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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1919

Page

6

Killed While Trying to Foil Providence Hold-Up

Giuseppi Cardi was shot and killed in a store at 53 Knight Street Tuesday noon while attempting to prevent a hold-up. Angelo Stefano, the proprietor, believed dead. Police say Joseph Cozzelo and John Cartizai, both of Boston, admitted they were involved in the shooting after being identified. Cardi reportedly had previously met the suspects at Cardi's home where they drank wine with him.

Providence Giuseppi Cardi Knight Street Angelo Stefano Joseph Cozzelo John Cartizai Boston Cardi

Gunmen Attack Stefano's Store as He Fights to Protect Owner

A narrative describes two gunmen entering Stefano's store where Caruzzi attempted to shield the keeper and was fatally wounded. A revolver found today, matching German-made I W W weapons, links to the suspects. Cartizzi claims he bought the gun in Hoboken after leaving Boston three months ago. Cozzelo and Cartizal face arraignment tomorrow.

Stefano Caruzzi Cartizzi Hoboken Boston Cozzelo Cartizal

Malden Considers Charter Reform Bill

Malden leaders discuss a bill proposing a single 11 member board replacing the current 21 councilors and seven aldermen. Charles B. Dennett, 81, author of the measure, says the change would centralize city oversight and improve service. The bill calls for ward elected councillors plus four at large, with pay setting for officials.

Malden Charles BE. Dennett

Sinn Fein Leaders Elect Premier At Meeting

Sinn Feiners elect a premier at a meeting as unrest rises in Ireland. Reports describe police shot and explosives seized during a clash near a mine. The Crimes Act is proclaimed in Clare and Tipp­erary, with curfews and press censorship, while Dublin officials plan to present Dublin’s freedom to President Wilson in Paris.

Tipperary Clare Dublin Sinn Laurence O'Neill Paris Wilson Ireland

Hiding Place of Eichhorn Located in London

Berlin police surround the hiding place of former Chief of Police Eichhorn in London. A Copenhagen despatch to Exchange Telegraph says he is expected to be taken into custody soon.

London Berlin Eichorn Copenhagen Exchange Telegraph Company

Morning Only Girl Aims For Contemporary Love Story Spotlight

The Boston Post Sunday Magazine features The Morning Only Girl, praising it as a standout contemporary love story among the year’s fiction. The piece highlights the tale as a notable example of engaging romance in a magazine format.

Boston Post

White Stars to Show Employer Slackers

Federal director of employment endorses plan with New England governors to change service flag stars from blue to white when a service member returns to civilian work. The proposal aims to recognize returning veterans and reassure employers.

Federal New England

White Stars to Signal Returning Soldiers in New England

New England officials plan to replace blue stars on service flags with white stars to show returning veterans. Industry leaders and Governor Coolidge endorse the move, aiming to identify employers rehiring former soldiers and releasing lower paid wartime workers. Cambridge and other cities will display weekly updated flags to track veterans back at work.

Lord New England Massachusetts Cambridge

Armour Opposes Government Control of Meat Packing

J Ogden Armour testifies before House and Senate committees on government takeover of the meat packing industry. He warns the pending bill could lead to ultimate government ownership and reveals Armour & Co profits and pricing tactics. Swift and other packers also appear as hearings scrutinize the FTC inquiry and proposed federal control.

Washington Federal Trade Commission J. Ogden Armour Armour & Co House Interstate Commerce Committee Senate Agriculture Committee Thomas F. Logan Swift & Co Standard Oz Company of Indiana Joseph P. Tumulty Edward N. Hurley Armour Snook Ohio Cooper Dillon South Dakota Mr. Armour Armour and Company Fort Worth Denver

Turn Hair Dark With Sage Tea

Old recipe using Sage and Sulphur to darken gray hair is revived as Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound. Ready to use in drug stores, it hides gray strands when brushed through and leaves hair with a glossy, full appearance after a few applications.

Wyeth

Bolshevik Forces Defeated in Northern Russia

London dispatch reports Bolshevik forces suffering a severe defeat in northern Russia as peasant revolts spread. The exchange telegraph cites a commander ordering troops to surrender Sinoveff without resistance.

