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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1920
Page
18
The article argues President Wilson acted personally without Congress in agreeing to arbitrate the Armenia border issue with allied powers. It contends Congress has no role in this private matter and defends Wilson against censuring critics.
Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Corp says it will abandon its plans to manufacture commercial airplanes. The move follows Congress failure to protect U S air industry from British imports dumped here at low cost. Some experts welcome cheaper planes, boosting amateur flying and benefiting Curtiss in the long run.
A critical remark argues that Philander Knox’s constitutional views outrank the Post’s, while recalling an incident when Knox left the Senate to join Taft’s cabinet and faced a constitutional misstep during the transition. The piece reflects on the fragility of political authority and the limits of legal knowledge in high office.
The passage notes Philander C. Knox faced a constitutional snag over a salary hike for cabinet members. He planned to join the cabinet but was blocked by a rule forbidding Senators or Representatives from taking civil office during their elected term if emoluments were increased. Special legislation was then enacted to bypass the issue.
The article argues the United States has built a strong merchant marine post civil war era and revised shipping laws to compete globally. It notes tax exemptions for ten years to encourage ship investments, mail subsidies, favorable export rail rates, and protection against foreign discrimination. It also discusses the role of a robust merchant fleet as economic and naval reserve. It then shifts to political analysis, praising Senator Harding’s stance and the value of Governor Coolidge as running mate, noting how the vice presidential choice influences the ticket’s appeal.
A weary world needs a yearly dose of circus joy to reset perspectives. The piece argues adults take life too seriously and that a visit to the circus with family can restore optimism, offering a reminder of simple pleasures amid warlike trouble.
The writer argues against underestimating the Republican ticket in Chicago led by Senator Harding. He notes Harding is conservative and tied to the Old Guard, and that many Republicans may still support him despite a shift away from ultra progressive wings. The piece cites Johnson’s poor showing as context.
The article argues Germany bore a heavy cost to secure the Versailles peace. It notes vast deliveries of valuables to France and Belgium, loss of the navy, thousands of locomotives and cars, and a German army larger than the treaty limit, all posing a formidable burden as Spa Conference approaches.
The late F W Woolworths two daughters secure two thirds of his 20 percent common stock, with their combined holding worth 7 500 000 dollars. Other items note pacifist authors at Paris Ritz luncheon, a Salvation Army cadet in New York, a Hungarian nun elected to parliament, and Mrs Harold Irving Pratt teaching citizenship and household skills to young mistresses.
Edward the Black Prince was born June 15 1350 in England and became Prince of Wales. He joined his father Edward III in France at 16 and led the right wing to victory. At 26 he defeated France at Poitiers and later married Joan of Kent. He died aged 46 after a Spain conflict and is survived by Joan. their son would become Richard II.
A humorous clipping explains an overthe-top antique sale listing from Woonsocket Rhode Island. It notes a kitchen range a baby brass bed a four foot door showcase and a blue flame three burner ice box. The writer mocks the absurdities while preserving the odd auction items.
The DARE TO DO RIGHT exchange recounts Aleck's attempt to dodge 20 cents by riding the El riding fender stunts and the columnist Newt proposes a cheeky remedy. Newt admits similar slips totaling two dimes and suggests returning 20 cents to settle accounts.
The Oldest Inhabitant notes Boston’s warmest June 16 in official records, citing 1891 and 1876 as extremes with temperatures around 89 and 42. He also recalls no rain on this date for the past decade except in 1901 and 1917.
A historical survey details Greek pentathlon events including javelin throwing from foot and from horseback, discus and wrestling rules, and the evolution of running and broad jumps. It notes scarce records, possible exaggerations, and uncertain ancient distances, contrasting with modern measurements.
The column links St. Vitus day lore to health myths and reports fruit markets from Boston. It cites strawberries from Maryland to New Jersey, peaches from Georgia, and notes a late MA peach crop due to cold. It also recounts J. C. Hartshorne’s Pleasant Island fishing and Massachusetts farming delays amid recent sun and rain.
A collage of verse and local notes begins with Walt Mason’s mock fable about a pin and the value of trifles, then shifts to remarks on deck terminology and a look at City Point progress, the South Boston Aquarium, West visitors, and Prohibition era stills with enforcement notes.
The report cites pear production near normal while Baldwin apples lag, noting overall fruit growth lags population. City Point pier hosts crab fishermen with nets lowered daily, some selling crabs to Boston restaurants. City Treasurer Thomas W. Murray narrowly escaped injury after a wagon collision with an auto.
A deckhand recalls a near miss as a ferryman was struck by a shaft at City Hall. The treasurer was treated at a relief station but remained at his desk the next day. Doctors warned a half inch difference could have caused serious injury. Last year signs urged smoking on the after deck. this year the rear deck only.
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