Navy rejects plan to move Old Ironsides to Potomac Park
The Navy Department abandoned efforts to seize Old Ironsides after protests. Assistant Secretary Roosevelt hinted Boston’s claim to keep the frigate is strong, suggesting it remain where she was born and perhaps be shown in the Charles River basin for public viewing.
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Long Jump Marks Step Toward Transatlantic Flight
Two NC seaplanes reach Trepassey Bay completing a mid ocean leg of the Atlantic crossing. NC 4 and NC 3 endured repairs and propeller trouble yet demonstrated a 6 hour 57 minute Halifax to Trepassey distance of 529 miles. The Azores leg remains 1200 miles and fixes during delays help prevent future failures.
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Borah Threats to Fumigate Senate Over Peace Treaty
A tense note on Senator Borah railing against the League of Nations peace plan warns he may "fumigate" himself and quit if Republicans block the treaty. It weighs likely effects on GOP unity, noting Borah's absence could hurt or help party leverage depending on his stance.
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Attack on Wilson Mirrors Non-Partisan League Power
A North Dakota based Non-Partisan League paper brands President Wilson under attack while alleging Bolshevik influence and a Townley trial for disloyalty. The piece omits broader farmer sentiment and cites opposition to the peace treaty as capitalistic and punitive toward Germany.
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Townley
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Bolshevist hostility alarms Republican bosses toward Wilson
Republican leaders react to perceived Bolshevist and un-American hostility directed at Mr. Wilson. Some claim Bolshevik tactics and anti-Democratic sentiment explain the temper of the political order, raising questions about loyalty and effect on Democratic strength.
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Victory Loan triumph marks strong US financial resolve
The Victory Liberty Loan oversubscribed, confirming national optimism and patriotism. Officials credit Secretary Carter Glass and successors for sound policy, while noting postwar funding remains essential though the war ends. Also highlights the Museum of Fine Arts and its need for funds to continue free access and lectures benefiting thousands of visitors annually.
Proposed 19th Amendment Would Restrict Presidents Travel
A New York citizen of eminence proposes a 19th amendment to ban presidents from leaving the United States during their term. It would transfer duties to the Vice President after ten days of absence and, if refused, to the Secretary of State. The idea is mocked as impractical and unnecessary.
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Museum of Fine Arts Seeks City Donations
Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts faces a deficit and appeals to affluent citizens to donate funds. The institution relies on private gifts to maintain its valuable collections and public educational mission for the city.
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French baseball rises with Paris University teams tested
Reports from Paris claim European season opens with the University of Paris scheduling matches against Lyons Nice Dijon Nancy and Toulouse and a June tour to England. American teams also play exhibitions in southeastern France drawing crowds of 5000 to 10000 in Toulouse Pau and Tarbes.
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Is It Quite Wise General Wood Nominated by Moses
Senator Moses of New Hampshire nominates General Leonard Wood for President in advance. Moses touts Wood as a capable public servant who fulfilled his duty at home and in war. He argues the disgruntled soldier issue cannot propel a presidential bid and questions the jealousy narrative.
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Weight gain of American troops in France reported
Officials in Washington state the army has gained 32,000,000 pounds overall, averaging 25 pounds per man since entering combat. The gain is attributed to fat-free foods and hard outdoor exercise, implying a healthy increase in working muscle as soldiers return improved from European service.
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Republican Steering Committee Members and Notables
The Republican steering committee of the national House includes Hampton Moore of Pennsylvania Martin B Madden of Illinois Thomas B Dunn of New York and Floor Leader Mondell Jank Mendeli of Wyoming. Other members Samuel Winslow and Nicholas Longworth align with Speaker Gillett. The piece notes Mann’s gardening hobby and various biographical details of prominent figures including justices and entertainers.
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Procrastination and a Strap-Hanger Divorce Tale
A voice urges action while a Kansas City divorce case reveals a man who hangs from streetcar straps daily. His dream habit triggers his wife’s anger, violence ends a marriage, and a demand for damages against the transit company follows.
Anniversary of First Marriage in America in Plymouth
The 298th anniversary marks the Plymouth Colony ceremony where Governor Edward Winslow wed Susanna, widow of William White, during a winter of great suffering that saw half the colony die within five months. The piece also salutes regional markets, crops, and local tales from New England, including lobster shipments and festive family notes.
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The Way to Wealth If you never borrow money or trouble
A succinct moral note says avoiding borrowing or trouble keeps you financially steady and secure, emphasizing prudence and self reliance as a path to lasting well being.
Brick Battleships and a Claim for Invention
A Jacksonville reader sends a clipping from the Literary Digest about brick battleships being built on the Pacific coast. The letter recalls that OO B Jolly originated the brick ship idea at Saugus navy yard and asks for a fund to honor the inventor. It also mentions plans for reinforced rubber aircraft and a belief that rubberized planes could safely bounce on impact.
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Defective Wiring Fire Damages Third Floor Home
A fire believed caused by defective wiring broke out on the third floor of a dwelling at 6 Brimmer Street early Sunday morning. The blaze caused about 2000 dollars in damage and occurred in the home of James Madden.
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Weather notes from Boston on May 12th record highs and rain
Official figures show Boston’s warmest May 12th at 84 degrees in 1908 and a coldest 38 degrees above in 1907. No rain fell on this date in the last decade except in 1912 1914 and 1917.
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The Story of Alcohol Temperance in Ireland and America
The temperance movement grew strongest in 19th century Britain and Ireland, led by Father Theobald Mathew of Cork. His campaigns spurred pledges, dropping Ireland’s spirits consumption, and he later influenced England and the United States, signing hundreds of thousands to abstinence before his death in 1886.
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Questions for the Post Editor on Civil Service Bills
Letters ask if two Civil Service preference bills for soldiers and sailors have become law. First bill passed, taking effect Aug 1. second not yet signed by the Governor.
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