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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1919
Page
2
The New Jersey Legislature unanimously passed a bill authorizing Atlantic City to acquire land and buildings for the League of Nations headquarters. The measure, urged by city authorities, aims to secure the city as the league capital.
In Trenton on April 8, the New Jersey Assembly passed a bill requiring marriage license applicants to undergo medical examinations. The measure cites diseased conditions revealed by exams during selective service screening as its impetus.
Trish tenor of the Chicago Opera buys 200 tickets for his May 4 concert at Symphony Hall Boston and offers them to Colonel Logan for officers and enlisted men of the 101st Regiment. John O Sullivan notes his wish to reward the unit and perform requested songs if desired.
John O'Sullivan of the Chicago Opera learned the 101st Regiment would be mustered out before his May 4 concert and bought 200 best seats for the soldiers. He offered his compliments to Colonel Logan and his men and offered to sing any song the boys wish to hear.
Thomas R. Mc Comas of San Antonio Texas appeared at the Boston recruiting office to join the new Army Air Service. He was a former second lieutenant in the Quartermaster Corps discharged March 7 and was accepted for infantry with a plan to transfer to aviation. Fort Slocum received him yesterday as 53 applicants sought admission, 31 were accepted for further processing for France bound service.
The Maine Methodist Conference begins its 95th session in Fairfield Maine with Bishop Frank M. Bristol presiding. Morning addresses come from Boston area centenary staff including Rev. W E Vandermark and Frank Dunn the area chairman.
In Nashville, Judge Loring refused to order Boston’s Christian Science Church directors to restore the Mason couple and Nashville church names to the Journal practitioner list. The decision keeps the status quo pending merits hearing, amid claims of a contract and doctrinal noncompliance with church tenets.
Brigadier General Charles H. Cole travels from Camp Devens to Boston to deliver the keynote at the annual Massachusetts Department G A R banquet at noon and to serve as guest of honor at a dinner hosted by Algonquin Club members in the evening. Recalling a past address, Col J Payson Bradley invites him to speak as comrades this time.
Miss Helen Thorndike wore a white ivory satin gown with long narrow sleeves and frilly lace. An antique rose point lace over-drapery from family heirlooms accented the dress. The ceremony took place at the Thorndike home in Commonwealth avenue with Lieutenant Donald Sage Mackay, a Rainbow Division veteran, on a wedding tour after recovering from summer injuries.
The War Department announced Congressional Medals of Honor for two officers and five enlisted men for gallantry in action. First Lieutenant William S. Turner of the 105th Infantry received a posthumous medal for single handedly rushing a machine gun and killing its crew after being wounded thrice while leading his men over enemy trenches. His home address is 25 Hinckley Street, Dorchester, Mass.
Sidney Alexander alias Paul Ashford of Worcester pled guilty to violating the Mann white slave act. He received a two year term in Atlanta federal prison for aiding transport of two girls aged 16 and 17 from Providence to Worcester. Homer Leep, posing as a naval lieutenant, got six months for illegally wearing a navy uniform. William J. O'Brien, Boston Fish Pier Corp president, pleaded not guilty to perjury in a fish trust case.
A smoking room for Boston's Own 101st opened today for unit members under the 101st Auxiliary. Mrs. John Campbell presides, with Miss Marjorie Reynolds assisting, in a Tremont Street street floor room of the Little building. The space offers chairs magazines newspapers and victrola music for use during festivities in Boston and home districts.
The trial of Lincoln McKinley Grant 19 faces halted as defense lawyers object to Chief John L. Sullivan testimony about a scene conversation and an alleged confession. Judge Morton excused the jury and will rule tomorrow on admissibility of the evidence from Hancock Road dairy farm murder scene.
Mrs. Margaret Hewitt testified about the night of February 26 1917 the supper scene at the Hewitt home and her missing husband Miles Hewitt Grant the chore boy who worked for a lime company assisted with chores and left with Miles Hewitt to the barn. Neighbors testified Grant claimed illicit relations with Mrs Hewitt and her sister. Exhbits included a shattered skull and bloodstained axe found in the Hewitt barn and the body recovered April 19 1917.
Washington April conference between Director General Hines and George N. Peek, chairman of the industrial board, failed to reach a decision on standard price policy. The two sides agreed to continue talks at another meeting scheduled for Thursday.
A Brooklyn manufacturer once sent to prison for flooding the nation with talcum powder tablets misrepresented as Aspirin. Always insist on Bayer packaging with the Bayer Cross on box and tablets, and say Bayer to ensure genuine aspirin. Bayer tablets are American made with clear dosing directions and come in pocket boxes of 12, bottles of 24 or 100, and capsules.
An Amity Arkansas father Mr J llison Allen reports Nedlin seled shoes cut shoe bills to about a third due to long lasting soles. The ad claims Nedlin Soles are comfortable waterproof and durable sold at many stores and re solvable. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Akron Ohio produces Nedlin Soles and Wingfoot Heels guaranteed to outwear others.
A simple paste of water and powdered delatone is applied to the face neck and arms to remove hair and fuzz. After 2 to 3 minutes the mixture is rubbed off and washed away leaving the hairs vanished with no pain or inconvenience.
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