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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1919
Page
8
Mrs. T. J. Bowlker, Harvard President Lowell’s sister, described England’s wartime hospitality to American soldiers. She spoke of open homes, dances, teas, and garden parties despite rationing, noting English sacrifices and constant privations. She recalled never feeling truly warm or sad during her 18 months there.
Judge Thomas H. Dowd of Boston honored Ireland and its people at a Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Society banquet in Montreal. He praised St. Patrick, Ireland’s patron, and the emigrants who carried Ireland’s name abroad.
The piece recounts Martin Lomasney leading Boston political operatives, detailing the Hendricks Club’s rise, the 1883 Butler defeat triggered by a monkey wrench incident, and Lomasney’s tireless fights against ostracism. It notes his persistence, the flat ward faction, and his role in shaping local political discourse.
After months of repairs at Charles Town navy yard the cruiser Topeka will go into commission tomorrow with a full crew under Commander Earle R. Finney assigned to special duty. The article also notes local officials and various court actions in the area.
Six men indicted for first degree murder will face trial in the Hartford Criminal Superior Court. The charges stem from the January 30 shooting of William F. Madden in Manchester. Defendants include Michael J. McDonald William J. Bessler John Nuess Fred Klein of Hoboken Francis Murphy of Jersey City and William B Miller of West Haven.
Bills to cut Boston mayoral term to two years and extend city councillor terms to four, while reducing Election Commission to two and placing appointing power with the Governor were discussed before the legislative committee on metropolitan affairs. Senator Smith noted residents in Lincoln vote in Boston, but said reform cannot stop cross town residency. Rep. Fitzgerald accused Hays of motive to target Commissioner Burlenson for firing a constituent.
Representative Martin Hays of Boston argued for measures to shorten mayor terms to two years and council terms to four years. He condemned the 1909 referendum as a farce and criticized the election commission as inefficient, urging reforms to reduce its size and shift appointments to the Governor. He cited mattress voters influencing the Hub ballot and called for city hall to cleanse Boston politics.
Funeral services for Mrs Lydia A Sturtevant mother of Associate Judge Malcolm E Sturtevant of the Somerville Police Court were held yesterday afternoon at her home 33 Warren avenue.
The Rev. H. D.xwell of the First Universalist church Somerville officiated. the body will be taken today to Moultonboro New Hampshire for burial in the family lot.
Andrew Bonar Law told the House of Commons there was no foundation for reports of a hitch in presenting the peace terms to Germany due to League of Nations differences. He replied to H W Bottomley who asked for assurance that terms agreed at the conference would be communicated to the enemy.
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