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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1919
Page
9
The owners explain they chose modest space to maintain good values and service. They claim the store now handles more business per square foot than any in its line, saving on rent and expenses while closely monitoring every branch and item to offer better values without extra charges.
Florence B. Hawks appeared before a United States commissioner for arraignment on charges of purloining a parcel post dress from a mail truck at North station. The dress, worth $30, was en route from New York to a Danvers recipient. Hawks pleaded not guilty and was held for the federal grand jury in $500 bail. he could not furnish bail and remained in jail. He resides in Watertown New York.
Columbus Ohio May 15 The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen rejected Bolshevism and pledged to pursue wage gains through legal, orderly means. President W G Lee cited 35 years of death and disability benefits totaling 35 million dollars, with 3 million paid last year. The 186000 member union credited with influencing labor laws nationally and statewide.
A speaker denounces attempts to wreck government and warns that 16 000 union members have joined the army while nearly 200 lie buried in France. He condemns rival labor groups for backing anarchy, stresses the Brotherhood’s loyalty, and asserts no plan seeks to strip citizens of property or rights.
Dorchester School Centre clubs present an evening program in the Dorchester High School assembly hall featuring a one act play Packing the Missionary Barrel by the Mothers' Club a parliamentary law class debate a 22 minute orchestra feature Folk Dancing Club numbers and community singing directed by Thomas H. Clifford. The event showcases the Centre's work and its reputation for achieving big things.
About 250 of the striking carpenters return to work this morning after their demand for $1.00 an hour was granted by 25 independent contractors yesterday. 900 remain at work stoppage out of 1400 who answered the call Wednesday.
The Building Trades Employers Association pause remains. Secretary Joseph F. Twomey says a half dozen large projects could employ the out of work carpenters. A Cambridge job next week may require carpenters for mill construction. Twomey notes messages urging relocation but hopes for quick settlement. If the strike lasts days longer, cement workers and other trades may face idle time. No picket lines will be used to avoid broader walkouts.
Today at 1 30 the curtain rises on an Actors Fund benefit at the Colonial with Al Jolson Nora Bayes Laurette Taylor and J M Kerrigan in a star studded program. George Ade Cyrus Wood and others present new comedies burlesques and special features with Keith's performers and a beauty chorus from La La Lucille in a period musical revue.
The United States Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the espionage act convictions of Joseph T. Rutherford and seven other members of the International Bible Students Association and allied groups. The court ruled the defendants did not receive a fair trial in the Brooklyn federal court before Judge Harlan C. Howe.
Two Salvation Army sisters Gladys and Irene McIntyre who served in France with the Yankee Division will receive citations at a 1 PM ceremony on the Common. Major-General Clarence R. Edwards will present them as Brigadier-General Charles H. Cole leads the drive to raise 400000 in Boston and 3000000 in New England.
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