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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1916
Page
14
A city waste firm was convicted of violating state child labor laws by employing minors under 14 at a city dump. The piece argues against child labor near filthy, disease prone waste sites and urges protections for youths in all times, even during play.
A neighbor notes the Democrats small vote share in Tuesday primaries signals waning influence of Wilson and allies. Comparing figures from 1912 shows 81,186 Democratic ballots on a real contest day, 46 percent of 1912, while the 1912 Republican vote was 297,176 with 104,662 Tuesday ballots, 35 percent of 1912.
A Second Massachusetts Infantry member received a dishonorable discharge and six months at Fort Leavenworth for writing to a home newspaper charging officers with neglect and funds misappropriation. The critique stresses that publishing slander about superiors is a grave offense deserving punishment.
The piece laments American political division over the recall of French ambassador Herrick in 1914 and criticizes President Hughes for labeling it a crime. It contrasts Herrick and Sharpe as capable diplomats and accuses Republicans of opportunistic attacks while noting past selections by Taft and Wilson era officials.
A political dispute centers on the appointment of a Democrat to the France post, described as a petty or fizzled controversy. Critics argue the move advances party balance while supporters call it standard diplomatic practice. The episode highlights partisan tensions in governance.
The Boston Licensing Board issued recommendations to liquor dealers to curb drunkenness on streets. Rules include no selling to intoxicated patrons, ban on treating customers, cash-only on premises sales, vigilance against underage sales, and prohibition of immoral solicitations in saloons and cafes. These measures tighten reform standards, showing the restructured board remains stern.
A Maine analysis questions claims that Hughes boosted Republican support. By Sept. 11, Portland fell 1344 to 807, Lewiston 348 to 1116 for Democrats, Waterville swung to a 582 Democratic majority, Bangor 849 to 609, Augusta 517 to 327, Brunswick 130 to 109, Bath and Rockland saw slight drops. Overall the party lost 3774 votes where he spoke.
Senator Weeks told the Traffic Club of New York that Congress and state legislatures overproduce laws. He said many laws are good, some make little difference, and a few are bad, creating paternalism and socialism. He noted his own laws are mostly useful.
Colonel C. Warrison Parker prominent editor politician and Confederate veteran dies in New Orleans at age 70. His leadership during reconstruction days left a lasting mark on the city and its press.
Weather data recall warmest and coolest September dates in Boston from official figures. Mentions highs of 90 and 81 degrees and cooler marks 38 to 41 degrees on specific historical dates. Records show rainfall in several years 1907 to 1914 with sparse precipitation around Sept 25.
A Malden letter-writer praises the Boston Post for endorsing wrist watches and mocks rival editorials. He quips about a News office onion garlic notice and defends a boy’s right to eat them, insisting on American freedoms and practical jokes.
The column muses on an expected frost after a mild spell noting past local frosts. It celebrates birthdays of Kate Douglas Wiggin and Frederick MacMonnies, mentions Bacchante at Boston’s museum, and previews Boston University News from journalism students led by Harry Center. It also describes a confiscated shotgun cane and reader letters about car registrations and local trials.
A tongue in cheek fashion note mocks a rule that soup must be eaten with a fork, claiming the odd decree will fail and soup will fall out of style as impractical trends spread.
Dear Mr Newkirk the clipping is from a paper I read daily and I enjoy All Sorts The recipe suggests evaporated milk with water to make cocoa when scarce The note jokes about synthetic preparations and Miss America in cooking school The writer questions how a mixture can be dry with liquids involved.
A fragmentary poem reflects uncertainty about the day and hour ahead. The speaker speaks of smiling singing trusting luck and moving forward despite fear and grief. The lines hint at a larger hidden purpose guiding hopeful hearts.
The piece recounts the 1800 election deadlock between Jefferson and Burr, the constitutional flaw in the electoral process, and the pivotal House vote led by Hamilton's influence. It highlights Nicholson's heroic battle to vote for Jefferson and Bayard's warning of a Burr presidency as a near miss in U.S. history.
The text advises a girl to invite a suitor to her home rather than meet him at his office. It argues that hosting him through the brother’s invitation reduces suspicion of romantic intent and allows natural, discreet meetings to assess compatibility. The brother’s friend is trusted to make the guest comfortable, making the home the proper meeting place.
The Sunday Post previews Paul Waitt's energetic Billy Sunday biography, diving into the evangelist's most compelling career phase and promising fresh insights into his public life and impact.
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