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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1919
Page
7
In 1884 85 Ward 8 battled between the Gus Galvin faction and Lomasney forces amid fierce political strife. The Post earlier recounted a municipal contest marked by twenty fist fights and knife use on election day in a ward precinct.
The piece recalls 1884 1885 Ward 8 battles over Democratic control in Boston. It describes caucus tactics at Wells schoolhouse and a staged attack on Galvin that failed when a dummy was seized. It notes grand jury testimony against Doe and Roe, and arrests of Lomasney and La Roche with no sustained case. Both Galvin and Lomasney avoid personal injury.
Brief note indicates continuation of a story in the daily and Sunday Post editions. The fragment mentions upcoming coverage and placement in future issues. No further details are provided in readable text.
A rumor that decisions were made to call a general strike in Berlin at month's end is denied by the Freiheit, according to a dispatch from Berlin.
A historical notice warns that only Aspirin tablets bearing the Bayer Cross are genuine Bayer Tablets of Aspirin and safe for consumers. It cautions against fraudulent pills reportedly sold by a Brooklyn dealer and instructs buyers to verify the safety cross on the package and each tablet.
In Chicago a Purdue University Professor argues in a rural church talk that courting in church is less dangerous than on country roads. He supports giving youths outlets for energy instead of preaching only against dances and Sunday movies.
New York dispatch reports civilians arriving include Colonel Isaac N. Lewis retired U S A inventor of the Lewis machine gun, Count Paul Cornet de Ways Ruart of Belgium and Countess Ruart formerly Gladys McMillan of Detroit, and Dr. Howard Bliss president of the American College at Beirut Syria.
Department bulletin reports high illiteracy among immigrants in Massachusetts. Statistics show many residents lack reading and writing English skills, highlighting challenges for the state education system and universities.
The bulletin cites Secretary Lane on 5 516 163 US residents ten years and older unable to read or write in any language 4 697 613 are 20 plus in Massachusetts 346 364 11 6 percent lack English reading ability despite 278 062 able only in other languages It urges English instruction plus civics and anti propaganda countermeasures and highlights uneven distribution of foreign language groups creating heavier assimilation burdens in cities with large foreign populations.
The body of a man marked 4997 U. S. Housing Corp was recovered from the Charles River by Metropolitan Park patrolmen. The medical examiner said the man, who appeared about 40 to 50, slashed his throat then fell into the water, remaining submerged for weeks. He wore an army overcoat belted blue trousers and black shoes with brown hair and a dental bridge. The body is at North Grove street morgue.
Me chanics' building on May 24 hosts the Empire Day festival honoring Queen Victoria and British victory. The American British Federation and Order Sons and Daughters of St George co sponsor with Scouts in pageants. Arthur Brown of Brockton chairs the planning committee.
Signs of worms in children include stomach pain facial pallor and rarity symptoms such as sleeplessness and cough. A testimonial from Mrs William Gonin of Caddo Oklahoma praises Dr True's Elixir for twelve years of use. The elixir is sold where medicines are available and marketed as a gentle family laxative for all ages.
Newark on March 23 Gottfried Krueger the Newark millionaire brewer arrived home from Germany aboard the Noor dam after eight years away He had sought to remain abroad fearing severed U S relations and was detained by ill health His son William and son in law James Smith 3d brought him back with the alien property custodian handling his affairs during his absence
Mrs. Gertrude La Court aged 26 will be arraigned in Municipal Court this morning on charges of assault with a dangerous weapon with intent to kill after shooting her husband in an automobile on North street North End Saturday afternoon. He is resting at Haymarket Relief Hospital with two bullets in his back below the right shoulder and remains on the danger list.
Captain John F. Winston of East Boston arrives at Hoboken aboard the U S S Manchuria after a year with the 327th Transportation Battalion overseas. He returns as acting major, commanded the battalion since armistice, and recently left a French base hospital after a gas attack. His brothers James F. Winston and Charles L. Winston have also been discharged from the Army.
Washington hosts the Joint Conference on Children’s Welfare starting May 6 under the U.S. Department of Labor. American and European experts will discuss health education and work safeguards for children, with regional meetings to follow and adapt to local conditions.
The February financial report shows a net operating loss of 285,124.24 dollars for the Boston Elevated under public control, following losses of 219,629.65 in January and 149,903.79 in December. The report states a cost of 9.304 cents per passenger carried.
The period of eight cent fare shows an average monthly loss of 218 219, compared with 604 148 for four months at seven cents and 70 958 in July under the five cent fare. February receipts total 2 029 784, with 1 978 313 from the eight cent fare.
In the tense lull before relief, his mind clung to a simple wish. He longed for the familiar warmth of home and the embrace of loved ones, a quiet normalcy that contrasted with the fear and strain around him.
The February total service cost reached $2 314 88 79 with wages at $1 042 69 16, up from February 1918 by $869 943 11. The average per passenger was 9.304 cents versus 8 970 in January and 8 914 for the six months to December. Eight-cent fare receipts in February rose 44.85 percent or $613 113 12 compared with five-cent fare in February 191% of last year.
About $120,000 toward Boston's health is already subscribed. The campaign plans to reach thousands of employees to give everyone in Boston a chance to contribute to the Boston Dispensary Baby Hygiene and District Nursing Associations.
The article explains tissue as body fuel and asserts daily loss requires new tissue built from nourishment. It promotes Father John's Medicine as a real tissue builder that provides elements to form new flesh, strengthen organs, and aid throat lungs while claiming weight gain and relief from colds bronchitis asthma.
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