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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1919
Page
16
Wartime bonds urged as proof of loyalty and a call to support victory in the war effort. The message stresses buying bonds as a duty that aided the war against German militarism and helped bring peace, urging readers to subscribe promptly.
William McLean was arrested in New Bedford after allegedly stabbing shipmate Leroy Thomas during a card game aboard the Pequonnock. Thomas died at a local hospital. McLean, from Baltimore, had joined the crew recently after arriving from army service in France.
A Boston bound passenger train struck a limousine at a West Peabody crossing killing Lynn residents James Hammond aged 72 and James Neil aged 74. The driver Lewis Winslow was injured and the chauffeur Arthur Weyland escaped serious injury as the car was hurled and demolished.
Two women, Mrs. Siegfried Lafholm of Braintree and Mrs. Joseph Black of Braintree, were seriously hurt when an auto ran wild at Hancock Street and Revere Road in Quincy. The car struck a hardware store after dragging Mrs. Black about 35 feet. chauffeur John Haroszkawpicz was arrested for reckless operation. A second crash near School and Fourth streets injured Eileen Esterbrooks, 16, with a fractured ankle.
Italian delegation remains inflexible over territory from the London pact, demanding Fiume and other promises. Allies, including Clemenceau, Lloyd George, and Wilson, press for a compromise as Premier Orlando abstains. American, British, French delegates persist, while Makino and Ohinda discuss Kiao-Chau.
The French government forms a special military commission to accompany German delegates in France. Led by Lieutenant-Colonel Hartley, the team includes two majors three captains and two lieutenants. They will meet the delegates at the frontier and stay with them in Versailles.
Arthur P. Howard long noted Salem mayor and press figure married actress Janet De Marr in a ceremony announced by her attorney. De Marr, 23, daughter of late Chicago diamond merchant John F. De Marr, starred on Broadway. Howard, once jailed for libel, built a 6000 daily circulation before divorcing in 1918 on desertion grounds.
The Shady Hill Club of Somerville hosts a general sporting party at Bacon Hall tonight featuring three boxing bouts. Howard McRea faces Johnny MecMeniman, Al Roach meets Dod Blayne, and Willie Corbett battles Paddy Owens in two National title showdowns.
Arlington High School defeated Roxbury Latin 3 to 2 at Spy Pond yesterday afternoon after a tense ninth inning. Geary allowed six hits and struck out 12 for Arlington, while Hill fanned seven for Roxbury Latin before the late Arlington surge produced the winning run on a passed ball.
Melrose High School edged Boston English High 13 to 12 in a 10 inning slugfest at Melrose Common. Loud delivered the decisive run in the 10th as bases loaded and none out, after a controversial block call on a Melrose runner. Scarborough starred for Melrose with timely hits and pitching, while English High hitters Minahan and Doherty produced the only two two baggers for their side.
The New York Americans beat the Brooklyn Nationals 5 to 2 in an exhibition game. Russell issued eight walks but limited the hits. batteries were Russell and Ruel for New York, Cadore Mamaux and Krueger for Brooklyn.
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