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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1919
Page
13
The destroyer McDermott was commissioned at Charlestown navy yard after rapid construction at Fore River. The yard reports petty thefts from machinery division lockers, including clothing.
A Budapest dispatch reports a decree by the revolutionary government placing all industrial enterprises with more than 20 workers under worker control. The decree also mandates management by commissioners appointed by the ministry of social production.
Bos ton district naval officers favor the new double-breasted coat with brass buttons. Samples reached the Charles town navy yard and the turnover collar replaces the old stand-up collar. The style, patterned after the British uniform, is gaining popularity.
The Post begins a daily series featuring personal World War I experiences from members of New England's division. The narratives recount actual events and will continue in daily and Sunday editions.
Private Samuel Briden recounts five months at Chemin des Dames and north of Toul, details a move toward Paris, the Belleau Wood fighting with heavy shelling, Marines executing probing fire, and a nighttime relief that confounded a Marine guard. He notes a patrol clash in No Man's Land and a humorous misidentification of relief by a Marine. The second installment follows in tomorrow's Post.
Budapest authorities report a provisional committee now controls city affairs. A government order mandates work for all able residents and promises state support for those unable to work or denied employment. In Providence, J Jerome Hahn elected associate justice of the Superior Court for Providence and Bristol counties to fill Judge Rathbun’s vacancy. He is a Boston University Law School alumnus, class of 1889.
The Senate moved a bill to a 48 hour week for women and minors with a nine hour day, rejecting a Colburn proposal for nine and a half hours. An order by Senator Winchester to study extending Boston rapid transit was referred to rules. Also approved were juror pay rates of five dollars for murder trial jurors and four dollars for other jurors, with reports on waterways dredging Lynn referenced.
Mrs Hudson Marshbank reports two years of constant pain after eating and stomach upset. She credits Fruit-a-tives fruit liver tablets with relief after doctors failed. Sold 50c a box or 6 for $2.50 with trial size 25c, via dealers or Fruit-a-Tives Limited Ogdensburg NY.
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