29 Aug 1919
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1919
Page
1
The will disposes the residue of the estate to the Carnegie Institute. The provision supports widows of former presidents through ongoing philanthropic endowments and programs linked to the institute's mission.
Andrew Carnegie’s will sets yearly pensions for notable figures and associates. Former President Taft receives 10000 dollars, Lloyd George 10000, Viscount Morley 10000, Franks 20000, Pritchett 10000, Mrs Preston 5000, Mrs Roosevelt 5000, George Cable 5000, Thomas Burt 5000, John Wilson 5000, Sir Scovil Smith 5000, and a London MP miner 5000 as annual pensions.
New York reports that industrialist Andrew Carnegie has given away over 350 million dollars in his lifetime. The vast philanthropy cited spans libraries universities and public institutions, reflecting his long charitable career and influence.
The arrest of John J. Riley of Dorchester for the Fidelity Trust $12,000 messenger robbery last Monday leads police to watch three suspects and seek a fourth. Riley appeared in Roxbury Court, police believe he acted as a tool of a master criminal in a broader planned robbery.
Director General Hines warned public officers railroad officials and employees and citizens in California Arizona and Nevada that full railroad service would resume on or after 7 oclock Saturday morning and that striking workers must return by then or face replacement.
Director General Hines warns that anyone who interferes with railroad property or operations under federal control commits an offence against the United States. He says violators face arrest and prosecution with fines and imprisonment and urges governors and mayors to aid in maintaining traffic. Messages were sent to California Nevada and Arizona officials to ensure compliance.
Washington reports that 90 days will determine the impact of government efforts to lower living costs. Officials say progress in price reduction hinges on actions taken in that period to curb inflation and ease consumer expenses.
Ruth Milliken a missing Somerville girl and her 17 year old fiancé John Dixon were married Tuesday afternoon in Arctic Rhode Island. The ceremony was conducted by Rev H O Hough of the Second Advent Church and the couple has since stayed at the Majestic Hotel. Arctic police and Somerville officials confirmed the wedding details.
Philadelphia and Boston split a doubleheader with 8 8 in the first game and Boston taking the second 2 0. New York outlasted Washington 5 4 in 14 innings and then won 5 3 in the second. Brooklyn beat Boston 5 1 in game one while Boston edged Brooklyn 4 3 in game two. Philadelphia routed New York 14 2 and St Louis defeated Pittsburg 3 1.
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The letter argues savings banks pay low interest while Tremont Trust Co. offers high, monthly rates and flexible withdrawals. It claims Tremont can soon pay 5 percent and urges depositors to move funds to Tremont to secure fairer returns, highlighting surplus funds and earned income.
The emergency committee of prominent Bostonians will meet at the Boston City Club at noon to organize and plan for a police strike crisis. Eleven patrolmen face trials at Police Commissioner Curtis' office at 10 o'clock on similar charges to major officers. in the afternoon the Police Union plans a special meeting at Fay Hall following President McInnes' call last night.
A call for a volunteer police force grew as authorities warned of an imminent crisis. Community leaders urged rapid organization and recruitment amid growing security concerns and potential disruptions.
Mrs Bessie May Skeets Lundgren who was to attend a meeting of the W Co T A at Mrs Margaret Hoopers Methuen home was removed shortly before the hour for the gathering. Nurse Mrs Hooper said the move protected her from a possible setback and Lundgren would stay with friends in Methuen for a couple of days. Alfred Lundgren her husband did not know of the removal and had heard nothing from her since the previous night.
The State Commission on the Necessaries of Life heard testimony on rent hikes from 25 cents weekly to over 100 percent monthly. Landlords acknowledged some increases beyond 25 to 30 percent for heated units and unheated apartments.
Camille Manning, a colored maid at the Washburn home, testified as the principal witness at an inquest into the death of Hazel Gassett Washburn following an alleged illegal operation. The inquest began today at Brockton court and was held behind closed doors as government interests moved to compel testimony.
The item lists notable anniversaries and historical events: the sinking of a U S cruiser Memphis at San Domingo in 1916, Oliver Wendell Holmes born in 1809, Austria declaring war on Belgium in 1914, and a recap of a 1918 scene with Mangin crossing the Oise and troops capturing Juvigny.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair conditions Friday and Saturday with little temperature change and moderate westerly winds. The general New England forecast notes fair weather, modest temperature change, and light winds across eastern New York and coastal areas north of Sandy Hook to Hatteras.
War service men running for public office may state the official position held in service on the ballot. The Ballot Law Commissioners ruled that military and public service are synonymous, allowing candidates to use eight words to describe their prior office.
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