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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1919

Page

3

Woman argues for League in peace settlement in Post referendum

A prominent Boston woman urges the League of Nations be an essential part of the peace settlement to resolve Italian secret treaties. Referendum totals show 10 268 Yes votes and 29 No on the day, with national totals at 83 110 votes.

League of Nations League Boston Wilson Italy Dalmatia Augusta America Holyoke Mass Massachusetts Elmwood

Fish Captain Dies in Gas Leak Aboard Totem

Brockton March 28 Captain John F Mahoney a renowned Cape fishing captain died early today on his yacht Totem after gasolene fumes leaked from a punctured pipe while en route to fishing grounds Percy Marsh of Brockton who was with Mahoney was overcome and treated at Hyannis he is expected to recover Sam Jose a neighbor rescued them both at Hyannis Mahoney was 38 son of Mrs Ellen F Mahoney of 11 Annis avenue Brockton and left Hyannis yesterday to join the fleet

Brockton John F. Mahoney Cape Totem Percy Marsh Mahoney Hyannis Sam Jose Jose Marsh Captain Mahoney Ellen F. Mahoney Annis Avenue

Credit Union Branch Formed at Navy Yard Charlestown

Dr. W. F. McCaleb addressed 2000 Charlestown Navy Yard workers on citizenship and credit unions. About 500 pledged to join the Charlestown Navy Yard Credit Union as the national movement gains support from E. A. Filene and Max Mitchell. He urged passage of a national credit union bill to aid workers and small business people through thrift and civic responsibility.

W. F. McCaleb Massachusetts Credit Union Association Charlestown Navy Yard Credit Union Bank E. A. Filene Max Mitchell McCaleb

Vote on League of Nations Entry in U S

Record of vote across the United States on joining the League of Nations to preserve peace. New England totals show Yes 10 and No 1. Old counts include 262 and 29 added yesterday. nationwide totals reach 61 204 Yes and 21 906 No with multiple city tallies from New York Chicago Rochester Syracuse Grand Rapids Des Moines Dallas Bridgeport Topeka and others.

New York Michigan Topeka United States Post New England Daily News Rochester Times-Union Syracuse Journal Grand Rapids Press Des Moines Capital Dallas Times-Herald Bridgeport Standard-Telegram Grand Total

Signature Recovery After Banquet Loss at St Patrick’s Day Event

The Post reports the loss of a photograph copy of George Washington’s signature from the Charitable Irish Society banquet at Hotel Somerset on St Patrick’s Day. A Brookline citizen claims to have found the menu card containing the missing document and John Keenan requests the signature be mailed to Michael J. O'Brien in New York for preservation.

The Post George Washington Irish Society Hotel Somerset St. Patrick’s Day Ieald Washington Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Michael J. O'Brien New York McDermott Edward Hand Keenan O'Brien

Catholic devotion and retreats announced across city churches

At the Cathedral of the Holy Cross the 40 hours devotion opens with a high Mass led by Rev. William B. Finigan and closes with Cardinal O Connell presiding. Men s retreats are planned at Church of the Immaculate Conception and St Joseph s Roxbury with Rev Mgr Splaine directing. Lectures and parish mission weeks also noted at multiple parishes and Academy of Notre Dame Fenway.

Cathedral of the Holy Cross William B. Finigan John W. Culhane William J. Conroy D. D William A. Dacey Cardinal O'Connell Jones T. J. Corrigan S. J Gerald F. Treacy Church of the Immaculate Conception Shane Leslie The Dublin Review Cardinal Manning Florence Nightingale League of Catholic Women Academy of Notre Dame Fenway St. Joseph's Church Roxbury Mgr. M. J. Splaine St. Mary's Church North Eind Robert J. Swickerath St. Mary's John §. Keating

Student Kills Self in Philadelphia

George W. Hutchinson 27 a dental student at the University of Pennsylvania Augusta Maine died by hanging in Philadelphia. He had been ill for some time.

Philadelphia George W. Hutchinson Augusta University of Pennsylvania

Fisher price talk at Iceland import hearing cited

Willis F. Grant testified that Alvin Baker in the fish business claimed the price of fish is set by makers not by imports. The witness recalled a 1916 office talk about prices as Icelandic imports arrived, while John E. Wennerberg noted a peak price of 13 14 cents per pound on February 18, 1918 when 14 vessels brought 530000 pounds of fish to the pier. the J Adams Co handles about 1.5 million pounds yearly.

