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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1919
Page
2
In Bridgeport on May 16, police announce a shift to old fashioned bicycles for patrols in city parks to deter couples spooning. An anti-spooning squad, once mounted on motorcycles, will now ride foot pedal cycles to approach star gazers discreetly.
Three Y M C A secretaries were decorated with the croix de guerre in Washington for valor with the Marine Corps in France. Recipients were Ernie C. Butler of Skowhegan Maine DeRoy R. Fonville of Burlington North Carolina and the Rev Dr William R Farmer of Western Theological Seminary Pittsburgh. All were wounded and gassed in France Fonville lost sight of one eye.
The House yesterday approved engrossment of a bill allowing fishing and boating in the state great ponds used for water supply, despite arguments labeling it a sportsmen’s bill that would jeopardize public health. The public health committee reported unanimously against the measure.
Newburyport May 16 Two indictments for murder were returned by the Essex county grand jury reported to Jud Thayer. They named Joseph E. Bamforth alias Bamforth of Haverhill indicted on two counts and Antonio Ingemi of Salem. Bamforth pleaded guilty to both indictments but the judge ordered pleas of not guilty entered and both suspects held without bail.
The Very Rev Edmund S Rousmane will lead a service for Edith Cavell tomorrow at 730 pm. Dr William C Sturgis to preach at 11 am on The Churchs Mission and Our Responsibility. Anson B Howard of Bristol will preach May 21 and 28 at noon. Fred Kneeland to speak on Christianity in the Church next Friday at 6 pm. Freda named new pastor at Clarendon Street Baptist. assumes duties tomorrow. Special services for international students at Old North Church tomorrow afternoon. Guides will tour North End after services. Bishop Babcock to hold a confirmation for all Massachusetts Episcopal parishes on Monday June 9 at 1230 pm.
John Hancock failed to answer when his name was called in United States District Court yesterday. He was ordered defaulted and a bench warrant for his arrest will be issued. Hancock resides in Peterboro New Hampshire and is charged with delivering liquor to a man in United States service uniform in Lowell last month.
The bill tightens pond access and penalties, bans aliens from ponds, and raises fines. The Ways and Means committee backs a 2,809,802 supplemental budget per Governor Coolidge. A Boston Latin school funding bill seeks 750,000. The House rejects delaying a lieutenant governor salary rise to 4,000, effective 1919, and approves third reading. The anti anarchy bill, from ex Governor Bates, progresses after lengthy debate and amendments.
Pittsfield May 16 Judge Marcus E Morton of Newton refused a divorce decree to Mrs Mabel Ray Adams of Great Barrington who sued for divorce from Ezra Adams of this city alleging he beat her after she remonstrated over him carrying a photograph of four nude women the original of which she knew. Testimony showed Adams weighed 97 pounds and had asthma while Adams weighed 140 pounds at the time. Mrs Adams admitted she allowed photographs of her nude to be taken. The photographs were admitted in evidence.
Washington May 16 Secretary Baker is expected to announce support for universal educational military training with stated reasons. It is believed President Wilson has approved the plan.
The secretary backs a program using the military establishment to train youths along academic and vocational lines with a separate rudimentary military science component. It cites higher intelligence and better physical well being as benefits, inspired by the A E F university system and soldiers exchanging guns for books. The plan, though stated as personal view, could become a basic element of forthcoming congressional military policy.
Last night, Commissioner Curtis issued a general order for Boston police promotions. Sergeants eligible for lieutenant will be promoted by competitive examination after three years in the sergeant rank, down from the former five-year requirement. The change applies except in the Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
Lieutenants Ralph J. Johnson and Mark R. Woodward looped a two seat fighting plane 467 times during a 1 hour 54 minute flight at Carlstrom Field Arcadia Florida to establish a new world record announced by air service officers.
James F. McFadden, a 25 year old Haverhill dyeing plant manager, was found guilty of lewdness and sentenced to six months in jail by Judge Winn. He appealed and was held on 100 dollars. Police say he advertised for girls to join a refined vaudeville act at Henry Street and posed as a woman employment agent to lure applicants. Four young women responded. one grew suspicious and alerted authorities.
Bishop Lawrence, operated on at Massachusetts General Hospital by Dr. Francis Balch, is progressing favorably. He had surgery last fall and traveled south for several weeks. Doctors advise a six month rest after the Episcopal convention on May 1.
Mayor Peters approved a four story brick addition at the Charles street jail costing 130. The plan includes a hospital, executive offices, a dining hall and a worship hall.
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