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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1919
Page
9
Chicago reports the founder's resignation. local independent branch led by Mrs. Elizabeth R. White asks what the move means. White notes Gaston remained head of the league and questions continuation of the national organization.
Mrs. White spoke about ongoing work from home and delivering literature to interested readers. She noted uncertainty about restarting any league and suggested the future depends on various factors. The text reflects postwar shifts and the cigarette’s rise as a national institution.
Morris A. Hills of East Longmeadow will leave Charlestown State Prison today after 11 years of a life sentence as Governor's Council grants a pardon following his appeal and his efforts to locate two missing children.
A three masted schooner Geneva Kathleen en route from Norfolk to Boston is stranded on a sandbar ten miles south southwest of life guard station No 156 Virginia. The crew remains aboard and the ship is not in immediate danger as dense fog impaired navigation.
Edward J. Nelson of 1460 Washington street details serving with the 26th Division in France. He recalls action near Soissons Toul Cha teau Thierry Verdun and the division’s drive. Nelson says General Edwards did outstanding work and led the unit through notable combat until the armistice.
The governor declines to discuss future talks for publication and reflects on three strenuous years in office. He acknowledges mistakes but states his aim to keep the Commonwealth moving forward and thanks supporters and the Boston Post for fairness.
Governor Samuel W. McCall spoke to a Post reporter at his Winchester home after a busy day in Boston. He will relinquish the governorship today at the State Capitol and plans a period of rest with no definite post as yet.
Grace Marshall of 3 Oak Place South End reported being knocked senseless and robbed in the Globe Theatre lobby around 10 30 Tuesday night. She was taken to hospital with a black eye and facial cuts after two youths followed her inside and assaulted her. A gold watch on a black silk ribbon was taken and two diamond rings were attempted. Police seek two young men in connection with the holdup.
The Sacred Heart Church of Mt. Auburn celebrated its silver jubilee with a morning jubilee mass led by Rev. Father Coughlin and an evening concert and organ recital. Parishioners, former members, and many visiting priests joined in the festivities honoring longtime pastor Rev. Thomas W. Coughlin.
Detroit January 1 Ford Motor Company announces a new minimum wage of six dollars a day for about 28 000 employees nationwide including tractor workers. Henry Ford resigns as president and Edsel Ford is named successor at a salary of 150000 dollars with advisory board role retained.
London reports the American transport Tenadores, which stranded on rocks in the Bay of Biscay last Saturday, is considered a total loss. Passengers and crew have been landed.
George Fred Williams spoke at Franklin Union Hall leading a Pan Albanian Federation event urging Albanian independence and self rule. The orderly meeting included Rev F S Noli and C G A Chekrezi with resolutions read by Kol Tamara to be sent to Wilson Clemenceau and Lloyd George.
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