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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1916
Page
1
Berlin Vorwaerts quotes Field Marshal von Hindenburg advising France to be reasonable and not block peace. The despatch, forwarded from Amsterdam, warns that prolonging the war could empty Europe of life and leave America and non white peoples as heirs.
Chairman Murphy and Emerson say public works specs lack time for proper completion. fear bids drop with $100 daily penalty. Murphy denies joker in terms, but warns no relief from penalties. Engineer Emerson argues time must cover land settlement before final construction. Councillor Storrow warns against rushing bids today.
The Pall Mall Gazette notes President Wilsons strict accountability and his claim of keeping America out of the war. It warns supporters may doubt reconciling diplomatic notes with election posters amid the Marina case, asking if America can protect its subjects and whether the case will resolve that issue.
The Fighting Ninth Massachusetts Regiment returns from four months on the Mexican border aboard a special train. Speeding like freight equipment, the men race back toward home as October 11 in Las Cruces New Mexico marks their departure.
Like other Bay State troops, the Ninth returns bronzed and lean, planned to halt at Worcester for Donovan battalion detachment, with L Companies dropped at Natick. The regiments hope for a homecoming by Sunday, though delays and stock car shortages may push departures to Friday night. Two earlier regiments suffered one death each. the Ninth reports no fatalities.
Virginia becomes the 18th state to outlaw alcohol sale as all saloons close at midnight. The dry sweep covers the south to the east and west, with 800 plus saloons shuttered in cities like Richmond Norfolk Newport News Lynchburg Petersburg Roanoke and Bristol. The law includes ouster provisions against lax officials and a new commissioner to enforce compliance.
A Friedrichshafen dispatch reports the German submarine commander said all cargoes for England would be treated as contraband in the future. The StemShe captain and crew were taken to Friedrichshafen following the sinking.
Dr. George W. Nasmyth, secretary of the Massachusetts branch of the League to Enforce Peace, lectured at Huntington Hall on Public Opinion and Foreign Policy. He argued that enlightened public opinion is essential to defeat after the war the proposal for an economic war.
A health notice urges parents to wash their children's hair weekly with Fitzgerald’s Hair Soap to prevent lice nits and parasites. It claims the medicated soap will keep hair clean and healthy without liquids drugs or fine combing and can treat even severe cases. Available at druggists in 26c white tins.
The Finance Commission will file a protest with Mayor Curley today against awarding the 800000 dollar Strandway and Old Harbor improvement contract. Bids for the project remain under review and no final decision has been announced.
Advertisement states the Deisel-Wemmer Company will raise the San Felice cigar price to five cents straight to the consumer from six cents per quarter due to higher costs of quality tobacco and related goods. The notice appeals to cigar lovers to support maintaining the brand's standard.
In Wakefield Wake Field Square a thief stole a handbag from a woman. He opened it and found only a cookie and then hung the bag on a telegraph pole near Wakefield City Hall. A later passerby retrieved the handbag and discovered $17 rolled inside.
The piece argues that success hinges on accurate practical knowledge gained through substantial reading. It contrasts sustained learning with sensational news and fiction, urging ambition-driven individuals to study great minds and read investingly to rise in business, profession, or public life.
A promotional pitch urges readers to buy the new Eleventh Edition Britannica. It touts 41 000 articles 44 000 000 words 15 000 illustrations and maps and claims India paper limits set stock to be last printed on India paper. It offers 29 volumes with installments and a free booklet.
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