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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1919
Page
12
Ann Arbor Mich March 12 The resignation of President Harry B Jehigs of the University of Michigan tendered in 1916 was accepted by the regents today. His successor has been chosen but the name is withheld for the present.
Residents on the south shore have pressed a decades long battle to abate odors from Spectacle Island garbage and factory plants. A public health committee hearing in the Legislature heard from Dorchester and Quincy representatives in favor of abatement, while Boston officials and attorney John A. Sullivan spoke for development interests.
The Sanitary Company said the city is doing everything humanly possible to prevent any nuisance from the island section, as officials seek to quell concerns about waste disposal and odor.
The transport De Kalb arrived from St Nazaire today at Newport News Virginia with 120 soldiers and 600 wounded. On board were the 61st Field Artillery Brigade Headquarters the Headquarters Company of the 131st Field Artillery and the 111th Trench Mortar Battery. Marine Lionel Williams among 17 wounded Marines had 18 bullet wounds from Chateau Thierry.
Havana March 12 The general strike entering its second week appears to be breaking up as street car service nears normal and more street cleaners return to work. Some unions refuse to sign the settlement arranged by strike leaders.
A $270000 health campaign drive in Boston is set to extend into next week if Sunday night tallies show a shortfall. Congressman John F. Fitzgerald urged solid support for the effort aiding the Dispensary Baby Hygiene and District Nursing Association.
Representative Davis B Keniston filed a resolve authorizing the state treasurer to pay Mrs Margaret L Sherwood of Boston an annuity of 400 dollars yearly for nine and a half years to cover the loss of her son Roswell B Stevens who died from injuries suffered January 17 while serving in the states health department ether incident at the State House. Chairman Alonzo R Weed urged measures to supervise public lighting companies amid disputes over property rights and returns. Representative Edward J Cox pushed a bill to raise Boston City Council membership from nine to thirteen noting East Boston’s scarce representation.
The new Everett station of the Boston Elevated opens Saturday March 15 serving the Lawrence Boston and Lowell Reading Boston cars of the Bay State and the Wakefield Boston cars. Passengers will transfer to Elevated trains at Everett station rather than Sullivan square. Woburn and Stoneham cars will still run to Sullivan square.
New York March 2 The case against Leo and Morris Rosenwasser leather manufacturers charged with conspiracy to defraud the government in army contracts was dismissed by Federal Judge Garvin after three weeks of trial, the prosecution failing to prove a conspiracy.
A vintage ad promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a non calomel remedy for bad breath and bowel cleansing. The sugar coated tablets are described as a vegetable olive oil blend that purifies the system with mild, non gripping action. Priced at 25 cents per box and sold by all druggists.
London March 11 Lord Shaw elected president warns the Paris covenant may create serious difficulties. Unanimity may paralyze action at crises while disarmament and German reduction to 10 000 men loom large. Greek Premier Venizelos and Leon Bourgeois voice cautious support for steady progress. Oscar Straus cites American hopes for lasting security.
All suits and overcoats must be cleared by Saturday March 15 at half price. Prices range from $60 to $10 with pants discounts and fur lined overcoats included. Store located at Washington corner Hanover Street under F. Gray Co.
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