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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1919
Page
10
The report recalls Mme Amelita Galli Curci's superb high notes at the Auditorium stage as her husband Luigi Curci mixes backstage duties and public admiration, pondering his exact role during her triumph.
Cleofonte Campanini testified in Superior Court that Curci entered a hotel suite with two women while Madame Galli Curci performed on stage. He claimed Curci briefly spoke to the visitors, then one woman entered the apartment and left with the man while the other stayed at the door.
A translated recollection describes legal moves toward a divorce suit involving Mme. Galli Curci. Campanini recalls pressuring her with criticisms of singing and career impact. The singer testifies Chicago as her home while noting possible performances in New York and Europe.
Select Pictures Corporation files in federal court for injunction to prevent actress Constance Talmadge from terminating a contract set to run through May 14, 1922. The suit claims her services are worth over 100000 dollars to the company under a May 14, 1917 agreement with Lewis J. Selznick later assigned to Select. Talmadge reportedly gave notice to end the deal on April 19, 1919.
Three submarines built by Fore River Works for the United States government completed 200-foot depth tests today. The R-3 R-5 and R-6 were tested while the R-7 launched last Saturday awaits a test next week. R-8 is under construction and the A A 1 remains at Providence on builders trials.
The Unitarian Laymen's League was launched in Springfield with 400 delegates from 120 churches in 17 states and Canada. A 15 member executive council will govern, with Boston or alternate conference sites for annual meetings. Taft endorsed the league in a letter read to the convention. Major Morgan and Lt Seesee plan transatlantic flight from St John’s Newfoundland next week.
Corporal John Lannigan of H Company 101st Infantry on leave from Camp Devens lost a Distinguished Service War Cross numbered 3683 presented by General Pershing. He will appreciate recovery news or having it sent to Camp Devens.
President Matt B. Jones of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company refused to comment when informed early today of operators deciding to strike on Tuesday morning.
A comparative table shows current wages, expired contract terms, and proposed raises for telephone operators. Present scale starts at six dollars weekly with ten dollars after a year, and a top of sixteen dollars after seven years. The requested contract would raise entry pay to ten dollars weekly and top out at twenty two dollars after four years.
The New England Joint Council leaders announce a Tuesday strike for 8000 telephone operators with potential support from other workers reaching 20000. A nationwide action may follow as unions press for higher wages and renewed collective bargaining after failed wage talks with Post Office officials and company management.
The Electrical Workers Union 142 voted unanimously to back Boston Telephone Operators in any action they take. A three member committee was sent to inform operators at Faneuil Hall of the resolution. If operators vote an independent strike, Local 142 and likely all New England locals will join.
Four special war relic trains will tour nearly 400 New England cities from April 21 to May 10 to aid the Victory Liberty Loan. Each train carries heavy guns mortars and flame throwers with five guards three railroad men and eight speakers aboard. The display features the Hindenburg Pill used by General Hindenburg to view front operations.
A 1919 Boston Licensing Board notice lists applications for various first and other class licenses to sell intoxicating liquors by different applicants at numerous Boston addresses including 164A Canal Street and 24 Main Street. The notices cover Victuallers Druggists and Distillers licenses with details on premises, entrances, and stock rooms.
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