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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1920
Page
3
Readers must submit Landmark Contest identifications by 6 PM Sunday January 25 via postmark. The Landmark Editor will consider on time any list stamped at or before that hour, acknowledging delays from recent storms and treating all submissions equally within the deadline.
Mayor Peters will discuss with the Mayor's Committee for Americanism the complaints filed by American Legion posts against ex-Representative James H. Brennan's appointment as executive secretary. He returned from Washington and confirmed the selection was made on the recommendation of certain committee members. Brennan says his work for the Mayor justifies the position.
William E. Dorman, legal adviser to the Senate rules committee, asserts that anti suffrage threats to use initiative and referendum to block Massachusetts women’s vote in the presidential election are void. He notes the federal constitution grants states authority to determine presidential electors and cannot be superseded by state law or constitution.
Fine feathers remain in fashion as spring and summer styles arrive. Imported models showcase feather trimmed frocks, proving ongoing favor with Dame Fashion.
The description highlights a black satin de laine tunic with a shirted waist, maire ribbon, and a high feather edged collar faced in sky blue. The cascade on the tunic shows a dark cloud effect with an inner sky blue side, presenting a striking, new, and delightful fashion detail.
Miss Eunice Avery told the Women’s City Club at Pilgrim Hall to reduce desires and align needs with budgets. She said women influence family costs, noting continuous wants raise living expenses and harm happiness.
Judge Murray harshly condemned critics of new officers and people who fail to assist in arrests during a Central Courts hearing. He directed the remarks at Samuel Bell a boxer discharged on a charge of trying to wrest a prisoner from an officer at a Convention Hall dance row.
Dublin January 23 Fred Allen chairman of Sinn Fein in south Dublin was jailed for three months after refusing bail when charged before a police magistrate with sedition under the defense of the realm act.
Dr. Stanley H. Osborn of the Massachusetts State Department of Public Health urges the public to learn how to avoid influenza and lobar pneumonia. He highlights avoiding worry and excesses, reused cups and towels, and close contact with coughers as key precautions amid rising cases and improved reporting.
A historical health advisory lists how influenza spreads through saliva and nasal discharge and outlines steps to avoid illness. It advises staying away from coughing people, keeping clean, washing hands, dressing warmly, exercising, and sleeping with a window open.
Dr. Charles E. Donlan superintendent of the Long Island Hospital has been suspended from the city payroll by the infirmary department trustees for allegedly leaving for Havana or Bermuda without permission. Authorities say he took a two week trip and there is no record of an approved request.
New Yorkers acquire controlling interest in Coastwise Transportation Company of New York in a major marine transaction. Consolidation Coal Company of Baltimore with Boston partners sells 26,000 shares at 20 dollars to the Harriman interests of New York, with Boston office kept and management unchanged pending possible headquarters move.
The Boston Symphony Orchestra trustees agree with Pierre Monteux for him to continue as conductor through the 1920–1921 and 1921–1922 seasons. Under his leadership the current season has been notably successful with audiences at Symphony Hall enjoying Friday afternoon and Saturday concerts plus special programs.
The passage recalls Pierre Monteux conducting the Boston Symphony in 1918 and his rise from European opera and ballet to major American posts. It notes his Paris Colonne and Concerts Monteux leadership, his early work with opera and ballet, and his first U S visit in 1916 with the Russian Ballet Orchestra.
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