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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1919
Page
11
Quincy objects to paying part of the 3 930 000 the State provided to the Boston Elevated trustees under a law pledging state funds to cover deficient Elevated receipts. The city argues it is not a benefited municipality and challenges the act’s constitutionality. Boston joins in the challenge. full Supreme Court review likely soon.
A 1920s style ad warns of influenza and infantile paralysis threats and claims McK & R Pinotol kills invisible germs. It promotes regular disinfection of toilets, ice boxes, and garbage pails, touts pine forest scent, and says Pinotol is seven times stronger than carbolic acid yet as safe as water.
Richard Van Wart Adams, a 24 year old former naval air service aviator from Brookline, will receive Massachusetts first bonus check of 109 dollars for service. He plans to deposit the sum or invest it safely in Mrs Adams name, as he continues to weigh his options. Adams trained at Squantum and served aboard a torpedoed transport after flying numerous missions over the English Channel with British forces. He works for a Boston insurance firm.
The Boston local of Theatrical Stage Employees says no executive board meeting occurred on Aug 12 and no vote or action was taken about a sympathy strike in case Actors Equity calls a local strike. President Edward J. McCarron and Recording Secretary Fred J. Dempsey sign the correction.
Major G. C. Esley of the Infantry at the Army Recruiting Station in Boston writes to the Post defending regular army officers. He notes that hostile stories are isolated and arise with two million troops, and urges public understanding of the army’s achievements including Chateau Thierry and navy victories.
Officials of the car men's union held an all-day conference in Fitchburg and Leominster street railway to plan meetings for the platform men to act on a new working agreement. The wage and hours were not released, but a compromise on a 67 cent maximum may be provisional upon union acceptance.
The Waitt & Bond Company, operator of a leading Boston cigar factory, announces relocation to Newark New Jersey. Other firms like Brestin Campbell and O G A may follow, with machines replacing hand work and workers transferring to the new plant, while unions confront changes and new wage plans.
Six hundred students enrolled in the second session of Harvard Summer School, announced by Director Whittem. With 1700 already registered in the first session, total enrollment now exceeds 2300, nearly double previous seasons.
The tentative Chelsea post of the American Legion received a charter at state headquarters after earlier recall by State Secretary Leo A. Spillane. Herbert H. Hoyt Post No. 32 ceases to exist. Chelsea ex-service men plan Aug 21 meeting to organize a new post and elect officers led by Lt. Donald M. Hastings.
Morris Clifford, 79, believed to live in Lynn, was found semi conscious on the doorway at 9 East Canton Street South End last night suffering an overdose of denatured alcohol police say.
A man was found in critical condition after an overdose suspected from denatured alcohol. He was taken to City Hospital where doctors described his condition as critical. An empty half pint bottle labeled denatured alcohol and a partially filled bottle were found in his coat pocket.
Joseph Massen a local grocer in Binghamton New York pleaded guilty to a federal indictment charging profiteering. Judge George W Ray imposed a fine which was paid. The complaint was filed by City Sealer Thomas W Dunn who said Mossen continued selling sugar at 15 cents per pound after warnings.
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