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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1919
Page
11
A note praising a compact edition of a well known original asks readers to spread the word among friends. The writer urges sharing these condensations to brighten others' reading and theater experiences.
Irving Bacheller, noted author of Eben Holden and D ri and I, condenses Stevenson's tale in a finely crafted summary. The series aims for lasting value with subsequent condensations by writers versed in the original works’ spirit and atmosphere.
Utterson and Enfield study a Will linking Henry Jekyll to Edward Hyde and follow a trail across Soho to a laboratory. Hyde's murderous act, Lanyon’s death, and a hidden confession reveal Hyde and Jekyll are same man bound by a dangerous drug transforming one personality into the other.
Robert Louis Stevenson born November 13 1850 in Edinburgh to cultured parents. He battled illness and pursued writing over law or engineering, producing four volumes of essays seven novels five collections of tales two of South Sea yarns three poetry volumes and travel works. Treasure Island stands as his best loved romance with famed quips reflecting his playful spirit.
Civil Service examiners left for Washington after narrowing the field to about six candidates for the Boston postmaster position. Most applicants failed to meet the seven years of executive experience rule, and leading Boston business figures were interviewed. Appointment is expected within two or three weeks.
The Automat Company of New England sold its assets at auction to the Kelsey Company of 169 High Street for 20,500 dollars in the United States Bankruptcy Court. The assets had been appraised at 50,000 dollars.
New York May 16 The Bridal Ship Plattsburg docked in Hoboken with 2593 aboard including 60 soldiers wives 13 sailors wives and three naval officers wives Also 10 soldiers and three sailors children Among the brides are Mrs Winfield Blaisdell wife of Lt St Blaisdell and Noreen Hennessy the only Irish bride on board Units on board include 42 officers and 1357 men of the 822d Field Artillery Regiment bound for camps in Ohio Camp Sherman Camp Taylor Camp Lee Camp Grant and others The voyage highlighted bravery awards Croix de Guerre to Lt Col S R Hopkins and five officers and 12 men with 123 casualties in the regiment Other detachments and convalescents were on board plus thirteen stranded American citizens mostly seamen.
More than 3000 residents packed the Charlestown armory to hear speakers praise the valor of district servicemen who served in France and those who died. The event capped two days of celebration with a bonfire in Sullivan Square near the soldiers sailors and marines tribute.
Freddie Yelle of Taunton won a 10th round decision over Howard McRae of Cambridge in a 12 round bout promoted by the Marlboro Driving Club last night. McRae's seconds threw in the towel to stop the contest.
Major Logan and Colonel Logan led a triumphant reception in Charlestown praising American doughboys. Fire Commissioner John R. Murphy lauded local sacrifices, noting Charlestown sent about 8600 service members and more than 1000 from one parish. Judge Joseph E. Donovan introduced the speakers at the postwar tribute.
Central Court heard soldiers and sailors were lured into a back room where whiskey costing $1 and up was passed over a partition without faces seen. Officers Malone Kilduff Horan and Sgt McKinnon raided the place and seized pints of whiskey while fining men $50 each. Dominick Laieta and Bellardino Cutugno were named in the scheme.
Everett W. Lord, federal director of the United States employment service for Massachusetts, was praised by R. Davison, a British government representative. Davison toured Massachusetts offices to learn best practices for handling employment services and said he was impressed by the spacious offices and high quality staff.
A missive to the editor asks to acknowledge the receipt of 2236.05 dollars to the Charles B. Deininger Fund and to extend thanks from Mrs. Deininger and her daughter to the contributors. The note, signed H S Brett assistant cashier, National Rockland Bank, Boston, May 15, 1519.
The Methodist Episcopal church launches the final missionary centenary drive tomorrow aiming for 105 million dollars. Greater Boston and all New England churches prepare to canvass after morning services with lunches for teams. Reports roll in from 7 pm and 10 pm as area headquarters update progress toward 5.4 million and the overall goal.
The Elim Farm Milk Company of Wales place Dorchester was fined 650 on each of three counts for removing cream from milk. The case was heard by Judge Joseph Churchill over nearly three days. Charges were brought by James O. Jordan of the Board of Health. An appeal was taken by John Cusack, counsel for the defendant.
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