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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1919
Page
7
Albany, Feb. 16. The literacy test amendment to the State constitution likely will be introduced in the Legislature this week. If approved last year, voters on election day will decide whether new voters after 1920 must prove they can speak and read English.
Introduced two years ago by Senator Elon R. Brown and amended to include women voters the literacy test resolution passed a bitter partisan struggle. It must gain favorable action in two successive Legislatures and then ratification by the people. Advocates say wartime needs demand English literacy for Americanization and to end reliance on foreign language press for public questions.
After 141 days at sea the Norwegian bark Sydness with wool from Sydney NSW arrives at Boston Harbor at dusk. Terrific storms were endured during the voyage as the crew brings the cargo safely to port.
An advertisement argues rheumatism is a blood disease caused by inherited factors and low blood oxygen. It touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy, citing Mrs. M A Towle of Claremont New Hampshire and offering mail order purchase and a free blood book on rheumatism.
American financial and trade representatives in Europe outline plans to use economic boycott as a weapon to enforce League of Nations decrees. They aim to urge the peace conference to adopt measures enabling close international action and to rely on economic principles instead of armed force.
Officials in Washington discuss an international trade commission to monitor commercial, industrial, and financial activity and enforce fair practices. The idea includes investigating unfair trade, coordinating economic measures, and potentially reworking anti trust laws to support a gradual, cooperative international framework.
Clifford Garfield Pysche, born weighing three pounds, now 19 pounds at 1 month shy of two, lives at 10 Whitney Street Cliftondale. The boy has never been ill, stands 29 inches, and defies statistics claiming 8134 inches tall and 2458 pounds. He eats two teacups of oats each morning and a noon baked potato, and he issues a smallest baby challenge to rivals.
The Rev. G. Mosley Murray D. D., rector of St. Bartholomew's Church and a noted Protestant Episcopal clergyman, died last night in Baltimore. Ordained in 1884, he led churches in Virginia Massachusetts Arkansas and Maryland. Born and educated in England, he leaves six sons, three of whom serve in the American army in France Captain Allan Murray Medical Corps Captain Harry Murray Signal Corps and Private Charles Murray 304th Field Signal Battalion.
Rev Edward Reynolds former rector of St Charles Roman Catholic Church Bellows Falls Vermont died at his home after several years illness He was born in County Cavan Ireland in his 67th year He came to Bellows Falls in January 1882 serving as curate for one year then rector for over 31 years until November 1918 when he resigned due to ill health
The Baron recounts riding an eagle across North America to the Polar regions. He describes storms, ice, and a bear, then safe descent to a mountain of ice and return to England. He feeds the eagles, fights danger, and ends with Margate glimpsed and a promise of continued installments in the Daily and Sunday Post.
Washington Feb 16 Congress has allotted 48.5 million dollars for state road building and 760 projects totaling 7 869 miles. Yet less than 45 miles have been built under the federal aid plan with eight states reporting completed projects. Arkansas California Louisiana Massachusetts North Carolina Vermont Washington and West Virginia show small completed lengths.
The body of Rev. Father John P. Sheehan assistant pastor of St. Mary's Church of the Assumption was brought to the church rectory after death at St Elizabeth Hospital. The funeral with a solemn high requiem is planned for Tuesday at 10 o'clock with a rosary and masses for parishioners and children.
The proposal envisions a cemetery and international initiatives to found colleges or endow departments, preparing youth for national service as memorials. Similar local memorials, including fountains, are planned as a national tribute, echoing the Audubon Society project in Washington for Roosevelt the naturalist.
Joicey Williams, renowned American actress at the Imperial Theatre in St. Louis, shares a home remedy to darken gray streaks. Mix one half pint water with one ounce bay rum, a box of Barbo Compound, and a small amount glycerine. Apply twice weekly for a younger look. it won’t stain or rub off.
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