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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1919
Page
2
At the request of World War veterans Colonel Edward L. Logan calls a meeting of soldiers sailors and marines in South Boston. The gathering at the Municipal building on June 9 at 8 o'clock aims to form a South Boston legion. Speakers include John Herbert and Sergeant-Major George Kilbody of the 101st Infantry.
Less than $186,000 remains to be pledged from New England as the Methodist centenary drive for 105 million dollars continues. Dr. J. S. Bartholomew reports more than 300 churches have met their quotas, with 35 going over the top in two days. Boston district has surpassed its quota at 780,720 and pledges in the district total 852,378 as of now.
State Insurance Commissioner G. W. Smith issued a letter urging municipal authorities to cooperate in preventing the sale or use of fireworks on the Fourth of July in Augusta Maine.
Advocates for repealing the daylight saving law say the battle moves from the House to the Senate as a rider to the agricultural appropriation bill is planned. The Senate agricultural committee intends to report the bill soon with the rider, hoping for House acceptance through conferees.
Vice President Marshall signed the woman suffrage constitutional amendment resolution in the Capitol with Chairman Watson and other senators and women's organization representatives present. Speaker Gillett had attached his signature the day before marking the final act on the measure.
Smithsonian scientist Professor L R Garner returned from the French Congo with four tons of specimens including a large ape touted as the nearest to a human of its kind. The beast was shot in a jungle rear and captured by luring it with a female cry to within rifle range.
Chester A. Ward of Hartland drowned while swimming in Stillwater River. His body was recovered by a University of Maine student.
Amelita Galli Curci through her attorney denies all charges against her character in her husband’s divorce answer. She files in Superior Court an affidavit claiming $25 000 in Italian securities belong to her and seeks immediate $15 000 support with $10 000 to follow at final settlement. The case is set for June 17.
Assigned to the Boston Antwerp service by the United States Shipping Board the new 8800 ton steel steamship Worcester will make her first sailing from here about June 2. The Worcester named for the western Massachusetts city honors its fine record in heavily oversubscribing the Fighting Fourth Liberty Loan last fall.
New Bedford manufacturers and Textile Council officials emerged from a two hour conference hopeful for an amicable adjustment of their dispute. Unions in the Central Labor Union held general meetings but took no formal action as reports go to the CIO tomorrow.
Augusta Maine June 5. The Maine Supreme Court rules it would be illegal for the state to establish water power storage reservoirs or to tax individuals who have already developed such reservoirs. The decision states taxation for storage reservoirs is beyond the legislature’s constitutional powers. The court says the state is a political unit, not a business corporation, and not organized to acquire own or profit from land or property except for public uses.
Miss Geraldine Lawrence of Groton and Boston will marry Dr. Edward Harding recently returned from overseas. Harding has three years in the British Medical Corps and the Military Cross. he is Harvard educated and son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Harding of Boston. Lawrence is the younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Lawrence and debuted in 1911.
Paris June 15 the chamber of deputies backed the government to settle a sugar refinery workers strike and ensure sugar supply for families. Food minister said conferences with managers and workers noted sugar shortages hampering talks and 130 000 tons would be imported. A Reunion Islands strike delayed loading and requisition was possible.
Washington June 5. The internal revenue bureau rules that corporations may not deduct from gross income the amount of contributions to religious charitable scientific or educational corporations or associations even when given to the Red Cross or other war activities.
Dr J F James uncle of Captain Mansell R James and E A Brown guardian arrive in Pittsfield from Toronto to organize a search for the missing Canadian ace The doctor believes the flyer died of exposure Lieu turn Turnure joins the effort A $500 reward is offered by James Brown and the Aero Club of America and the Canadian Club join in rewards They begin a motor trip to follow the route believed to be taken by the flier
The 86th Infantry Band seeks musicians stationed at Camp Devens. Enlistees may perform at the Liberty Theatre during off hours to earn extra income beyond army pay. Applicants should report to 12A Tremont Row.
A six foot recruit visits a Boston Common tent and is lured to the Tremont row quarters where he reveals only half a right foot. Lawrence I. Gaylord of Court street is identified as the applicant.
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