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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1919
Page
9
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Berlin newspapers sympathetic to the old regime claim the ex Kaiser is in deep melancholy, secluding himself in his apartments and spending long hours in prayer. Holland reportedly ready to hand him over for trial, while Amerongen says he is improving but bedridden on doctors’ orders.
The State Department reports a Tampico incident where sailors from the U S S Cheyenne were held up and robbed by armed Mexicans. The event is tied to Carranza authority, heightening tensions and the seriousness of the insult to the American flag.
A persuasive note urges readers to subscribe to the Post so the news follows them on vacation. It touts constant, reliable coverage whether at home or away, promising the same informative messenger as in town and inviting readers not to be out of touch.
The American cruiser Idaho carrying President elect Pessoa of Brazil paused off Parahyba coast while Pessoa spent a day at Cabedelo his birthplace. He rejoined the ship and the Idaho continued toward Rio Janeiro amid Foreign power tensions.
The text notes President Daniels plans to use a U S battleship to transport the ruler elect of a South American republic home from Rio Janeiro in July. It questions objections by critics who called the George Washington a pleasure yacht and suggests concerns would grow if the navy transports are used for the president elect Pessoa.
The arbitration board settles a strike by Boston Elevated employees with wage increases of up to 62 cents per hour for some workers and eight hours a day. The public bore four days of disruption, but the restored service is welcomed as the better-paid workers resume the essential elevated system.
The speaker defends government spending on troops returning home, calling the criticism over hospitality and support for the soldiers a small issue and emphasizing their usefulness to the nation.
The Rev. Charles W. Lyons S J rector of the Church of the Immaculate Conception and president of Boston College will depart Boston with regret across New England His administration earned wide respect for vigor and discipline The changes reflect the Jesuit order practice of periodic reassignment and the split of church and college administrations accompanies rapid campus expansion under the new president Rev Father Devlin and the legacy of Fathers Lyons and Gasson
The United States Shipping Board assigns the West Zulu to run between Boston and Hamburg with one vessel for Boston and distribution to New York Philadelphia Baltimore Galveston and New Orleans. More ships may follow as demand grows, and private companies could add vessels to handle the trade.
President Wilson portrayed as unassuming and sparing in meals while Secretary Tumulty notes his governor-like habit. Profiles cover Mrs. William A. Reiff's butterfly art, Tito Ruffo’s U.S. tour, George M. Cohan’s philanthropy, Flora Voorhees’s management of a popular New York summer hotel, and H. B. Endicott planning a 1000 acre model workers town in New York.
The modern armada set sail from Old Point Comfort bound for home waters in the Pacific. Eight super-dreadnoughts lead the fleet commanded by Admiral Hugh Rodman. Roosevelt formed the flotilla now steaming around Cape Horn to San Francisco, with Secretary Daniels praising its significance and Panama Canal use for emergency passages.
The 1009 Czecho-Slovak veterans marching in review near the White House faced heckling from a House War Department investigating committee over the visit and its cost. The secretary argued thousands of American troops awaiting home use available transports. he noted no U S soldiers in Siberia wait for return. The Czecho-Slovak government agrees to reimburse the costs.
In a humorous letter, Waldo proposes a public Pretty Feet Contest for Men after a Boston Shoe Style Show. Newting dismisses the idea as unworkable and notes his own feet are reputedly handsome, warning Waldo to stop using the nickname Newting.
The writer recalls chaotic July signals from Washington on federal jobs, cites cabbie Johnny Walker and famed passengers, cites Reverend Williams and Billy Sunday meetings, notes Captain Jackson's mixed crew for sword fishing, and mentions sleep tips from Hickson and Edison. He reports on Boston’s L train strike, veteran walkers, and chevrons for 24 months overseas. Navy recruiting and jitney prices, plus schoolgirls weaving Red Cross aid, close with aviation facts aboard the Shawmut.
A suburban clipping advertises a seven room house with modern improvements on a large eight year old lot. Price suggests a bargain and an address is withheld. The All Sortier notes it as a rare young land opportunity, though he cannot take on responsibility.
Still distant on wireless politics and debt payback as telegraphy remains an established fact but progress seems elusive. The piece hints at ongoing challenges in applying wireless tech to political and financial arenas.
Miss Alice Stuart explains birth calls begin after a month of age. She also clarifies men do not leave cards for women in their family during formal calls.
S A Andres led the bold free balloon voyage to the North Pole in 1897 with a sled boat and sleeping quarters for three. He disappeared. a buoy, a bottle, and three possible bodies sparked years of intrigue while his 1893 Baltic Sea flight showed his aviation distinction.
Chauncy Olcott born July 21 1860 recognized with Irish drama and comedy similar to Denman Thompson in The Old Homestead. He started in Buffalo public schools left at 18 joined a minstrel troupe at 19 then Europe and back to star in Irish roles at 33. His stage debut in New York’s Fourteenth Street Theatre featured Mavourneen and Sweet Inniscar ton before retirement from the stage.
A set of letters to the editor asks about pronouncing either and neither with eye and nigh and notes dictionaries favor ee ther and nee ther. The Kaiser’s relation to King George is asked and answered as cousins with Victoria connections. Julia Marlowe remains alive, and Captain Kidd treasure legends are briefly discussed.
The reader asks how to identify arms of Boston Harbor and nearby rivers seen from rail routes. cites the Charles River Mystic and Saugus river and a long bridge from Revere Beach to Lynn. also inquires about Roosevelt quotation completing If a man is good enough to shed blood for his country and whether Taft was a Supreme Court justice, noting his Ohio and federal judgeships.
New styles feature separate bodice and waist pieces, summer hats from gedda cloth, redingotes in tailored broadcloths and twisted fabrics. A tan and brown summer frock with a black taffeta sash, and bold striped silk French dresses with fullness at the hips showcase current trends.
The record shows Boston’s warmest July day 93 degrees in 1885 and 91 in 1893. The coldest for this date was 62 degrees in 1890. No rain fell on this date in the past decade except in 1911 1912 1914 1916 and 1916.
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