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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1919
Page
4
In Paris on February 24 a meeting in the Credit Lyonnais vaults led to owners identifying and reclaiming stocks and bonds seized from branches in St. Quentin Douai and other occupied towns. Most securities were returned though some owners remain unfound. Two German agents overseeing the stash attended the session.
Miss Mabel Gillespie of the Boston Women's Trade Union League formally presented to President Wilson a leather bound set of resolutions representing the goodwill of 50 000 Massachusetts organized working women. The event occurred at South station on track 1 near 4 p m with Miss Meehan and Miss Quinn accompanying.
Miss Gillespie and companions arrived at the Copley Plaza an hour before the presidential party for a meeting with President Wilson arranged by Senator elect David I Walsh. Secretary Tumulty then directed them to South Station where they delivered the resolutions in brief form after being too excited to read them aloud.
A ceremony honors President Wilson with a golden monogrammed fan set as resolutions from Massachusetts wage earners praise his world vision. The document lauds democratic industry and a federated world free of hatred and exploitation. The women pledge allegiance to lofty ideals guiding a new social order.
Secretary Joseph Tumulty praised the city and Mayor Peters for a flawless welcome at South Station. He said President Wilson did not receive the revenue bill on the trip but would request it on his return to Washington, and that arrangements for the event were perfect.
Patrolman William E R McDonald captured a 33 year old Worcester man identified as John Rogofsky after he attempted to reach the president at Copley Plaza. Rogofsky wrested a revolver 60 cartridges and a blackjack from him during a fierce three minute struggle as hundreds watched.
Rozofsky, detained at Back Bay police station by Captain Thomas F Goode, said he planned to seize the president to save the world. He will be arraigned in Central Court on a charge of carrying a loaded revolver after a struggle with Patrolman Locham and another officer. Police believe he is linked to anarchists and a Bolsheviki group.
Rogofsky of Worcester was arrested in New York on charges of plotting to kill President Wilson. He had recently been released from Worcester State Hospital after commitment for observation following mental diagnosis. He claimed to be king of Poland and sought Wilson in Boston to help seize the throne. The case prompted an inquiry into hospital release and details of his recent employment and family.
Mrs Ella Burkhardt of Haviland street in Back Bay defied secret service and plain clothes men at Mechanics building yesterday afternoon to reach President Wilson as he left the stage. She clasped his hand and he thanked her for the blessing. She already shook hands with Secretaries Baker Lansing and Daniels.
London reports Spartacan riots in Nuremberg Bavaria with prisons opened and street fighting in progress per Copenhagen despatch via the Telegraph.
Members of the presidential party commented on decorations, noting approval of festive decor and festive display choices observed during the event. The remarks reflected a positive reception of the ambiance and visual arrangements.
The Westinghouse Electric Company on Summer Street organized decorations with J. J. Burns and William Sheehan directing the effort.
A scented antiseptic cream relieves nasal congestion from cold or catarrh. Apply a small amount in the nostrils to soothe swollen mucous membranes and clear air passages for immediate breathing comfort. Claims include no more hawking or headaches and overnight relief.
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