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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1919
Page
12
A barkentine named Whitestone bound for Philadelphia with laths runs aground at Cold Spring Inlet Jetty in Lewes Delaware. The vessel rests easily and no immediate danger is reported.
Merode and Harvard Mills hand finished underwear promise warmth and freedom of motion with Flatlock seams. Garments include multiple weights models for all seasons with various necklines and sleeve options. Extra sizes for tall or stout women and options for children. Sold by Winship Boit Co Wakefield MA.
Boston witnessed unusually heavy security for the election with 359 state guardsmen and 2500 on duty. One arrest occurred for vote tampering at Faneuil Hall as officers enforced 150 foot no electioneering rules and kept crowds moving despite heavy traffic.
A 22 year old woman asks why her fiancé who just returned from service neglects her calls and leaves for weeks without notice. The columnist notes soldiers face changes after service and suggests patient reassurance, or shifting attention to another admirer to rekindle appreciation.
The Shipping Board steamer Lake Greébe, en route from Liverpool to Baltimore, arrived at a harbor anchorage with water coal and provisions depleted. After taking on supplies to finish the voyage she continued to Baltimore last evening.
A brief notice invites a limited number of responsible persons including teachers and students to engage in pleasant spare time employment. References required. Telephone for an appointment. MR. WILLIAMS.
Plymouth November 4 Lady Astor in first official campaign speeches discusses devolution for Ireland supports free trade and says she will push women and children's interests in Parliament. She faces questions on prohibition and old age pensions while engaging with residents of a tenement and almshouse. Nomination set for November 7 with polls November 15.
An Armistice Party to aid the new St Augustine's School building fund will be held Monday evening November 10 in St Augustine's School Hall South Boston. The program features a military drill and various entertainment skits by participants.
Chicago, Nov. 4. Jesse E. Walker known as Jesse Becklaw kept a diary detailing a break in at J. N. Sternburg's store in Mattoon on Oct. 27. The elderly proprietors were left near death from hammer blows. Walker is jailed and may face New York murder charges in the Walchallenge case.
John S. Magdalena, a seaman, is in critical condition at Haymarket Hospital after a stabbing on Hanover street early yesterday. Two other seamen, Tony Cabal and Joseph Fernandez, are arrested charged with complicity in the incident.
Sewell Ford offers a humorous Torchy Shorty story titled Two Guesses on Martha. The piece promises laughs and will appear in the Boston Sunday Post Magazine next issue.
A parliamentary paper reveals Captain W. T. Turner of the Lusitania admitted disobeying Admiralty orders to sail at 18 knots. He testified that a faster speed might have allowed the liner to reach the bar at Liverpool before dangerous tidal conditions prevented passage.
London dispatch July 17 1915 reports a court of inquiry found the Lusitania sunk by a German submarine. It exonerated Captain Turner and the Cunard line, praising crew discipline while noting secret evidence related to Admiralty wireless instructions.
Dr. Donald Mackenzie appointed instructor in modern languages at Huntington School. He is a Boston University graduate and earned a Penn doctoral degree. He previously taught French and Spanish at the University of Pennsylvania and headed Holyoke High School modern language department.
A. L. Paulson M D reports a home made gray hair remedy using Orlex powder. Dissolve in four ounces of distilled or rain water and comb through hair. Box includes full directions and a gold bond guarantee. Safe, non rub off, non greasy and makes hair fluffy.
Philadelphia November 4 Congress man J Hampton Moore won the mayoralty by a large plurality. The campaign focused on the primary where Moore backed by Senator Penrose and independent Republicans defeated the Vare faction candidate. Republicans also carried the new 21 district paid council seats and the county ticket by substantial majorities.
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