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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1916
Page
20
A brief newspaper item from June 2 1916 lists publication details for the Boston Daily by Post Publishing Co. with office address at 259 Washington Street Boston Massachusetts.
In the national House on Wednesday, Congressman Tague argued for amending the naval bill to build warships at Charlestown Navy Yard. He cited the ongoing supply ship project as proof ships can be built here as cheaply as private yards, challenging private interests that claim otherwise.
One hundred years ago today in Vermont a poet titled John G Saxe was born. He wrote witty verses spanning gay to grave and cherished by journalists for his light humorous lines and warm regard for the press as honorable work.
The passage argues that First Chief Carranza misreads Emerson and fails to justify the continued U S military presence in Mexico. It contends Carranza understands why soldiers stay yet cannot remedy the tensions, hinting he writes for domestic consumption.
The article notes that threats of force against our troops carry no present effect on our position and fail to excite the government or people. It reflects a calm stance despite hostile rhetoric and maintains that no immediate action will follow.
After months of delay and intense committee bickering the Senate confirmed Louis D. Brandeis to be a justice of the United States awaiting only the oath. The confirmation is hailed as a win for plain people and justice and a defeat for corporate greed and privilege. The Post extends congratulations to Justice Brandeis and to the American people.
Newton Massachusetts tale features the Little Red Rooster and Little Brown Hen in a playful exchange about a six week sit on a China nest egg at Hennery.
The Weymouth Fire Department lists three hose wagons two harness sets and two discarded steam fire engines for sale. The writer plans to inspect the engines hoping to buy one for emergencies and jokes about converting engines into a touring car. The column also notes a coin redesign July 1 and comments on ice and Cape Cod gardening.
Frederick D. Parsons predicts holidays will shift to Mondays, uniting long weekends with Saturdays and Sundays. The piece urges valuing one’s own work, notes a former baseball figure Ted Lewis as Amherst dean, and profiles aging Mason Fuller G. Sherman as Maine’s oldest Mason and town Post cane holder.
A cautionary admonition urges a woman to avoid marriage to a man who has not tamed his wild oats. The tone reflects moralizing guidance from a period newspaper column advising prudent life choices.
Sir Ernest Shackleton surfaces after a year and a half in the South Polar wilds with a fragment of his expedition. The Endurance was crushed in the ice last October. five companions perished in an open boat. The Falkland Islands party seeks relief amid a calamity filled voyage.
Vanderlip of National City Bank backs the colonel, calling him all right for Wall Street. Perkins has long supported Roosevelt as an angel. Armour joins as a recent recruit while money and harvesting trusts line up with the colonel, though such ties may not win over rural voters.
Cambridge couple, Mayor and Mrs. Rockwood, travel Saturday to St. Louis for the wedding of their son Lieutenant Albion Ray Rockwood U S A to Miss Elizabeth Milner of St Louis. The ceremony will be at Christ Episcopal Church. Rockwood, a West Point graduate, serves with a coast artillery company at Mobile Alabama.
Seventy six girls graduated in domestic science, percent in domestic art, and eleven in special studies at the Boston Young Women's Christian Association on yesterday afternoon. Professor E Charlton Black of Boston University gave the address with topic Lessons from the Shakespeare Tercentenary.
The Chelsea Young Men's Social and Athletic Club announces a field day on June 10 at Unity Camp Saugus with tug of war and track and field events. Prizes awarded to first and second place in each event. For entries, write to the club secretary 69 Everett Avenue Chelsea.
Mildred C Chadinsant advises that a newlywed couple should live alone during the first years to ensure mutual happiness. She argues against a widowed stepmother living with the couple, noting potential interference and that a man should not expect his wife to accept a third party in the home.
Police Commissioner O Meara issues general order sending Patrolman Joseph N Flanagan of Dudley Street station to 210 hours punishment duty as disciplinary measure.
The verse reflects on patience through gloom as joy and beauty return. It notes that sadness can seize spirits, yet patient love clears the skies and laughter returns, bringing renewed life and hopeful bloom.
The Oldest Inhabitant recalls past June 2 temperatures in Boston. He cites a 9 degree high in 1895, a 92 degree peak as the warmest in a decade, and coldest readings of 42, 45 in 1907 and 1915. He notes rain or showers on this date in 1906 and 1907.
In Act Two Beatrice mocks marriage while Don Pedro woos Hero for Claudio. Masked mischief fuels Benedick and Beatrice’s evolving romance as Don Pedro and allies plot to unite them. Benedick vows pitying Beatrice and even contemplates a new life.
Harvard plans a democratic approach to its Cambridge commencement this year by reducing the chief marshal luncheon guest list from about 1000 to 125. Returning alumni felt slighted as invitations were limited, prompting the committee to change the traditional practice.
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