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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1918
Page
10
A dense catalog listing women's suits and coats in navy black tan and beaver with pleated belts, plus taffeta and georgette dresses, silk coats, capes, and a range of skirts, gowns, and sporty vacation outfits. Also includes children's wear, hats, blouses, and an inventory of fabrics, remnants, and discount accessories.
Trial starts in Superior Court with Chief Justice Askeh over Hampden Railroad Corporation claim for 3.6 million dollars in construction costs or lease terms. Damages tagged at 4 million dollars. Hampden road built years ago under lease agreement. never operated. Eminent counsel present. case unlikely to finish quickly.
City Councillors vote 6 to 3 to cancel the April 1 1919 lighting contract held by a Boston firm. They argue breaking the contract costs taxpayers up to 200000, while a sub contractor may be blamed for delays and wage demands. Authorities fault mayoral investigations and question public policy of a 10 year wage cap.
Lithuania seeks independence from Germany after years of war and awaits recognition from the United States and entente powers. Dr John Szlupas of Scranton, representative of the Lithuanian relief committee in the United States, reports the mood from the country.
Miss Sarah Emerson of Effingham New Hampshire sues U Squire Ol Hoston Gerenn ant in Suffolk Superior Court alleging breach of promise to marry. The defendant answers denying all material allegations and cites past statutory offences by the plaintiff as grounds to refuse marriage.
A bequest from Sarah E. Conery for a drinking fountain for horses dogs and other animals was rejected by the City Council. Mayor Peters stated the fountain would not be accepted citing costs disease concerns and opposition from the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals which favors bucket s ystem care for thirsty animals.
A Nazareth Academy letter from the Mother Superior of Concordia Kansas extols Father John's Medicine. She notes several sisters have taken it with benefit and urges others to fortify the system, claiming it is free from dangerous stimulants and helps ward off disease.
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