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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1919
Page
6
Worcester and Shrewsbury police sweep Lake Quinsigamond cottages to clean up the lake before the 45th annual regatta on August 2. The covert campaign visited many Shrewsbury side cottages, becoming the major topic among cottagers.
Two men charged with misconduct were fined 30 each after appearing in court. Two women had their cases continued until July 20. About 15 officers patrolled the lake with roughly equal numbers from Shrewsbury and Worcester. Worcester officers sworn as specials now have jurisdiction in Shrewsbury and on the lake shoreline. Automobiles ferried the force as they entered cottages without delay to execute search warrants.
Nightly investigations continue as officers guard each cottage at the lake. Police flashlights and searches occur after tips that many women from outside Worcester visit Saturdays. One cottage resident recalls an officer demanding “Where are the women?” and departing without a warrant. Senator Curran to host clerks at Roxbury home offering free information for service members tonight and tomorrow with a local justice of the peace.
Efforts to help Massachusetts service members obtain the state bonus for participation are under way. The program assists veterans in completing eligibility, filing applications, and navigating required documentation to secure owed benefits.
Mabel Winton of 16 John Street Chelsea was struck by a car at Broadway and Eleanor Streets and taken to Frost Hospital with abrasions and contusions. Driver Alexander Dietrak of 7 Lowe Street Peabody was arrested on charges of assault and operating a motor vehicle without a license.
Kerri E. Schenderlein of Germany and New England was held in 8000 bail for the August Suffolk grand jury after pulling a revolver in Southbridge and ranting against America and facing larceny charges for depositing and drawing on 3000 dollars in checks.
Old Dorchester Post of the American Legion plans a regular meeting at G. A. R. Hall Park Street Field's Corner. Application blanks for the $100 state bonus will be available. Notary service will be provided by Miss Gertrude L. Garra. Commander Bernard F. Carroll urges members to bring discharge papers.
O K Davis secretary writes that Boston was not excluded from the final declaration on free zones at the Chicago conference. He explains the document mentioned no cities and asserts Boston was not discriminated against, preserving the council’s nonpartisan stance.
Secretary of War Baker approves a general order ending the blue dress and related uniforms. Olive drab remains the standard. stock of blue equipment will be sold or repurposed for prisons. Officers note savings, with only ambassadors and military attaches likely to miss the change.
The olive drab service uniform was the principal attire for both officers and enlisted men during the war, remaining the dominant practical garment as the conflict progressed.
Worcester Post American Legion meets at Alhambra Hall Knights of Columbus building with 225 members and elects officers for the year Archie F. Murray is Commander and the roster includes George W. Jones Adjutant Raymond Frost and Albert C. Robinson. Colonel John F J Herbert attends and states Massachusetts leads in forming posts in the Union.
Subscriptions for treasury certificates dated July 1 and maturing December 15 closed today. Secretary Glass announced about 500 million dollars subscribed, totaling 738 million dollars due that date, with a previous issue dated June 8.
John F. McInnis was elected commander of the John J. O Connell Post 8 American Legion tied to the Boston police at a Sunday meeting. A full membership attended and about 150 police are expected to enroll by Sept. 1.
The Revere baby clinic opens this afternoon in the health department at City Hall under Dr. Michael Nigro. Clinics will be held Tuesday and Friday afternoons throughout the summer, extending for several months.
Mrs Mark L Nicholson of Brookline watched as her husband the half blind sergeant of the Canadian Highlanders was released from custody after a federal hearing. Authorities said no further prosecution would follow and Nicholson plans to pursue American citizenship.
William A. McNeill was sworn in yesterday as chief of the Winthrop Police Department replacing Ellsworth Burrage who was deposed by selectmen on Tuesday after nine years in charge for alleged neglect of duty.
Mrs. Fred E. Syvester of Brunswick Maine describes chronic indigestion nervousness and weakness improving after taking Dr Williams Pink Pills. She reports better sleep restored appetite and relieved heart fluttering and breathing difficulty. Pills sold by druggists or Dr Williams Medicine Co New York price 50 cents per box six for 2 50 postpaid call for free booklets.
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