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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1919
Page
26
In Calais Maine on March 27 Percy L. Lord was nominated by acclamation for mayor in the Republican caucus. He serves as president of the Board of Aldermen.
Washington March 27 Rapid demobilization of the army and early return of President Wilson feed hopes among wets that wartime prohibition can be avoided or cut short The President would define the demobilization period under the law and could end it within the year The War Department favors keeping about 500 000 troops for the present
The article discusses wartime prohibition prospects as demobilization nears. Drys say constitutional prohibition must come first and hope for a July 1 date, while wets predict delays. Enforcement under the internal revenue bureau is seen as flawed, with a new bill expected after the special session to address enforcement before July 1.
Washington March 27 Treasury officials say no approval or disapproval has been given for a reported bankers move to raise a large private loan to Mexico. Officials doubt the department would favor such a loan before the Victory Liberty Loan is issued and before bankers pursue the financing.
In Lawrence Superior Court today a verdict of 1750 was awarded to Mrs. Freida Cohen of Haverhill against Israel Richstein a retired local businessman. Cohen 48 divorced with three children alleges breach of promise to marry after meeting Richstein on Thanksgiving Day 1916.
In Lawrence on March 27 an arson squad and vandals struck during textile worker discord. St Pauls Church on Wyman Street suffered desecration with a torn flag Bible damage and thefts. Incendiaries set fires at a shelter on Amesbury and Valley Streets. Authorities warn arrests are imminent. Fire officials link recent midnight fires to a coordinated effort against mill workers families.
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