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U. S
Canada
Sunday Post
Boston
Boston Post
Gockspur Street
London
Avenue de l’Opera
Paris
Life Sacrifice by a Nahant Teen Hero
John H. Lamphier, a 17 year old from Nahant, gave his life saving two boys adrift on a raft. He was not a swimmer and wore clothing that would sink him, yet he acted without hesitation to rescue others. His act is praised as a testament to young Americans’ courage and loyalty.
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John H. Lamphier
Nahant
Picketing the White House ends little children protest
Washington notes that promoters of the so called children's crusade consider calling off the White House picketing. The aim to influence amnesty questions failed to move the President. Authorities avoided arresting or molesting the pickets, avoiding martyrdom. Experience with woman suffrage protests shows such tactics gain no real good.
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Washington
White House
Executive Mansion
Pleasing Neighbors and Slurs in History Teaching
A discussion on neighborly niceties versus home respect parallels a NY Education Dept report criticizing historians for portraying Hancock and other colonists as criminals for smuggling without noting resistance to tyrannical laws. The piece argues propaganda in school books harms family and national memory alike.
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Department of Education of
New York
Hancock
Guessing About Mars in the Space Age
An article debates the likelihood of intelligent life on Mars and the probability that Martians resemble humans. It notes Mars is at a near approach and that communication has not occurred, acknowledging differences in atmosphere and climate that challenge any biological similarity. The piece closes with cautious optimism about future signals.
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Mars
Earth
First Question a Reader Would Ask Martians
The prompt invites the reader to imagine contacting Martians and asks what the initial inquiry should be. It frames the scenario as a hypothetical exchange, urging thoughtful, curiosity driven questions about human, technological, or cultural fundamentals.
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Mars
Marconi
Threatened Rail Strike Prompts Little Public Alarm
The article argues a July 1 strike threat by about 1.5 million railroad workers may fizzle. It notes ongoing arbitration by a Labor Board with three labor three capital and three public members, and contends wages are constrained by arbitration, not strike, given the monopolistic position of unions and railroads.
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Labor Board
New Haven
Boston & Maine
Commerce Commission
Taft Addresses British Commons In Mutual Courtesy Visit
Chief Justice Taft tells English photographers that acting pleasant is a noted trait and anticipating remarks that will be heard. The visit breaks a Franklin era precedent as the first American Chief Justice to address Parliament while abroad. Taft plans to meet British lawyers at Middle Temple's 500th anniversary celebration marking Lincoln's Inn move. He is praised for aptitude in making friendships and for representing American citizenship.
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Taft
Benjamin Franklin
House of Commons
Ohio
Middle Temple
Lincoln’s Inn
London
Peabody Crossing Tragedy Prompts Safety Demands
A deadly Peabody railroad crossing collision killed four young men and injured two others. The car skidded on a slippery road, brakes were ineffective, and officials call for improved protection at crossings. An investigation will seek blame and solutions to prevent repeats.
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Peabody
Oldest Inhabitant recalls Boston's June weather records
The Oldest Inhabitant notes Boston's warmest June 1 on record with official figures of 4 degrees in 1893 and 9 in 1908 and the coldest 47 degrees in 1918. He mentions rain on this date in 1913 1914 1910 1916 and 1919.
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Boston
Shiny Shoes Do Not Prove Polished Manners
A reader notes that a man's shining shoes do not prove he is a polished gentleman. The column, credited to R. N., discusses appearances versus true manners in social perception.
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R. N
Fads and Fashions Abridged From Facts and Fashions
A compact look at current style notes on sleeves aprons girdles and tassels. Beaded and bejetted evening gowns trend as the ultimate expression of chic with brocaded ribbons adding to black frocks. The piece playfully endorses daring fashion while describing details.
Good Old Fashioned Names Going Out of Style
A reader laments the drift from traditional girls names like Mary and Jane to modern variants such as Katheryn and Phillipina. They joke about inventing new names Anthropologene and Chrystalissa, and wonder who profits from namemaker trends.
