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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1919

Page

2

agitators descend on Lawrence amid textile strike protests

About 30 agitators from Boston arrived in Lawrence to back strikers, clashing with police at North Lawrence station as 2000 rally-goers gathered at Lexington Hall. Bernard Allen, an Andover teacher, was clubbed by a mounted officer. several organizers denounced police actions. Funds were promised to aid striker families, and a pamphlet defending the strike was to be distributed across New England.

New World Boston North Lawrence Station Lexington Hall Bernard M. Allen Phillips Andover Academy Allen Harold L. Rotzel Samuel Kramhall Ime Kaplan Kaplan Bramhall Samuel Bramhall Andover Academy Rotzel Helen Henry Hodge Anna N. Davis Kari J. Bennett Cerise Carmen Jack Nellie Yates Rotzel Hood J. Vat den Arend Anna May Peabody Horace Davis P. Whitman Lexington Trail Whitman Lawrence Helen Hodge Anna Davis Karl Bennett Cerise Jack Nellie Rotzel Hood van den Arend Loomfixers Hall New England

Debutantes Assist at Red Cross Lunchroom

Miss Sybil Crehan and Miss Margaret Lyford will help at Red Cross Lunchroom hours this year. The busy season makes the lunchroom a popular downtown Shoppers rendezvous and a favored spot for girl students to enjoy afternoon tea.

Sybil Crehan Margaret Lyford Red Cross

Clergyman Denounces Hypocrisy in Veteran Rehire Practices

The Rev Dr William Harman van Allen of Church of the Advent accuses Boston firms of hypocrisy in rehiring veterans. He cites one well known firm paying returning soldiers $5 less weekly and another that replaced men with women without equal pay, urging fair treatment for service members.

William Harman van Allen Church of the Advent Boston van Allen

Noted Russian Woman in Hub Arrives for Suffrage Ties

Catherine Breshkovskaya known as the grandmother of the Russian Revolution is due in Boston today. Plans include civic receptions by women groups and the Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association. The 75 year old agitator speaks English and will address suffrage leaders at the Copley Plaza Hotel tomorrow afternoon. Miss Alice Stone Blackwell, who wrote her life, says arrival time is not yet fixed and will help entertain her in Boston.

Catherine Breshkovskaya Boston Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association Mme. Breshkovskaya Copley Plaza Alice Stone Blackwell Miss Blackwell New York

Two Killed in Auto Wreck Near Bedford

Two Nashua residents Mr. and Mrs. John Dube died when a touring car hit a fence on the Manchester State Road while attempting to avoid another vehicle. Driver John B. Roleau and John B. Dube Jr. were injured, a third man unnamed. A flying plank from the crash broke Mr. Dube's chest and tossed his wife from the car. All occupants were Nashua residents.

Bedford Nervons Manchester John Dube John B. Roleau John B. Dube Nashua Mr. Dube

Leader Urges Aid to Lawrence Strike at Sympathetic Meeting

Ime Kaplan led Lawrence strike supporters as Samuel Bramhall Oscar Long and Pascal P Cosgrove spoke at a Grand Opera House mass meeting. The event raised 247 in contributions for the Lawrence Strikers.

Ime Kaplan Lawrence Samuel Bramhall Oscar Long Boston Waiters’ Union Pascal P. Cosgrove Marine Firemen's Union Grand Opera House

Court Genoa to Entertain Radio Boys

Court Genoa hosts a reception at Dennison Hall Newtonville for 50 Harvard Radio School attendees. An orchestra plays in the large hall for dancing while the small hall hosts whist. Prizes are donated and refreshments served.

Dennison Hall Newtonville Court Genoa Daughters of Isabella Harvard Radio School

Hero Receives Croix de Guerre and DSC Ceremony

Lieutenant Paul Hines of the 102d Infantry and Post reporter staff gains the French Croix de Guerre for gallantry in France. General Edwards will present the American Distinguished Service Cross at a Boston Common ceremony at noon today.

Paul Hines 102D Infantry France Edwards Hines Boston Common Boston Post

South Boston Boy to Receive Honor as 102d Regiment Notables Noted

An American honor is to be bestowed on a South Boston native as the 102d Regiment’s actions near Marcheville and Rinville, France, are recounted. Lieutenant Hines, aiding a wounded officer under heavy fire, reestablished communications that saved his regiment from annihilation. General Edwards lauded the act as among the bravest he witnessed.

South Boston 102D Hines General Edwards Marcheville Rinville France Tie Leutenant

Noted Artist Orson Lowell Draws Upkeep Caption

Orson Lowell, the noted artist, has drawn an amusing picture of contemporary life on the question of Upkeep, which appears in next week's Boston Post Sunday Magazine.

Orson Lowell Boston Post

Germans Asked More Time for Armistice Reply

A Weimar despatch dated Saturday February 11 says the German government requested a extension of four hours to reply to Marshal Foch's armistice prolongation proposal. The delay in receiving the commission's report prevented a reply by the 6 o'clock deadline.

Copenhagen Weimar Marshal Foch Armistice Commission

Dooley Corner Minstrels Draw 1700 at Colonial Theatre

Lawrence report says over 1700 attended the second Dooley Corner Minstrels performance at the Colonial Theatre. Visiting police on strike duty and Boston press were guests. about seven actors starred, directed by Wallace West with leads by Joseph L. Dooley Mark Bennett Cy Wartman Mary Stakem Lillian Wyans George Cummings and William McNulty.

Lawrence Dooley Corner Minstrels Colonial Theatre Boston Wallace West Joseph L. Dooley Mark Bennett Cy Wartman Mary Stakem Lillian Wyans George Cummings William McNulty

Cut Your Shoe Bills with Neolin Soles

G L Kerr of Geneca New York reports Neolin Soles last far longer than ordinary wear, claiming tripled durability. Nedlin soles reduce yearly shoe costs and fit many styles for all family members. Made by The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co Akron Ohio who also produce Wingfoot Heels guaranteed to outwear others.

G. L. Kerr Geneca N. Y Nedlin Sales Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co Akron Ohio

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