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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1919
Page
4
Advertisers urge buyers to purchase all Victory Notes available and, if some have already been bought, to double their purchase. The brief promotes continued strong demand and aims to boost remaining stock.
An advertisement touts Poslam as a soothing healing balm for itching skin conditions, claiming relief from fire and soreness with repeated use. It promises visible results and asserts no risk, urging readers to try Poslam eczema remedies and to request a free sample from Emergency Laboratories in New York.
Allied troops advancing south along the Murmansk railway captured Mesalskaya 25 miles south of Urosozero in a war office statement. Bolts resistance strong with heavy Bolshevik shelling near the Vaga and Dvina junction. Arbor Day set for May 16 in Maine by Governor Milliken in a May proclamation.
The Rev. J. S. Bartholomew, executive secretary of the New England Methodist Centenary, said 25 million dollars of the 140 million planned for world reconstruction and evangelization has already been donated as advance gifts. Most gifts came from personal subscriptions as organized campaigns are postponed until after the Victory Loan drive.
New York May 6 Colonel William Darrach, veteran of American and British medical forces, was appointed dean of the College of Physicians and Surgeons by Columbia University trustees. He succeeds Dr Samuel W Lambert whose resignation takes effect July 1.
Three doors from the Dudley Hill store and post office a white house owned by Baxter Moore is daubed with black paint after barbed wire and salt were scattered on the lawn. State police are investigating possible encroachment disputes between Moore and Dr. Quincy H. Merrill. The town’s sentiment favors repairing the house if Moore drops the case, with neighbors expressing concern for Moore’s aging status and urging restraint.
Miss Dorothy Caswell a Boston athletics and social figure will marry Lieutenant George Allen Fuller. She has been active in Red Cross work and served as Red Cross lunchroom waitress. No wedding date set. Patriotic tone notes Victory message encouraging support.
Beginning Wednesday May 7 surface car service between Rowe's Wharf and South Station will be discontinued until further notice Elevation lines between South Station and Rowe's Wharf will handle traffic and transfers to other lines at South Station May 5.
Joseph O. Proctor Jr was yesterday elected trustee of the Foundry Liquidation Company located at 220 Devonshire Street in the United States District Court. His bonds were set at 75000 dollars as the company recently filed a bankruptcy petition.
The embezzlement of $13,700 from the Second National Bank is closed with Arthur L. Stevens, former paymaster for Boston, paying a $1000 fine after pleading guilty to aiding and abetting former teller Edward H. Corey. Liabilities exceed $500,000 with assets around $200,000.
Unofficial reports from the North eastern Department say the transport F S Luckenbach carrying returning troops was diverted by wireless from New York to Boston and is due to arrive next Monday. The same day the battleship Georgia is expected to dock with 1428 officers and men, most from the 1st Field Artillery Regiment.
May 6 in Veirsailles the inter allied and German economic delegates met at 10:30 AM under Major Exbrayat chair. A half hour later French delegate M de Wastess joined Karl Warburg and Melchior of the German delegation for a conference as German Walmen walked through the park toward the hotel.
Mrs Lucie Mears Norris of Saugus becomes the first woman in the state to be appointed high school principal at Saugus High School with a salary of 1800 dollars. She succeeds Charles L. Lynch who resigned last week.
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