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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1919
Page
17
Rockefeller enters the Yale Crew trophy tournament to be held tomorrow afternoon at Lexington Golf Club in North Lexington. The event features 18 hole stroke play in a handicap medal format and is part of a six monthly round series.
Edward F. Loughlin district court clerk and former Harvard baseball standout as Concord town team manager issues a challenge to Maynard for a series of games. Two contests scheduled on Memorial Day May 30 highlight historic cross town rivalry with past exciting matchups.
Mrs. Minnie Trott of Montclair testified in Superior Court that her late mother Fannie A. Cottrell favored bread steeped in raspberry leaf solution and was a confirmed alcoholic. The trial, about a $34,000 savings and a $3,500 house in trust for Trott, resumes with evidence of alcohol, seizures, hiding alcohol, Jamaica ginger, and fears of poisoning affecting the will.
Raymond B. Fosdick, New York lawyer and wartime training camp activities head, was named for a permanent American role in the League of Nations. President Wilson asked his acceptance by cable. Fosdick filed a reply confirming willingness and planned return to Washington.
Paris May 15 A long list of 2183 historical monuments and buildings in northern France damaged or destroyed by the German invasion is prepared for the Chamber of Deputies. Notable losses include the Castle of Coucy the House of the Musicians at Rheims the City Hall at Noyon the Arras cathedral and belfry and the Castle of Ham.
Springfield May 15 Confectioners from the far West and other regions attending the national association convention in this city will tour Boston on Saturday and Sunday. They will be hosted by a Boston delegates committee led by Charles L Bird. The group will tour the city and dine Sunday at Belmont Springs Country Club. W L Price of St Louis, vice president, spoke at Hotel Kimball outlining early benefits of prohibition in states that already dry and urging a country wide drive for uniform sanitary laws in candy factories and food shops. Thomas F Lannen of Chicago reported optimism for repeal of the bill and a 6 percent excise tax on confectionery after talks with Congressmen. The delegates welcomed these notes as they pursue a nationwide fight against the measure. A large banquet and social event followed at the Kimball tonight.
An advertisement promotes Othine double strength to remove freckles. Apply nightly and morning, with a money back guarantee if it fails to remove freckles. It claims lasting results in most cases, sometimes needing only an ounce of product.
Exeter returns Captain Gill from probation and Arthur Barry from a three week illness absence. Gill will pitch against Harvard Freshmen Saturday, Barry may play short if fit. Exeter has a four game winning streak and high hopes for the Harvard clash.
Last night at the Howard Atheneum Corporal Michael J Mooney of Company J 101st Infantry was presented with a ruby ring by Sergeant John Gately Jr of Charlestown a gift from Major Christopher Lee and comrades of Company I The presenting moment moved him to heartfelt thanks for the remembrance
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