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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1920
Page
16
A curiously appealing Ellis Island document claims a Russian boy held at the New York harbor immigration station for six years failed medical tests in 1914 and faced deportation being delayed. If alive, the piece argues he should be allowed to live in free America without harming others.
New Hampshire results cheer General Leonard Wood as Republican delegates unite behind him. The Granite State native son gains early momentum while cautions linger that momentum may fade by Chicago in June.
New England businessmen argue the New York to Washington air mail line is essential and should not be withdrawn. They note the service aids six states by overnight Boston to Washington delivery, outperforming railroad timing, and urge Congress to preserve the route amid airline funding debates.
A Massachusetts political column argues Robert M. Washburn targets Samuel W. McCall for vengeance within the party. It notes McCall’s long service in Congress and four terms as governor, asserting Massachusetts has honored him despite calls for Republican leadership changes.
The article portrays Mr. Washburn's humor about the nomination as a reflection on party dynamics. It notes Mr. McCall's support for the Republican party and questions whether the party will reject its seasoned elder for opposing hand-picked slates.
The Massachusetts Legislature weighs asking the Supreme Judicial Court to define what constitutes intoxicating liquors under the Eighteenth Amendment. The move follows a committee view that public opinion supports beer and light wines and a desire to know if the state can define its own limits. Congressman Steele’s remark on concurrent power adds national significance, signaling how intent may shape enforcement.
The Boston Post endorses Rep Scigliano's plan requiring licenses from police to buy firearms. It argues licensing at the point of sale better prevents gun crime than current end-of-tragedy carrying laws. District Attorney Pelletier and authorities reportedly favor the measure and urge passage.
The piece argues Admiral Sims reiterated criticisms of Navy Department wartime conduct. It contends allies, including Great Britain, were not initially aided as effectively, yet later praises the U S Navy for its prompt swing against the German menace and questions why Sims now doubts the early performance.
The German government disavows and apologizes for the assault on the French commission at the Adlon in Berlin. Prince Joachim Albrecht is named as instigator and calls grow for severe punishment of the royal rowdy and his associates who beat the Frenchmen for not rising to Deutschland, Deutschland, Deutschland.
A terse note cites a Berlin pub dining room as a venue of interest and mentions Joachim allegedly jailed as a minor disciplinarian. The remark hints a longer journal could aid him and Germany, implying broader political implications.
The piece argues against lending to Europe after the war warning that repaid loans worth ten billion dollars could flood the U.S. with European goods. It fears factory closures and job losses if production cannot meet demand and imports surge, urging readers to avoid lending to avoid economic ruin.
Marion Sherman reports a humorous verse about a Detroit man declaring he toils all day for little pay and spends nights seeking solace in blotting.
Dr. E J Melville of St. Albans Vermont now in St Petersburg Florida sends a homesick greeting and announces Napoleon Gomo's return to the All Sorts column. The piece blends personal reminiscence with a call for Napoleon to perform new stunts for readers.
The column covers a mouse causing traffic jams on Summer Street and a horse slipping on an icy avenue. It notes 26th Division facilities at Huntington Avenue, daylight saving talks, a ferryboat upgrade, and civic events in Boston including lectures, jewelry association meetings, and public welcomes for visiting dignitaries.
Count Anton Ligray once known as Count Szechenyi’s friend and husband of Marcus Daly’s daughter figures in New York and Newport society. Admiral Horthy, Regent of Hungary, opposes demagogues and leads reconstruction. Captain Marshall Field III gains control of the Field estate with a billion dollar prospect. Fire buffs and a loyal NYFD figure E J Kenny feature in civic life. Arthur Nikisch marks a fifth conductor anniversary with a Berlin Philharmonic program. William K Vanderbilt seeks Parisian rheumatic heart treatment amid waning health and trusted valet companionship.
Ernest S. Harrington of Liverpool responds to a Post editorial quoting the London Mail on Anglo American sentiment. He argues that newspapers mirror popular anger and that British opinion may differ from government stance, noting a "majority" view in Britain and the need to reckon with it.
A reader from Concord letters to the editor praising the verses printed on the front page. The correspondent says the verses are the first item read and have provided substantial help, signing as “A Constant Reader.”
Napoleon Gomo makes his first return appearance in this column with a piece titled The Law of Averages by Dr B J Melville. Read it tomorrow to start the day right.
Gifford Pinchot, former U S chief forester, was appointed commissioner of forestry in Pennsylvania to replace resigning Robert S. Conklin. The announcement came in Harrisburg on March 10.
East of the Virgin Islands lies a crescent of volcanic islands including Saba St Eustatius St Martin and St Bartholomew. Saba is a cratered volcanic cone with 8000 foot summit and no harbor where tourists climb 800 steps to Bottom. St Eustatius was once a Dutch wartime storehouse and Rodney seized loot here, aiding Washington's victory. St Bartholomew and St Martin are treasure legends, with Marigot as the French capital and vivid island scenery across 40 square miles and 8000 residents.
The editor notes delays possible when answering written inquiries and explains how to obtain information when answers cannot be provided here. Medical legal and religious questions are excluded. most responses go by mail requiring signed full names and addresses. Only generally interesting questions not recently answered are printed.
The article explains that a nautical mile equals one sixtieth of a degree of the earth and is about 6080 feet in the U S and varied by nation. The statute mile is fixed at 5280 feet in the U S and England.
The term symphony originally meant a harmonious mingling of sounds and now denotes an elaborate orchestral work in three or more movements. A symphony is considered the highest form of instrumental music, created for a full orchestra with grand proportions and varied elements.
A concise reminiscence cites Ralph Waldo Emerson and his short poem titled Duty. The lines affirm that when Duty whispers Thou must, the Youth replies I can, linking grandeur and divinity to resolve and action.
The article outlines Marine duties in peace including protection of government property at naval stations. It notes that Marines at sea perform guard duty on battleships and first class ships. It also asks about marital status for enlistment, indicating that only single men without dependents may join.
A reader asks how to pick the more accurate thermometer when two are paired. The answer: melt ice or snow and place thermometers in the melting water, near the freezing point. Mercury should read about 32 degrees. note any offset between the 82 degree mark and the actual mercury position for future corrections.
A reader asks if a player may look at cards as they are dealt or must wait until the entire deal. The rule states a player may not pick up or examine any cards until the end of the deal. The penalty for breaking this rule is discussed.
The text lists legal holidays in Massachusetts noting Patriots Day on a Monday in April, with Evacuation Day on March 17 not statewide. It references a 25 point adverse honor score per examined card and asks about next legal state holiday.
The letter argues spring was wetter or drier than normal. April rain was below average while early May had heavy rainfall. From May 26 to June 8 no rain fell in Boston, the longest dry spell of the year, leaving up to June 1 a 1.43 inch rainfall deficit.
The oldest resident recalls Boston weather for March 11 with official figures showing 11 above in 1885 1900 and 1918 the coldest. He notes the warmest on record for this date as 4 in 1808 and mentions only rain or snow on this date in 1913 and 1917.
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