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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1919
Page
11
A plea to readers to share the Post with shut ins convalescents and wounded soldiers. James B Connolly’s condensation preserves the spirit and atmosphere of the original, showing the series as ideal for forming good reading habits in both young and old. Readers are urged to tell friends and encourage children and pupils to read these condensations.
A narrator recounts the Ballantrae family saga from 1745 through Captain Master and Henry Ballantrae. The Master’s return triggers years of deceit, duels, inheritance strain, and murder plots. The tale culminates with The Master and Mr Henry dying in the wilderness while the couple’s legacy rests with a young heir.
The text portrays Robert Louis Stevenson as a natural vagabond who shunned society, kept a notebook, and wrote through health crises. Between 1873 and 1879 he produced essays from Virginibus Puerisque and stories like A Lodging for the Night and New Arabian Nights. He emigrated to California seeking hard lives, drafted The Amateur Emigrant, taught children near Monterey, then faced illness, marriage, and life in mining camps while developing Prince Otto and The Silverado Squatters.
The notice lists a series of condensed novels to be printed in tomorrow's Post including The Two Admirals by Cooper and many other works with print dates from May 1 to May 18. It adds back numbers are 2 cents and can be secured by applying immediately.
Today sees Salvation Army fund drives opening across New England alongside a Methodist centenary drive. Delegates arrive for a large Jewish convention at Copley Plaza with sessions at Temple Israel. Numerous meetings and events statewide include church lectures, minister convention sessions, a summer music school, wage schedule talks, and social gatherings.
Captain Charles Collyer, once of the Weymouth fire department and bed-ridden for 25 years, was slightly overcome by smoke from a fire started by hay spontaneous combustion. The blaze, between his tenement and Moose Hall in Commercial Square East Weymouth, caused about $600 in damage. The affected property had recently been bought by Weymouth Council and Knights of Columbus as a club house.
Washington on May 18 Henry D Lindsley resigns as director of the Treasury Bureau of War Risk Insurance citing excessive red tape and Treasury overbearing supervision of minor routine matters as making successful administration impossible.
Secretary Glass denies charges by Director Lindsley who accuses treasury interference in wartime bureau staffing and policy. Lindsley claims delays, political pressure, and ruined efficiency led to resignations and a looming failure affecting millions. Dr Anna Bryant condemns mothers neglecting moral education and warns on moving pictures and war’s effects on youth.
Frederick H. Gillett of Springfield takes the House chair in Washington today with Massachusetts Republicans in attendance to pay tribute, the first Massachusetts member in that role since 1857. A party of 23 left Boston's South Station for the capital, the ceremony later cut to an informal affair. The hotel banquet at Washington will feature Frank B. Hall as toastmaster.
St John’s Catholic Women’s Club of North Cambridge hosts a three night program at St John’s Church hall. About 100 parish youths perform in period costumes with soloists Margaret Walsh and Mary Galvin among others. Rev Glynn oversees coaching for the musicale and show.
Cadwalladar M. Raymond 72 founder of the Raymond Syndicate died after a long illness at his Somerville home 90 Pearl street. He invented the Raymond roller skate and built a regional business empire. Funeral at Grace Baptist Church and burial in Oak Grove Cemetery Malden. Survived by brother Ss. R. Raymond and sister Mrs. Robert K. Waken. He never married.
Holyoke May 18 John Solamans ignored his wife warning and paid $750 to a stranger he met who promised a device would double his money within 24 hours. He found only blotting paper when he opened the machine and police seek the unnamed con man salting the tale with a Providence address likely false.
Al Jolson performed at the Boston Opera House delivering old and new songs with his signature flair. He connected with all seats, from front row to the gallery, and even teased the conductor to swap in The Memphis Blues. His set included The Night Boat for Albany, Tennessee, Mammy's Little Coal Black Rose, Way Down on the Suwanee River, Rock-a-Bye Baby, and Some Beautiful Morning, ending with a polite but firm bow as the crowd headed home.
A group at a private Sunday meal praises a simple, well cooked dinner. The host touts Wilson & Co. meat, butter, olives, peaches, and lard, claiming superior quality and a public trust in the brand. William C. Freeman signs the letter from New York City.
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