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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1919
Page
5
A major Chelsea fire partially gutted the Bloomberg block at Everett avenue Chestnut and Third streets early yesterday. The blaze forced the evacuation of numerous families and prompted six alarms with units from Chelsea Everett and Revere.
A three story brick building in Chelsea suffers heavy smoke and water damage with fire concentrated on the second floor and top floor where union and religious groups met. Quick fire alarms drew aid from Everett and Revere as residents rushed out. critics cite the two platoon system for leaving Chelsea short staffed at night. Four recent night fires since January have prompted out-of-town aid and raised questions about the department’s staffing.
Congressman James A. Gallivan of South Boston plans to reveal injustices endured by the 26th Yankee Division upon their return. He spoke at South Station before a trip to Hot Springs Arkansas for rest. He named Ed Logan John Sherburne and Charlie Cole as figures who will be scrutinized.
The Royal Canadian Regiment, largely Nova Scotian, and the 42d Highlanders of Montreal, first complete Canadian regiments home from overseas, arrived in Halifax aboard the Adriatic. They were met by the mayor and reception committee, who paraded from the harbor in six tugboats. The crowd strained to greet the returning troops.
The Royal Canadians led a city parade with seven triumphal arches and later attended a municipal banquet in their honor. They were the first unit to enter Mons prior to the armistice, closely followed by the 424 Highlanders.
Classified ad for Colds and Grip relief featuring W Lexative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Mentions price of 480¢ and instructs to look for E. W. Grove's signature on the box. Continuous ad copy with product and verification detail.
John P. Quinn, a New York Socialist, told about 50 Boston Socialist Labor party members at Franklin Union Hall that the constitution of the Soviet government of Russia originated and was worked out largely in America. He cited Daniel De Leon as the acknowledged helmsman of the Socialist movement.
Lieutenant George R. Canty of Roxbury has resumed duties as secretary to Congressman George Holden Tinkham after release from active naval service. Canty had served since 1914 and earlier trained with the Naval Aviation Corps, seeing action with marine and navy units along the French coast. He is a brother of Captain Daniel J. Canty, previously with the First Regiment, now in Germany with the Second Division marine detachment.
The Jewish Welfare Board arranges vaudeville and musical shows for soldiers and sailors in Boston area stations. A professional troupe from across the country travels under the Board’s auspices and arrives in the city this evening.
William Jethro Spudd Ny advises in the Spudd Dialogues with George op Beal for a happy marriage. The piece previews next Sunday Magazine in the Of ton Post with a focus on partnership and harmony.
Bangor Maine March 8 the four masted schooner A Ernest Mills will be launched from Stockton Yard Inc Stockton about April 1. She is sister ship to the Gladys M Taylor 891 tons net. One Ferris steamer building at Sandy Point is also due to launch April 1.
A cautious warning about automobile risks and legal exposure. The piece describes how a driver could face damages for personal injury property damage and loss of use if an accident injures a doctor or other party. It stresses the unpredictability of crashes and the potential ruinous financial consequences.
A promotional note from American Mutual Liability Insurance Company claiming over 4.5 million dollars returned to policyholders and stating mutual casualty companies collectively provide broad protection. It describes the booklet The Return of 300 as an informational non technical piece on mutual insurance and American Mutual.
The advertisement touts America's oldest and largest mutual casualty company offering auto insurance by mail with no agents' commissions. It claims to have written about one third of mutual liability policies for eleven years, with dividends for policyholders never below 30 cents on the dollar and a nationwide branch and expert support at no extra cost.
Advertises a mail based auto insurance offer promising complete liability coverage and protection. Encourages filling a coupon with no home visits by agents and clarifies the coupon is for information to recommend suitable coverage.
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