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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1916
Page
12
The Boston Post lists its editorial and department staff including the editorial room sporting editor Sunday editor and financial editors. It states subscriptions must be paid in advance and will be discontinued on expiration. It instructs readers to notify a local post if the paper is not available from dealers.
The accord between General Scott and General Obregon allows United States forces to stay in Mexico until Villa is captured or declared dead. Observers see this as common sense and a diplomatic success. Obregon is praised as sensible, ensuring continued cooperation until the Villa situation is resolved.
The article notes Elihu Root actively seeks the Republican nomination with national backing in New York. It recalls Colonel Roosevelt once praised Root while later accusing him of stealing the 1912 Chicago nomination and raises uncertainty about Roosevelt’s possible stance if Root wins.
A national anniversary is set for the second Saturday in May and will be observed for the first time one week from today. Congress designated "American Indian Way" amid urgent appeals from representatives and descendants. Debates arise over parade attire and ceremonial features but the focus remains on the race’s role in adapting to civilization.
The article notes Native Indians are not disappearing and have grown by about 20 000 in the latest census. It highlights representation among recognized leaders in the U S Senate and House and calls for a national Day to honor the race.
The German reply to President Wilson's ultimatum opens a path to continued peace but preserves conditions. It promises ships within the war zone will be warned before sinking unless they resist. It also demands Washington pressure Britain to end international-law violations at neutral ports, warning of Germany reserving decision if unmet.
A letter from Harold asks for subject ideas and guidance for a first public speech at graduation. The adviser offers mock subjects, dress and posture advice, gesture cautions, and a humorous anecdote about a suspender mishap while stressing confident stage presence.
A long column of reader notes covers celestial sights with Venus visible in daylight near a noon sun position, tall tales of elderly New England residents including Dr Smith Baker, travel plans of Jacob Wood Jr in South Africa, and political musings on local party dues and upcoming primaries. It mentions Harrie F. Gray’s 30 years in Wexboro fire service, Jacob Shea becoming Canada Steamship Lines passenger agent in Boston, and generous support from Mrs. Mabel Hunt Slater for hot suppers for Boston children. The column also notes a white robin near Spy Pond and a discussion of the Shakespeare spelling, plus plans to convert marsh land along Alewife Brook into a parkway and criticism of Commonwealth Avenue’s pavement.
A terse adage warns not to strike a fallen man unless restrained as he may retaliate and injure the kicker. The wry line frames caution in confrontations and self defense.
A weather note recalls Boston temperatures with the warmest May sixth on record at 82 degrees and the coldest at 33 degrees in 1891. It cites 10 year trends including a 41 degree low in 1907 and mentions rain on this date in 1906 1907 and 1914.
Paragraph points on fashions describe silk crepe de chine used for elaborate sports coats and anticipated panta letted evening toilettes. Coats are large and loose to cover dresses while suit skirts stay narrow for a tailored look. Ruffles dominate with pinked and fluted styles and wide neck scarves forming soft bows. Taree hats remain stylish.
In the garden, Sir Toby, Sir Andrew, Fabian and Maria plot against Malvolio by dropping Olivia’s forged letter. Malvolio reads the mock misprision and declares love, smiles, and schemes to win Olivia, unaware he is being mocked. The conspirators rejoice as they watch Olivia’s planned illusion unfold.
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