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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1919
Page
2
Parker Webber of 126 Eastern Avenue Lynn came home with a badly mutilated finger. He initially refused to explain but eventually described sanding skin off as part of a secret society initiation.
The mem bers devised torture methods for prospective members. A boy neared full membership after two initiations when his mother uncovered the abuse. The finger bore wounds from rubbing with a file and sandpaper. Parker's mother, Mrs. Fred Webber, alerted Lynn police who pledged action.
Fredericton reports a forest fire near Campbellton on the Canadian National Railway destroyed about half of Kedgewick, N B, including forty houses and several mills. Estimated property loss is around $150,000. A heavy rainstorm halted further destruction.
Agide Jacchia resumes his post as leader of the Pop concerts in Symphony Hall tonight. The program includes Stars and Stripes Forever Sousa Overture to Il Guarany Verdi Suite Tschaikowsky Organ solo Andante Cantabile Enesco Dance of the Hours from La Gioconda and more. The concert aims to continue through the season.
General Edwards orders discharge of all soldiers in the Northeastern Department who enlisted or were drafted for the emergency period. Civilian replacements will take many positions, leaving Boston streets and coast defense forts short of guards on July 1. Provost guards in olive drab with blue and white brassards have patrolled since the nation entered the war.
The postoffice safe in South Egremont was blown open between Saturday night and this morning and $70 in currency taken along with war savings and thrift stamps. Police search for two men and a woman in a touring car.
At 5 Lyong Street Dorchester yesterday, a staging collapse dropped John W McCabe and 12 year old helper James Murphy about 20 feet. Murphy was lightly injured and returned home. McCabe suffered a scalp wound, broken ribs and possible skull fracture and was taken to City Hospital.
Miss Alice C. Stillman of 14 Avon Place Newton married William I. Kane of Livermore Falls Maine at the Church of Our Lady Newton. Marie Burns was maid of honor and Charles J. Kane served as best man. Flower girls included Gladys Cloutier Melda Hutchinson Florence Simpson and Alice Willis. The couple will reside on Langley Road Brighton.
Charles Phelps Taft II, son of a former president, was named by Yale Law School Dean Swan as the top first year student in the annual scholarship exams, winning $50. George Edward Woodbine of Boston, a former Yale sprinter, took the third year prize. No second year prize was awarded.
An old advertisement promises renewed strength through Father John’s Medicine. It touts health benefits and urges readers to try the remedy, claiming vigor and vitality restoration.
The Senate adopted an order for the legislative committee on social welfare to investigate the recent coal price rise with a report due by June 23. Senator Cavanagh urged urgent action to protect the poor before prorogation, while Senator Reed questioned feasibility in the short time and suggested linking it to a broader inquiry into prices of necessities.
Dr. Charles D. McCarthy Jr son of Malden figures and Miss Mary Margaret Gallivan longtime Copley Plaza cashier will be married in a nuptial mass at St Cecilia Back Bay. He is Tufts Medical School graduate with studies in France Germany and served in French war hospitals earning the Legion of Honor.
The legislative committee on banks and banking agreed to report a bill allowing banks to pay interest more often than every six months, if earned and collected. Simon Swiss backs the move as fair to depositors, arguing daily credit for funds should be paid. Executive session planned to draft the bill for the Legislature.
Police report a suspect arrested in the dynamite case connected to prior explosions at Judge Hayden's Dorchester home and Representative Powers's Newton home on the same night. Authorities aim to link thechern events to the Lawrence strike earlier weeks.
A federal arrest followed a search by U S marshals and investigators at a Bolton area farm linked to Runaway Golf Club where 60 pounds of dynamite and 200 caps were stolen. Englehart, tracked to Boston, is held without bail and due to be arraigned tomorrow. The theft preceded an attempted bombing of Methuen mill cars.
The Post previews a 100 day run of condensed novels with Dickens titles including Dombey and Son followed by related works. Miss Caroline Ticknor presents one of the series best contributions. Future condensations include Romola Sleepy Hollow Wreck of the Grosvenor and more. May 1 marked the first condensation.
New Bedford June 16 Mayor Charles S Ashley received a letter from Viscount Ishii the Japanese ambassador announcing the Emperor has conferred upon him the Third Order of the Sacred Treasure in recognition of services to Januarese slation ship Viscount Ishii was a guest of New Bedford on the Fourth of July last year
In Roslindale Frances E Stackpole widow of J Verry Stackpole died June 16 funeral Thursday from her residence 23 Allen street Roslindale
High dental authorities approve a broad set of statements on dental health and oral care. The accord affirms guidelines for patient education, preventive strategies, and standard treatment approaches across clinics. Experts emphasize accessibility and consistent messaging in public health efforts.
Advertisement touts a dental film causing tartar decay and pyorrhea. It claims standard brushing and toothpaste fail, urging a ten day trial of Pepsodent based on pepsin to prove results.
A ten day test of Pepsodent is advertised as simple and free and said to bring a new era in teeth cleaning. The ad claims authorities and leading dentists endorse it and explains Pepsodent works by dissolving a film formed on teeth and fighting it with a new activating method.
Advert suggests using Pepsodent toothpaste for ten days to notice a cleaner feel and removal of slimy film. Claims teeth appear whiter as the film disappears, presenting it as a revelation to users.
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