03 Jan 1919
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1919
Page
1
A steamer evacuates 600 soldiers from a peril at sea using breeches buoy lines. Boats capsize and sailors swim or scramble to safety while women aid swimmers. The band on board plays as the ship advances to shore, reflecting a dramatic rescue scene.
Report from New York dated January 2 describes hundreds of comrades on deck at sea cheering as North Pacific survivors are hauled into coast guard boats. Messages passed to the rescued men included see you later and best regards to Broadway while the crowd promised more aid and comfort.
Rockland Maine January 2 Fred A Tarbox special investigator from the attorney general office announced the state would pay 1000 for the arrest of Alli Tumilainen suspected of involvement in the murder of Mrs Harry E Brown in Rockland last Monday night. Tumilainen a Finlander described by witnesses and known to have served a prison term for assault on a child in Fitchburg is sought as a suspect. Grace Ford of Rockland reported seeing the man believed to have murdered Mrs Carolyn Brown.
After a conference at Hotel Rockland, State Detective Tar printed circulars with the Finlander’s photograph to circulate in Maine and Massachusetts tomorrow. Turilainen remained missing since Tuesday. Hartland is a possible location per acquaintances. A Hartland train ticket was bought here this morning.
Advertisement notes four Fisher business colleges inviting students to attend the nearest campus.
Francis L. Silk O Loughlin, noted umpire, died in Boston on December 20 and left his entire $25,000 estate to his widow Agnes O Loughlin in a Monroe County New York will filed today.
Five dollar overcoats marked down to fifty dollars? The readable text shows F Gray Co located at Washington corner of Hanover advertising discounts on overcoats with prices noted as fifty dollars and thirty five dollars.
Boston and statewide towns battle influenza with the disease nearing decline. Officials urge continued precautions including pledgets for nostrils while monitoring deaths, as new cases slow after peak fears of an epidemic.
Advertising note lists men's blue serge suits and new models at waistline effects with price 17.90. From F Gray Co Washington at the corner of Hanover.
Boston firemen linked to the Russell Fire Club and City Firemen's Union pressed for a $200 yearly wage increase after rejecting Mayor Peters offer of $100. Twenty executives at 724 Washington Street met late last night, upholding a $200 rise over the current $1,400 maximum.
Paris on December 14 describes Wilson Night as the wildest gala in years with crowds flooding from the Madelaine to Place Republique. The boulevards halted traffic and became improvised dance halls and stages for theatres and concerts honoring President Wilson.
Listing from F Gray Co Washington corner Hanover selling entire stock of $20 overcoats at 11.90 amid heavy ulster box coats and tweeds. Availability includes olsters double breasted styles and cheviots.
Advertising blurb notes nightly dancing at Crescent Gardens on Revere Beach with music and dancers, inviting patrons to attend during winter and summer.
Local retailer F. Gray Co. on Washington at Hanover offers ulsters, auto and Chesterfield overcoats from 28 to 46 dollars as a seasonal sale. The clipped notice lists price points for men and formal outerwear.
Six hundred of 2582 well and wounded soldiers aboard the Navy staffed transport Northern Pacific were landed on Long Island shores as night halted further rescue. Navy Department stated no loss of life expected unless unforeseen events occur. Breach buoy landings and small boats used in rescue efforts.
A fragmented clipping recalls an Austrians bombardment of Belgrade in 1915 and a retrospective line about a special cargo of menaharem sent to Boston to relieve fuel shortages. The text also marks TODAY'S ANNIVERSARIES and a 4:54 time reference amid scattered phrases.
A federal weather bulletin forecasts snow in Boston and northern New England Friday with clearing and colder conditions Saturday. Southern New England sees snow Friday then clearing Saturday as winds shift to north and northeast along Atlantic shores. A developing disturbance off the south Atlantic coast is expected to move northeastward, bringing rain and snow in New England before weekend clearing.
Local listing from F. Gray Co. Washington offers boys' MacKinaws priced at 3.90 and boys' salts and overcoats at the lowest quoted rates. Financing and size options likely available through the department store.
President Wilson arrives in Rome at 10 30 and will stay with King Victor and Queen Helena. His daughter Margaret Wilson accompanies him on the special train and is part of the party. American Ambassador Page and Italian and royal representatives greet the party at Modane.
The presidential party caught its first glimpse of the snow capped mountains as their journey continued on page 11 fifth column.
The transport Antigone passed the Virginia Capes at noon today bringing from France 3000 men including 850 wounded. Among the units aboard were part of the 52d Coast Artillery Regiment the 402d Casual Company and 85 members of the 76th Division who will be sent to Camp Devens.
Advertisement highlights Father John’s Medicine as pure nourishment and associates flowers with Penn products, urging readers to consider Penn when thinking of flowers.
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