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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1919

Page

13

Serum Failures Doomed Flu Vaccine Search Says Health Director

State Health Department reports all influenza serum trials failed to curb the epidemic risk. Dr John Hitchcock notes past efforts worldwide met no success though convalescent pneumonia serum shows rapid improvement in pneumonia symptoms. The main difficulty remains obtaining safe convalescent serum.

State Department of Health John 5. Hitchcock Division of Hitchcock Dr. Hitchcock

Peters Explains Permit Revocation Over Irish Meeting

Mayor Peters released a statement condemning the attack by ex Mayor Curley and others at a Boston Common gathering in sympathy with the Irish cause. The dispute centers on the unexpected revocation of the Parkman bandstand permit for the Sunday meeting.

Peters Curley Boston Common Parkman Bandstand

Mayor defends bandstand use amid 26th Division reception

The mayor and Licensing Clerk Casey dispute who authorized the Parkman bandstand use for a 26th Division officers reception on Boston Common. Casey says a prior permit to the United Irish Societies was revoked and a new permit issued for the parade ground after Meldon notified him. Ex-Lieutenant-Governor Barry corroborates, while the mayor insists the attack was unjustified and personal.

26Th Division John M. Casey United Irish Societies EK. P. Barry General Edwards Casey Thomas J. Meldon Barry Peters Boston United Irish Societies of Greater Boston Parkman Boston Common Edwards

Mayor blocks road to Irish reception amid parade ground permit

At Tremont Street headquarters the United Irish Societies planned a Sunday meeting. After failing to reach Mayor Peters, officials granted a permit for the parade ground at Boston Comméh with an automobile for speakers. Former Lieutenant-Governor Barry supported the arrangement, noting army timing and bandstand needs.

Tremont Street United Irish Societies Young’s Hotel Feeney Peters City Hall Boston

Broken Bone Champ Baby in Opittstown

April 21 in Opittfield Charles Furrer Jr four years old son of Charles Furrer Western Union foreman believed to hold record for broken arms and legs He has suffered 17 fractures of left arm and left leg and currently has a fractured thigh A brother Howland 12 has never fractured Brittle bones blamed on lack of animal deposits to strengthen bones The boy spends most of life with arm in splints and leg in a plaster cast yet appears normal and healthy

Opittsfield Charles Furrer, Jr Charles Furrer Western Union Howland Furrer

Worcester Aviator Brayton Nichols Reported Killed

Lieutenant Brayton Nichols of Worcester identified with kin Dr. Charles L Nichols of 38 Cedar Street Worcester Mass as dead in an army casualty list from an April incident.

IW Ashington Brayton Nichols Charles IL. Nichols Cedar Street Worcester Mass

Community Rally Urges Boost to Local Loan Drive

A public gathering invites residents to join a loan drive aimed at expanding funds for community projects. Organizers urge collective action and mention planned events to raise support and awareness.

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