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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1918
Page
6
The Treasury announced final tabulations showing total subscriptions at 6.989 billion dollars. Oversubscription reached 989 million, or 16.4 percent, with every federal reserve district exceeding its quota. Boston led with 126 percent over.
The United States Treasury plans the Fifth Liberty Loan in the spring with bonds of short maturity likely five years or less. Secretary McAdoo said future bond size and timing cannot be predicted, but the policy favors quick maturities to cover remaining war expenses.
The Salvation Army will serve a Victory dinner to 3000 poor children in Boston on Thanksgiving. Collectors are on downtown streets to raise funds for the dinner and for baskets for the sick and convalescent. Colonel Adam Gifford has received many letters from needy individuals awaiting support. Checks go to headquarters at 8 East Brookline Street.
The highest tide in years hit Portland Missouri causing hundreds of dollars in damage. The 16 foot tide reached Commercial street and overwhelmed several wharves, making Portland Pier impassable for pedestrians.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions American Agents and fatigue. no clear event, dates, or people identified. The readable phrases imply a note or advertisement about exhausted feet and possible service by American Agents, but specifics are unavailable.
Officials in Boston report United War Work fund raised in six New England states at 20 563 597 with a 15 000 000 minimum quota. They do not expect to reach the 22 500 000 maximum, though hundreds of towns remain to report. Metropolitan Boston oversubscription may reach 1 000 000, totaling about 6 000 000. State totals pending from delayed city reports, with an estimated final figure near 12 000 000.
New York dispatch reports that thirty two states had gone over the top in the United War Work Campaign. Six states had surpassed the 150 percent mark as the final 24 hours of the appeal began tonight.
The Real Life of General Pershing by H. F. Wheeler in next week's Boston Sunday Post reviews Pershing’s early years. It notes his West Point report card as evidence that he was an ordinary student before his rise as a general.
Washington November 19 Congress began readjusting departmental appropriations from war to peace terms. The House naval committee reviewed the next fiscal year's naval bill, aiming to minimize expenditures while keeping navy operations effective. The bill's total stands at 2.44 billion dollars, with Navy officials noting substantial cuts from war-time estimates.
Dorchester Centre hosts an Italian Night Friday at Dorchester School Centre. Lieutenant V Orlandini of the Italian army’s Grenadiers will speak on personal battle front experiences.
Guy A. Ham will preside at a select musical programme organized by Mrs. Albert Levis. Miss Mary Falco will perform operatic selections, G. Merella will present Italian folk songs, and a three piece orchestra of Italian girls directed by Mrs. Adele Salandri will play. Ushers will wear Italian national costumes as part of a carefully arranged event intended to attract a large crowd.
Paul Chapman a Brooklyn choir boy convicted of murder during a 1917 burglary will face the death penalty unless clemency is granted. The Court of Appeals affirmed his conviction. Chapman was 16 at the time of the crime in Brooklyn.
Yellie Southwick of Melrose was arraigned before Judge Bennett in the Municipal Court yesterday charged with seven counts of larceny by false representation from various department stores. Her home is listed as 44 Henry Avenue.
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