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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1919
Page
2
States chambers of commerce and soldiers welfare groups mobilize to fund the United States employment service agencies until July 1. They warn the programs could close on March 22 if Congress does not pass the deficiency bill providing ongoing financing.
Offices supported by local organizations remain open in multiple cities including Boston, Attleboro, Brockton, Fall River, Gardner, Holyoke, New Bedford, Southbridge, Taunton, Waltham, and Westfield. Salem, Athol, and Haverhill will close, while Camp Devens and sailors bureaus stay open. The defection of the deficiency bill due to a Republican filibuster threatens the remaining funding.
Welfare organizations and chambers of commerce rally to aid as most Massachusetts agencies shift to outside cooperation until Congress funds resumed. Federal Director Lord will relocate from the Kimball building to 62 Froylston Street at Boston University and aims to keep the handicap and teachers sections if possible.
The prospect of a Boston Gloucester and Portland fishermen strike easing the New England fishing industry was stressed as Bay State Fishing Company agrees to arbitrate in a letter to Henry Skeffington of the War Labor Board. Gorton Pen Fisheries of Gloucester expands arbitration to include engineers, removing a key obstacle to settlement. East Coast Fisheries Company also supports arbitration.
Mayor Peters received a relic from Alfred Ogston of Boston England a carved oak casket made from the original railing of the old town house. The box came with a address of good fellowship and honors the 1620 Pilgrim Fathers trials at the Guild Hall. Yarborough October 11 1918.
Edgar C. Linn of Brookline is chosen chairman of the Boston area drive for New England's share of 140 million dollars to fund the Methodist Centenary. The May effort will be aided by chairmen F. P. Luce C. H. J. Kimball and J. L. Harvey and other Boston business leaders.
Washington civil service officials delay exam site visits for Boston postmaster race as contenders file in by today. Falconer cites a month gap for correspondence and fact checking before exam proceedings under President Wilson's executive order. Ratings focus on education 20 percent and business training 9 percent with the Postmaster General naming the top eligible.
Washington reports Belgium was granted another credit by the treasury totaling 2,410,000 dollars. This follows prior aid as Belgium's financing needs are addressed by the U S.
John C. Brodhead argues against Harvard President Lowell’s claim that college entrance is possible for nearly all high school graduates. He contends entrance exams are excessively difficult, limiting Eastern youths’ college opportunities compared with Western students, addressing vocational training at a Woman’s Educational and Industrial Union conference.
Western schools promote high school to college pathways with free extension classes and two year industrial courses for those unable to complete four years. Vocational training emphasizes apprenticeship, business readiness, and practical skills like proofreading and meal service.
City council officials revealed a possible 25 000 dollar deficit at the municipal fuel bureau created to supply coal and wood to residents at lower prices. Mayor Peters ordered the sale of the bureau’s remaining fuel stock and the closure of eight stations. The bureau holds 10 000 tons of coal in dealer yards as the council seeks an immediate disposition.
Evidence shows profits of the fish trust totaling 131000 with a 1916 dividend of 3.50 on first preferred and 6 on second preferred. Witnesses include Arthur P. French and Bay State Company officers detailing purchases of a Boston wharf and the Boston Storage Company asset plans. Directors Dumain Stone Wainwright Hallett resignations noted. William R. Whittemore identified as transfer agent. Afternoon session covered these testimonies.
Rosalind McGee a 20 year old from Pawtucket pleads to swindling charges after admitting she obtained 100 dollars from a downtown department store on forged credentials while employed a day. She faces another charge for 500 dollars in Providence and a December 150 dollars theft at Macy's New York. Inspectors describe her as highly capable yet elusive.
An appraisal of Everett H. Barney's Massachusetts property shows holdings valued at 527,862 in bonds and stocks. His Florida real estate is not included. His will left nearly all the estate to the city of Springfield for park system improvements, with substantial prior contributions of cash and property.
Paris March 17 The Scandinavian nations have named representatives to present views on the League of Nations as invited by the supreme council. They back the Stockholm conference decision to support the league but do not expect to be represented in it for now.
A home made cough syrup blends Pinex with syrup to rival store bought remedies. Use 2% ounces of Pinex per pint bottle with honey or sugar syrup for quick relief from coughs bronchitis and whooping cough. Ask your druggist for Pinex and follow directions from The Pinex Co Fort Wayne Indiana.
A promotional piece touts Borandine as a miracle hair growth treatment. It claims new growth in four to six weeks, color restoration in 10 to 14 days, and cures for dandruff and itching with minimal applications. Readers are urged to mail for free information.
A patient from Buzzards Bay Massachusetts recounts severe facial pimples that burned and itched until using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. He reports relief in two to three days and clear skin within two weeks. The notice promotes Cuticura products and mail order offers with prices.
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