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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1919
Page
5
The Post presents morning photographic replicas of new fall gowns photographed in Paris. The design images show upcoming styles after the summer season ends. Prices are withheld for merciful reasons and the piece notes inspiration for women readers.
Daisy Ashford’s The Young Visitors and Joseph Conrad’s Isaacs draw laughs and critiques as Anthony Hope and W. Somerset Maugham’s works receive close reading. Leonard Merrick’s Cynthia and Somerset Maugham’s Moon and Sixpence spark debate on genius and sacrifice in modern fiction.
Richard H. Long launches bid for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination with a letter to Governor Coolidge critiquing state management. He questions tax policy, Edison Company practices, war bonuses, and reporting forms, vowing to run on Massachusetts state issues.
A campaign inquiry presses for full public access to accounting methods and responsible figures for the Boston Elevated Railroad. The request cites a multi million dollar deficit, changes in accounting since trustees ran the line, and seeks public basis for current accounting. It questions recent legal fees and policy on street railway subsidies while asking about agricultural aid and Edison Electric Illuminating Company stock issuance.
Sgt Clarence E Dick of the 14th Company C A C at Fort McKinley Post Hospital asks readers to report a stolen personal cross he acquired in France. The 20 by 18 inch lavender bud covered crucifix with a 14 inch silver figure was broken and glued. he was gassed and hospitalized when it disappeared. He appeals for any information to help recover the cross.
At 9 a m a sale of army blankets begins at South Boston supply base. At 1 p m a parade of striking cigar makers forms at headquarters 1 Appleton street. At 6 p m a dual celebration opens in Essex with dinner.
An Irish Victory Fund advisory committee labels Sir Edward Grey the imperialist envoy aiming to subjugate the United States and quash the Irish cause. They accuse Grey and Balfour of seeking to send Irish sons to France to bolster Britain and isolate Ireland from policy. The note calls Grey’s mission a lesson in democracy’s opposite and hints he remains unwelcome amid public reaction.
A state advisory committee condemns Sir Edward Grey as an enemy of democracy and Ireland. It accuses him of delaying diplomacy that led to World War I and questions his fitness for an ambassadorial post to the United States.
Eamon de Valera arrived in New Rochelle to rest six weeks at the home of James K. McGuire former Syracuse mayor and state Democratic committee chairman He said he wants rest to prepare plans for floating the bond issue for the Irish Republic in this country
The Retail Credit Association of Boston sends eight delegates to the national convention opening in St. Paul Minnesota. Delegates include EB Blandford of R H White, William J Starr, Chester E Critchett, Edwin Ray, William S Jadway, Harry B Brooks, L F McMahon, and Edward Manahan. They plan to travel back via the Great Lakes by water to Buffalo.
Municipal Court Judge William Sullivan orders 16 000 Teamsters Chauffeurs and Helpers Union buttons with Old Glory to be called in by Sept 1 after finding flag desecration, but allows wear until reps withdraw under officials’ agreement. C Charles of 54 Dakota Street Dorchester alerted the judge.
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