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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1916
Page
16
Edwin A. Grozier, editor and publisher, asserts the Boston Post holds the nation’s largest daily morning circulation. The statement, cited by Fourth Estate, emphasizes the paper’s reach.
Elihu Root rebukes Hamilton College president for attacking Justice Hughes and President Wilson in a prior speech. He warns against using sound and superlatives to stir audiences and acknowledges the temptation of exaggeration in both college and political oratory.
Chicago packing and canning firms rush to fill a 500000 pound cooked corned beef contract for San Antonio Texas. The work fuels a buzzing industry there as meat from Mexico remains scarce for regular diets. The potential base in San Antonio could serve as a logistical hub for operations in Mexico.
A Detroit editorial questions rumors that Ford Motor Company members in the Michigan Guard will not only be absent but may claim positions elsewhere. It condemns such pacifist stance and urges respect for national duties and lawful service.
The piece recalls past war service failures and calls for improved medical care for soldiers. It argues medical facilities must keep pace with needs, promising a stern reckoning if adequate improvements are not made. It references trust in camp organization and the priority of better medical resources for troops.
An openly charged belief spread by some voices that German agents foment a Mexican outbreak against the United States. Observers note Carranza might be a Kaiser tool, a notion that may be unfounded yet not wholly inconsistent with local plots or propaganda in the United States.
Fragmentary U S quotation asserts Forkers blame and claims Germany will not gain from hostilities. It argues American industry will continue normally, meeting domestic needs and producing similar output to prewar levels, with no anticipated advantage to the Teutons.
The New York Tribune pledges support for President Wilson and calls on readers to stand by in the Mexico crisis. It urges national unity, backing the militia call, and set aside partisan aims as the nation faces potential war and the need to protect American lives and honor.
The Moose predicts one third will follow the colonel, one third vote independently mainly for Hughes, and one third back Wilson. If a third switch to Wilson from 1912 totals, Wilson could gain a large popular plurality. Some Moose may not stay with the leader.
As of this writing no American source confirms details of the Carrizal clash between the Tenth United States Cavalry and Carrancistas. Washington reports rely on Mexican narrators, with varying accounts. Until U S firsthand accounts arrive, blame and outcomes cannot be determined, though treachery or an attack on duty would bear responsibility.
Michael H. Corcoran of the school committee presented diplomas to Charlestown High School graduates. The ceremony featured a chorus by the graduates and an honor list read by John W. Regan. Captain James Ramett gave the address on military preparedness.
The Oldest Inhabitant notes the warmest June 23 in Boston reached 96 degrees in 1888, with the past decade’s high near 90 in 1909. Coldest June 23 recalled as 47 in 1877 and 54 in 1966. References rain in 1906 and 1909.
A reflective note cites that even the wisest can slip into folly, illustrating humility in judgment. The line underscores human flaw and the value of tempered wisdom.
Reuben Blew of Boston writes to Newt about bore a 16 foot diameter tunnel through Earth's center from Boston to the Indian Ocean. He proposes a 300 foot steel torpedo car for 160 passengers, gravity propulsion, and a 50 50 profit split after constructing post hole sections at the Consolidated Post Hole Factory. Henry IV analysis follows with Falstaff in Shakespeare discussion.
A Boston columnist comments on proper flag display during wartime, local gossip about Robert Winsor's cow pasture vs golf plans, reminiscences of militia regiments, and remarks from Governor McCall at Holy Cross. Additional items include liquor sales removal from stations, weather signals for yachts, Garfield family ties to Williams College, Uruguay flag ship Walden Abbey arriving with chili, and a lump of farm luck about an unhatched egg.
Boston Metropolitan Chapter of American National Red Cross seeks volunteers at headquarters 687 Boylston Street Room 314. They plan to double first aid home nursing classes. Untrained women may serve as Red Cross nurses aids. Helpers needed for soldiers underwear and surgical shirts work. Rooms open 9 to 5 weekdays and 9 to 1 Saturday. Information via Back Bay 6163.
Peggy Clark roams the Dudley mansion searching for a hidden picture gallery. She meets Stanley Brown after a misdirected walk and a fallen high heel slipper sparks their meeting. Two years later their child has red hair, echoing the slipper’s fateful turn in this romance tale.
A humorous verse by Walt Mason describes buying a gun for protection after being warned burglars target men’s money. He keeps the weapon by his pillow seeing a burglar and accidentally shoots Uncle John, who recovers but vows to bill the narrator for care.
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