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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1919
Page
8
At Rutland on June 4, trustees and superintendent are accused of covering up poor conditions at the Rutland Sanatorium for Tuberculosis. Witnesses describe tainted food including roaches and spoiled eggs, tobacco on bread, and threats to silence complaints.
A report quotes a trustee praising Emerson to influence patients toward good behavior and telling lawmakers the unrest at the institution was a family misunderstanding. Trustee Swig gives Michael Flaherty of Boston $100 for the entertainment committee and vows further support for professional engagement.
A meeting of former service members is called for tonight in the Somerville high school hall to form a temporary organization and establish a local American Legion post. Over 1200 men have registered at City Hall Loverville, with hopes of full attendance.
New York June 4 The American relief administration announced the rate for German marks at 12.65 marks to the dollar. Before the war the mark was worth about 23 cents.
Indications New London may gain a Bay State Fishery branch as officials surveyed facilities in New London and heard offers from the Chamber of Commerce. Connecticut may authorize a $500,000 bond to develop a municipal pier and state pier suited to the plant, with officials noting lower freight costs and potential spur track advantages.
The House unanimously approved expanding the war expenditures committee to 15 members to allow five investigations into War Department fund dispositions. The vote followed two hours of debate after Republicans blocked a Democratic plan to split the panel 9 Republicans and 6 Democrats instead of 10 and 5.
Bryn Mawr Penn June 4 Miss Helen Herron Taft daughter of former President Taft has been chosen by the board of directors to serve as acting president of the college next year. Dr Cary Thomas given a year’s leave of absence for a trip around the world. Miss Taft has been dean of the college for two years.
Lynn police seek a clever transient who demonstrates how he converts one and two dollar shin plasters into ten dollar bills. Investigators say the man has sold about one hundred dollars worth of his productions to unsuspecting merchants.
Leslie I. Young a 22 year old insurance agent of 221 Lowell Street Waltham drowned early last evening in the Charles River Nuttings-on-the-Charles. Heart failure due to shock after his body hit the water is believed to have caused his collapse when he dived from the boathouse. The body was recovered later. Also noted a theatre review for Broken Blossoms at the Colonial Theatre praising its simple tale and Griffith punch.
New York June 4. Secretary Whitney of the USGA announced 135 entries and pairings for the National Open, returning after the 1916 last edition. Champion Chick Evans defends at Brae Burn, West Newton Mass starting June 9 with Nos Travers Ouimet among notable amateurs and professionals Hagen McLeod Sargent McDermott Nichols Ross Brady and Edgar among entrants. Twenty five amateurs in field.
Fireman Timothy Fitzgerald tied a rope about his waist and leaped from the tenth floor of a Brooklyn hotel. He swung into a ninth floor window and thwarted Mrs. M. M. Canda who cried that she would jump to end her life. Police and clerks argued with her but avoided breaking in as she threatened to jump.
Prague newspapers express satisfaction with the terms of the Austrian treaty. Narod Nilisti notes Vienna's star waning while Prague's rises as the agreement is assessed.
Medford High defeated Malden High 8 to 2 at Malden High athletic field. The win kept Medford from improving in the Suburban League standings as Newton also won its league game.
Washington June 4. Preliminary steps toward a national industrial council for the shipping industry were taken at the opening session of a joint shipping industrial conference. Representatives from the Shipping Board ship owners and seamen discussed drafting an agreement and labor problems for tomorrow. Raymond B. Stevens presided. Hurley urged fairness and horse sense in capital labor negotiations.
Rahway New Jersey June 4 Mayor Tramely was arrested charged with assault and inciting to riot after breaking up a Socialist meeting with a fire engine. Fred Harwood state secretary of the Socialist party accuses the mayor of directing water from the hose onto him. Tramely to appear in Supreme Court at Elizabeth next Tuesday.
Paris June 4 Italy's Adriatic claims were reviewed in private talks between Italian and American delegations. The Americans expressed belief a compromise formula would be quickly found, after discussions were overshadowed by German treaty changes.
Mrs. Mary McCarthy of West Rutland Vermont who killed her sleeping sister Miss Kate Kerrigan in 1913 to gain possession of her money, petitions release from the State Hospital claiming regained sanity after six years.
The trial of 28 alleged pro German agents reveals Berlin funded revolts and riots across Europe and North America. Hindus Lala Har Dayal and others were directed by Prince von Buelow and Baron von Stockhammer from Lucerne and Berlin to foment upheaval in Italy and India with money via the German pouch.
John O Neill 15 son of Patrolman Thomas O Neill of the Everett police drowned after swimming in the Malden River at Woodville Everett. A two hour search recovered his body at 10 30 p m by Joseph Powers of 19 Bell Rock street as 200 bathers watched. His brother Fred left for home thinking John was still in the river.
Winnipeg saw parades and demonstrations during a 20 day general strike. About 2000 veteran marchers gathered at the Provincial House of Parliament to back constitutional government and denounce the strike. Police added fifty officers while anti strike marchers moved to City Hall. Mayor Gray said the central strike committee would curb milk and bread supplies.
An advertisement from Mr. DA Lane a chemist at 532 Lane Ridge St Marys Kansas offers a post paid $1.26 bottle of asthma and hay fever cure. He will pay if it works but the tester reports effects within ten days and no money is required upfront just name and address.
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