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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1917
Page
8
Washington urges keeping the names of armed merchant ships confidential to protect captains who engage U boats. The policy is seen as securing lives, since German WWI warfare viewed fighting captains as pirates to be executed if caught. Anonymity is a safety measure for vessels and their commanders.
Colonel Roosevelt, addressing an audience in Lincoln Nebraska on Flag Day, spoke of his failed bid to lead recruits into France and said he is feeling fine while keeping a bad temper under control. He earned praise as an inspiring American citizen and drew millions of admirers.
Secretary Lansing dispels the bogus note from the United States to China after the accurate text surfaced. A Japanese special mission to the United States arrives early next month led by the former foreign minister, with officials from several ministries. The mission’s status is described as highly dignified and akin to allied delegations welcomed here.
The passage asserts that a steadfast embassy can secure understanding with the United States and foster amicable relations between East and West amid a world disturbance. It emphasizes mutual desirability and a tranquil settlement of global convulsions through steadfast diplomacy.
The nation celebrates a decisive Liberty Loan victory with immense public support. New England volunteers energize patriotic fervor praising democracy and unity under President Wilson as Berlin gauges the American resolve.
The article argues releasing all prisoners arrested during last year’s Dublin uprising is prudent as a step toward home rule. It says prolonged imprisonment for political reasons alienates Irish support and harms governance at home and abroad, and that freeing detainees will benefit all involved.
James Muccio twenty of 860 North Street arrived from New York at Boston police headquarters charged with abducting Margaret McPhee fifteen of 3 Pagecourt North End. It is alleged Muccio left the city June 6 with the girl.
A Greek Community House pastor on South Common Street in Lynn stirred a mass meeting protesting alleged German sympathies and anti allied views. The disturbance erupted last evening and only subsided after Lynn police arrived to restore order.
A column reflects on doing work better than others and the challenges of meeting high standards. It includes musings on professionalism and a humorous inquiry about women’s riding skirts and their bosoms. Readers are invited to respond as the piece moves through witty editorial tone.
James H. Shaw cites Priscilla Washburn as a young Liberty bond owner born June 9 in Dorchester. The column recalls Puritan Club enlistments, a reader’s seven sevens claim about American wars, a silver wedding gift of Liberty bonds, a new stork at Sheriff Kelcher’s attaché, and local civic notes from Boston to Provincetown.
Richard Norris, weary of four weddings in one week, encounters Marcia Ellicott at her home and learns Ruth’s wedding cake may hide a ring. Marcia plans to bake many rings, hoping the prophecy of spinster, bride, or heiress will come true for others and for Norris and her.
The old timer cites Boston’s heat and cool records for June 16, listing highs of 90 in 1873 92 in 1885 96 in 1891 92 in 1894 and 91 in 1913 and lows of 48 in 1879 49 in 1881 48 in 1884 49 in 1901 48 in 1903.
Ottawa report lists two American casualties D Walker of Somerville Mass wounded and J L Sweeney of Waterbury Conn killed in today’s Canadian action.
A 1917 verse depicts German soldiers wrecking towns and churches as they advance. It condemns their brutality and quotes the Kaiser urging slaughter to gain a trench. The poem frames the foe as savagery confronting Western defenses and art.
The 1792 finished Marie Antoinette writing table sold for $30,000 at Hamilton Palace. Crafted by Riesener with bronze mounting by Coutiere, the piece exemplifies 18th century French furniture and reflects social change tied to the Revolution.
The piece recounts a reader letter to Miss Pickford about achieving expressive eyes and beauty. It discusses a beauty doctor story, warns that confidence and inner character matter more than appearance, and shares memories of childhood attempts at dimples and eye changes.
The passage notes that being considered “easy” by friends subjects her to unflattering judgment and likely no declaration of love. It observes a man accepts a woman largely by her self presentation and the behavior supporting it.
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