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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1916
Page
10
Advertisement and masthead details list telephone lines for Main 1539 Main 3380 Main Editorial Room. Sporting Editor. Sunday Editor. Financial Editors Business Office. Advertisements All subscriptions must be paid in advance and will be discontinued at expiration. Notify by postal if paper not obtainable. Edwin A. Grozier Editor and Publisher.
A historical note cites The Fourth Estate praising the Daily Morning for having indisputably the largest circulation in the United States, signaling its prominent readership and market reach in the era.
The equinox marks the shift from summer to autumn, a calendar milestone rather than an instant change. It suggests a hopeful outlook for pleasant days, outdoor displays of foliage and fruit, and postponed vacations can be enjoyed under favorable conditions.
The piece argues that a nationwide inquiry by the Department of Agriculture into rising milk prices is unlikely to prove a conspiracy by dairymen and would have little value due to farmers’ exemptions from anti trust laws. It concludes that higher milk prices are inevitable and consumers must accept them while hoping for better quality.
The British government signals regret for halting the steamer Cebu within Philippine territorial waters, citing fog that misled observers. The embassy frames the action as an uncomfortable incident, noting a narrow line between such boarding and neutral rights violations.
Le Soir in Constantinople remarks substantial American press hostility to Turkey despite Ambassador Elkus Berlin interview. It urges closer U S Turkish ties and says American diplomacy should sway U S newspapers to soften tone. It notes Turkish and American media reflect national tensions and calls on Turks to modify their rhetoric as well.
An editorial questions the value of adopting daylight saving across Massachusetts and New England. It cites European doubt, Manchester energy use, and a French Senate committee, arguing that shifting clocks offers little proven benefit and causes inconvenience. the piece suggests adjusting work hours seasonally instead.
For Suffolk county register of deeds William T. A. Fitzgerald, in ten years of service, has run the office with duty and courtesy. He has led reforms in legal procedure, earning praise from bench, bar, and public, and is seen as unavoidable renomination at the approaching primaries.
The assassination of Gaspare Di Cola, a prominent Italian citizen, shocks Boston and nearby areas. Police face a demanding task to hunt down the killer and ensure the strongest legal reprisals. The incident stirs widespread indignation and underscores American ideals against such cowardly acts.
The New York Herald praises the president for averting a major railroad upheaval by choosing the best way to settle strikes. Republicans and editors attack him for this achievement, while the public agrees with preventing strikes, even if Hughes disagrees.
Weather notes show the hottest September 23 on record in Boston, reaching 96 degrees. The ten year span also includes 94 degrees in 1914 as a prior high. Only two instances of rain on this date are documented, in 1907 and 1919.
Newton Newkirk writes in 1916 to Matthew Brush, new Boston Elevated president, offering biting yet humorous reforms. He urges more straps per rider, seating guarantees, removal of two compartment cars, simpler fares, safer doors, readable ads, baggage restrictions, and freight limits, ending with a pledge to support transit changes.
Observant Citizen muses on autumn's start dates from Sept 20 to 28 and recalls equinoctial storms. Fire Chief George L. Johnson earns praise for brave acts at a blaze and reflects on his past as a singer. A reader asks about water bubblers at Franklin School, while Boston's Angell memorial fountain is criticized for derelict use. Deputy Fire Commissioner Murphy uses Shakespeare to urge fire prevention.
A small fire is quickly snuffed out as authorities respond. Despite efforts, rising river levels hinder full containment and personnel remain on standby for any flare ups along the waterfront.
Finger print experts at the United States Marine Corps HQ say men with long tapering piano fingers desert sooner than those with stubby digits, which supposedly signal stable character. The piece notes six-cent bread milk and fares threaten coinage value as automobilists flock to Berkshire hills and the Mohawk Trail. It also features a reader letter praising an old Paisley show wrap from Mrs. Etta Robinson of Malden.
A reader questions if a viewer on Mt. Washington could see Boston’s events from the previous day, noting light travels nearly instantaneously between nearby places but the north star lies far away. The reply explains light takes about 45 years to reach Earth from the north star, illustrating the finite speed of light.
Don Quixote and Sancho Panza drift in a magical boat down a river reaching a miller’s wheel and a wrecked craft. They are saved by millers after a bargain to free a captive, then depart. The squire pleads for a life at peace, but a green meadow encounter leads to a castle visit with a duke and hunter hosts.
A crate of 12 Rocky Fords offered at the price of $1.25 per crate. The listing presents a brisk bargain for assorted items under a single crate sale.
Mildred Champagne offers advice to WorrIed on love and focus. The columnist explains that attractive women naturally attract many admirers who drift away as attention shifts among blossoms, urging the reader to concentrate on one suitable partner for lasting effect.
The text explains Australia as an independent country within the British Empire. It notes six self governing states New South Wales Victoria Queensland South Australia Western Australia and Tasmania. A central federal parliament handles finance commerce defence post office and other reserved powers.
Centre Harbor notes Boston’s 1916 population estimate at 722,087, while Maine's 1910 census stands at 1,656,388 and New Hampshire's 1919 census at 480,572, showing Maine larger than Boston and New Hampshire smaller than Boston.
Tourist crowds drain time and money at popular sights. Walt Mason laments the bored throngs. He recalls rides, tents, and grand wonders while lamenting the dreary spectacle of leisure. The piece critiques the pursuit of recreation as empty spectacle.
A proverb notes that safety in numbers can paradoxically lead to single blessedness, implying collective protection may reduce individual fulfillment and independence. The reflection contrasts communal security with personal contentment and choice.
William Perry a prominent Salem attorney and 14 year referee in bankruptcy died at his home 4 Forest Street in his 64th year. Born in Salem he studied at Bowdoin College and Harvard Law School class of 1881. He practiced as Perry & White with Alden P. White and retired recently as referee in bankruptcy. Survived only by his sister Miss Lucy W. Perry.
The piece surveys debuting styles including body skimming bodices and large cape collars on waists, autumn suit fabrics with Scotch mixtures, balloon elbow sleeves on dresses, immense use of pile fabrics for coats, and leatherized satins trending in sports wear this fall.
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