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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1919
Page
5
The Fire Prevention Commission reports Winthrop had the district’s smallest fire loss for 1918 at 3800 dollars, over 100 percent less than the nearest rival. Reading and Milton tie for second with 6400 dollars each.
The report shows the city proper suffering the biggest losses, about half the usual figures but still too high per the commission. Boston's losses reached 2 827 300 dollars, Cambridge 524 600 dollars, with the district total over 4 963 400 dollars, down from 1917 by more than 500 000 dollars. A list follows detailing each city with loss and per capita loss.
A long roster of marriage intentions lists numerous couples with ages, occupations, and addresses across Boston and surrounding areas. Entries include Hutchinson and Jamieson of Portland and Jamaica Plain, Patti and De Santo, Strunk and Seaver, Cipriani and Palumbo, and many more, detailing trades from carpenter to nurse and various residences.
A reader notices listing several Cambridge residents with ages and addresses, including Manuel Ponte and Lillian Rose both described as factory operatives, with others such as John Radecki poolroom proprietor and Nellie Roder ek dressmaker among the names and occupations. The fragment includes multiple streets in Cambridge and various ages, occupations, and home listings.
Dartmouth music clubs Glee and Mandolin totaling 37 players travel to Wellesley College for a joint concert at the College Barn. A saxophone quartet supported by the Dartmouth band headlines the program, followed by a dinner and dancing, with Wellesley Glee Club leadership and committee details noted.
Bridge chauffeur Louise Gendra aged 18 of Second Street Cambridge and Everett A. Malay aged 21 of River Street Cambridge with occupations factory operative and electrician respectively accompany Doris Gray 19 of Rice Street Cambridge a stenographer in a local listing.
Gordon F Gowdy age 26 of 62 Centre Street Brookline an accountant and Agnes G Lyberg age 24 of 800 East Capitol Street Washington DC a secretary listed. Franklin C Hyde age 44 of 115 Brown Street Brookline a widower a clerk and Cora L Durgin age 85 of River Street East Dedham a widow a dress maker noted.
Rome reports Premier Francesco Nitti saying Italians backed Socialists to avoid war and to express postwar unrest. He cites a 508-seat chamber with about 90 Catholics and 20 Socialists plus 250 moderate deputies, noting most Socialists align with labor needs rather than pure ideology. He warns abroad of exaggerated revolutionary fears.
Bayer marks its genuine aspirin with the Bayer Cross to distinguish real tablets from imitations. The Aspirin has been prescribed by physicians for over eighteen years and is sold in handy twelve tablet tins and larger packages.
The article notes Italy enjoyed unprecedented postwar public order with hardly any strikes. It states elections proceeded with minimal incidents and claims a rare boast that few nations can match, highlighting a tranquil political climate.
James Sapienza, a concrete block maker from Irvington, shot and killed his wife in bed early today in Newark. He told police he dreamt of Black Hand letters and had fired at two men he imagined outside the window. authorities appear inclined to credit his account and may drop the murder charge.
Sapienza claimed two intruders entered through a window and took his son, and he woke to a smoking revolver in his hand. He said the fatal shot pierced the pillow and killed his wife, who lay to his right. Prosecutor Harrison noted neighbors confirm the couple’s good terms and Sapienza handed over Black Hand letters.
J Henry Neal, retiring president of the Boston Elevated Railway, was guest of honor at a banquet hosted by the old Efficiency Club. The event highlighted Neal’s career and contributions to the transit system.
A reunion like banquet was held at the Exchange Club last evening for J national pre Henry Neal, retiring as head of the Boston Elevated Railway Company. About 70 associates attended to honor Neal, who originated the club that brought together officials of varied ranks from the company.
Russell A. Sears served as chairman at the banquet that gathered members of the Elevated to discuss matters of interest and benefit. The event highlighted ongoing efforts and community actions led by the group.
Boston donations push the Harvard endowment past 4.06 million dollars as subscriptions reach over 4 million. The drive credits class organizations for momentum, with Boston leading New York and other areas in these fundraising efforts. Grand total nears ten and a quarter million, about 68 percent of the campaign goal.
Judge Fessenden ordered not guilty verdicts for 17 of 34 defendants in the Roxbury May Day riots case. The government failed to prove the charges sufficiently. The remaining defendants continue testimony, with a verdict expected to be reached this week.
Miss Jeanette Rankin of Montana the first and only woman in Congress will be the principal speaker at the American Legion concert at Cadman Square Theatre Dorchester on Sunday afternoon Dec 7. The event under Thomas J Roberts Post will feature Sophie Tucker Claude Gillingwater Rita Murray George Darling and the Rotary Quartette with New York guests. Senator David I Walsh will open the meeting and introduce Miss Rankin, who will address women of the East. Committee members are Commander Thomas A Hunter and Vice Commander Henry Gompers.
The funeral for William D. Wilder of Concord and formerly of Brockton, killed Friday evening by an automobile while walking home, was held yesterday afternoon from his Bedford Street home.
London reports that the International Mercantile Marine is now under English control after directors ratified an agreement with the admiralty and board of trade. The by laws require English managers for ships and company business, with directors to be subjects and residents of the British Empire and future directors submitted for British government approval.
Miss G. T. Baird of Allston Massachusetts says she was ill for two years with worm symptoms. After trying four doctors she bought Dr True's Elixir and recovered quickly. She lists signs of worms and praises the medicine, sold by all dealers.
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