London Russia Copenhagen Sinoveff

Amateurs Shine In St Joseph's Boxing Tournament Card

At the St Josephs T A Society event last night at the Commercial A C twelve open bouts plus two specials kept fans on edge. Barney McIntee won the 108 pound class after three Night rounds defeating Tommy Nee. Willie Corbett captured the 125 pound final over Guy Amarto. Special bouts saw Freddie Saterlee upset Joe Wiles in an extra round and Phil Christie defeat Willie Stanley in three rounds.

St. Joseph's T. A. Society Commercial A. C Barney McIintee South End Tommy Nee McIntee Willie Corbett Somerville Guy Amarto West End Amarto Corbett Joe Wiles Freddie Saterlee Wiles Saterlee Saterelli Phil Christie Willie Stanley

Mothers warned against diphtheria in Massachusetts drive

Dr Bernard W Carey epidemiologist for the State department of health says mothers ignorance of diphtheria endangers public welfare. He plans a statewide campaign to educate the public on the diphtheria issue.

Massachusetts Bay State Bernard W. Carey State Department of Health

Believe Milk Bottle Bomb Man Is Insane

Peter A. Bailey a 24 year old printer at E. D. Abbott 181 Massachusetts avenue was arrested after bringing a milk bottle bomb to work He planned to demonstrate its power at the navy yard and share the secret with the government Police found more bomb making material in his Roxbury rooms and he was committed to the Psychopathic Hospital as mentally unbalanced.

Peter A. Bailey E. D. Abbott Massachusetts Avenue Psychopathic Hospital Bailey Navy Yard Warren Street Roxbury Department of Justice Back Bay Walter L. Wedger

France Favors Armed Intervention in Poland

Paris reports authoritative unofficial informants say France urges immediate Allied armed intervention in Poland. The view is that military assistance is needed within weeks to prevent Bolshevik conquest, and that sending food or munitions would risk bolstering Bolshevik control.

France Poland

National Assembly to Elect Provisional Government in Weimar

Amsterdam Jan 22 reports say the German National Assembly will elect a provisional government at its Weimar meeting on Feb 6. It will then turn to the draft constitution, expected to occupy most of February.

Amsterdam National Assembly Weimar Berlin

Poincare Hosts Luncheon For Swiss President in Paris

Paris January 22 President Poincare hosted a luncheon at the Elysee Palace honoring Gustav Ader president of the Swiss Federal Council. Premier Clemenceau and several ministers and Swiss delegation heads were present.

Paris Poincare Elysee Palace Gustav Ader Federal Council Clemnceau France

Pershing’s early peril with five dollars in hand

The Boston Sunday Post feature recounts General Pershing facing sudden ruin on a trip to Paris with his wife. He had only five dollars, yet he persevered and found a way to overcome the crisis.

General Pershing H. F. Wheeler Boston Sunday Post Paris Washington

Russians shelling positions of allies on Archangel front

In bitter cold the Bolsheviks shell American positions along the Vologda and Kadish railways. After limited pushes in January the Archangel offensive has largely been in Bolshevik hands. Nearby at Rugozerka, 50 miles southeast of Soroka, allied and Russian forces raided the village killing or capturing the Bolshevik garrison with 119 rifles seized. allied troops suffered no casualties.

Vologda Kadish Onega Archangel White Sea Murmansk Rugozerka Soroka

Boston Audiences Thanked After Theatre Tax Vote

Boston theatre audiences were publicly thanked by managers for aiding the campaign against an increased theatre admission tax. Tens of thousands of signatures on petitions reflected broad public opposition, and yesterday's decision brought elation to local managers who called it the salvation of the show business.

Boston Theatre

Returned veterans reach Camp Devens

Ayer January 22 1600 officers and men landed at Boston from the troop ship Melita today and arrived at Camp Devens late in the day. They are expected to be discharged within ten days.

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Giuseppe Cardi John Cartizzi E. T. Slattery CO Glove Moy ET. Slattery CO Tremont Stree Etean Boston Common Sinn Feiners Eichhorn Feaence ST Tren Mark Cross Co Tremont St Bet Temple Pl West St Std Ave Broadway Regent Street The Cambridge Idea German National Assembly Pershing Tures Camp Devens Dr. Caldwell J. N. Kidd Bells Texas W. B. Caldwell Washington Street Monticello Illinois
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