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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1919
Page
11
Winchester Troop camped in the rain on Boston Common near Liberty Court to demonstrate camping skills and cook a campaign lunch of bacon and chops. The event opened Boston activities for a weeklong drive to recruit 1,000,000 new associate members in the United States.
A national Boy Scouts drive led by William G. McAdoo aims to recruit adult supporters to build clean American manhood. New England under James J. Storrow targets 83 333 members, Massachusetts 62 499, and Boston 31 260 with Frank W. Rennick and George Smith overseeing.
James Jackson of New England urged Red Cross aid as scouts mobilized for a week of noon rallies on the Common. Edward Cullen praised the movement as a national institution, while Bob Guild highlighted training and life skills. Scouts organized blocks, planned demonstrations, and sought Colonel Roosevelt Jr involvement as they promote membership and extend scouting nationwide.
At Strand Hall last evening the employees of A Shuman and Co held a brilliant party with a Lenora Hanson recitation The Old Minstrel Story a fox trot and waltz by Madeline McDonough and George Gallant a Ruth Farrar specialty dance Mildred Farrar aided by Mol le G Ward sang a Chinese novelty song and danced. A large list of ladies and gentlemen led by Miss M E Sullivan as chief of the aids assisted in the event.
Winifred M. Buckley president Civics and Political Record Club of Massachusetts expresses gratitude to the Post for cooperation with Mr. Brooks on the ice cream cone issue. She says his conscientious advocacy and the paper’s backing encouraged public kindness and civic action. June 8, 1919.
Colonel Edward Lannon will depart the Northeastern Department where he has served as adjutant general and acting chief of staff to General Edwards to take command of the coast defenses at San Diego California with headquarters at Fort Rosecrans.
Theodore E Hedlund reports that English insurers offer comprehensive aviation coverage while American firms lag. He cites training-field data: 779 crashes with 77 deaths and 188 injuries from July to January, and 24,484 pilots passed physicals, arguing safety improves risk assessment and insurance viability.
The council approved an order urging Mayor Peters to raise city laborers elevator men and janitors to 5 a day as he prepares the 1920 budget. Councillor Hagan introduced the measure after a recent raise from 3.50 to 4.00.
The article reveals Major FE W Mannock as Britain’s leading ace with 73 official kills, correcting prior credit to Colonel William Bishop. It notes Mannock’s blindness in one eye, age 29, and his high flying tactics that lured foes into superior positions before a fatal ground encounter. Also mentions a 318-loop display by Lt. P. W. Maynard in France on Feb 12 and government aircraft buying lists.
Jordan Marsh guarantees the price of every sold article to be as low or lower than comparable items in New England. It ensures merchandise quality and value are fully as good or better than any New England store. The note says guarantees are longstanding, with swift correction if any lapse occurs.
Miss Ida Lorraine Gordon of Roxbury became the bride of Lawrence Gittleson of Montreal at the Dorchester Women's Club on Centra Street last evening. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Raphael Gold.
Federal jury acquits Captain Adolph C. Pedersen and his son Adolph E. Pedersen of causing the death of Axel Hansen, a sailor aboard the bark Puako. Jury deliberated six minutes before verdict.
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