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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1919
Page
3
The New England Liberty Loan committee and workers tied to the Victory Loan launch the whirlwind mid-drive period. Officials deem this crucial phase essential to finishing the job and securing the loan’s success across Boston and New England.
The Federal Reserve Bank reported 8,652,000 for the past 24 hours, the low water mark for the drive and a mark which has filled the Liberty Loan Committee with apprehension. Enthusiasm for the 26th Division reception has diverted attention and caused a drop in Victory drive efforts across New England.
Boston Common scene stalls Liberty Loan drive as armed sailors man barriers to curb throngs at Liberty Court. Fourth Day totals show Massachusetts leading with 245.3 million as 14 days remain to meet 375 million state quota. Boston subscriptions reach 28.66 million while outside towns dilute the hub total. Flying prizes miss Boston due to high winds. planes delayed but expected to arrive soon.
A timetable of loan meetings across Boston and suburbs with listed venues and start times. Roxbury Warren Washington streets 7 p m Sergeant Noble and Private Kierstead. Boston Filene's 10 a m Lieutenant Jackson Palmer. Simmons College 10 30 a m Hon Claude Weaver. Allston Franklin Hall 7 p m Salvatore Castorina. Somerville Round town in automobiles 7 p m Lt H B Kinsman Sergeant G E Wilson. Malden Factories 11 30 a m Yeoman Sullivan. Malden Auditorium Theatre 7 15 p m Yeoman Sullivan. Malden square 7 45 p m Marjorie Reynolds. Hyde Park Everett square 7 30 p m Lt Jackson Palmer. Wellesley Dana Hall High School 7 30 p m Hon Harris Dickson. Needham Town Hall 8 p m Adjutant Siebert.
Boston area committees report strong participation as six foot long figures dubbed Lieutenant Bond and Miss Stoneham attract subscriptions. The Metropolitan Boston volunteer teams plan town by town duty days May 2 to May 10 with Flying Squadron support. New Hampshire chairwoman Mrs. Howard Parker reports full-town leadership across the state. Local towns in Maine and New England post notable gains including Rockland with 30,000 and Bangor with 75,000 in early drive periods. Syrian Night at Liberty Court ushers in a new phase with dances songs and speakers.
Reports to the Treasury show $551,939,700 in Victory Loan subscriptions from all federal reserve districts, about one ninth of the $4.5 billion goal. Districts led by St Louis, Boston, and Chicago show strong uptake, with numerous communities in New England awarded honor flags, many in Vermont.
Washington April 25 The army court martial system drew a strong defender before the American Bar Association committee Colonel James E Easby Smith Washington lawyer and clemency board member said records cited in Congress showing injustice were "most grossly misrepresented" He pointed to a New England clergyman sentenced to 15 years for opposing the war to illustrate opinion trends during its period.
A brief notice states that loan airmen will arrive in Hub this morning for temporary duty. The event appears as a routine deployment update with no additional context or names provided.
Springfield April 25 Major Jack Heard’s flying circus of five planes arrived Wednesday to back the Victory Loan. They will depart for Boston tomorrow at 7 30 am and arrive between 8 30 and 9 00 am. Delays due to atmospheric conditions postponed yesterday’s departure.
New York reports that Americans will keep eating white bread milled on a victory flour basis despite Europe likely reverting to war bread. Julius H. Barnes of the Food Administration Grain Corporation notes Europe’s shortages and outlines plans to aid relief with mixed victory flours and rye flour from U S stocks. He says no change in U S milling, but cooperation with mills to produce rye flour for Europe.
Mary Pickford, film star, bought a 200 by 40 foot lot on Adelaide Drive in Santa Monica Palisade district for 20000. She plans a 50000 residence and break ground soon, aiming for a showplace on the bank of Santa Monica.
The Boston Navy Yard reported going over the top in the Victory Loan with yesterday's totals at 297000 against a 250000 quota. Yard officials said they expect to fly the Honor Flag with ceremonies on Monday.
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