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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1919
Page
19
A. Gerard Dunn, described as a California ranch owner, is identified by a federal grand jury indictment as a fugitive. The case notes his Boston hotel alias Russell Sage Jr and his alleged theft of money orders not up to standard amid a backdrop of wine, women, and protracted taxi rides.
A federal grand jury returned 10 public and 12 secret indictments. Dunn is charged with uttering forged post office orders and stealing from Tiffany’s and Boston jewelers. Indictments also name Rosewell C. Cook of Pittsfield for fraud via mail and Artemis, head of a bill raising gang, plus Montone Santoro Del Goldie and others for counterfeiting and related crimes.
July 1 plans outline a sea escort by part of the Atlantic fleet for President Wilson aboard the George Washington. The welcome committee will be aboard the Pennsylvania with Admiral Wilson's flagship. Secretaries Daniels and Baker are expected to join officials traveling from Washington. The White House says his New York stop will be brief and not include a treaty discussion. Officials anticipate the peace treaty submission to the Senate next Tuesday or Wednesday. After a quick work period, he will tour the country advocating the treaty and league covenant.
Baron Rayleigh also known as the Peer Shopkeeper died last night in London. He built a chain of milk shops supplied from his own farm, becoming a notable figure in the city’s business landscape.
An article in the Chamber of Commerce Current Affairs argues Boston trails in export trade due to a lack of brave dollars and limited manufacturer support. It calls for liberal export policies and greater proactive measures to seize foreign trade opportunities.
An optimistic article credits Boston with superior port assets for foreign trade, predicting it will rival New York as a leading U S port. It highlights Boston’s honesty, education, export leadership, and proactive credit systems, noting ongoing reforms to boost shipping, manufacturing, and banking facilities.
Washington officials said the March clash between American and Japanese troops at Tientsin remains under negotiations. Officials expect the matter to be satisfactorily closed soon and noted the notes exchange has been entirely friendly.
In this issue the Boston Chamber of Commerce presents a statistics led overview of the city, detailing growth in area population commerce finance foreign trade and public places among other details.
Boston has grown from 780 acres at settlement to 30900 acres with 1187 water, ranking sixth in size and fourth in population with 800000. It leads in education and per capita valuation, boasts major confectionery and shoe plants, vast port facilities, strong rail and street systems, and premier park, museum, and convention resources.
Thee programme chosen by Popgoers tonight conducted by Agide Jacchia includes Pomp and Circumstance Overture to William Tell Waltz On the Beautiful Blue Danube Fantasia Cavalleria Rusticana Scheherazade finale and a Trumpet solo from Samson and Delilah St Saens pieces feature amid the revered selections.
Vincent De Santo aged 20 of 71 Causeway Street North End drowned while swimming in Fort Point channel late yesterday afternoon near Dover Street bridge. Two rescuers William Goldberg and Nathan Cohen tried to save him but he sank after a death grip on Goldberg. Body not recovered by nightfall. police and Station 8 dragged the channel without success.
Officers of South Boston's American Legion Post were elected at the Municipal building. A major item was sending a committee to Mayor Peters over alleged injustice to ex service men. They cited wage deductions and dismissals from the quartermaster's corps and planned a funeral ritual for all deceased members. Captain Alfred J. Ford was named commander. Dennis Shillue vice commander. Dr. William H. Griffin secretary. Frank Kurris treasurer. An executive committee of seven was chosen.
Chicago July 1 strike trouble reduced as about half the firefighters accept a 300 a year raise and 800 City Hall clerical workers return to desks. Police likely to accept the raise though not officially acted. Remaining firemen vote tomorrow while engineers seek higher pay and may appeal to the Mayor to veto the budget.
Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig testified before a House of Commons pensions select committee, criticizing pension deficiencies. He said discharged officers were left penniless, medical boards were ignorant of diseases, and boards showed little sympathy. Haig denounced inhuman half pay and said officers' families lived in poverty, hindering children’s education. He would spare himself only after fellow officers and men were fully compensated.
Miss Rhoda Keith, 24, and Arthur Briggs, 2, both of North Easton, were seriously injured when their car blew a tire and overturned near Milford while returning to North Easton. Keith suffered a broken nose a deep gash over the right eye and bruises. Briggs had deep cuts and internal injuries.
United States warns Soviet government through the Stockholm legation that reprisals against American citizens in Russia would trigger strong U S sentiment against Soviet leaders. Acting Secretary Phillips replies to Soviet Foreign Minister Tehieherin over the arrest of L C A K Martens in New York.
Washington July 1 the House approved the 1926 army appropriation bill totaling 764000000 without a record vote. The measure now goes to the Senate for consideration.
In Philadelphia at St James' Church mothers from all classes gathered to seek help from James Moore Hickson of London for their deformed babies. Though many appeared hopeful, no miracles were publicly confirmed and Healery refused to release names of healed individuals.
Rome July 1 AP Pope Benedict to thank delegates at a consistory for fair changes to peace treaty articles on Catholic missions in former German colonies. He hopes the spirit of conciliation continues in applying the articles and calls for end to hostilities, lifting the blockade, and prisoner releases. The report also covers Canada postwar unrest with calls for eight hour days, minimum wage, public works, housing aid, free speech, and unions.
Ottawa July 1 The Commission on Industrial Relations presents to the House of Commons a majority report endorsing workers right to organize and collective bargaining. It calls for an eight hour work day and offers broad recommendations for Canada’s industrial system changes.
Lowell July 1 Leon Grey ten year old son of John Grey prominent real estate dealer died suddenly at his father's home 236 Plain Street after being kicked in the stomach by a horse last Sunday He appeared well before collapsing and dying before hospital arrival
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