Boston Post May 27 1916 front page notice and rates
The Boston Post lists subscription rates for Native and Foreign editions, daily and Sunday, with different term lengths and Canadian delivery. It includes office address, contact details, publishing staff, and note about postage and renewal notices. The paper proclaims its large daily morning circulation per The Fourth Estate.
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Chamber of Commerce poll backs national defense plan
The Chamber of Commerce of the United States reports a 970 to blank vote in favor of broad national protection as the best defense. Business groups across the country show a similar stance, reflecting widespread public support for preparedness beyond regional fears.
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Spectator praises Wilson style and US rhetoric
The London Spectator lauds Mr. Wilson for his clear expressive writing and contrasts it with dull foreign office despatches. It argues political affairs deserve strong language and notes some American critics view his style as a disgrace.
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Moton Takes Lead as New Tuskegee Institute Principal
The installation of Major Robert R. Moton as principal of Tuskegee Institute signals a new epoch for the school. Washington policies are expected to continue under Moton, who must keep the institution on course rather than build anew. Friends of Tuskegee express confidence in the leadership and the school’s direction.
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Britain Enlists All Men 18 to 41 for General War Service
King George signs a new act making every British subject aged 18 to 41 automatically enlisted for general service. The step follows a war where voluntary enlistment has already raised over 5 million men. The measure goes into effect in a month, with the nation enrolled as the King expresses confidence in continued sacrifice and national resolve.
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Roosevelt Quote About Japan and Russia Debunked
The piece notes a myth about Colonel Roosevelt pressuring Japan and Russia to stop fighting. It explains he merely relayed peace overtures at Japan's request, while Russia showed interest and a conference was planned in the United States. It references subsequent events under Wilson.
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Leaders urged to press war halt while avoiding direct coercion
A prominent official stresses the need for renewed diplomacy as European belligerents show no sign of halting the conflict. The statement underscores urging negotiations without issuing direct demands to cease hostilities.
Day of Showing Parade for National Protection in Boston
The article praises a Boston preparedness parade as the greatest public display in New England. It urges all enrolled participants to join at the appointed time and argues the march proves pacifist views cannot match public sentiment for peace safeguarded by strength.
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Stock Fever and a Millionaire Library Tale
A Chicago man misreads a stock surge tale and becomes overnight wealthy. He quits his job and builds a lakeside palace with a grand library. A book salesman learns the new owner's odd insistence on exact matching shelves, cases, and wallpaper.
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Meeting in Washington Hints at League to Enforce Peace Era
The Washington meeting of the League to Enforce Peace suggested a US and European alliance could curb future wars by moral and economic power. Ex-President Taft spoke on legal and constitutional aspects, while E A Vilene argued that Europe may back the League after this war as the stable path for mutual protection.
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New York Declared World’s Greatest Port in Abstract
The annual United States Statistical Abstract ranks New York as the leading port with aggregate foreign trade of 2.125 billion dollars, surpassing London by 200 million. Exports show New York at 1.194 billion versus London 696 million in fiscal 1915, a margin above 70 percent. The piece notes Republican politicians’ daze at the Democratic administration’s achievement.
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Former Yale president Timothy Dwight dies in New Haven
The Rev. Dr. Timothy Dwight former president of Yale University died at his New Haven home. Born Norwich November 16 1828 he led Yale 1886 to 1894 and advocated renaming the institution Yale University. He served as associate editor of the New Englander and helped Bible translation revision.
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Boston Weather Bits From Historical Almanac
The text recalls readings from Boston on a specific date noting highs near 90 and mentions the warmest on record for May with 9 in 1914. It references cool temperatures around 29 and 44 in earlier years and notes rain in the past decade with dates 1506 1907 and 190m.
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Cellar Golf: A Cozy Furnace Pastime Recaptured
In a winter tale from Boston, H. H. 8. describes turning furnace tending into cellar golf. He uses a broom as a putter to nudge coal lumps into the furnace door, noting scores, hazards, and a hoped for a cellar golf league to organize indoor sport.
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Falstaff's Laundry Basket Escape Across Windsor Night
The bloodless duel ends as Caius and Evans collide with the Host's mockery. Ford grows jealous of Mrs Page while Falstaff pursues Mrs Ford, plans to trap him with a laundry basket, and begs shelter as the women stage a clever ruse to reveal his suit.
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Observant Citizen Notes Bits From New England Life
In a column of letters and anecdotes, readers discuss a jurist’s warning after a street car near-collision, a British scientist’s claim against shaving soap, Taft’s quip about ex presidents, long-lived watches, Mt Greylock snow and deer, memorials for Civil War veterans in Longmeadow, and local quirks from Roxbury to Dedham. It also covers Cape Cod Canal passenger service start and Governor McCall’s water habit.
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