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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1919
Page
28
Miss Katherine Stinson, the aviatrix passenger aboard the Harrisburg, planned to serve as aerial postman between Paris and the American army of occupation but was sidelined by a heavy cold while driving an ambulance. She hopes to fly across the Atlantic on her next trip.
Local voters respond to a campaign showing a substantial gain for the league with supporters naming the initiative and presenting the address or meeting venue as part of outreach.
In a regional straw poll by the Post, 1524 yes and 250 no votes were cast by noon yesterday from New England. The day’s total 975 yes and 112 no surpassed Tuesday, with extensive letters from Boston, Somerville, Lynn, Springfield, Holyoke, Portland, Bangor, Manchester and Lebanon showing broad pro league sentiment and some opposition.
Boston campaign leaders report the Health Campaign Fund exceeding $100,000 as volunteers persevere despite staff shortages and poor weather. Congressman James A. Gallivan sent encouragement from Hot Springs, Ark., and Ward 8 promises $30,000 with Mrs. J Gardiner Bradley and Mrs. W Tudor Gardiner leading. Contributions include $500 from Mrs. Brown and $1,000 from Major and Mrs. Henry Lyman along with numerous $100 gifts.
Major General Sir Frederick Maurice, former British military head of operations, urged in New York that war can be prevented only through a League of Nations. He cited broad British support and noted the war’s heavy toll on British and French mothers alongside American losses.
Paris officials deny a rumor that Premier Clemenceau has resigned as minister of war. The report circulated locally today but was rejected in official quarters this evening.
Brewers across Massachusetts unanimously resolved to continue brewing a 2.34 percent near beer despite IRS order. The Brewers' Association of Massachusetts, meeting at 40 Court Street yesterday, asserts the drink is non intoxicant as their attorneys claim it falls outside wartime prohibition.
Internal revenue agents delay action pending word from Commissioner Roper. Breweries in New York New Jersey and Massachusetts adopt resolutions urging unity in legal action to interpret federal acts and proclamations. Attorneys Root and Guthrie advise brewers may disregard certain tax interpretations and continue malt beverages under 12 percent alcohol by weight. Some Boston breweries near supply depletion while others anticipate month more of beer. all statewide plants may begin producing non intoxicating beer.
The Joseph Hoffmann Brewing Company filed a test suit in New York seeking a federal injunction against the collector of internal revenue and the U S district attorney to restrain any proceedings that might interfere with its operations.
The Hoffmann company seeks a preliminary injunction to prevent possible indefinite shutdowns as it argues its beer production of 204 percent alcohol content and prior supply and labor needs warrant protection. The suit challenges the revenue department definition of intoxicants and the wartime prohibition act, alleging intended penalties against the company and officers. Subpoenas were served on internal revenue collector Mark Hisner and U S district attorney Francis G Caffey, with a 20 day answer deadline.
Seven Central Pennsylvania Brewing Company plants began brewing today after a three month shutdown. Officials said attorneys advised there was nothing to prevent making beer with an alcohol content not over two and three quarters percent.
London report states Britain will repeal the rule requiring the shipping controller’s consent to charter foreign vessels. The change applies if charters charge no more than 35 shillings per deadweight ton per month, matching U S board rates for U S charters.
Major General Frothingham director-general of the Canadian medical service arrived in Portland to arrange reception for Canadian wounded. He stated 20 000 wounded from Canadian armies would be brought to this port, with a third detachment anticipated when the Uruguay arrives later this week.
March 19 reports Lieutenant John Nivan and his wife formerly Miss Emma Kinny, daughter of station master Clarence Kinny, sped toward Sioux City, Iowa after a rushed ceremony in the Unitarian Church parish house that left many guests puzzled and embarrassed.
A wartime romance culminates as a lieutenant and Miss Kinny wed at 4 PM defying a 6 PM shower. Guests quarried by shock, friends later taunted by mistaken identity as they left with Miss Briggs and an officer, who were showered with rice and shoes.
Maria Botchkareva, head of Russia's Women's Battalion of Death, is profiled in an exclusive Sunday Post feature from New England, detailing her role and actions amid the Bolshevik conflict.
An advertisement declares March the most dangerous month due to seasonal change and illness. It touts Father John's Medicine as a safe tonic and body builder free from alcohol or narcotics, claiming 60 years of proven success in treating colds and throat troubles.
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