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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1919
Page
11
The Irish Victory Fund advisory committee denounces Sir Edward Carson as an impediment to liberty and argues Ireland must win freedom by its own act not through Carson’s leadership. They contend a free Ireland would remove a menace and hasten global peace awaited by all.
The advisory committee of the Irish Victory Fund condemns Sir Edward Carson for urging U S involvement against Ireland. It labels him an enemy of liberty, cites Churchillian lines and Lloyd George’s war-time deals, and calls for Irish self determination under Wilson’s principles while urging American friends to support the cause.
Commander J. R. Brady announced new re enlistment privileges at 51 Cornhill for Navy reserve members. Reservists may transfer to regular Navy with same pay and allowances as reenlistees within four months after a four year term, with four months gratuity but no $60 bonus or per mile home allowance.
London July 16 Andrew Bonar Law said the British government sees no violation of Article 16 by the U S Senate actions on Ireland or related bodies. He stated Ireland's future government would not be on the League of Nations council agenda next meeting. Article 10 commits members to respect territorial integrity and political independence and council to advise on enforceable means of fulfillment.
Captain Frederick P. Raynham remains set to attempt a single engine Atlantic crossing. After rebuilding his crashed airplane and recovering from injuries, he faces weather delays and radiator trouble while pursuing a lifelong dream despite skepticism and past misfortunes.
The author argues pilots rely on engine gauges like RPM temperature oil pressure and altimeter, warning banking indicators are slow to respond. He asserts practical flying depends on the pilot's "feel of the air" and predicts a future of purely mechanical flight with instruments. He notes bomber planes and air freighters already use spirit level based devices.
Washington July 16 Agreements reached at a conference between Wire Control Board Chairman Koons and union reps aim to end the Pacific coast telephone strike. Striking operators may return to work, wage scale increases take effect, and retroactive pay questions will be referred to the Wire Control Board.
Mrs. Flemantt Gaggiano of North End was fined $15 in Municipal Court for throwing acid on a neighbor’s washing on the clothes line. She protested the fine and paid it only after court attendants prepared to take her to the Tombs. She derided neighbor Mrs. Angelina Monica during testimony, calling her a liar.
The Boston Band’s noon program on the Common features Mollenhauer’s Independence Overture and selections from Stradella La Traviata The Lost Chord and Jack o Lantern among a cosmopolitan lineup with Gounod Verdi Sullivan and Strauss. A finale medley of popular songs and Jack o Lantern selections cap the afternoon followed by Metropolitan Park concerts at Revere and Nantasket.
Delegates were accredited and committees and officers reported at the national convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in San Francisco. Many delegates planned to travel to Sacramento the next day to greet Eamon de Valera en route to address the convention.
Internal Revenue Collector announces openings for women as inspectors and assistant inspectors in the Child Labor Tax division. Pay ranges from 1800 to 2400 dollars for inspectors and 1200 to 1600 for assistants. Examinations July 23. open to men and women who are American citizens. Applicants for inspectors need factory inspection or related field experience. assistants require three years in factory inspection. Information at Custom House Boston district civil service office.
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