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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1916
Page
12
Hughes renews acquaintance with Brown University classmates at Tiverton Rhode Island home of Benjamin Barker for the class of 81. After a clambake they walk the woods and sit to sing college songs.
Mr Hughes plans to participate in Brown University’s commencement parade and campus exercises tomorrow. He will sit on the platform with Interior Secretary Lane as he delivers a speech and may offer a few college remarks. A Republican reception, a dinner with Governor Beeckman, and a Brown University reception with President Faupce are on the schedule before his midnight departure to New York.
Berlin awaits any move in the American Mexican crisis as reports filter through via Amsterdam. News is sparse and censored by British censors as tension edges toward possible war.
A New York message relayed via London and Amsterdam reports that the National Guard of all States has been called out. Berlin papers expect war between the United States and Mexico and view Japanese influence as shaping Mexico’s stance, fearing arms shipments to allies would be disrupted if war erupts.
The Reece Shoe Sewing Machine Company of Boston sues the United Shoe Machinery Company in Newark New Jersey seeking an injunction to stop use of a high speed immediate stopping device. A large exhibition of shoemaking machines with the device is in the courtroom. The Reece company claims the device is its and that United Machinery infringes on it.
Manchester June 20 William Johnson former chief of police and city’s oldest resident observed his 99th birthday at his Bridge street home. He is very feeble and received few callers but many floral tributes were sent.
A long telegram from United Mine Workers of America officials urged President Wilson to appoint Frank P. Walsh of Kansas City Missouri to the Supreme Court seat vacated by Charles E Hughes. The message was directed to fill the vacancy caused by Hughes resignation.
The state marks a historic first as automobiles deployed to mobilize National Guard units across centers. The move enhanced speed and comfort versus traditional transport, with Lt. Fleming praising Studebaker Corp for providing touring cars to reach soldiers unreachable by phone or telegraph, enabling rapid company readiness.
D Pulsifer Colville, assistant clerk in the Superior Civil Court, was awarded a Bachelor of Laws by Northeastern College. Born in Roxbury and son of the late sportsman Honest Jimmy Colville, he remained active in local politics and social clubs while pursuing law and serving in the court.
An athletic girl feature by Maude Hall titled Toys for Tennis previews playful gear and exercises designed to build athleticism. Illustrated in colors for the upcoming Sunday Post, the piece blends practical tips with cheerful visuals.
Edwin G. Eastman longtime attorney-general of New Hampshire from 1892 to 1911 died in Exeter at age 72 He represented Exeter in both branches of the state legislature Eastman was born November 22 1847 in Grantham NH
A close look at the backstage world of a manager, a reporter, and a leading lady as a new star rises in the theatrical firmament. This Sunday Post Magazine snippet previews the stage life and ambitions shaping a fresh theatrical era.
Beverly June 20 Miss Phyllis Sears daughter of Commodore Herbert M Sears of Beverly Farms and Boston was married at St John s Episcopal Church to Bayard Tuckerman Jr son of New York social figures. The groom a Harvard graduate and noted rider is 24 and serves as chairman of the board of race stewards at Myopia Hunt Club. The ceremony featured Rev Roland Cotton Smith and was followed by a wedding breakfast and dancing. The couple will reside in Hamilton after a wedding journey.
Mrs. Nina Larrey Duryea, president of a leading American war relief committee in France, distributed surgical dressings sent by the hospital's surgical dressings committee and received thanks from French war victims.
Madison Square Garden today went into the hands of a receiver Edward E. McCall was appointed by Supreme Court Justice Giegerich to foreclose a mortgage of 2,300,000 plus back taxes and interest and further charges totaling about 58,600. The filing was begun last week by the New York Life Insurance Company.
W. F. French of Haverhill Massachusetts was elected president of the New England Association Loyal Order of Moose. Gloucester Massachusetts was chosen as the site for the 1917 convention and field day.
A Sunday Post feature previews a new phase of the war with striking photographs and analysis, describing Allied efforts to turn the tide in England and mobilize home front industry and morale.
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