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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1919

Page

3

Senators Seek Higher Pay From One Thousand To Fifteen Hundred

A legislative canvass shows a large majority of Senators and Representatives favor increasing salaries from 1000 to 1500. Representative Newhall of Stoneham reports talking with about 20 lawmakers and only one opposing. He cites sacrifices made by members and argues 1500 would attract a better class of public servants. Representative Collin of Lynn opposes, calling it untimely due to returning service members and volatile food prices.

Senate House of Representatives Newhall Stoneham Legislative Committee On Public Service General Court Cdllin Lynn

Thanks to Post for Italian Mission Visit Coverage

To the Editor of the Post, Vv. Orlandini of Boston thanks the newspaper for dedicating space to the Italian Mission from the redeemed provinces during the last days of January. He notes the material was read with great interest by mission members and extends thanks in their names.

Itaian Italy Vv. Orlandini

Filene Style Dress Goods and Accessories Sale

A Filene style sale offers full dress or tailed vest outfits for as little as 3.50 with full dress shirts gloves ties stockings pumps and hats priced moderately. Items available on second floor by escalator and street floor for clothing hats and shoes.

Bolshevik Tyranny Told By Former U S Attache

Washington February 11 The Senate judiciary sub committee heard a detailed account of economic chaos oppression and tyranny in Russia under Bolshevik rule. Dr William C Huntington former commercial attaché at the American embassy in Petrograd testified describing conditions that forced his departure from Russia last year.

Washington Russia Senate Judiciary United States William C. Huntington Petrograd

Bolshevik Propaganda and Leadership Under Question

Professor Samuel N. Harper testifies on Bolshevik theory and Russia misrepresentation in the press. Dr. Huntington cites attempts to spread Bolshevism and notes articles in The Liberator and The New York Times. A letter from Sept 1 1918 discusses Petrograd executions and counterrevolutionaries.

Samuel N. Harper University of Chicago Russia Huntington United States Lenine the Liberator New York Times Arthur R. Ransom Dr. Huntington G. Tehiteherin People's Commissariat For Foreign Affairs Moscow Allen Wardell Red Cross Petrograd

Reconstruction Night at the Dartmouth Club

The February meeting of the Dartmouth Club is set for Friday February 14 at 745 p m at the City Club. Warren Kendall will discuss transportation from Washington and Walter J Wyman will speak on export trade and post war problems urging Dartmouth men and business acquaintances to attend.

Dartmouth Club City Club Warren Kendall Shepherd Washington Walter J. Wyman Export Managers’ Club of New York Boston Maport Houndable Dartmouth

Soldier Held in Mileage Theft Case

William J. Smith alias Agnes J. Kodd ski a mess sergeant in an infantry regiment recently released from the service was held for the federal grand jury yesterday on charges of receiving mileage books and stamps stolen from Sterling Junction railroad station and post office. He testified he was asked to pawn the items by a discharged soldier named James Jinn, but claimed no knowledge of the theft.

William J. Smith Agnes J. Kodski Sterling Junction Smith James Jinn

Glass Opposes Shifting Prohibition Enforcement to Revenue Bureau

Secretary Glass tells Rep. Carlin in a letter that enforcement of national prohibition should not fall to the internal revenue bureau. He warns such a police role would burden tax administration and threaten effective war prohibition enforcement set for July 1, 1919. He urges clear, timely legislation if enforcement remains centralized.

Washington Glass Congress Bureau of Internal Revenue Representative Carlin House Judiciary Internal Revenue Bureau

Pleads Guilty In Insurance Fraud Case In Springfield

Alfred Day assistant superintendent at John Hancock Life Insurance here pleads guilty to conspiring with tailor Albert White to obtain a 2000 policy on White's mother in law Mrs Fannie B Webber who was 88 and in ill health she died ten days after issue and Day is held for Feb 20 for hearing White is held on 200 bond and Edward B Sullivan of Hancock company is charged with attempting to defraud.

Springfield Alfred Day John Hancock +» Life Insurance Company Albert White Day White Fannie B. Webber Picion Boston Edward 8. Sullivan Hancock Company

Cost of liquors cited as reason for fewer arrests

Biddeford police report finds high spirituous liquor costs linked to fewer intoxication arrests in the year ending February 1. The tally shows 81 arrests, dipping from the usual city average.

Biddeford

Maine Prohibition State Affects Annual Income Between 400 and 500

The text notes a yearly amount between 400 and 500 for the past two years and states Maine is a prohibition state.

Maine

Motorcyclist Injured in Everett Crash with Auto

Winfield S. Melberry of Everett was seriously injured when his motorcycle collided with a car driven by Joseph F. Morgan of East Boston. Melberry, 23, was thrown from the bike and suffered a severe lower abdomen injury. he was taken to Frost Hospital.

Winfield S. Melberry Winter Street Everett Joseph F. Morgan Brooks Street Boston Melberry Frost Hospital

Governors Plan Reception for 26th Division

Governor Coolidge earns welcome from New England governors who accept the Massachusetts State House conference at 3 PM Friday to discuss plans for receiving the 26th Division.

Coolidge New England States Massachusetts State House

John P Dailey Dead in Lexington Home

John Patrick Dailey a well known contractor of Lexington died in his home on the State road yesterday.

John Patrick Dailey Lexington State Road

Bromo Quinine Tablet Ad Claims Safe Use

An old advertisement touts Dana Tive Bromo Quind tablets labeled as Quinoline tonic with laxative effects. It claims the remedy does not cause nervousness or head ringing and asserts there is only one Bromo Quinine, signed G. W. Grove.

G. W. Grove

Truce Signed in New York Strike Narrowed

A temporary truce halted the building trades strike in New York from Thursday morning to Saturday noon to seek arbitration with the Carpenters Union after a sympathetic walkout. Frank Feeney announced the pact as allied trades urged Carpenters President William Hutcheson to accept the pause.

New York Building Trades Building Trades Employers’ Association Carpenters’ Union Frank Feeney Philadelphia Elevator Erectors’ Union Allied Trades William T. Hutcheson United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America

Home Made Gray Hair Remedy Promises Quick Shade

A home mix darkens gray hair without dye and claims a youthful look. Combine water bay rum Barbo Compound and glycerine, apply twice weekly until the shade is reached. Ingredients are inexpensive and available at drug stores or may be prepared by a druggist.

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