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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1919
Page
1
The Boston Elevat ed trustees and House members at the State House conference made public a map of the proposed zone system. Chairman James F. Jackson said the system will be tested, under last year's statute, to make property self sustaining, perhaps temporarily.
The president plans to sail for France on March 9 the day after Congress adjourns. He vows not a minute of time to be wasted and promises immense work ahead. He will arrive in Boston at eleven o clock Monday morning.
Mr. Jackson says the trustees face an awful proposition and revenue must be obtained. He adds that the zone system should be tried, or not at all, and that this is the best kind of zone system for Boston. Continued on Page S-Third Column.
Its different and better beer like drink shows a bitter taste that distinguishes it from ordinary soft drinks and is described as temperance in every fibre. Order a case from your dealer or The Anzac Co. 60 Prentiss St Boston Mass.
A Bavarian premier is shot and killed in an interior attack. Police confirm the fatal incident occurring during a reported political crisis as authorities launch an investigation into suspects and motives.
Munich dispatch reports Bavarian Premier Kurt Eisner was shot and killed in Munich on the street by Lieutenant Count Arco Valley as Eisner traveled from the foreign ministry to the Reichstag. The assassination marks a shocking political crisis in Bavaria.
A German wireless message quoted Philipp Scheidemann stating that Herr Rosshaupter, Bavarian minister of war, has been killed. The report comes from London dated February 22.
In Lawrence a fresh clash erupted as bruised leaders' speeches drew blame for the riot. Police reported clashes between factions, while community groups urged restraint and investigation into the causes behind the unrest.
LAWRENCE February 21 incited by inflammatory speeches leaders 2500 textile operatives join riot with police. Patrolman Hewitt suffers a broken nose and Patrolman Harney dodges a knife blow. several officers injured. Warrants for agitators and strike leaders to be sought. six arrests expected by tomorrow night.
A half hour clash erupted on Lawrence Common near Common Street confronting the Essex County Court House and City Hall. The altercation drew bystanders as tensions flared briefly before dispersal.
A noon to midnight holiday event at the Hotel Westminster in Copley Square features dancing, jazz and singing as part of a city celebration. The advertisement invites public attendance and enjoyment of the arts and entertainment.
H D Baldwin of Boston Elevator Company was shot dead in a Pittsburg boarding house. Six men are held on charges of robbery after a large money haul was reported. Baldwin’s notebook lists East Lynn Massachusetts as his address.
A basement fire under the nurses dining room at Quincy City Hospital sent smoke through the men’s and maternity wards, alarming 52 patients. Night supervisor Miss Josephine Lane pulled two alarms at 9 p.m. and firefighters arrived as flames shot from upper windows, prompting evacuation concerns.
President Wilson arrives in Boston aboard the Ossipee and plans a brief nine day stay. A parade, welcomes from officials, a speech at Mechanics Hall, and departure from South Station are scheduled before leaving for Paris.
Holiday observed nationwide for the centennial birth of poet James Russell Lowell and the ceding of Florida by Spain. George Washington born in 1732 noted. In 1915 the British steamer Downshire was sunk by a German submarine. A year ago U S troops were in the Chemin-des-Dames area with British advances reported in Jericho and aerial bombardments near Oderzo.
All day today 1919 Henderson and Excelsior on display at General Motorcycle Sales Co. 1415 Columbus Ave. Tel Beach 946. Advt.
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