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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1919

Page

2

Goodwin Found Guilty in Mapes Murder Case

Carl V. Goodwin of Lebanon was convicted of the murder of Robert L. Mapes of Sacs in a county jail slaying March 5. The jury also found him guilty of murderous assault on a deputy and a constable during arrest in February and of arson. He admitted the killing but said it was in self defense. sentencing set for tomorrow.

RED Carl V. Goodwin Lebanon Robert L. Mapes Sacs Goodwin Mapes

Condensed Novels Series to Feature Vagabond Theme

One Hundred The Pots Condensed Novels presents Cherub Vagabond by Clifton B. Carberry tomorrow in a special edition. The feature discusses lovers of vagabond fiction, the logic of love, and hints at the upcoming schedule of twenty condensed novels and a $3000 prize for the twenty best condensations. The plan runs for one hundred days starting May 1 with daily publications including Jane Eyre Wakefield and Vanity Fair among others.

Clifton B. Carberry William J. Locke Perhapps The Post Charlotte Bronte T. L. Hood Harvard University Mr. Hood Bulwer-Lytton William Fenwick Harris England Vanity Fair Thackeray Carolyn Wells Woffam Thackéray Vicar of Wakefield Oliver Goldsmith Pen of America Ivanhog Sir Walter Scott Gulliver Jonathan Swift James B. Connolly

Siberian Troops Storm Orenburg Stronghold

London May 28 reports Siberian troops of the KoléHak government were storming Orenburg, a Bolshevik stronghold and railway junction in southeastern Russia, based on a telegram received from Ontek today.

London KoléHak Orefiburg Russia Ontek

Red Cross ship Lady Gwendolen to resume New York Newfoundland service

New York May 28 The Red Cross Line has bought the steamship Lady Gwendolen from British and Irish Steam Packet Company and will place her in service between New York and Newfoundland as soon as she arrives from England.

New York Newfoundland Red Cross Lie Lady Gwendolen British and Irish Steam Packet Company England

Praise for YMCA in France Reported by Army

New York May 28 Praise of the Young Men's Christian Association rather than condemnation is in the first official army report directed by Secretary Baker to review welfare organizations in France. The document, received at the national war work headquarters, covers YMCA activities around Gondrecourt near the 88th Division troops from Missouri Kansas Illinois Iowa Minnesota and South Dakota.

New York Young Men's Christian Association Baker France National War Work Gondrecourt 88Th Division Missouri Kansas Illinois Iowa Minnesota South Dakota

Army YMCA Canteen Report Defends Frontline Welfare Work

Major Row and a team review canteen management and frontline welfare in the A E B F. They argue criticism mainly targets the YMCA takeover of canteen work rather than overall service. They praise the personnel but note transportation limits and unmet promised supplies.

L. B. Row John Pirie Persgeant Oliver B. Hanvill A. EK. F Knights of Columbus Salvation Army Jewish Welfare Board Red Cross

Portland slacker heckling case ends in discharge

In Municipal Court Portland Maine a 41 year old Gray High School junior sued 80 year old Civil War veteran George A. Emery for continual harassment and name calling. Witnesses described street heckling at a village grocer. Barker claimed draft evasion schemes and a wartime tax collector role. Emery was discharged by Judge Clifford E. B. McGlauffin after testimony concluded.

Portland Gray High School George A. Emery Charles W. Barker Emery Barker Clifford EB. McGlauiffin

Suffrage Resolution Heads to Senate Debate Monday

Washington May 8 The House resolution urging submission of a woman suffrage constitutional amendment to the states was reported favorably to the Senate. Chairman Watson announced the measure would be called up for debate next Monday with a final vote expected soon after. The committee had just reorganized and agreed to a swift report, despite Missouri Democrat Reed’s objections to potential delays.

Washington House Senate Watson Woman Suffrage Committee Reed Missouri

Interchange Plan Ties BU and Nankin Universities

The Boston University Nankin Association was formed in BU College of Business Administration to foster cooperation through student and professor exchanges. Elected officers include President Lemuel Marlin, Vice President John Craig, Secretary Esther Thurston, Treasurer Professor MacCarthy, and Auditor Harold Spencer.

Boston University-Nankin Association College of Business Administration Boston University Lemuel Marlin University John Craig The Theological School Esther Thurston Liberal Arts Professor MacCarthy Business Administration Harold Spencer

Order Restored in Lima and Callao After Rioting

Washington May 28. Announcement from the Peruvian legation says order is completely restored in Lima and Callao after yesterday’s rioting. The despatches note several deaths and many injuries, with the unrest sparked by a strike driven by agitators.

Washington Lima Callao

Penrose Put Over by Lodge in Senate Committee Picks

Washington May 28 The old guard slate for Senate committee chairmanships was approved by a straight party vote under Senator Lodge. The progressives opposition to Penrose for the Finance Committee and Warren for the Appropriations Committee collapsed.

Washington Sénator Lodge Old Guard Senate Senator Penrose Committee On Finance Senator Warren Committee of Appropriations Hitchcoth Lodge Republicas Hitchcock Committee On Committee Lafollette Wisconsin Johnson South Dakota Gerry Rhode Island Penrose Thomas Colorado

Old guard returns as Republicans lead Senate revival

The long fought Republicans reclaim control of Senate committees after a three hour clash with Democrats led by Senator Hitchcock. Lodge and Hitchcock sparred over chairman appointments while Warren Penrose and Smoot faced scrutiny. The scene ends with Republicans in charge and pledges a policy review of wartime armed forces.

Congress Hitchcock Utifé Lodge Senate United States

Two Auto Accidents in South Boston Injure Two Children

James Reidy aged eight of 1 Gold Street South Boston jumped from a rear press wagon near his home and was struck by John J. Lee of 119 Granite Street South Boston. Reidy in critical condition with internal injuries. Lee arrested for assault and battery with an automobile. In a second incident Paul Bombael five of 148 West Fourth Street was struck while crossing A Street by a car driven by J R Gordon McGrath of 9 Sargent Street Roxbury. Bombael in Carney Hospital with head injuries in serious condition.

James Reidy Gold Street South Boston John J. Lee Granite Street Boston Carney Hospital Lee Paul Bombael West Fourth Street J. R. Gordon McGrath Sargent Street Roxbury

Call Rule Unfair to Armory Volunteers

Springfield May 28. Speaker Gillette of the House promises to seek War Department action over the judge advocate general ruling that armory workers who volunteered for military service face employment discrimination compared with drafted workers. The Chamber of Commerce protests the system.

Springfield Gillett House of Representatives Chamber of Commerce War Department Judge Advocate-General United States Armory

Tonight at the Pops Symphony Hall program summary

The Pop Concert at Symphony Hall features overtures and selections from Verdi Wagner Tschaikowsky and Mendelssohn including La Forza del Destino Pomone Mefistofele Romanian Rhapsody Romance without words and Prelude to The Mastersingers of Nuremberg. Also pieces by Guilmant Boito Wolf-Ferrari Saint-Saens and Wagner’s Parsifal.

Tne Symphony Hall Verdi Waitz Waldteufel Tschaikowsky Guilmant Pesard Dande Dagon Romberg Minuet Kde Wolf-Ferrari Saint-Saens Mendelssohn-Jacchia Nurem- Dhe

Cooties Cure Ad Promotes Fitzgerald's Hair Soap

An old ad urges school children to wash hair regularly with Fitzgerald's Hair Soap to prevent disease and keep hair clean, reflecting period hygiene campaigns. The warning tone targets classroom health and cleanliness in a compact sales notice.

Ceylon Rumford’s P&g U. S U. S. Food Adm Fitzgerald

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