Willis F. Grant Needham Alvin G. Baker Bay State Fishing Company Iceland Charles A. Stoneham Weber Baker John E. Wennerberg J. Adams Company Haddock

Funeral of Malden's Former Mayor Held

The funeral for a former Malden mayor and longtime Street Commission chairman who died yesterday drew members of the city government and neighbors. The deceased, known for city service, was remembered for leadership and community work.

Malden Leader Charles G. Warren Dies at 62

Malden officials including Mayor Blodgett attend funeral services for Charles G. Warren chair of the Street Commission and former mayor who died after three days of pneumonia at his home 677 Main Street. Burial at Forest Dale Cemetery. Warren, 62, led Malden in politics business and social spheres for 25 years and served as Malden’s first police commissioner.

Malden Blodgett Charles G. Warren Street Commission Main Street Forest Dale Cemetery Warren

Rich Cigar Man's Wife Wins Divorce

In New Haven on March 28 Judge Webb granted Mrs. Henrietta T. H. Bock of Milford a divorce from Henry Anton Bock a wealthy New York cigar manufacturer. Alimony of 40000 was awarded. She testified on desertion and pro German views. Custody of their 16 year old son awarded to Mrs. Bock.

New Haven Conn Webb Henrietta T. H. Bock Milford Henry Anton Bock New York

Peptiron Iron Tonic Promises Vitality This Spring

Advertisement promotes Peptiron as a chocolate coated iron tonic that strengthens nerves, improves digestion, boosts blood with red corpuscles, relieves exhaustion, builds appetite, and aids sleep to counter spring anxiety and malaise.

War Bride Returns Home From England Troubled Marriage

Mrs. Lucy May Coulsby Bernson, wife of Navy Chief Quartermaster Alvin E. Bernson, returns to her in laws in Salem after a two week stay in the U S and a brief departure amid claims of mistreatment. She plans to stay while her husband is in Cuban waters aboard the New York. She had previously left with a note alleging she could no longer endure the treatment. She spent a night with an English woman in Revere for support and telephoned her mother in law without reaching her husband.

Salem Lucy May Coulsby Bernson Alvin E. Bernson United States Navy Victor Bernson Maple Avenue Revere Cuban

Maine Women Granted Presidential Vote and Bonds

Governor Milliken signed a suffrage resolution giving Maine women the right to vote for presidential electors and authorizing a bond issue for Portland piers and wharves. The two yellow penholders used in signing were presented to Miss Mable Connor and Miss Anna I. Dingley.

Augusta Maine Portland Milliken Mable Connor Maine Woman's Suffrage Association Anna I. Dingley Lewiston Journal

New York Police Plan Air Squadron Sworn In

Twenty six aviators from American, British and French services are sworn in as the New York Police Department reserves. Colonel Jefferson Thompson will command the aviation squadron which aims to field 150 personnel with land and seaplanes. Landing sites include Governor's Island, Van Cortlandt Park and Sheepshead Bay with possible rooftop bases.

New York Rodman Wanamaker Jefferson Demount Thompson Atlantic City Thompson Governor's Island van Cortlandt Park Sheepshead Bay Charles W. Kerwood Bryn Mawr Penn Charles Slems Mt. Vernon N. Y

Malley Thanks Post For Help In Tax Campaign

John F. Malley, Collector of the Third Collection District of Massachusetts, writes to the Post thanking editors and reporters for their cooperation and the prominent display given to publicity for the income tax collection campaign. The letter praises newspapers statewide for assisting publicizing efforts.

News Intelligence Department Third Collection Massachusetts John F. Malley

Islands Will Ask Freedom Independence Bid by Filipinos

Washington March 28 A delegation of prominent Filipinos will meet Secretary Baker April 3 to petition for complete independence of the Philippines. Baker said the visit was communicated before President Wilson sailed for France and that a greeting letter from the President accompanies it. He noted war reports showed the independence movement in the islands had subsided materially during the war.

Washington Baker Philippines Wilson France War Department United States

Olive Tablets Offer Gentle Constipation Relief

Dr Edwards' Olive Tablets provide quick relief from constipation without calomel. The formula aims to normalize bowels and liver with no griping and is sold in 10c and 25c boxes by all druggists. Thousands use them nightly to stay regular and curb bad breath and dull tired feeling.

K. Edwards

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