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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1911
Page
2
Roosevelt and Taft clash over peace treaties and arbitration policy. Roosevelt argues for peace only under just conditions, warns against riotous methods, and supports a strong navy to deter war. He says arbitration must be credible and not bind the nation to unwanted terms, stressing peace through lawful strength.
President Taft at Arlington National Cemetery warns against future wars while praising veterans for ending slavery through sacrifice. Secretary of War Stimson attends as thousands hear the memorial remarks about humanity, restraint, and avoiding bloodshed in the future.
The speaker questions whether declining war in response to insult and choosing arbitration shows greater patriotism than forcing a people into costly conflict. They argue that war’s pleasures and triumphs mask misery and burden, challenging the allure of conquest.
In Newark on May 30 Colonel Roosevelt denounced old laws as outworn for present conditions. He praised Lincoln and urged clean politics and business, rights of labor, and restraint on violence while supporting arbitration only with righteousness guiding it. He warned the republic must defend wage earners and curb greed of the rich.
Amherst defeated Williams 11 to 6 on Weston field as eight Amherst errors and a late rally gave the hosts the big win. Dodd Lewis and Mills led Williams with three baggers, while Davis allowed three innings with mixed results. Vernon bested Ayres on the mound as the game opened with loose fielding and finished with strong hitting.
George M. Cohan writes in the Post Magazine that the public will pay two dollars to hear a heart touching performance. He previews his article titled The Two Dollar Heart and argues the audience values emotion over cost.
Five thousand children and an equal number of adults attended the Arena festival hosted by the Ladies Aid Society to raise funds for the Home for Destitute Catholic Children. The event celebrated with patriotic spirit and successful fundraising momentum.
A festive scene with bands, bunting, and bustling activity as parish tables vie to raise proceeds for the home. Scores of girls sell chances and solicit contributions while children entertain with tableaux and dances, the central feature of the event.
A large home festival featured 24 boys in blue uniforms and 4 white dressed color guards performing complex military formations. Dances included the Violet and Hungarian pieces, a multiseason tableau with 12 girls representing morning noon and night, and a living flag finale. Miss Margaret Sheridan led planning, John Manning supervised, Rose Byrne directed dances, with strong attendance and good weather boosting proceeds.
The suffragist Mrs. Scheib was found dead in a bath tub with acid and quicklime in a 78th Street apartment. Her husband Scheib was arrested on Manhattan streets and admitted identity after being told of the body. Police found suffragist writings in the rooms and he claimed she left a note stating she could not endure the situation.
He stated he moved around to avoid loneliness, paying rent on two places. He explained the east side apartment made him feel lonesome and rented a west side room near work. He admitted keeping up two residences drained his resources.
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