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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1919
Page
3
New York May 7 With weather conditions improving hope was expressed by Commander John of Towers that the Navy Department s transatlantic flight by three NC seaplanes would get under way tomorrow morning by way of Newfoundland the Azores and Portugal.
A small fire at the naval air stand at Rockaway Beach started when a switch was turned on in the NC-11 hangar, damaging an area earlier in the week but quickly repaired. A double flame spray ignited paint but fire extinguishers stopped the blaze, one sailor slightly burned, as Commander Towers declined to discuss a St John’s Daily Star article by Captain C W Morgan about British pilots.
Washington May 7 Senators Borah of Idaho and Johnson of California criticized the War Department plan to recruit 000 men as replacement troops for American forces in Siberia. Borah called it deliberate murder to send men to Siberia and both senators argued the United States is not at war with Russia and has no right to send armed forces into that country.
Miss Victoria C Mayer a Massachusetts General Hospital graduate returns from two France nursing trips to the United States and Newton with Mrs Isabella Parsons 24 Richer road Newton She first went overseas before U S entry and returned in 1917 enlisting in the Red Cross After Camp Wheeler Georgia she was sent back to France early in 1918.
More than 2000 people attended the Adams Academy grounds for a welcome home reunion for Quincy boys who have returned from war service and their families. Mayor Joseph L. Whiton delivered the welcome address amid national colors and allied flags, as the Fore River Band performed a concert with vocal and instrumental solos.
Boston Zionists react to reports of pogroms in Poland and Pinsk as a Copenhagen cablegram dated April reaches the local Zionist Bureau. A Boston meeting will discuss possible action. Subscriptions urged with agitation to “Double Up” and “Treble Up.”
Jennie the famed African jungle queen traveled incognito to Franklin Park Zoo from Nova Scotia, arriving with a human escort hidden in a makeshift grip. Captain Mackenzie of the Selina first met her in distant jungles and the crew grew fond, though Jennie fought advances and even ostracized the captain. Now at the Nova Scotia port of call she draws attention among the zoo animals while seeking molasses syrup.
The junior prom, first event of junior week, will be held tomorrow evening at Hotel Hemenway. The organizing committee includes Warren E. Benson, John H. Donald, Gladys S. Fair, Ruth F. Kimball, Elizabeth I. Macy, and Esserine L. Placido. Other events include a May 12 picnic, May 13 theatre party, May 14 spread, and May 15 play She Stoops to Conquer.
Martin W. Finnerty a juror from Ward 13 failed to appear with his fellow jurors in the seventh session of the Superior Court. After a delay, the panel continued with 11 jurors as Finnerty reported he lost his eye in a sink while washing his face. He demanded $1000 for the loss but returned an hour later with a new eye. judge excused him from the case for the time being.
Elizabeth E Sanders aged 72 died at her daughter Mrs R W Vining’s home on Forest Street Cambridge after a long illness. Born in Utica New York she came to Boston five years ago. She leaves sister Mrs James Cruikshank of New York son Leslie B Sanders president and GM of Dunbar Sanders Powell Inc and daughter Mrs Vining. Funeral at 3 this afternoon. Burial in Poland New York.
A local youth athletics note highlights a treble upswing as teams push for stronger scores this season. Participating organizations include city recreation groups and schools, with emphasis on rising talent and upcoming meet details.
Four men arrested in the Roxbury riot on May Day request writs of mandamus against Judge Albert F. Hayden and clerk Maurice J. OConnell to force entry of their appeals on the Roxbury District Court docket. Attorneys Shanley and Bearak filed the petitions in the Supreme Court for John Bukaw, Charles Bukaw, Ernest Greenberg, and Arnold Jansten. The petitions allege appeals were entered after sentencing to Deer Island but before Hayden adjourned, leaving the cases not docketed and the men still imprisoned awaiting bail.
Montpelier Vermont crowds greeted about 200 soldiers and sailors from the city who had served, led by Captain Dave E. McMath. The celebration included a parade, banquet at Armory Hall, a ball, and a mardi gras with guests United States Senator William P. Dillingham and Vermont Supreme Court justices.
Thelma Crowdes of Boston sues Dr. William W. Duckering of Dorchester in Suffolk Superior Court alleging breach of warranty that the influenza serum was fit to inoculate, while charging the serum was harmless but poisonous and caused illness. The suit lists multiple counts including misrepresentation and negligence related to Crowdes being employed as a nurse.
A fragment notes inoculation with the scruff to prevent her catching influenza. The wording suggests a medical precaution though details and context are unclear. No dates, names, or locations are provided.
Advertisement touts Noonan's Hair Petrol as a barber friendly preparation with antiseptic scalp cleaning, invigorating ingredients, pleasant odor and dressing. Barbers nationwide claim fast results after a single trial, selling at 15 cents per treatment or $1 per bottle from T Noonan & Sons Co. Portland Street Boston.
The Salvation Army calls for girls to volunteer for the Home Service Fund drive from May 19 to May 26. Enlist and register at the hut on the Common beside the Victory Cottage on Tremont street mall near Temple place, with hundreds already signed up and more needed. Enlistments also taken at 8 East Brookline Street, provincial headquarters.
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