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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1920
Page
18
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The sympathy of many friends goes out to Dr John F Fitzgerald after a Sunday Hull accident. He was struck while helping others escape the erratic motor truck. The former mayor has survived prior spills and remains in tolerable condition after a narrow escape.
The Boston Herald argues Massachusetts played a minor role in Coolidge’s vice presidential nomination at Chicago. It notes the Bay State provided the chair and influence on the platform but did not actually nominate Coolidge or influence the broader stampede favoring him.
A Paris prefecture report shows population gains as war losses recede. In the first half of this year births rose about 3000 compared with 1913 and marriages increased by 8000, signaling renewed national resource restoration and hope for France’s postwar recovery.
Insurance firms in the area plan to press Attorney General Allen to pursue the Barney motor car thief and murderer case. Authorities lack clear light on the questioned affair, while allegations tie the Barney gang to a broader social and political faction relying on the incident.
The speaker condemns the cover up of a convict’s plea and calls on the Attorney General to pursue the facts vigorously. They insist it is discreditable to the State and expect the AG to act as his legal duty requires.
The piece contrasts Democratic and Republican conventions with the Democrats praised for open debate and minority voices shaping the platform, while Republicans kept contentious issues out of the floor. It notes the Democrats’ superior creed and independent convention stature ahead of the campaign. It also discusses a section of a trade bill affecting shipping and U S merchant marine support.
A House subcommittee reports Osages on Oklahoma reservations receive high oil and gas lease incomes. Individual per capita earnings are rising toward 9000 to 10000 dollars this year, with families of five averaging around 40000 dollars. Report notes spending on luxury goods and multiple automobiles, while trust period for lands runs ten more years.
Before the war Britain and Germany led maritime trade while the United States carried little of its own goods. The conflict devastates Germany’s mercantile fleet but spurs US shipbuilding aided by the Jones bill. The act promises navigation favors that may provoke foreign retaliation and lower rail rates for domestic cargo.
The author urges railroads to repeal the rule that transportation tickets cannot be used after one day past sale. The policy causes needless delays and hardships, illustrated by a poor woman traveling with three children who faced a three day old ticket and was forced to abandon her trip. The piece notes redeeming unused tickets after two days is a nuisance and should end immediately.
John Philip Sousa pursues shooting as a hobby in Maplewood New Hampshire capturing several prizes in local competitions. The piece notes his fascination with rifle crack alongside music and mentions other cultural and civic details from Boston and Plymouth events.
Lord Abernon, newly named British ambassador to Germany, presented his credentials to President Ebert in Berlin on July 6.
A letter exchange details a scheme by Dick Dizzie to fund a Boston Common platform demo for a new bald head decoration product. Prospect involves Newt Newkirk as figurehead in a two coat varnish and glue system with potential profits and control split. The reply mocks the idea citing the author’s own abundant hair and pratfalls of public vanity.
A reader asks if a three month acquaintance justifies giving a birthday present. The answer allows small value gifts like candy or a book but forbids expensive presents or jewelry unless an engagement ring is involved.
The Oldest Inhabitant cites Boston weather figures noting 101 degrees in 1911 as the hottest for July 6 and 50 degrees in 1879 as the coldest. He adds no rain on this date in the past decade except in 1911 1914 1918 and 1919.
An examination of golf origins notes popular belief in a Scottish inception, with alternative Dutch theories. It cites 1457 Scottish statutes linking golf and football, archery concerns, and royal passion for golf under James IV and Mary Stuart, while noting other ancient games offer only partial parallels.
Boston Museum of Fine Arts adds Fiorenzo di Lorenzo Madonna and Child and 15th century Umbrian works. Harvard University Museum displays Deir el Bersheh items. Ananda Coomaraswamy takes a year off to study in Japan, Java, and India. Public notes on library exhibits, readings for city readers, and local garden party trends appear alongside engine crew feats at Fields Corner and urban life glimpses.
John Paul Jones born July 6 1747 born in Scotland and later a naval hero in the American Revolution he captained the Bon Homme Richard and defeated the Serapis after which he served Catherine the Great and died in Paris in 1792 his remains were moved to Annapolis in 1905 with a large American fleet escort.
In a letter to the editor the writer recalls that liquor was once sold on Boston Common on holidays. The change came in 1828 when Chief Justice Isaac Parker led a petition to stop public alcohol sales on the Common, halting such sales on public holidays.
The U S weather bureau thermometer in Boston reached 104 above zero on July 4 1911, the highest official reading for Boston. Other thermometers have logged higher figures, but 104 remains the official limit.
The article debates whether modern dances existed before the Civil War. It notes that round dances were common and that the waltz and a two step predate the war with the waltz peaking around 1830. It mentions the galop, a round dance, rising in popularity about 1815 and traces origins to France centuries earlier.
The passage notes Roosevelt was younger at his Vice Presidential nomination and turned 42 between nomination and election. It states Coolidge turned 48 on July 4 of the current year, illustrating the age gap.
The piece explains that Jerusalem artichokes are misnamed. the correct term is Girasole from Italian meaning sunflower. It notes the bulbous artichoke resembles a potato and that a highly prized variety uses the unopened flowering head eaten raw or cooked in salads.
The text explains a paradox in Massachusetts law prohibiting unlicensed driving while requiring 100 miles of driving before license eligibility. It suggests obtaining a license by riding with a licensed driver, who bears responsibility for the unlicensed driver's actions, and notes that a copy of the law is available from the State Highway Commission.
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