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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1920
Page
9
An unusually fascinating series of stirring short stories by John Russell, starting with The Wicks of Macassar, will be printed in the next Boston Sunday Post Magazine.
New York May 11 The sudden clang of a motorman gong cost David Gerstein an auctioneer $12,500 in cash today. He had drawn the money to invest in stock when the bell startled him into a quick step. The cash and his hand were jerked from his overcoat pocket and he fainted on the sidewalk. He was revived at a hospital and detectives search for the thief who picked up the package.
The Mutual Relief and Benefit Association of the Hotel and Railroad News Company held its annual dance at Intercolonial Hall Roxbury with record attendance. Dorothy Alyward performed Eyes, a souvenir programme was issued, and proceeds fund medical and sick death benefits. Committee members included Charles H. Sargent and A. D. Morse among others. Cash prizes for ticket sales at the newsstands went to Stella Miller Bertha Maag and Theresa Clark.
Mayor Peters approved a 4 73105586 dollar general school appropriation covering salaries for instructors officers janitors and pensions plus funds for fuel light supplies physical education nurses and teachers pensions extended use of schools repairs and new furnishings. The budget allocates 3 90254925 for instructors 27392708 for janitors 24019050 for fuel and light 28141921 for supplies 3887 20 for attendance officers 5630 38 for school physicians 51324 02 for teacher pensions and 14806 86 for extended use and 26062010 for repairs and furnishings.
A cannon ball relic at the naval torpedo station in Newport Rhode Island was dropped into a forge during annealing. The blast wrecked the forge and injured four civilians. John J. Gleason suffered eye injuries, others had facial and arm wounds, emergency crews prevented a fire.
State employees backed a bill for graded bonuses for last year. Supervisor of Administration White told the Senate Ways and Means Committee that there is something lacking in any man who stays in state service ten years or more. He said if he had capacity the state training would yield a better private position.
White opposed the bonus while state department heads urged it, noting salaries in private work lure top staff. White suggested departments could trim staff if resignations occur. George L. Barnes defended workers, backing a flat 20 percent bonus over the sliding scale, citing high turnover across income tax and highway departments. He reported about 24.9 percent of state employees have left.
The judiciary committee yesterday agreed on a bill by Representative Hays of Brighton to stop rent increases in tenements by more than 25 percent in a year. It is one of four measures aimed at preventing rent profiteering.
Wilbur C. Abbott, Yale Sheffield History professor, is named to Harvard to fill the late R. M. Johnston and Harold J. Laski positions. Harvard Overseers confirm the appointment.
Dr. O. L. Schofield of Wellesley Hills is awarded the Cross of Chevalier of the Crown of Italy for services to Italian soldiers. He spent about 18 months in Montove military hospitals aiding wounded troops.
Funeral services for the longtime East Boston resident, age 53, will be held today at St Gregory's Church on Dorchester Avenue. He had worked along the waterfront for the Boston and Maine Railroad for some time.
The article describes whooping cough as a long, violent illness especially harmful to young children. It notes recovery is slow, with lingering irritation, and recommends Vicks VapoRub to ease coughing during convalescence while stressing careful monitoring and gentle dosing.
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