Convention Ends Early Sessions Drag On Key Duties
The text criticizes the convention's initial sessions as obstructed and confusing. It predicts a reassembly to clear its programme of duties and to determine its direction and focus.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1917
Page
14
Feeding the neutrals and the war grain policy
The Exports Council, created by the President, proposes export licensing to neutrals to ensure food goes to where needed and not to Germany. It argues that neutral purchases have skirted wartime needs and questions indirect feeding of the enemy, urging safeguards to protect home supplies and curb neutral trade redirection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
United States
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
Netherlands
Germany
Belgium
France
Well-founded rumors prove US troops land in France
The article declares that a large force of United States regulars has landed in France in two contingents with a third following. It frames the arrival as a patriotic moment and a pledge to unite with allies in a just war, urging continued effort despite sadness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
France
Roosevelt protests Red Cross nationality policy
The piece asserts broad American support for Colonel Roosevelt's protest against a government order excluding Red Cross workers born in Germany or Austria or with parents born there from serving in allied base hospitals. It argues the policy is a serious discrimination and urges rescission to set a better national example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Red Cross
Germany
Austria
United States Army
Recess granted to Constitutional Convention for work
The Constitutional Convention adjourns for a fortnight not as a vacation but to allow committees to hear and conference and to sift and adjust the large mass of propositions. President Bates explains the break enables useful work away from full meetings.
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Bates
Three Years Since Sarajevo Sparked World War
The piece recalls the 1914 assassination in Sarajevo that sparked World War I. It condemns Austrian Serbia tensions and German actions, framing the conflict as democracy versus autocracy and liberty against militarism. It cites a broader duty to persevere in humanity’s fight against despotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarajevo
Francis Ferdinand
Europe
Austria
Serbia
Russia
Belgium
France
H. G. Wells
Mr. Brittling
A Triumph for Humanity In Red Cross Fund Drive
The nation celebrates the Red Cross campaign for a 100 000 000 dollar fund as a triumph of generous patriotism. New England Massachusetts and Boston surpassed expectations with overwhelming responses. The piece likens Liberty Loan oversubscription to the Red Cross drive and questions whether enemies view this display of generosity as a sign of resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
New England
Massachusetts
Boston
Liberty
All Sorts Newton Newkirk Sphinx Says
A snappy column quotes Newton Newkirk on canned music and its excess. The piece gives a witty take on popular tunes and the music industry, reflecting a lighthearted public satire from the era.
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Newton Newkirk
Giants of the Future: The Tetholin Dream of Height
Berkeley students read of tetholin a base brain substance said to trigger giant growth. A hopeful narrator envisions leaving for UC to study it claim to become nine feet tall and weighing a half ton. He promises to confront intrusions with newfound power and leisure the added strength could reshape daily life.
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International News Service
Berkeley
Cal
University of California
War light to mark Lodge estate Nahant coast in Boston harbor
The War Department and Senator Lodge arrange a powerful search light on the Nahant point to illuminate Boston harbor approaches. The Obs notes slang, fashion, and local anecdotes, including sailors outfits and a Suffolk Court divorce tale, plus reminiscences of Gloucester and Winslow Homer paintings.
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Boston
Senator Lodge
Nahant
Lodge
War Department
Senator
Nahant Bay
Boston Harbor
Gloucester
Winslow Homer
New York
Kabatznick
Boylston Street
Annisquam
Silent Appeal Reunites Judith and Dick Through Floy
Judith and Dick confront a strained marriage after five years since their wedding as they confront the loss of baby Floy. Judith hides to place Floy’s picture in Dick’s view and the sight triggers reconciliation and renewed hope for happiness.
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Judith
Floy
Portieres
Baby Floy
Dear Newt and Odd Classifieds From A Town Sign
A clipped note cites a New Hampshire sign reading no swimming aloud in this stream and asks how to swim without noise. A Boston ad asks for wealthy, respectable couples to adopt an infant at birth, implying non infant applicants are unwanted.
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Newt
New Hampshire
G. M
Lowell
Mass
Boston
Horn
Massachusetts seeks US reimbursement for militia patrols
Washington June 27 The State of Massachusetts would be reimbursed 15 475.52 for patrols and policing of bridges and vital points by national guardsmen if a Congress resolution by Rep George Holden Tinkham passes. The measure notes expenditures occurred before guardsmen were mustered into federal service.
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Washington
Masachusetts
Commonwealth
Congress
George Holden Tinkham
COS Ucusral
Household Hints for Panama Hat Cleaning
A reader shares a step by step method from the Post to clean Panama hats and clear peanut straw. Use lukewarm soapy water to wipe, then peroxide to finish and sun dry. Repeat five or six times for best results without stiffening or shrinking.
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Groton
A. K
Boswlipwccn
Ways to meet him a reader asks about romance
A young girl seeks advice on how to approach a man who stares at her. The columnist cautions that introductions are proper, urges dignity and self respect, and warns against flirtation or appearing easy.
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Miss Champagne
Old Boston Weather Records For June 28 Revealed
The Oldest Inhabitant cites official figures for Boston on June 28 showing highs from 90 to 93 degrees in various years, with coldest readings around 54 degrees. Rain fell on this date during the past 15 years in 1908 1909 and 1910.
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Boston
Costliest Arc Triumphs in Paris and Its Sculptor
The feature describes the Arc de Triomphe de l’Etoile detailing its massive cost over $2,000,000 and four major statuary groups led by Francois Rude. It notes disputed awards among artists, Rude’s influence, and a proposed crowning eagle versus a Gallic cock. It ends with a teaser about tomorrow’s stamp story.
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Arc de Triomphe de l'Etoile
France
Paris
Francois Rude
Rude
Louis Philippe
Thiers
Italy
Rome
Post Letters to the Editor Offer Hints and Answers
Questions from readers cover shore fishing near Boston Nahant and Beachmont. Mollie Waddy and Tony performances at Franklin Park times. codfish rock cod scrod definitions. entry to U S aviation service via General Squier. and calendar notation about year 46 A C and year 0 explained.
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Boston
Nahant
Beachmont
Post
Mollie
Waddy
Tony
Franklin Park
Atlantic
Pacific
U. S. Aviation Service
George C. Squier
Signal Corps
Washington
Hip Hip Hooray Keeps Spirits High in Wartime Verse
The poem by Hall Mason urges cheerful resilience during war. It contrasts muting gloom with singing and smiling as a way to support morale amid Kaiser Bill anxieties. It notes neighbors sharing costs while refusing to dwell on despair.
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Scott
Kaiser Bill
George Matthew Adams
Fads and Fashions Note Summer Headwear Return
Trimmed pieces move to the back with sashes returning to lingerie style. Felt and velour hats will be worn this summer as fashion trends shift.
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