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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1919
Page
2
Everett residents and Malden citizens demand a public hearing on the Boston Elevated extension now in operation. A petition signed by former Councilman Frank N. Carpenter cites 10 000 Everett residents and many Malden residents protesting the extension and calling for action at a public hearing.
Dr. Frederick R. Smith, imperial potentate of the Mystic Shrine of North America in 1914, died today in Rochester, N Y, from pneumonia at age 48.
Elmer G. Falls contends in Suffolk Superior Court that he left home one morning without kissing his wife Maria A. Falls. She accuses him of cruelty and desertion while he claims to seek self improvement and financial betterment. The couple's marriage deteriorated after she found a woman’s glove in his pocket and amid disputed finances.
The woman testified she did not want to end the pregnancy and was frantic to keep the child, saying he urged abortion and forced her to submit at a doctor’s office with threats of abandonment. Judge Fox reserved his decision.
Edwin VI Curtis Boston police commissioner declined Clarence W Rowley invitation to debate police hours and pay questions Rowley favored an affirmative debate plan covering 40 hour weeks overtime pay and a 1400 to 1800 salary scale Curtis said the men are satisfied with his stance and no demoralization risk exists or requires discussion
Boston milk distributors counsel John F. Cusick told the agriculture committee a slight retail milk price cut may occur around April 1 due to the end of federal price fixing. He noted current wholesale congregations pay 9 12 cents per quart and expects a five cent retail level after April 1, with prices to be set by dealer agreement once the federal commission ends.
Washington March 2 Conferences between the Industrial Board of the Department of Commerce and cement industry representatives began to reach an agreement on reduced prices. The talks were closed to the public but no agreement was reached as the cement men would not accept a tentative price schedule.
Dorchester celebrates the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Horton Wickes at their home on 14 Rosedale Street. Married in Somerville in 1894, they have nine sons with six still living, two grandchildren, and a Bay State Motor Car Company heritage. A large gathering included relatives, friends, and notable attendees from politics and business, with many from the automotive trade.
Clinton police seek Jennie Navaroli 17 who vanished from 607 Main Street on March 2. Family fears murder after she was found in house clothes. Police suspect she may have run away from husband Sabattino Navaroli amid alleged cruelty.
In Chicago on March 6 a convention sought to rescue the Modern Woodmen of America from financial distress. Head counsel A R Talbot said the society’s general fund fell from 10 million in securities in October 1918 to 640 thousand, mainly due to influenza and pneumonia losses.
Washington March 26. A five member commission including three naval officers a mining engineer and a geologist will be sent to Alaska to plan the development of the Matanuska coal field. The Navy Department aims to secure navy fuel and the group will sail from Bremerton around April 1.
Advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle effective liver and bowel remedy. Claims cleansing the blood and bowels improves skin and reduces bad breath constipation and pimply faces. Promotes 0c and 25c per box with “All druggists” as the outlet.
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