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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1919

Page

11

United States to Guard Borders with 600 Air Patrols

Daniel C. Roper proposes a sky patrol of 600 airplanes and submarines to curb air smuggling at U S borders. He cites illicit topaz shipments and alcohol theft across Mexico and Canada, fueling a push for new revenue laws. The New York Toronto race opens with 40 planes from five nations while the Navy plans 10 rigid airships modeled on RS.

United States Daniel C. Roper Internal Revenue Roper Secretary of the Treasury Congress England Canada Mexico Texas New Mexico Arizona New York-Toronto Scotland New York

Community Circus at Scituate Proving Grounds on Labor Day

A community circus at Scituate Proving Grounds on Labor Day raises funds to sustain War Camp Community Service activities under Community Service Inc led by Joseph Lee. South shore groups rehearse. leads include Will Irwin Samuel Hopkins Adams Lucia Chamberlain and Samuel Wexman and Frederick T. Bailey.

Scituate Proving Grounds Labor Day War Camp Community Service Community Service, Inc Joseph Lee South Shore Scituate Egypt Greenbush Duxbury Plymouth Will Irwin Samuel Hopkins Adams Lucia Chamberlain California Samuel Wexman Boston University Frederick T. Bailey

Attorney Defends Sunday Baseball

A letter to the editor argues for allowing baseball on Sundays in Massachusetts. Cornelius F. Keating counters Mr. Conry’s platform favoring day golf, saying baseball appeals to a broad, younger male audience and should be permitted on Sundays.

Post Conry Saturday Post Massachusetts Cornelius F. Keating

Pontifical Requiem Mass For Archbishop Williams

A pontifical requiem mass for the repose of Archbishop Williams will be sung at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross on Saturday at 9 o'clock. It marks the 12th anniversary of his death on August 30, 1907, after which Cardinal O'Connell succeeded as coadjutor archbishop of Boston with right of succession and archbishop of Constantine.

Williams Cathedral of the Holy Cross O’conell Boston Constantia

Brockton Shoemaker Begins Coast to Coast Tour in Autohom

E H Adams of Brockton plans a coast to coast journey in an autohom a mobile two room home on wheels with wife. He aims to find cheaper living costs and live comfortably from the trip while touring the country. Officials will give Brockton a send off as the project starts.

Brockton E. H. Adams Old Colony Adams

Spudd Dialogues Reflect Home Conditions

William Jethro Spudd philosophizes on present home conditions in Beal's Spudd Dialogues in the Boston Sunday Post Magazine.

Spudd William Jethro Spudd George Brinton Beal Boston Sunday Post

Autoist Collides With Hydrant in Somerville Crash

Walter J. McQuade of Cambridge operating a Grimshaw automobile collided with a water hydrant at Washington and Leland streets in Somerville early yesterday. He was taken to Somerville Hospital unconscious as the car suffered heavy damage and was towed to the police station.

Walter J. McQuade Eustis Street Cambridge J. W. Grimshaw Cam Washington and Leland Streets Somerville McQuade

Lexington to build memorial hall from Cary sisters wills

Wills of Mrs. Eliza B Farnum and Miss Susanna Cary of Lexington direct more than 300 000 in estate residue to a memorial building and educational purposes. A town hall project may be pursued by a committee of 15 with several sites under study and a special town meeting planned for September. The Cary inheritance ties to the Cary Memorial Library nearby.

Lexington Eliza B. Farnum Susanna Cary Isaac Harris Cary William S. Scamman Board of Selectman

Pastor Defines Virile Christianity in Sermon

The Rev. Dr. Albert W. Clark spoke at Park Street Church calling for a bold, duty driven faith. He urged Jesus Christ to hold a preeminent place in daily living within the heart, family, and business.

Albert W. Clark Park Street Jesus Christ Dr. Clark

Farmer thanks post editor for daylight law stand

Frank H. Brock of So. Newbury Vermont writes to commend the newspaper for its courageous stance in support of farmers regarding the daylight law. He expresses appreciation and signs his name.

Post Frank H. Brock Newbury, Vt

Doctor argues against Socialism yet supports reform

Dr J J Walsh tells Ford Hall Forum at Old South Church that solving all social evils at once will cause harm. He favors government ownership to an extent and other reforms, speaking as a physician on social evils and the dangers of radical cures. He notes soldiers gained weight after the war and urges quiet, factual discussion.

J. J. Walsh Ford Hall Forum Old South Church Charles Schwab Eugene Debs Debs

AUTO TURNS TURTLE IN REVERE STREET

Seven passengers in a five seat car were badly shaken up and four seriously injured when the vehicle struck a pile of stones at Shirley avenue and Thornton street in Revere last night. Driver Carl Michaelson escaped with minor injuries. Mrs Lemont, and child Barney suffered facial injuries and head abrasions.

Shirley Avenue Thornton Street Revere Carl Michaelson Central Street Salem

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