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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1919
Page
8
The Boston Elevated Railway plans to launch a new coin fare system tomorrow. Metal tickets will replace wooden eight cent boxes, with coin fare boxes reinstalled on prepayment cars and at stations.
The city adopts eight cent metal transit tickets replacing eight cent paper tickets starting tomorrow. The token resembles a penny slightly larger than a nickel and bears Good for One Fare with Treasurer H J Wilson’s signature. Conductors distribute and station fare boxes accept the metal tickets as riders exchange them from paper tickets.
The town of Wellesley will have a new ship named after it by the U S Shipping Board. The vessel is being built in Machias Maine and will be launched in April with a Wellesley girl christening it. It measures 240 feet long 87 feet wide and carries 2500 tons valued at 215000.
Copenhagen dispatch reports Prince Joachim of Prussia youngest son of the late Emperor William arrested on suspicion of involvement in certain intrigues according to a Munich despatch.
The War Trade Board authorized immediate resumption of trade between the United States and former German colonies on Aug. 1, 1914. Areas include German East and Southwest Africa, Kamerun, Kiauchau, Bismark Archipelago, Caroline Island, Solomon Islands, Marshall Islands, and German Samoa. Licenses will be considered for exports and imports to consignees in these territories. The move aligns with allied governments, though Rhineland talks remain undecided.
Charles T. Cutter of Boston testifies in Superior Court over his 25 000 suit against Dr. Almon Cooper of Brookline for alleged alienation of his former wife Myra I. Cutter now Mrs Cooper. Cutter details a 1903 incident with Cooper and his wife and recalls years of drinking before filing for divorce in 1909.
Clarence W. Rowley of Boston told the legislative committee on cities that the state has placed a czar in charge of the police department. He urged bills for a minimum $190 and maximum $1800 after 10 years, a 50 hour week, and time and a half overtime. Assistant Corporation Counsel Flynn opposed the measures.
In Norfolk County Probate Court two appeals were filed against Judge James H. Flint's Jan 18 ruling denying the Albert Barlow estate will. The appellants are widow Helen Gurke Bar low and Boston attorney Michael J. Sughrue. The will leaves the residue to Frederick Barlow and James J. Corbett with the widow receiving nothing. The document dates May 29 1914 with a marriage to Miss Burke on Aug 23 1914.
Representative Dyer of Missouri accused a nationwide propaganda push aimed at pressuring Congress to extend government control of railroads for five years. He cited letters from railroad workers and named a likely campaign coordinator, John Scott of A F L building. The House postponed final action on a $750 million revolving fund for the railroad administration amid debates over return dates and presidential authority.
Albert Woolf 21 of Dorchester jailed for two and a half to four years for breaking and entering the home of Jacob Rubin on Jan 5. The periodical notes other local items including church leaders elected in Dorchester and Harvard news events.
Berlin February 19 German Chancellor Philipp Scheidemann kept his charge that General Ludendorff is a plunger from a recent Weimar National Assembly speech. He refused to retract the remark when Field Marshal von Hindenburg protested.
The exchange centers on Scheidemann calling Ludendorff a plunger and Ludendorff demanding an explanation. Von Hindenburg defends Ludendorff while Scheidemann stands by his remark, amid reports from Amsterdam and Berlin about the disputed term and a formal protest.
The professional and special section of the U S employment service for highly qualified men and women is now open at 18 Tremont Street. Engineers executives and college trained professionals are being registered and classified. The Boston office serves New England states and will place applicants in Maine New Hampshire Vermont and Rhode Island when needed. Charles M Barker MIT is local head working with Everett W Lord federal director.
The highball price hike includes five cents more for tall drinks and about 80 cents per bottle for whiskey or gin. The move coincides with President Wilson’s expected arrival in Boston and likely signing of a $6 billion revenue bill. Secretary Tumulty departs Washington tonight for Boston to carry the measure.
The proposed bill to raise taxes includes alcohol plus war profits, inheritances, insurance, and child labor. Booze faces steep hikes with whiskey up to 6.40 per gallon if Wilson signs in Boston. Family wines rise to about 2.88 per dozen. sherry and port up 15 cents per bottle. beer tax adds five cents per dozen. clarets about 23 cents per case.
Montpelier Vermont February 20 Governor Clement vetoed a bill to let women vote for presidential electors, arguing the constitution requires amendment for any change. The action blocks an attempt to extend suffrage and highlights constitutional limits on amendments.
An old remedy claims to cure catarrhal deafness by constitutional treatment using Parmint double strength mixed with hot water and sugar. Four doses daily are said to relieve head noises, open clogged nostrils, ease breathing, and reduce Eustachian tube inflammation, improving hearing. The formula is advertised as inexpensive and pleasant.
An advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as quick relief for kidney related symptoms including headache indigestion and back pain. It cites two hundred years of use and imports from Holland with a money back refund if unsatisfied. Available in sealed packages in three sizes at drug stores.
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