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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1919

Page

22

Harvard Crimson announce entries for service meet

Harvard University coach L B Leonard released the Crimson entries for the service meet set in the East Armory on Saturday February 15 Many returning athletes are short of recent practice Hank Flower the freshman broad jump record holder leads the sprint entries while the roster lists a number of 1920 21 and 22 graduates across relays 60 yard 300 yard and distance events with J M Churchill R Chute H C Flower O Gourdin and more competing in multiple events

L. B. Leonard Harvard Crimson East Armory Cambridge Collegians Pooch’’ Donovan Hank Flower H. D. Costigan A. W. Douglass D. J. Duggan W. H. Goodwin E. E. Lucas P. McAdams J. E. Malley D. F. O’connell P. E. Stevenson J. M Churchill R. Chute H. C. Flower O. Gourdin R. EB. Larsen F. W. Rice B. Warton J. M. J. Churchill BR. Ginnie A.W. Donglass Co. Gourdin F. W. Hall Q. Howe Rice Ryan Poe Stevenson J. Winslow R. P. Cutler C. E. Dexter W. C. Holbrook E. W. Lucas R. P. Hoagland Ooo H. A. Houghton H. S&p. Rowe W. =. Spaulding

Conference discusses spring intercollegiate sports dates

Professor Merriman returned from a Yale and Princeton conference reporting that dates for spring intercollegiate contests were considered and the possibility of modifying eligibility rules due to war conditions was discussed. No definite decisions were made and no further announcements followed.

Merriman Yale Princeton

Wrestling Thrills at Opera House Tonight

Boston crowds expect a top all star card at the Grand Opera House built by Matchmaker Tuohey. Main event features Giovanni Morro against Waino Ketonen in a best two out of three fall bout amid four closely matched pairs. Patsy McCarthy and Ensign Pinkham meet in one fall, Charley Metro faces Greek Jimmy Condos, and Tommy Reccord meets an unknown opponent.

Boston Tuohey Grand Opera House Giovanni Morro Waino *Ketonen Bruce I'inn Wonder Army Navy Patsy McCarthy Ensign Pinkham Charley Metro Jimmy” Condos Tommy Reccord

Telephone unions unite in demand for federal probe

The Massachusetts State Branch A Y of J and unions of telephone and telegraph workers representing over half a million in New England backed a Boston Central Labor Union plan calling for a congressional investigation into federal administration of telephone and telegraph systems. Delegates blasted Postmaster General Burle Bon and his committee as inefficient and hostile to trade unionism.

Massachusets A. Y. of J Telephone and Telegraph New England Boston Central Labor Uhion Boston Burle- Bon

Guynemer’s legend grows with vow to Bowies in letter

In a letter to his sister the famed aviator Guynemer recalls the Bowies with affection, noting he downed 52 of their number in single combat. The article teases a feature on the airman in next Sunday's fest.

Bowies Guynemer

Federal Reserve Flags Early Signs of Financial Recovery

The Federal Reserve Board reports initial evidence of recovery after wartime strain. Bank balances rise at financial centers, money rates ease, gold flows into banks increase, and federal reserve notes decline. Abuja? No. The board warns against relaxing war time economies and stresses thrift to build credit reserves as production costs and foreign markets influence recovery.

Washington Federal Reserve Board Reserve Bulletin Federal Reserve Federal Reserve System United States

Education to avoid strikes in Massachusetts shops

Bernard J. Rothwell of the Massachusetts Bureau of Immigration urged a bill to aid cities and towns in educating foreign workers in their shops. He argued language instruction would reduce strikes seen in Lawrence among 15 racial groups, noting 30 percent of residents are foreign born and that workers are tired after work. He asserted daytime instruction would justify the cost.

Bernard J. Rothwell Massachusetts Bureau of Immigration Legislative Committee On Social Welfare Lawrence Rothwell

Boston service men job preference urged for local hires

Soldiers and sailors not formerly employed in Greater Boston seek work through the Soldiers' and Sailors' Employment Bureau on the Common. The bureau reports 128 placements, 224 referrals, and 176 new registrations in the first two days of the week, with local employers pledging to hire more.

Greater Boston Common Bureau Charles &. Burleigh Chamber of Commerce Army Navy

Frank A Adams Short Stories Feature in Boston Post

When not writing musical comedy Frank A Adams author of The Time the Place and the Girl works on short stories. A sample titled Posterity vs Ames Bennett appears in next week's Boston Post Sunday Magazine.

Frank A. Adams Ames Bennett Boston Post

Bond Market Notes a Patchwork of 4s and 5s Across Listings

The list shows a wide range of government and corporate bonds with par values and yields, including U S 4s 93.0, City of Bord 6s 102.15, Virginia did 6s, Chicago Telegraph 5s, Norfolk Southern 4s, and many others. Investors scan for prices like 102.14, 97, 106.44, and 98x, with references to rail, oil, steel, and utilities firms.

Hut & M Atanta & Bir Bal & O Ers & M Bal & O Cca Alb, & Busg Toa Goer Hide & A GRO Beas Am Marine Am of & Poli Ag City Ieee Bklyn Chat Faeeeerniere

London Tube Strike Returns to London Amid Snow

London endures heavy snow turning streets to mud as tube workers strike disrupts travel. Despite conferences with the board of trade and cabinet, no major change in the stalemate emerges. Suburbs struggle with improvised transport while widespread travellers endure long delays. Lord Cavendish-Bentinck proposes a 44 hour universal working week in Commons.

London Board of Trade Cabinet Henry Cavendish-Bentinck House of Commons

Stecher Fails to Overcome Freberg in Handicap Match

Springfield report states Joe Stecher did not fulfill his promise to throw John Freberg twice in the allotted minutes. Freberg dominated early and often, countering Stecher’s scissors with toe holds. Stecher escaped headlocks and body holds, with only one brief moment of trouble when an armlock occurred.

Springfield John Freberg Joe Stecher Stecher Freberg

Balloon Fire Over Salisbury Flight Ends in Safe Landing

United States army balloon under Air Pilot A. Leo Stevens caught fire from static electricity at 7200 feet over Salisbury Massachusetts. The crew landed safely in a five mile gale after officers were briefly unconscious from the drop.

Salisbury Mid A. Leo Stevens Washington

Grannie of East Saugus Plans Spring Airship Return

On her 97th birthday Mrs Abigail Weare of East Saugus set a goal to fly by airship back to her New Hampshire farm in spring. She has long farmed, sewed, baked, knitted, and taught sewing circles. Her son Robert shares a robust health at seventy and the family holds a lively history.

Abigail Weare Springdale Avenue East Saugus New Hampshire Saugus Weare Nashua Lowell Henry Clay Saugus Sewing Circle Robert Weare

Grannie Weare Celebrates 75 Years of Rugged Rural Life

Mrs Weare known as Grannie in East Saugus marked a long life of farming and independence. She recalls 18 hour days in mills, earning 1.50 a week plus board, and dreams of flying in a modern machine, reflecting a lifelong Vanguard of progress.

Mrs. Weare

Wilson Up Early After a Midnight Session

Paris February 5 The President stayed up past midnight at a commission on the Society of Nations session. He rose early for a long walk then met with British leaders before the Supreme Council meeting to study the many problems he faces.

Paris Commission On the Society of Nations Supreme Councell

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