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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1919
Page
8
Betoghport Conn May 5 Harry Sayles 40 surrendered to police after learning of George J. Wilson's death in Boston Saturday night. Sayles said he struck Wilson during a quarrel but Wilson walked away and seemed uninjured. Sayles is held on manslaughter charges in $1000 bonds.
Funeral services for William J. Mc Glinchy Boston city contracts supervisor were held yesterday morning at the Mission Church Roxbury Burial took place at Holyhood Cemetery.
General Archibald and State's Attorney E R Davis of Barre led the investigation noting Mrs Broadwell was seen Saturday night at a shady suburban resort near the city. Washington county sheriff and Barre police participated in the inquiry.
The article explains anemia symptoms and how blood composition affects health. It promotes Wincarnis as a standard blood-maker and tonic, with anecdotal testimonials from multiple family members praising renewed strength and color. It warns against inferior substitutes and urges buying only Wincarnis from reputable druggists.
Begin today to get well with two sizes priced at one dollar and one dollar seventy five per bottle. Fill out the coupon and mail it with 10 cents to cover packing and delivery. A liberal sample will be sent, not just a taste, to prove the exceptional merit of Wincarins.
Authorities pursue all leads to locate those involved. A woman claimed by officials to be well known in the city said she met Mrs Broadwell at a resort and was enticed. She fled but left wraps, and Mrs Broadwell remained there as the investigation focuses on the resort area near Main Street. Police question rooming house guests and search sites near Pearl Street, Buzzell's Hotel, and Keith Avenue for evidence and possible witnesses.
British aviators Harry Hawkers and Captain Frederick P. Raynham, unable to use prevailing winds, seek a new airdrome near St John s Newfoundland to permit takeoffs in any wind direction. The pair, aiming for first transatlantic honors, currently rely on limited wind directions due to narrow field constraints.
The NC-3 and NC-4 were set to depart between dawn and 7 am for a transatlantic leg, despite the death of Ensign Adams and Chief Machinist Harold Corey in a prior crash. NC-1 faced possible delay due to wing repairs after a fire, while plans to join the Newfoundland base and Azores jump remained hopeful under Commander Towers.
Peace talks near completion as Italy signals possible concessions and Belgium agrees to sign. Paris expects a plenary session this afternoon to present the treaty and settle minor issues with Great Britain France the United States and Italy. Baron Sonnino and Signor Orlando return to Paris from Rome after seeking concessions.
Paris May 5 Premier Clemenceau told the editor of the Figaro last night that he has done his best and believes it is a good peace. The editor notes that France weighs the gains from cooperation with Great Britain and the United States, calling the peace also a stronger alliance with the two most powerful nations.
In Paris on May 4 the reason given for Jugo-Slav troops crossing the armistice line is to protect Slovenian populations from German Austrian bands. The troops were invited to disarm these bands and occupy the districts temporarily.
Shipping updates list steamers Kershaw James Grey, Indian Wood, Norfolk with notes of ashore at Scituate, schooners Fannie Powell LeBlanc Clarks Harbor, Edward Trevoy Elia son Newburyport and many tugs and barges. Vessels Neptune routes include Baltimore Norfolk City Philadelphia Gloucester Rockport Providence Fall River and Narragansett Bay yard calls with multiple tows and returning lighters.
May 6 marks the 127th day of the year with 46 days of spring elapsed. The entry lists wartime day counts, tidal heights of 10 feet morning and 6 feet evening, a 15 minute long day, and phases of the moon with full moons May 14 and June 13 and new moons May 29 and June 27. Evening stars Venus through Sept 12, Mars through May 9, Jupiter through July 20, Saturn through Aug 25.
A 22-boat fleet assembled at the Fish Pier reported over 1,000,000 pounds of fresh groundfish in diverse varieties. Flounders topped three vessels with Minerva 8400 pounds Automatic 4800 pounds and Paul Revere 319 pounds. Receipts included 52,000 pounds of scrod and 43,700 pounds of halibut. Wholesalers posted mixed prices for dock and market cod, pollock, and hake.
John H. L. Noyes led a parents protest at Mason Street school committee rooms against a new plan. He warned a district exodus as Orient Heights parents may pull children from the district starting next September if the plan proceeds.
Chairman Noyes accuses school board leaders of disguising aims to avoid building an eight room addition at Blackinton. Residents cite five portable classrooms and a costly commute for seventh and eighth graders, urging the promised expansion and rejection of out district relocation for local pupils.
Patrolman William H. Doherty of Melrose died of heart disease at his home 44 East Foster Street. He earned recognition for solving the Wakelin murder mystery and will be buried in Stoneham after funeral services at St Marys Church Melrose.
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