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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1920
Page
2
The American Legion formed an extensive Americanization drive from February 15 to 22, with the State House meeting of the Americanism committee outlining work requiring a paid secretary. Each post across the state will be asked to contribute to fund and sustain the campaign.
A report notes ribbons are poised to become a major trend in fashion, with wide use expected in hats and apparel. Designers anticipate bold colors and varied textures will elevate outfits across seasons.
An army and navy committee was formed yesterday in Boston at 55 Congress street by prominent local leaders to maintain high morale among soldiers and sailors and prevent a return to prewar conditions.
Community Service forms to take over War Camp duties and press the uniformed men as core of city life. Evelyn Peverley Coe elected chair, with notable members including Rear-Admirals Robison Dunn and S.S. Robison and Major-General Clarence R. Edwards. Plan to run dances, hospital entertainments, and leisure programs for soldiers, sailors, and factory workers across Massachusetts.
Queen Mary wore a large gray fox muff to a West Nore fox hunt in London. A yelping hound started the commotion, followed by most of the pack swarming the Queen, causing royal discomfort. The master of the hounds rescued her without injury.
Mrs. Margaret Clare wife of Deputy Sheriff Maurice Clare of Webster and first president of the first women's auxiliary of the A. Co. H. in the state died today of Brights disease at the home of her daughter Mrs. George F. Pyne while visiting for a few days. She was 60 and had lived in Webster for 50 years.
Former Governor Horace F. Graham faced a sudden trial suspension in Montpelier as missing documentary evidence halted proceedings. Under direct examination by senior counsel William B. C. Stickney, Graham testified, noting crucial books and papers were at his Craftsbury home.
Judge Fred M. Butler with State counsel agreed to suspend the trial to let the former Governor Graham return home for missing documents. Adjournment set for tomorrow at 9:30, with possible further delay to Monday if Graham cannot return. Testimony showed Graham claimed authority to draw orders and receipts, while State Treasurer Walter F. Scott testified to repayments of overdraft including several amounts in 1918 and to receipts for the auditors account, details uncertain.
Burton Holmes presented an illustrated lecture at Symphony Hall titled With the Anies on the Rhine recounting his summer motor trip through the Rhineland. He toured Mayence Coblenz and Cologne and shared photographic views of castles vineyards towns and German life and attitudes toward the war. The lecture, featuring still and motion pictures, drew continued audience interest and will be repeated this afternoon.
George Ward, 26, of 81 West Lenox Street Roxbury, was sentenced to six months in the house of correction by Judge Hayden in Roxbury Municipal Court for failure to support his wife. He was fined or held in $900 bond for a later hearing after appealing.
Sebastian Pedro, 43, a laborer at the Dover street freight yards of the New Haven railroad, was killed when struck by a switching engine early yesterday.
In the 24 hours ending yesterday Boston recorded 115 new flu cases and two deaths, while the prior 24 hours saw 276 cases and five deaths. Health Commissioner Woodward asked every registered nurse to register at district nursing stations to aid in potential spread, warning fatalities may rise next week due to the week’s increased cases. State health reports show 956 cases nationwide in the latest 24 hours, with Boston contributing 318. Other towns listed include Malden, Quincy, Worcester, Somerville, and Chelsea.
Washington reports epidemic influenza affecting a large part of the nation. The Public Health Service says the situation is under control with medical and nursing facilities adequate nearly everywhere. The outbreak spans warm Southern regions as well as other areas, and facilities are not overwhelmed.
After James H. McKenna Jr was named assistant street superintendent city officials discovered no such office exists in Waltham. The city manager asked the Civil Service Commission to rename the post chief foreman in the street department, a position McKenna is eligible for under civil service. If approved he will begin duties next Monday. he is the son of the city’s police chief.
Governor Milliken and Attorney General Sturgis of Maine conferred with Charles E Hughes in New York to learn the rights of states that ratified the Prohibition Amendment. Rhode Island seeks guidance from the U S Supreme Court on the rights of states that did not ratify it.
Governor Milliken avoided details on his plan to consult with Mr. Hughes while signaling openness to advancing anti booze efforts. He said he invited governors from over twenty states with referendum provisions to a conference, aiming for coordinated action. The anti prohibition group plans to seek a Maine referendum on the Legislature’s ratification of the federal prohibition amendment, claiming Milliken blocked a referendum last September.
The army transport Mt. Vernon reached San Francisco Bay today after being forced to abandon its voyage to Vladivostok due to leaks that partially flooded some compartments.
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