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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1919
Page
5
The article explains coffee roasters maintained stable prices despite rising freight and operating costs after the war. It notes factors behind this unusual trend and promises to reveal the reasons for the persistence of price levels.
Mayor Peters announced the creation of the Boston women’s committee for public service to coordinate activities of women’s organizations, reduce duplication, and improve community impact. Members named include Miss Mary A. Barr as chair and Miss Frances G. Curtis among others.
Richard H. Long donates a total $12,000 to churches in Framingham Saxonville and Framingham Centre including Plymouth Congregational St Bridget's Catholic Grace Congregational and others with gifts ranging from $500 to $1,000. Theodore F. Rice will spend $5,000 for soldiers and families when needed.
An old advertisement touts Sawbuck as a health tonic claiming daily wood sawing keeps bowels regular. It contrasts physical labor with sedentary exercise and promotes Cascarets as the artificial exercise for bowels, priced at 10 cents per package from druggists.
The first division of the American army led by General Pershing is shown to have drawn many 76th Division veterans to Camp Devens. Names of officers from various regiments are listed as they prepare for discharge and new arrivals, with Captain Harry J. Harris facing trial for coal misappropriation.
The 6th Infantry turns $15000 over to the Treasury while the 302d Infantry has a $3000 unexpended balance for the government. Pershing authorized transfers of funds to divisions receiving replacements. Brigadier-General Hi Albright loses his brigadier rank. Fred Evans also returns to colonel. The 304th Infantry ships from Boston July 8 prompting noisy sendoffs, while the S01st and 302d sail from Hoboken and most of the 202d from Montreal. Major Benjamin Joy becomes chief of staff of civil affairs in Luxembourg. Captain Henry BG of Brookline among officers returning.
Mrs Warry Dutton widow of the Houghton and Dutton firm head died after midnight at Riverbank Court Cambridge aged about 55. Daughter of S S Houghton founder of the firm she was born in Medford. Survived by husband and three daughters Mrs Arthur Morrison Mrs Irving P Morse of Medford and Mrs A P Chase of Boston.
A Harvard student may attend the Versailles peace conference as a representative of the National Cosmopolitan Clubs. P Campos, a second year law student, is nominated by the Harvard Cosmopolitan Club as the Crimson candidate. The national organization will pay the delegate expenses.
In Portland Maine on January 18 executors of Fred J. Richards former Union Mutual Life president filed a bill in equity in the Supreme Court against Wrenn Brothers & Co brokers of Boston and New York seeking 30 500 in securities alleged stolen from Richards strong box by Ludwell L Howison former secretary and later executor of the Richards estate
S Kronberg appeals to Boston music lovers to subscribe now for a three week season by the Society of American Singers Opera Company beginning Feb 3. Hinshaw, president, warns no Boston season without substantial advance subscriptions and urges support to prove Americans can furnish fine operatic casts.
The Society of American Singers Opera Company appeals for strong public backing to visit the city, noting the Chicago Opera Company will not be touring Boston this season and the likelihood of other visits is uncertain.
Reports from Saloniki state many Greeks from Wes Thrace are imprisoned in various Bulgarian districts. A Greek military mission has dispatched officers to secure their release.
In a Federal Court fish hearing Irving M. Atwood treasurer of the Boston Fish Pier Company testified that higher fish prices increase profits though they risk bad debts. He said the dealer spread runs about 20 percent and high prices hurt sales as consumers balk at paying. Witnesses Joseph Williams and Warren Fitch denied threats over the exchange wire while defending the purpose of a rule to treat all dealers alike. Fitch asserted he was present when a claimed threat was discussed, which he denied.
A newspaper item quotes a reader or columnist dialogue about buying fish at 10 cents per pound versus five cents, referencing the idea of a 20 percent spread. The fragment suggests a debate over pricing and value in a local market.
Patrick J. Eagan taxi driver was sentenced to one month by Central Court for driving to endanger life. He appealed. The incident on Boylston Street injured Mrs. Lacey McKenney of Beacon Street Brookline who was treated for broken ribs arm and nose. Officer McNabb filed the charge.
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