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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1919
Page
16
Daily publication from Boston dated May 28 1919 issued by Post Publishing Ge at 259 Washington St Boston Mass. This brief item notes issue number and volume in the newspaper's office listing.
Secretary Daniels explains that Flight Commander Towers could not hold a seat in the NC-4 during the Ponta Delgada to Lisbon leg. Towers led the NC-3 flight, but Daniels viewed him not in command as an admiral, thus not shifting flags. Read’s work deserved continuation with the same crew, and the decision received widespread House approval.
The War Department plans to send the entire 1919 West Point class to Europe for three months of field study at American army stations and camps. They will observe conditions in the field, study allied armies, and receive a practical post graduate military course.
From a statement to the American Iron and Steel Institute Judge Gary of United States Steel predicts that peace terms will be agreed upon by most governments and a League of Nations will be formed for ongoing peace. He notes public desire and the possibility of later corrections to the law if imperfect. He contrasts this view with partisan editors opposed to peace.
One working day remains for Boston and New England to raise the Home Service Fund of the Salvation Army. A three day extension has sparked broad popular support, with renewed enthusiasm and a push to push the total over the top before midnight. The campaign emphasizes public subscription and urgent momentum to reach the fund's goals.
The message urges renewed determination to apply relief measures for the home population. It calls for a final effort and collective resolve to meet the needs and finish the mission.
Washington dispatch details a dispute between the Republican Publicity Association backed by Jonathan Bourne and the Republican national committee led by Will Hays over whether the League of Nations should be a party issue. Norton notes Bourne’s group and Hays represent opposing lines on F. Scott Lodge era policy and predicts key political consequences.
Former Representative Allen of Newton argued for state inspection and classification of fish to end price parity between fresh in shore cod and steamer stock. He noted Boston retailers pay more for new catch while selling two week old fish at the same price, urging consumer protection and fresher offerings. He likened it to egg pricing controls.
A newspaper column mocks a Boston businessman's view that farmers are ignorant about daylight saving. It asserts farmers clearly know daylight saving harms their work and praises them for defending their livelihoods against the plan.
The letter writers complain of delays in payments to soldiers families due to the president's absence in France, but these criticisms are shown to be groundless. Republican commentators had seized on the issue, but the article rebuts their claims and defends the administration’s handling of allotment payments.
The report says Premier Paderewski seeks greater territory and stronger government authority from the Paris conference to restrain Polish troops from attacking Jews. It cites brutal pogroms across Polish towns, alleging local authorities aided or led the violence. A New York telegram notes the President will back safeguards against religious discrimination in the new state arrangements. Boston Jews rallied in a 5000‑person march to protest Polish atrocities and press for action.
Birthday bio briefs highlight Patrick Henry American statesman and orator born in Virginia in 1726. The piece traces his early failures as clerk and farmer, late surge in law, and rise to fame with bold speeches fueling the American War of Independence. It notes his later political decline and famous quotes like Give me liberty or give me death.
Boston social pages feature Hon. Charles Pergler, a Czech Slovak envoy born in Bohemia, and ally Prof. Massarych. Grand Duke Boris, expelled from France, seeks Spain then Italy. Col. Fairbrother sails to France with a Tiffany carved hickory staff for General Foch, to be housed in four dedicatory volumes. Enrico Caruso and wife head to Genoa to see sons Rudolfo in the Italian army and Enrico Jr in France, planning a Mexico City tour after August. Dr. Walter F. Hume, 54, Yale graduate, named missionary to India, son of famed missionary Robert A. Hume.
Newton Newkirk writes of Bertie Bertram moving to Malden and planting clams in a 4 by 9 backyard bed. He waters them nightly with a hose, making the clams wiggle as if in tidal flats, a humorous tale of dry land clamming.
A Nebraskan inventor unveils a street car telephone allowing riders to talk to distant contacts while the car moves. The piece humorously imagines widespread use for managers and families, notes potential mishaps, and mocks nickel-slot telephones in Boston cars.
A reader recalls a Lawrence shop advertising umbrellas repaired and recovered. He jokes about leaving a card claiming a champion fighter will return, and recounts a prank on the card’s back. The piece also mentions a Danvers poultryman advertising red Rhode Island Red eggs.
The oldest inhabitant recalls Boston’s warmest May 2 records of 88 in 1911 and 8 in 1876 and a coldest 39 above in 1902. He notes no rain on this date in ten years except 1913 1916 1917 and 1918.
In colonial New Amsterdam settlers blended Holland and New York life, with windmills and quaint houses echoing Dutch customs. Smoking and heavy drinking marked daily life, especially at weddings and taverns, which proliferated despite temperance laws. After English conquest in 1664, taverns remained, accelerating growth, as shown by 1824 imagery of Broadway’s bustling site.
Governor Coolidge declares June 14 State Flag Day, with cities planning celebrations. Farmers report crops improving at Bridgewater State Farm, including 12 acres peas 40 acres potatoes 80 acres corn. Whitman natives expect big crops and blueberry blossoms signal a strong harvest. Congressmen push for distributing German guns to Berkshires parks. Labor unions increasingly favor U S entry into League of Nations. Naval Hospital grounds are transformed with landscape gardening, repaired sea wall, cleared bank. Mystic Play Ground drills engage commuters. “Bureau of Victory” replaces former war info booth at South Station. Reverend Potter urges simpler sermons and present-day faith. Sausage price rises from nickel to six cents. observers note market crowd at Scollay Square and Hanover Street. Harvard Bridge completion greeted by many, though traffic through the narrow gap remains.
A lively fashion sketch notes that bold color defines summer headwear with bright bands on hat brims. It highlights silver cloth and orange mousseline for an eye catching evening gown and mentions a fitted bodice and skirt akin to the chemise dress, signaling chic silhouettes.
Five girls plan a haunted house night led by Claire and Amy. They chase a ghostly light to a back room where Claire disappears only to reappear with Al Trevor revealing he staged the haunting to tease her. The prank ends with laughter and relief as the pair reveal the truth.
Mayor Jeters will formally accept rails from the old Guild Hall in Boston England at the Public Library this afternoon on behalf of the city of Boston. Alfred J. Ogston the acting British consul will deliver the presentation address.
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