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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1919
Page
14
The Boston Post page lists telephones for departments and editors, including Edwin A. Grozier as Editor and Publisher. It notes subscription payments in advance and discontinuation upon expiration, with instructions to notify the postal service to obtain the paper if not regularly available.
Hon John F Malley resigns after six years as Boston District collector of internal revenue and a strong record of tax administration. Last fiscal year district collections exceeded 250 million dollars amid minimal friction. Mentioned as possible successors are Chief Deputy Cornelius J Leary and former Massachusetts Secretary of State Frank J Donahue.
President Wilson, urged by Dr Grayson, must abandon his arduous speaking tour and go back to Washington. The strain of the journey and party wavering in the Senate weighed on him, but the effort is deemed largely successful and the country hopes for quick rest and recovery.
In Corpus Christi the disaster leaves 75 percent of business men bankrupt and many stores and homes destroyed. A bankers and merchants survey reports losses exceeding 10 million dollars, while the community seeks reconstruction with nationwide aid and sympathy.
The piece critiques draft evaders who claim alien status and argues they should not be seen as Americans. It cites Representative Lufkin's bill to bar naturalization for five years to aliens who exempt themselves from military service, and to deport those who surrendered papers to dodge duty. The author questions the fairness of leniency toward such exemptions.
The closing line argues the case of aliens during wartime manpower shortages and contends they should not be punished harshly as Mr. Lufkin’s bill passes, reframing the issue from present to wartime perspective.
A letter argues the Boston police issue should not be treated as politics noting the Governor and Commissioner share a party while the Mayor aligns with opponents. It lauds efforts to prevent disaster and cautions every side to keep public safety out of party politics. It also criticizes Trotzky’s Finland plans as ruthlessly capitalistic and hints at a broader dictatorship aim.
Judge Gary of United States Steel refuses arbitration on union demands arguing no majority backing, while unions strike to press their case. The stalemate centers on whether arbitration can fairly decide issues including closed shop and representation, with public sympathy shifting as manufacturers resist arbitration.
Community voices oppose renaming City square Charlestown Independence square South Boston and Park square city proper arguing time honored, stable nomenclature honors war service and should not be altered by street commissioners or popular notions.
Leon Trotzky, Russia's war minister, declares a winter military programme with candor and credu lity. He forecasts the Red Army’s method to crush Kolchak and Denikine and extend battle lines to England, America and the Far East, urging readers troubled by the "light of Russia" to heed his speech.
A Pilgrim Medallion sale promotes Plymouth as the landing site but Provincetown Harbor is cited as the place where the Mayflower first anchored, the first white birth and death in New England occurred, and the 1620 pact was signed. The writer urges official recognition of Provincetown’s role and a fair share of celebration funds.
The article highlights Marshal Foch's early cartoonist ambition, Pershing's high regard for cartoonists, and a web of connections to famous illustrators. It notes dignitaries like King Albert and Leopold, war hero Sergeant William Sandlin, Mme Schumann-Heink’s generosity, and Anne Morgan's Red Cross work in Berlin. It also mentions Uncle Sam’s festive helper Mrs. Penney and Wilson's steadfast leadership traits.
A Boston newspaper ad seeks a married man to feed horses milk cows and do stable duties with license required and hours from 4 am to 3 pm for 20 dollars weekly. Other items note lost neckpiece in Portland, an undertrimmer ad in Massachusetts and quirky clippings about job remarks and a two-armed man offer.
A poetic note urges preparation as bright days give way to future needs. The speaker encourages timely action and prudent planning, using the sun and blue sky as signals to ready for forthcoming weather and scarcity.
An eminent astronomer in South America reports Mars shows a mysterious protrusion during a telescope sweep. Colleagues aim to confirm if it is a skyscraper, wireless tower, fungus growth, or other feature. The piece invites a bold explorer to verify the discovery.
Etiquette column advises the bridegroom wear a light four in hand tie light gloves white linen and black leather shoes for a simple afternoon church wedding. It notes kissing a hand is outdated in American manners and recommends a handshake. It says do not answer black bordered letters with black bordered paper unless you are in mourning and unmarried women should not accept jewelry gifts from outsiders or even from an engaged partner before marriage.
The Observant Citizen column blends notes on weather quirks, urban life, and cultural bits. It cites mosquito swarms in Boston offices, wartime fundraising lists, Kate Wiggin's birthday, film history, agriculture reports, and a parade of local anecdotes from politics to fishing and church anniversaries.
In 17th century Scrooby stood on the Great North Road as a busy halt for royal messengers and travelers. William Brewster, wealthy posthouse keeper and Cambridge-connected figure, shaped local life and later led the Pilgrim flock spiritually.
Charles Franklin Jones of Boston extols American democracy and the value of the vote. He argues that freedom and opportunity hinge on voting, noting that collective will can swiftly grant desires without upheaval, while warning that losing these blessings would force a costly recovery.
The oldest inhabitant recalls Boston weather for September 20 with official highs of 86 in 1916 and 83 in 1908 and lows of 40 in 1879. He notes no rainfall on this date in the last decade except 1910 1911 and 1918.
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