Breeze

The Duxbury Yacht Club held its second regatta with a strong northwest wind. In the 15-foot class Elizabeth fouled the finish buoy and Merlin edged ahead at the line. Seven Baybirds competed, with Wiki Wiki skippered by Donald Maxwell winning by a clear margin over Sanderling.

Duxbury Duxbury Yacht Club Elizabeth Baybirds Donald Maxwell Sanderling

Auto rollover injures six in Haverhill trip

Six people were injured when a Lynn to Haverhill automobile skidded, struck a telephone pole, and overturned on Ward Hill. Frank J. Hayden, charged with operating under the influence, was released on $100 bail. Cariac, seriously hurt, is listed on the danger list at Gale Hospital.

Haverhill Lewis Carrac West Lynn Lynn Ward Hill Frank J. Hayden Hayden Cariac Gale Hospital Lewis Cariac Echo Place Edward J. Hayden Ashland Street Edward Hayden William Cunningham Boston Street Christopher Heron Myrtle Street Carl Matson Linwood Street

Drunken Party Arrests After Wreck

Police summoned to a wreck arrested a six person party with one exception for drunkenness. All members were later released the same day without charges.

Bryan Speaks to Inmates at Sing Sing Prison

William Jennings Bryan visited Sing Sing in Ossining New York delivering an address on Plans and Specifications for Leading a Useful Life to about a thousand inmates. Tom Brown's Aurora band provided the welcome as Warden Kirchway introduced him citing his grasp of the American heart.

Ossining N. Y Tom Brown Aurora William Jennings Bryan Sing Sing Prison Bryan Kirchway

Capture of armed felon with $15,000 in jewels in Portland

David Flint alias Alphonse Gomez, arrested after terrorizing Portland east side with a 38 caliber revolver. Officers found diamonds and gems on him valued around $15,000. He claimed to be a Spanish valet and had booked a night boat to Boston under the Gómez alias.

Portland David Flint Alphonse Gomez Flint Franklin Street Harry B. Powers Gomez Boston

14000 in Monster Parade at Bridgeport

July 4 parade drew 14000 men and women from varied backgrounds and nationalities, the largest Independence Day procession Bridgeport has ever seen.

Bridgeport

Everett Gun Club Hosts All Day Shoot Despite Rain

The Everett Gun Club staged an all day shoot with red bird events alongside the regular sessions. Kempton and Maxwood hit their red birds while Higgins missed.

Everett Kempton Maxwell Higgins

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