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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1919
Page
10
The Boston Post prints a whimsical condensation of Lewis Carrolls Alice in Wonderland. A dreamlike procession features the White Rabbit and live flamingos in croquet, a beheading threat from the Queen of Hearts, a surreal trial, and Alice shrinking and growing. The piece ends noting Hawthornes The Scarlet Letter will be printed tomorrow as a prize condensation.
The life of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson known as Lewis Carroll is examined from his 1832 birth in Darebury Cheshire to his hidden private life. He excelled in mathematics, lectured at Christ Church, and authored Alice in Wonderland under a pseudonym. He died in Guilford in 1898 and a memorial cot for children at Great Ormond Street was endowed by public subscription.
Alice follows the white rabbit into a magical world where she shrinks and grows by eating or drinking magical items. She visits a hall of doors, a garden, a mushroom to change size, and encounters the caterpillar, Duchess, Cook, and Cheshire Cat before entering a rose garden guarded by gardeners.
Miss Antonia Grebe, sister of Mrs. Hunter Robb of Winchester and widow of publisher Edwin Ginn, reportedly died by her own hand. The Ginn family fortune funded world peace efforts. the mansion music room reportedly cost over $50,000. Dr and Mrs Robb are in Canada, unaware of the tragedy. Siblings Herman Emma Rose Grebe were at the cottage. another brother Charles resides in Philadelphia.
Readers can secure back numbers at regular rates: 2 cents per copy for the Daily Post, 6 cents for the Sunday Post in Greater Boston, and 7 cents elsewhere, if applied for immediately.
Members of Boston Cigar Makers Union Local 77 will receive their first week's strike benefit today after a mass meeting at Faneuil Hall led by President William Collins. Benefits are paid at 11 Appleton Street from 10 AM to 4 PM, with weekly occurrences during the strike. The strike remains peaceful with no manufacturer overtures or shop disruptions reported.
In Los Angeles on July 11 Charlie Chaplin faced the death of his newborn son who lived 70 hours. The attending physician knew the child could not survive and informed Chaplin, but Mrs. Chaplin was not told due to her weakened condition.
Paris July 11 an official note announces that Marshal Joffre will accompany Marshal Foch at the head of the victory parade in the capital a bold display of Allied leadership and strategy during the rejoicing event
A major season closer in Symphony Hall features Agide Jacchia conducting a vibrant program. Highlights include pomp and circumstance, William Tell overture, Rossini Rhapsody, Tannhauser Bacchanale, Wagner Largo, Rigoletto Fantasia, 1812 Overture, La Bohème selections, Puccini Whispering of the Flowers, and Mignon overture. The lineup blends Verdi, Tschaikowski, and Rubénstein works for a full orchestral showcase.
An advertisement touts a pure wholesome root beer made at home using Hires Household Extract sugar and yeast. It promises 40 pints or 80 glasses for under one cent per drink, notes the extract is derived from natural berry juices and roots, and suggests reusing old bottles with air tight stoppers for fresh, convenient refreshments.
Miss Grebe, 43, committed suicide by self strangling with a ribbon at her family summer home in South Harpswell Casco Bay Me. Her body was discovered yesterday morning by her nurse. Ill since last November she was a noted figure in Boston and Winchester society living with her sister on the Ginn estate at Rangeley except summers. An accomplished musician, she was best known for her musical talents.
On Monday at 8 p m a meeting in the assembly hall of the English High School Montgomery street seeks to organize a Back Bay Ward 7 American Legion post. All World War service men in the district urged to attend to establish a large charter member list.
John J. Lyons of 270 Norwell Street Dorchester a key DoJ investigator died yesterday at Forest Hills Hospital after an operation he had endured previously He was 37 born in Boston known for a fine voice and service at St Peters Meeting House Hill and the Polish church He leaves parents three sisters Catherine Mary Emma and three brothers Frank Joseph P and Daniel F Jr Funeral Monday at St Leo's Church with a high mass of requiem at 9 o clock.
W. Wilson a Bay State Railway conductor in East Mouth sought a quick haircut between trips yesterday. Barber Domenick Anbruzzee collapsed with stomach pain and a passerby summoned a physician. Barber Bertram Cushing finished the cut with 18 minutes to spare before Wilson’s next car.
Boston’s prize-winning delegation at the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks convention in Atlantic City splits up. Many depart, others stay over the weekend. Memorial services honor fallen Elks from Massachusetts. Three aims guide the Boston group: curb radical groups, improve local welfare and employment, and boost Elks membership to 100,000 before the Chicago grand lodge gathering next year.
Washington July 11 reports say the Chinese cabinet once united against signing the peace treaty because of Shantung has split. Some Pekin delegates favor signing to gain League of Nations entry to press Japan issues. others fear unanimous council consent would block relief.
Samuel T Wellman of Cleveland Ohio, a leader in Great Lakes iron industry and former president of Wellman Steel, died suddenly of heart trouble in Stratton Me while en route to Megantic Fish and Game Corp camps. A Wareham native and Civil War veteran, he also led the Wellman Seaver Morgan Company board.
The steamship Massilia departs Pier 3 East Boston at noon today for Glasgow marking Anchor Line passenger service from Boston to Scotland. She carries 67 cabin passengers a full complement and a large cargo.
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