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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1919

Page

15

Fate of suffrage hearings hinges on 11 lawmakers

Massachusetts fate of woman suffrage rests with 11 members of the legislative committee on federal relations. Gov Coolidge forwarded the congressional ratification to the General Court, with no recommendation, and hearings are expected soon as the panel weighs the federal amendment amid likely debate.

Massachusetts Legislative Committee On Federal Relations John Flatlowell New Bedford Malcolm E. Nichols Boston John Cronin Holyoke Henry Achin, Jr Lowell William P. French Somerville George L. Richards Malden Ernest A. Larocque Fall River John Thomas Gloucester Benjamin C. Lane William J. Manning Daniel J. Hayden Lynn Coolidge Committee On Federal Relations Secretary of State Senate General Court House of Representatives State Senate State House

German Emperor’s Triumph Blocked By British Air Forces

General French recalls events where the German Emperor’s entry was prevented by British air power. The defense held the line from Nee to Ostend, nearly falling into enemy hands, as described in wartime reporting.

French Nee Ostend

British Crisis at Ypres 1914 Told by Field Marshal French

Field Marshal French recounts near doom during Oct 31 to Nov 2 1914 at Ypres. He notes French 16th Corps arrival, Zouave support promised by Foch, and warned that Havre to Ostend coast could fall. He praises cavalry under Allenby and commanders Gough de Lisle Shaw Egerton and Conneau, and details heavy fatigue and relief efforts for the First and Second Corps before Nov 5.

Gheluvelt Vlamertinghe Och d’Urbal Ypres Foch Haig Havre Ostend Wytschaete-Messines Mt. Kemmel Allenby Hubert Gough de Lisle Shaw Egerton Lys Conneau

Thunderstorm causes injuries and property damage in nearby towns

A brief but intense thunderstorm hit Boston and nearby areas last night. It indirectly caused a woman to be critically injured in Watertown and damaged a house in Medford.

Boston Watertown Medford

Stormy gale damages Watertown and Medford homes

Telegraph and electric services were disrupted as wires blew down during the Watertown gale. Lillian Thorogood of North Cambridge was injured in Watertown square when lightning and rain caused her to dart in front of a car driven by Edward Freeman. She is at the Door Hospital with a fractured skull. Lightning struck Mrs. Carrie Dale’s Medford home at 41 Martin Street tearing clapboards and ripping a telephone line while a ceiling collapsed onto two sleeping children who were unharmed.

Lillian Thorogood Cogswell Avenue Cambridge Watertown Square Edward E. Freeman Lloyd Road Watertown Carrie Dale Martin Street Medford

Living in tents unless building booms in New England

John J. Martin president of the Exchange Trust Company of Boston warned that without immediate widespread building, people will be living in tents this fall. Lynn Real Estate Exchange members heard Mayor Walter H. Reamer and Robert Sisson, exchange president, speak on the housing crisis.

New England John J. Martin Exchange Trust Company of Boston Lynn Real Estate Exchange Walter H.reamer Robert Sisson Exchange

Reinforcements and Indian Corps Resolve At Ypres

Strong French units began arriving near Ypres in early November as India’s troops held their own under tight senior guidance. The British leadership trusted the Indian forces while French reinforcements and Russian advances shifted the strategic mood amid mounting German pressure on the western front.

Ypres Roulers Thourout Tourcoing France Artists’ Rifles Honourable Artillery Company Queen’s Westminsters Hertfordshire Territorials Warwickshire Battery of Horse Artillery

To be continued tomorrow and in the Daily and Sunday Post

The note indicates continuation of content tomorrow and in the Daily and Sunday Post until completion. It references ongoing publication plans without detailing specific events or results.

Daily Sunday Post

Busy Fish Pier Day Opens Two Million-Pound Groundfish Run

Yesterday saw 29 vessels docking at the Fish Pier with over two million pounds of groundfish and mackerel. Cape Shore grounds yielded 908000 pounds of fresh mackerel and 2624 barrels salted mackerel at wholesale prices near eight cents per pound. Trawlers delivered 1302400 pounds including haddock 732500 cod 485800 scrod 53100 halibut 31100. The steamer Mao Sr arrived from Pubnico with 20000 pounds catch. O'Leary & Lee brings 155 crates live lobsters for local trade and 542 cases canned lobsters for Antwerp. Governor Cobb replaces North Star in service after today.

Cape Shore Mao Sr Pubnico N. S O'Leary & Lee Nova Scotia Yarmouth Antwerp West Eleasco Mystic Wharf North Star Haus Boston Governor Cobb Landsman

Shipping News Arrives With a Long List of Steamers

A detailed Shipping News roundup names numerous steamers and tugboats from Brest to Norfolk, including the City of Montgomery and Northland, with crews and routes listed. City officials discuss fare reform and service quality, weighing five cent fare trials and potential districting against revenue, patronage, and public confidence.

Wadleigh Salem William I. Gleason Brockton

Bay State Tram Hearing On Fares And Districts

The Eastern Massachusetts Railway Company held a hearing at the State House before its public trustees. The session debated introducing bus lines as a supplement to trolley routes, resisting a plan to split the system into operating districts and a fare increase. Town counsel James A. Halloran argued that rising costs should raise fares accordingly.

James W. Santry Swampscott Arthur Nason Haverhill M E. Clemens Wakefield Clemens Eastern Massachusetts Railways Company Bay State Company James A. Halloran Norwood State House

Local Officials Debate Jitney Use and Short-Distance Travel

City Solicitor Horace I. Bartlett of Newburyport and Town Counsel Clifford of Methten spoke as part of a meeting on jitneys used for short distance riding. The discussion covered regulatory concerns and impact on city transport.

Horace I. Bartlett Newburyport Clifford Methten

Dr Williams Pink Pills Tonic Restores Sleep Health

An advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy for headaches sleeplessness and nervous exhaustion caused by weak blood. It cites Mrs Edward Mayo of St Albans VI who credits the pills with restored sleep improved appetite and strengthened nerves. Pills sold by druggists or direct from Sche nectady NY 50 cents per box six for 250 postpaid, with a free text on nervous disorders offered.

Edward Mayo Cedar Street St. Albans

Sloan's Liniment Relief for Aches and Sprains

Relieves feverish pains and aching joints without rubbing. Sloan's Liniment penetrates quickly and reduces congestion and inflammation for fast soothing relief. Economical and convenient, it is carried by druggists nationwide.

Sloan

Can I Be Cured Says The Sufferer

An exhortation to seek cause and aid for kidney and bladder troubles. It warns kidneys as overworked filters and promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as immediate relief in three sealed sizes. Cautionary claim of relief and money-back guarantee if not helped.

Nature Haarlem

Pretty Wavy Curling Hair Without Hot Iron

Mona Morrow advises using liquid silmerine from a druggist to gently coat hair at night with a toothbrush for natural looking waves. In the morning the hair should appear fluffy and lustrous with no grease or gummy residue, offering a harmless styling option.

Mona Morrow

The American Woman’s Skin In Age and Air Explained

Christian Miller cites American and English ideas on aging skin. He claims American air ages skin faster and dries it, while recommending mercerised wax as a daily skin treatment sold by druggists. Apply at night and wash off in the morning.

Christian Miller

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