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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1919
Page
2
Herbert Wright the trap drummer who killed Lieutenant James Europe of a famed military jazz band was found not insane but of low mentality. District Attorney Pelletier accepted a guilty plea to manslaughter and Wright received a prison term of 10 to 15 years.
Lewiston Me June 9 Lawrence Rea accused of shooting his brother in law Daniel L Alvine at Livermore Falls last night was arraigned on murder and pleaded not guilty His case was continued to next Monday and he will be held without bail
Today features a private home-coming exhibit for the 26th Division with Massachusetts welcome committee, army and navy officers, and state officials at Majestic Theatre at 10 a.m. The Professional Women's Club meets at 12:30 p.m. at Huntington Chambers. Lasell Seminary hosts commencement week. Woodland Park students stage June revelry at 8:30 p.m. The Massachusetts Chiropody Association holds its annual banquet at the Hotel Thorndike in the evening. Wellesley College begins commencement week with a Lake Waban crew race and float pageant at 7:15 p.m. Friends of Irish Freedom host a mass meeting at Mechanics Building at 7:30 p.m. A musical entertainment and cabaret is set for the First Church in Charlestown at 8 p.m.
A city committee recommends the Western Artery plan with a $1.1 million bond issue. The proposed 80 to 100 foot wide route would run from Huntington and Exeter to Columbus and Arlington, with extensions to Harrison and Essex to relieve downtown congestion and boost retail areas.
Berlin June 8 The constitutional convention has finished a bill for a state court to try those accused of starting lengthening and losing the war. A 15 member committee would investigate political and military leadership before and during the war and the government must produce necessary documents for the trial.
If Madame did not last week take advantage of this unusual opportunity, she will no doubt wish to do so at once.
Lasell Seminary junior first crew captured the season title in the war canoe races on River Day at Auburndale, setting a course record of 3 minutes 12 seconds and beating their own mark set earlier that hour. The day featured four races on the 60 yard course from Waltham Pumping Station to Palsifer’s Cove with the junior first crew defeating the seniors by three lengths in the final race.
A reader’s questions cover flower preservation with saltpetre or soda, the “Man of December” Napoleon, General Tom Thumb’s real name Charles Stratton born in Bridgeport Conn 1838 and died 1883, the sirloin origin tied to King James I, an oak table in Chingford Essex knighted loin, Mayor Peters of Boston a Democrat, and a note correcting Washington’s century as 18th.
The Rev. Dr. Emory W. Hunt retiring president of the Baptist conference and pastor of the Baptist church Newton Centre, was honored with a complimentary dinner as he prepares to become Bucknell University president in Lewisburg Penn. The event at Crawford House was presided over by Rev. Austen Kennedy De Blois with speakers including Rev. Dr. F L Anderson Rev. Dr. John Y. Aitchison Rev. Dr. O J White and Rev. Charles D. MacGregor.
Senator Walsh arranged a Shipping Board hearing for New England ship men on Tuesday, June 17 at 10 a m. Chairman Hurley approved the request after reviewing the New England Steamship Association petition. Gloucester hull of Ensign Lingard’s hydroplane to be presented to city. War risk bureau orders reconsideration of insurance applications from dying service members. House resolution calls for a 10 member committee to study budget legislation with a report by Sept 1.
Joseph Ernest of Boston, a 49 year old shoeworker at the Plant shoe factory, won a verdict of one cent against the Boston Elevated in a Suffolk County jury, seeking $5000 damages for injuries from a Dec. 14, 1917 street car collision in the Pleasant street subway between Boylston and Pleasant streets.
Jacob Edelstein alias Jacob Fink appeared in Federal Court over a claim for an allowance to a woman claimed not his wife. The defense says a Fitchburg ceremony occurred while stationed at Camp Devens before France. Govt contends Edelstein wed Cecilia A. Griffin in 1918 after a prior 1916 marriage to Lillian Felsey.
The freight steamer Delaware chartered to the Metropolitan line arrived in port from New York over 24 hours late due to an accident near Point Judith. The tow line of a passing tow fouled the Delaware's propeller, forcing anchorage until the Pawnee towed her to the Cape Cod Canal and the tug George F. Randolph brought her to Boston.
Geneva reports that Austrians and Jugo Slavs have signed an armistice after Jugo Slavs occupied Zollfeld. Klagenfurt Rosseg and Olkermarkt go to the Jugo Slavs while Saint Veit Willach and the Tarvis railways remain Austrian. A neutral zone of 20 kilometres is set between the opposing lines.
High dental authorities approve all statements issued by the Dainty People group affirming dental health guidelines. Officials confirm consensus across committees on the recommended practices and public messaging remains aligned with professional standards.
Leading dentists across America endorse a new dentifrice called Pepsodent to remove a slimy film on teeth blamed for tartar decay and pyorrhea. The ad claims brushing alone leaves discoloration and decay due to the film and urges readers to try Pepsodent to see results.
A vintage advertorial claims Pepsodent dissolves albumin debris by activating pepsin with a harmless method rather than acid. It asserts five years of professional testing and a million user trials, inviting a free 10 day at home test to prove how clean teeth feel.
A consumer ad touts a 10 day supply of Pepsodent toothpaste. It claims a clean mouth after use and removal of slimy film. The copy suggests teeth whitening as the film disappears, calling the result a revelation.
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