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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1919
Page
2
Captain John A. Cook recounts crew desertion attempts during repairs and a dangerous pursuit across breaking floes. Two sailors leapt for ice floes, were rescued after crying for help as a Arctic gale raged, and were later chastised aboard the Bowhead for their near fatal bid for land and fortune.
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Opera star Madame Amelia Galli-Curci filed an amended divorce bill in Chicago Superior Court accusing Luigi O. Curci of infidelity after previously alleging cruelty in her initial complaint. The case seeks dissolution of marriage with fault cited as grounds.
The latest amended bill reiterates prior allegations and adds a claim of misconduct with Melissa Brown of Fleischmanns New York. The opera singer accuses her husband of six incidents with Brown between September 15 and 30 1917, undisclosed until a deposition obtained from Brown. The deposition is impounded and will not be public until October. Also cited is Curci’s alleged affair with a Tulsa chambermaid on April 20 1917 described by him as ebony colored with beautiful black eyes.
Arthur E Poole of Cambridge a temporary North Cambridge post office worker was arrested by Deputy Marshal Ghiloni charged with stealing a registered letter containing 50 dollars addressed to Miss Josephine O Keefe 49 Pemberton Cambridge Poole pleaded not guilty at arraignment before U S Commissioner Hayes and was held in 500 bail for a hearing next Thursday in default of bail Poole was committed to the East Cambridge jail.
About 300 trained overseas pigeons from the signal office of the North eastern department at 99 Chauncy street go on sale today. The trio President Wilson Polly and Cher Ami led by example in Verdun and St Mihiel through perilous flights. Breeder cards accompany purchases for full records. Captain Edward Wharly of the Signal Corps can provide information.
The National Association of the Commissioners of Agriculture met at the State House with 65 officials to review the European corn borer in New England and New York. Debate centered on its entry point, with Massachus set to host lab inspections and a push for a $2,000,000 congressional appropriation deferred due to tours. Massachusetts may allocate $50,000 next session to combat the pest.
Frank Curtis the Good Cheer Evangelist will preach at St James Christian Church of the Disciples tomorrow at 10 30 a m. Charles W Rackliffe will sing. Cathedral Church of St Paul closes after 8 a m holy communion on Labor Day with three services today. Weekday services are 8 a m 12 10 and 6 p m except Monday. Next Thursday marks the centennial of laying the cornerstone with Rev Edward T Sullivan preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m. Rev John Smith Lowe attends Universalist convention in Morrisville Vermont Quebec opening tomorrow. Rev Harold Marshall will speak Tuesday to Thursday. Rev D A Poteat preaches at Dudley Street Baptist tomorrow morning and evening. Pastor Rev George R Stair expected home next Sunday.
John H. Sherburne, chairman of the Commission on Necessaries of Life, leads a broad investigation into Boston meat retailing. He cites wholesale quotes indicating high retail prices across Massachusetts and New England.
Investigators have uncovered steep meat prices across Massachusetts and plan a public hearing on September 4 at 10 a.m. in Room 436 State House. The commission will compare local costs with New York and Illinois, aiming to explain why Massachusetts residents pay higher prices.
Striking yard and switchmen in southern California began returning tonight as the government promised to run trains after 7 o clock tomorrow morning and U S Marshal C T Walton pledged protection. The Triesno district fruit transport danger eased with the return of the yard crews. Central California strikes that halted overland and regional transport for two days were nearly over as yard crews resumed work in San Francisco.
Boston and nearby councils arranged a Labor Day parade with unions from metal trades railroad brotherhoods and additional locals. Michael J. Birmingham leads as chief marshal with Charles J. Sullivan as assistant marshal and aides from Boston Charlestown Quincy Watertown councils.
State Treasurer Charles L. Burrill defends the pace of service men bonus payments. He cites daily appeals, widespread applications from beyond Massachusetts, and the need to verify eligibility. He notes 35,000 checks issued and a maximum 15,000 weekly pace, limited by staff and Governor's Council review.
Massachusetts faces a looming coal shortage with over 100000 tons stranded for five weeks due to Read ing barges tied at Port Richmond. The Commission on the Necessaries of Life urged prompt barge release and contacted Senator Lodge and the interstate commerce committee to secure a quick remedy.
Eighty coast artillerymen from the Northeastern Department were ordered to Camp Mills to care for horses for the First Division’s return. A detail of 250 cavalrymen was recently sent from Fort Ethan Allen to Camp Mills for the same purpose.
The Boston army and navy canteen on Boston Common will remain open despite earlier trustees’ statement it would close at midnight Monday. It has been decided to keep the canteen open perhaps for another month.
Frank Torino Charles Torino Harry Matera and Louis Pigeon were placed on probation at Central Court yesterday after agreeing to make good the $00 worth of chocolates stolen from the H. D. Foss Company where they worked.
The Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company failed to appear before the Board of Conciliation and Arbitration and sent a letter stating the wage matter affecting employees is outside the board’s jurisdiction. Attorney P. J. Carleton read the communication to the panel.
The trustees argue the 12 percent wage increase from the War Labor Board forms a binding contract to May 1, 1920 and that post award raises do not waive rights. They fear arbitration would destroy the contract and provoke ongoing disputes. Attorney Vahey seeks court action against the men while the board delays a decision to be issued at the earliest moment.
Central Court yesterday fined David Goldstein six dollars and forty cents for maintaining an unwholesome cellar on Cross Street. He owes five cents per day since a warning 28 days ago. P. J. Collins of Barton Street received a five dollar fine for improper ash disposal in his alley.
More than 2000 ex service men from every state have applied for 100 Knights of Columbus scholarships at leading universities. Enrollment closes September 1, and competitive examinations will follow to pick the winners.
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