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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1920
Page
2
The article is part two of Blasco Ibanez's series on the Mexican crisis. It previews the next installment to appear in an early issue of the Post and references Ibanez as the author of The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and Mare Nostrum.
The article traces Bonillas the Carranza chosen successor to the presidency of Mexico. It details early life abroad, mixed military role, and a massive propagandistic push including street posters and public spectacles that crowned him a national symbol. It notes hostile rumors about his origins and language, contrasted with a well organized campaign by Carranza loyalists.
Intensive rehearsals begin this week as the Morgan Memorial marks the 2th anniversary of Rev. Dr. Edgar J. Helms service. The pageant Through Labor to Love will be staged June 2 and June 3 at Tremont Temple, dramatizing the institution's religious social service and industrial progress and its fight against drunkenness vice and crime.
The piece argues that Mexican voters feel their ballots are futile as the ruling party dictates outcomes. It warns that independent thinking risks punishment, making the act of voting a dangerous, thus worthless, right.
The Merrymakers host a Poverty Dress Ball at Winthrop Highlands Yacht Club on Friday evening. Attendees rummage attics for ragged costumes with the grand prize a Park Square Theatre box party for the musical comedy Listen Lester. Selectmen Wright Griffin and MacGee will help with refreshments to ensure a memorable evening.
Real nourishment is contained in Father John's Medicine in a form easily taken up by those who are weak and run down. No alcohol. advt
Work began yesterday on a new transept chapel at Trinity Church Newton Centre with a $10 000 cost and plans for early spring completion. The chapel adds seating for 125 and features a novel design by George W W Chickering of Boston who calls it unique in the United States.
Rev Frederick W Hamilton preached the 150th anniversary sermon at King's Chapel marking the Massachusetts Lodge A F and A M. He said the founders sought liberty under new ordered government not Bolshevism. Music filled yesterday’s services attended by lodge members and grand lodge officials. The sermon by Rev Edward A Horton was replaced by Hamilton due to illness.
A group of 12 Newtonville women led by Miss Louise Conant vows not to eat or buy candy for a month and not to make candy at home. They say the move is for sugar conservation not a boycott and may gain support from local clubs and organizations.
Washington May 16 The Republican peace resolution nears the end of its legislative journey and will be formally sent to the House tomorrow without a pre arranged plan for rushing it through conference. Early dispatch to the President is certain.
Chairman Porter signals quick move to send the Senate resolution to conference once formally received by the House. Speaker Gillett backs Porter Rogers of Massachusetts and Flood of Virginia as conferees. Senate to name Lodge and Hitchcock, with McCumber a possible Republican pick for the panel amid treaty battles. Leaders foresee smooth ironing out once in conference early next week.
Senate resolves peace with both Germany and Austria by ending the war. House acts toward Germany only and omits a key provision. Senate repeals the war declaration while House ends the war status. Differences seen as solvable and likely not to trigger a veto fight, though President Wilson's veto seems likely.
Pupils of Miss Lottie Edwards present a dancing festival in Centre Hall Winthrop tonight at 8 10 featuring pantomime aesthetics and classic numbers assisted by Miss Laura Edwards at the piano. Patrons include Mrs Leon B Ives Mrs Howard M Davis Mrs Charles E Cowan and Mrs Daniel C Gridley with participants Elizabeth Davis Bimbo Acone Lillian Harwich Louise Gridley Isabelle Wilkie Lois McFarland Mildred Wilkie Ruth Foley Bettina Amadon Josephine Burman We Wee Webster Dorothy Davis Jane Foley Louise Rowe.
The College of Liberal Arts at Boston University elected its girls crew captains Ursula Cronin Mirian Warren Mary OShaughnessy and Mabel Drake. They are now passing their swimming tests as George Brown negotiates for shells.
Vintage cosmetic notice promotes a lemon oil cream claimed to whiten and beautify skin while protecting against wind and dust. It touts overnight results and pore cleansing, urging buyers to ask for Noonan's Lemon Complexion Cream from T. Noonan & Sons Co. in Boston or via mail order.
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