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Mary
Martha
Jane
Lucy
Maria
Sarah
Ernestine
Gabrielle
Francetta
Flossine
Dollisette
Phillipina
Katherine
Kathryn
Kathrynne
Catheryn
Kathareen
Tracks Deceive Bear Hunter in Tennessee Woods
An elderly woodsman George Slossen crossed a stream barefoot leaving bear like tracks. Bill Smith followed the trail to a cabin and shot a bear skin coat hanging inside it by mistake wounding Slossen. Slossen chased the shooter into a scrub area, teaching caution to amateur bear trackers.
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Tennessee
George Slossen
Bill Smith
George
Bill
Near Summer Solstice Teases Longest Day Of The Year
The Observant Citizen notes only a few seconds separate today and tomorrow as days lengthen and recalls frost in New England, a 14 year old egg fry on a State House steps, and local letters about climate and public life. It mentions Taft in London robes, Gallivan’s pun about drinking on water, and Seascout camps.
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New England
Post
State House
Jimmie’ Gallivan
South
Boston
House Press Gallery
Gallivan
Boy Scouts of America
Marion
Suppican Harbor
Buzzards Bay
Massachusetts
Erma Iréne Southard
Stevens High School
Aremont
N. W
Claremont Reader
Receipt Notice Escalates Request for Self-Addressed Envelopes
A request is issued to retain a copy of the story sent, with instruction to include a self addressed stamped envelope for return and ongoing notice until further guidance is provided.
The Junk Fiend and the Rusty Spike Fix
Ida Bower collects junk since childhood and hides a rusty six inch spike. On a mountain road a broken spindle bolt ends their outing. Ida provides the spike as a temporary fix, Peter repairs it with hammer and chisel, and they limp home past closed garages.
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Peter Smith
Little Ida Bower
Ida
Peter
Jay
Smiths
Ide
Trotzky as Possible Lenine Successor Shapes Europe Outlook
A portrait of Leon Trotzky as a potential ruler of Russia raises fears for European and world stability. The piece traces his background from southern Russia to exile, his oratorical power and fanaticism, and contrasts him with other Bolshevik leaders while warning that his rise could threaten peace in Europe.
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Leon Trotzky
Lenine
Russia
Europe
Tchitcherin
Zinoviev
Krassin
Litvinov
Americans
Kremlin
Trotzky
Moscow
Soviet Russia
William II
Kaiser
Hohenzollern
Bronstein
Siberia
Vienna
Berlin
Paris
Spain
New York
Bronx
Etienne Antonelli
Trotzy
Petrograd
France
John Pierpont Morgan
Spike Saves Day In Garage Ordeal
Ida and Peter share a simple meal of pie doughnuts and coffee while recounting a lucky spike that helped them avoid a long wait for help. Ida secretly left the spike in the car earlier, and Peter vows to tolerate future junk piling as long as the spike remains.
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Ida
Peter
Feter
Morse case hearing continued in Portland
A continuance was granted in the Benjamin W. Morse conspiracy case filed in New York. Fletcher Dobyns, special assistant Attorney General, requested the delay and will appear for the government in Portland against Charles W. Morse as the cases seek removal to the New York federal court jurisdiction.
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Benjamin W. Morse
Charles
W. Morse
New York
Fletcher Dobyns
Portland
Charles W. Morse
Federal
Howell Named First American Minister to Egypt
President Harding nominates Morton Howell of Ohio as the first American minister to Egypt. The appointment follows changes in Egypt's form of government and aims to strengthen diplomatic relations with The Egyptian government.
Recognition of formerly dependent state as independent nation
The entity long a Turkish and then British protectorate was on February 28 formally recognized by Britain as an independent state with limited duties to safeguard the Suez Canal and other British interests.
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Turkey
Great Britain
Suez Canal
Let the POST Follow You On Your Vacation
A reader is invited to keep up with the newspaper during trips with a subscription offer. Rates shown include two weeks and one month by mail with a daily delivery option priced at fifty dollars.
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Newon
Newsday
Edwin A. Grozier
the Post
Mail Daily
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