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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1916
Page
10
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The Cork Free Press claims Froqnoch detention camp may be broken up and most Dublin rebels released. A move like this would show a return to sense by the British on Ireland, as treating Dublin prisoners of war only heightens Irish opposition and fails to intimidate.
The speaker lists milestones for national leadership including an executive answerable to the nation a capable Cabinet a firm courteous foreign policy a protective flag for American rights trade aimed at workers and a peaceful prosperous domestic plan backed by American industry. He questions replacing the established leader with an untried candidate.
The piece notes alleged interviews with Mexican leaders like Carranza Obregon and Gonzales criticizing Wilson’s policy as unclear and vacillating. It argues Republicans now back these critics, reversing their stance from earlier campaigns when foreigners opposing the U.S. president earned GOP support.
The Democratic candidates John F Fitzgerald and Frederick W Mansfield are urged for the U S Senate and Massachusetts Governor. The note highlights Fitzgerald as a proven congressman and Boston mayor and Mansfield as former state treasurer, praising their clean, energetic campaigns amid GOP strength and returning Progressive support.
The passage credits a public official with advancing the interests of all people and instituting multiple reforms aimed at societal betterment.
A reflective column argues for Woodrow Wilsons record over Hughes presumed promise. It praises Wilsons peaceful progress, reform, and honesty while challenging the Hughes assumption as unproven. The piece frames the choice as stability versus uncertain change for the nation.
Across Australia the plebiscite on military conscription drew a clear verdict against compulsory service. Observers credit opposition from women voters and organized labor for derailing imperial government aims, noting 300 000 volunteers already served from a 5 million population. Recruit numbers remain high as citizens opt for voluntary duty.
The writer asks city distances from the Esplanade to Milk Street and Harvard Bridge measurements. Officials answer that Esplanade to Milk Street is about 1.29 miles and the bridge length is 2166 feet. A tax question follows, noting cash or checking accounts are taxable while savings accounts need not be declared.
The piece muses that rooms hung with pictures reveal thoughts and desires. It contrasts cheap reproductions with genuine artistic longing and notes that some lack funds to acquire true masterpieces, yet still seek beauty in art.
An exchange criticizes overbearing city humorists who parody rural columns. Owen Foley defends small town gossip as vital and urges readers to celebrate country life. The response argues country papers hold equal value to city papers and help shape authentic backwoods character.
A reader asks if Kidney Bean is an appropriate name for a kitten. Boston answers that Kidney is vague and anatomical, and would not suit a kitten, noting names like Thomas or Mariah fit based on sex and type, while avoiding crude organ terms.
A check for 157000 was paid to Somerville's city treasurer by the Boston and Maine Railroad. It marks the largest tax payment in the city. Yesterday was the final day to pay without a penalty, and crowds rushed to meet the deadline.
Howard M Morse 29 of 104 West Canton Street died at Relief Hospital from injuries after falling down an elevator shaft at 69 Broad Street on October 21. He died yesterday.
An American couple falls into peril as German forces advance in Belgium. Ruth Sherwood and Wilfred Ferrers fight to remain together while Russian spy Olga Karnovitch complicates escape and a staged wedding tests loyalties. Ruth outwits danger, Ferrers is wounded, and Jack Martin proves untrustworthy before a hopeful ending.
A brief notice forecasts a scene from the play Nothing But the Truth titled Tomorrow's Picture. Details of location and performance are sparse in the readable portion.
The Observant Citizen reports on Franklin Park Zoo birds moving to Overlook building for winter, a new loop at Fyleston square elevated station under Public Service Commission order, and steel work resuming to ease Dudley Street terminal congestion. Also covered are Cranberry shipments from Wareham, Miss S Alma Brett’s long church membership and 92nd birthday, a flat note on cats in Marblehead Neck, and gold rivets from the Franklin wreckage valued around $4000.
Betty Moore fears an arranged match to Helix Gardner after Aunt Elizabeth leaves 10 000 each to Betty and Miriam. On Halloween a dare to glimpse future spouses leads Betty to a risky candlelit mirror ritual amid fear of an unwanted union.
Betty Moore handles a Halloween fright when a mysterious young man named Ned appears at the Wilson home. Betty learns the stranger is Edward Pelix Gardner, an old friend, and the fates seem to conspire as months later Aunt Elizabeth’s wish comes true.
Recollection notes Boston coldest on this date was nie degrees in 1893 and 31 in 1913 for the past decade. Warmest readings were 71 in 1901 and 1903 and 61 in 1911 for the 10 years. Rain fell on this date in 1898 1899 and 1906 within the past 20 years.
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