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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1919
Page
8
Sunday concert tickets go on sale for a gala at Park Square Theatre Sunday evening May 2. Jo seph A Di Pesa and Nick Penfield, theatre executives, direct the program which showcases top Boston attractions and vaudeville favorites in a carefully curated bill.
The Post announces a Condensed Novels competition with a May 15 deadline for manuscripts. Entrants must mail in by May 15 or earlier to count. readings begin after. Rules require 1250 to 1450 word condensations, typewritten single side, mailed fully prepaid by May 1 to Editor Condensed Novels The Post Boston Mass.
Courtenay Crocker of the Massachusetts Civil Service Commission accused Supervisor of Administration White of bias or manipulation in Civil Service conduct during a legislative committee hearing. The remark framed a critique of official actions and raised questions about fairness.
The supervisor’s report favors reorganizing the civil service department into a three member body chosen by open examination. A commissioner argues the report is one sided and that the commission has done constructive work while urging abolition of the current department. Senator Jackson cites long attempts to meet members as he opposes the system calling it an esthetic commission. Thomas W White opens the hearing noting he rests his case.
A port report recommends changes in the statute law that, in our opinion, will render the Civil Service Commission more efficient to the Commonwealth. The proposal aims to streamline procedures and strengthen administrative effectiveness within the commission.
May 12 reports show large protests in Berlin Breslau Danzig Koenigsberg Castel and Bochum over the peace treaty. Organized by the National People’s party the demonstrations featured Dr Gustav Stresemann denouncing surrender of former Emperor William as a loss of honor for Germany.
City actors prepare for the Actors' Fund benefit at the Colonial Theatre next Friday at 1 30 pm. Daniel Frohman, president of the fund, promises novelties and a large audience is expected as every theatre sends representatives.
President Francis J. W. Ford presented a city measure to curb profiteering landlords by empowering assessors to flag and punish unjust rent hikes. The plan would raise property valuations for offending owners, increasing their tax burden. Ford cited over 100 complaint letters and urged public exposure as a deterrent.
Colonel Albert Williams chief of staff of the Department of the Northeast receives a month’s leave of absence. Colonel Landon will serve as acting chief in his stead.
An aging reader is urged to stay fit to work and enjoy life by maintaining kidney bladder health and cleansing the system of uric acid. The ad promotes original GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as reliable and money-back guaranteed, available in three sealed package sizes through most druggists.
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