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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1919
Page
16
An Irish concert at the Hamilton Theatre Dorchester on tomorrow night raises funds for the Soldiers and sailors reception and banquet. Directed by St Ambrose S C B A the program includes added features and a talk by Captain Frank O Neil recently returned from overseas.
The Navy Department contemplates boosting the Leviathan troop capacity by about 2500, aiming to exceed 15 000 persons including crew. Vice Admiral Gleaves announced the plans after a feasibility board's review following the ship's latest voyage arrival.
Commander C C Gill says the Leviathan will gain more space by using promenade deck and pool areas and reduce wartime crew from 2100. Ventilation and comfort changes satisfy, and life-boat provisions remain ample even if half are lost. Troop capacity rises to four gross tons per man, with public safety assured.
Virginius J. Mayo of New Haven faced a bigamy charge from Wilhelmina Meyer Mayo. The hearing, after witnesses questioned the validity of Mayo's first marriage, was adjourned to next Friday. Lawyer Thomas Burke testified of a Scranton desertion suit Mayo agreed to settle with $400 cash and support. Benjamin Phillips Jr. testified he served papers in the case.
Mrs. Joe Melinsky of Washington Street South End faced Domestic Relations Court verdicts for husband beating and chose to reject another probation term and pay a fine She told Central Court attaches she could appeal to avoid a high court record and hoped her husband would not use the crime as an excuse to separate She said she loved him despite the beating
In court Mrs. Melinsky fights probation after a violent incident with Joe Melinsky over a sick boarder and a damaged alarm clock. The judge imposes a $25 fine, which she accepts and appeals.
Charles A. Harriman 69 died at Rockland Maine after a life spanning navy service nine years Texas Ranger mounted police deputy US marshal and battles with Indians. He walked 520 miles 240 yards to win 1881 national long distance pedestrian title in Chicago then evangelistic work and leadership roles in industrial strikes. He survived by a widow and five children.
Boston reports $154100 raised toward a 500000 goal for the Central New England Sanatorium. On Monday March 24 volunteers will seek subscriptions in towns outside Boston to reach 300000 in Greater Boston and 200000 regionwide. Total receipts yesterday were 11102 with strong showings from Howard Philbrook and others.
Senate agricultural committee will not investigate charges that bad wheat was sold to the Belgian Relief Commission and sent to Belgium where it caused 1000 deaths. The Calder resolution for inquiry was adopted, but lack of authority and funding prevented action.
Washington reported Italy's loans from the United States rose to 1 421 500 000 dollars with a new credit of 16 500 000 dollars. The total credits for all allies reached 8 857 157 000 dollars.
The Textile Color Card Association released a card of 42 standard colors for fall fabrics, with 10 new wool tones alongside silk shades. Notable wool browns include nut, elk, and trooper blue. silk colors feature blues with novelties Louvain Fruges and Ghent, plus peanut brown ember pelt and burnt orange.
Bud Johnson a Black man was seized by a mob near Castleberry Florida and burned to death after confessing to attacking a white woman. County officers reported the mob action occurred early today.
With tonight’s sunset the 100000 Hebrew residents of Greater Boston and others worldwide begin the Purim festival. The Massachusetts Branch of the Jewish Welfare Board organized distribution of Purim joy for men in local military and naval camps. The Megillah will be read with evening prayers and again next morning, and a translated souvenir edition of Esther is prepared for distribution.
A Purim festival is set for this evening at the Hospitality House of the Jewish Welfare Board at 47 Mt. Vernon Street. Organizers include Rabbi Abraham Nowak of Temple Ohabei Shalom and the Girl Scouts of Temple Ohabei Shalom. Activities feature a song festival a reading of the Book of Esther and gift distribution for men in uniform.
Eighteen year old Ethel Gilbert, daughter of Joseph Gilbert, was hit by a passenger train near Skowhegan station tonight and likely fatally injured while employed in a local mill.
An advertisement claims scientific tests prove Father Johns Medicine contains a vast store of strength building food elements. It argues the tonic is easily absorbed and helps many people gain flesh and strength rapidly using an old fashioned body building formula.
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