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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1919
Page
10
Toledo city officials refuse compromise with Toledo Railways and Light Company after fare hikes from five to six cents and transfers from one to two cents. With no immediate substitute franchise, the city threatens to remove tracks and cars at month end, risking a bus plan worth two million dollars.
About 350 honorably discharged army homing pigeons used as messengers during the war will be sold at public auction. The sale, at the office of the department signal officer in Boston, Saturday July 19 at 1 30 p m, features birds from blooded stock trained in the army school of the pigeon. Colonel Hartmann notes pigeons carried messages when other means failed under bombardment, fog, or smoke.
Cardinal O Connell appointed Rev. Richard Boland rector of St Thomas of Villanova Wilmington. Masses observe St Vincent de Paul feast. Summer parish events, Holy Name Society, diocesan bureau, and Hull vacation house noted. Reports from Budapest describe Bolshevik era turmoil, Soviet desertions, Bela Kun's leadership, and executions following a July uprising.
Paris reports Bela Kun head of the Hungarian Communist government has been ousted the despatches from Vienna indicate. The peace conference received the news and transmitted it as reliable.
The Rev B G Taylor and Mrs Taylor celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at 119 Main Street West Medway. The couple, long engaged in evangelistic work, began their life together in Woonsocket Rhode Island on July 16 1869, and have since lived in Boston Brooklyn and West Medway where they settled twelve years ago. The article also quotes a debate on Ulster policy and De Valera’s campaign in America.
London July 17 Canadian Press Sir Edward Carson in an interview today gave his reasons for his recent Belfast speech which triggered a lively debate in the House of Commons yesterday. He did not take part in the debate.
The article reviews Ludovic Halevy's L Abbe Constantin and notes its popularity after the Franco Prussian War. It lists upcoming condensations including Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse Homer Iliad and Odyssey by Harris Virgil Aeneid Midshipman Easy Dickens Deerslayer Lorna Doone. prizes totaling 400 dollars awarded in the Post Condensed Novels contest.
Postal officials disclosed that deposits totaling 34 million dollars were made in Postal Savings banks nationwide during the war. A large share of these funds were credited to New England residents. Officials note the deposits came largely unsolicited despite four Liberty Loan drives and ongoing Thrift Stamp and War Savings Certificate sales.
The steam trawler Saint Andre, owner at Fecamp France, stranded on St Pierre Island in dense fog. The ship is a total loss, but all 29 crew members were saved. The vessel carried 1800 quintals of fish at the time.
King George approves a Silver campaign medal for all British troops who served in the war theatre including dominions colonies and India and women units. The ribbon features a watered orange centre white and black stripes on each side with a royal blue border.
Dr. John F. Dowsley founder of Forsyth Dental Infirmary and author of much dental legislation in Massachusetts, died suddenly of heart failure while awaiting a train. He was 66, resident of Newton Centre, and longtime Massachusetts board of dental examiners member and former president. Funeral services planned for Saturday. complete arrangements pending.
The U S Navy Fore River Station in Quincey meets the Hingham Ammunition Depot at Fore River Athletic Field next Sunday July 2 at 3 p m. The event headlines a lively afternoon of local athletics and Navy team pride.
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