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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1916
Page
12
The Boston Post issue dated July 18, 1916 is published by Post Publishing Co. from 259 Washington Street Boston. The paper is listed as issue number 15 of volume 358 with the masthead indicating the daily edition.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer stated in Parliament that England spends over 30 million dollars daily to fight Germany in Europe. The amount is described as stupendous and unmatched in recent modern wars. Long-term sustainability is questioned, as empire stability hinges on drawing every resource to the last penny.
In a Court of Appeals ruling, the Steeplechase Park Company must remove structures that extend beyond the high water mark, restoring free public use of beach areas at Coney Island. The decision attacks private encroachments on salt water shores, signaling a broader legal precedent for coastal access.
A historic shift toward marine salvage as a commercial industry emerges. The Merida, sunk off Cape Charles after a collision, carried silver bars and treasure worth over a million dollars, illustrating the vast potential of underwater salvage. Government experts estimate substantial recoveries lie ahead as new submarine craft enable deeper dives.
The article notes that over ninety percent of sunken ships lie in waters under 300 feet deep and that the European war has revealed a mine of submarine treasure accessible to the machines, highlighting a new hazard and opportunity in naval warfare.
The Senate reports army and navy appropriation bills totaling 328 million for the army and 669 million for the navy and fortifications. Democrats claim preparedness became a vital concern due to the European war, noting Republican past inaction. The speaker labels the preparedness issue as a busted political tool for the GOP.
A Washington Department of Agriculture warning declares a pest called white pine blister rust may invade our forests. The rust, imported from Europe with nursery stock, endangers white pines, currants, and gooseberries, spreading across New England, New York, and Pennsylvania. a strict quarantine is urged to protect future forests.
The speaker warns the Rooseveltian twist on desertion as the colonel claims the Progressive party deserted them. He notes the nominee, once backed by eager Chicago delegates, declined to lead their fight, turning the phrase to question who the “us” includes and what truly happened to the Progressives.
Eminent bankers urge the Treasury to reverse its decision to tax income on foreign holders of American securities at the source. The writer questions the complaint and argues reciprocity in taxation is fair, noting that Britain taxes Americans holding British securities at the source.
St Johnsbury Vermont July 17 Ernest Thompson Seton the noted naturalist spoke to Lyndon boys and girls project class at Speedwell Farms. Attired in Indian dress the children gathered around a campfire lit by Seton rubbing two sticks together to start the fire.
The Stars and Stripes did not fly atop City Hall yesterday prompting inquiry from locals. The public works department had lowered the mast head to repair halyards and re gild the ball, with the flag due to fly again once repairs are complete.
Poole's Bos ton Orchestra under Louis S. Poole directs afternoon and evening sessions at Emerson's Ball Room Paragon Park. The venue reports its largest business of the year as the act draws crowds all day and night.
The Observant Citizen letters discuss asking Newt for a field-broken Hake Hound to hunt tarantulas and joke about escalator repairs at Tremont street. Readers share notes on safety, a shark scare in Boston Harbor, and social quirks from Boston to Bridgton Maine, plus a shoutout to Henry H North of Lynn.
The oldest resident recalls Boston weather noting the hottest July 18 recorded at 97 degrees in 1900 and the 10 year high of 91 in 1907. The coolest for the date was 11 degrees in 1881 and the last decade’s lows were 61 in 1910 and 1913. They mention rain in Boston during the last ten years in 1908 and 1909 with a heavy 115 in BL.
An in-depth look at Richard III as the ultimate stage villain, tracing his deformity, ambition, and self awareness. The piece notes celebrated portrayals by Burbage, Garrick, Kean, Booth, and Mansfield, then analyzes his manipulative wooing of Lady Anne and his cold-blooded rise to the throne, ending with a brief note on tomorrow’s Picture Richard III.
A young woman asks Mildred Champagne which suitor to marry, a banker seen once and a country store clerk. Champagne argues love at first sight is unreliable, urges choosing one man with a tested friendship and genuine affection, and warns against considering another if truly in love.
A letter to the editor notes that colonel Shaw’s black regiment faced pay inequality, with white privates at 13 dollars monthly and colored privates at seven. After 16 months the unit won back pay to match enlistment starting pay. A second letter compares the Stanley ray to X ray, noting deeper penetration with less current.
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