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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1919
Page
5
Paris September 30 the Associated Press in the French chamber resumed debate on the peace treaty Deputy Andre Lefevre urged immediate discussion of a motion that the government seek to add a rider to the Versailles treaty for further German disarmament He proposed inviting signers to open new negotiations toward this end.
Deputy Le Fevre warns Germany remains armed under the Versailles terms. Clemenceau says heavy artillery production suppressed and delays discussion until after ratification. Renault, urging ratification, praises the League of Nations and Wilsons policy to the chamber.
The Street Railway Commission, created by the last Legislature, met in executive session at the State House to discuss relief measures for trolley companies. Draft portions of the report were reviewed ahead of a November 1 printer deadline, with final copies to the State Senate clerk by November 15. If a special session is called, the report may be reviewed then. otherwise it goes to the next regular session.
John Mitchell former president of the United Mine Workers of America left an estate valued at 250000 mostly in stocks and bonds. A self penned will bequeaths nearly all to his wife and children with 10000 to be shared among other relatives and friends. The will is considered invalid due to lack of witnesses.
The Rev. M. Foshay president of the New Hampshire Baptist convention opened a two day session in Manchester and criticized the Boston police strike while praising Governor Coolidge Mayor Peters and Police Commissioner Curtis for their stance. Delegates applauded his remarks.
Everett's tax rate was announced by Columbus Corey chairing the board of assessors last evening at 77.60 dollars an increase of five dollars from last year. About two dollars reflect a 75 000 assessment on the elevated deficit placed on residents. Additional increases were needed to cover higher state and county levies.
June Elvidge, noted moving picture star, is sued for divorce by her husband Lieutenant Frank C. Badgeley M D of Ottawa Canada. He alleges misconduct with a man named Jack. Mrs Elvidge denies the charges. The couple wed November 19 191? and the husband a veteran of Canada’s first 1914 expeditionary force.
Papers filed with the Supreme Court of New York mention a man named Jack as a party whose interest in the actress caused the estrangement. Mrs Badgeley rose to fame as a concert singer and in the Passing Show of 1914 at the Winter Garden. Her film roles include A Woman of Redemption and Rasputin the Black Monk. Lieutenant Badgeley earned the military cross at Courcelette in 1916 and was wounded and gassed. The Jack cited is said to be a first lieutenant in the Canadian Army and a British Military Cross recipient.
Bowdoin College announces Annie Talbot Cole lectures for the year. Hugh Walpole the English novelist will speak November 12 and former President William H Taft will appear at a later date. College registration reaches 446, the largest in Bowdoin history.
Dr Adrian Reginald Kerreman was found dead in his burning home in Chicago with evidence of beating and strangulation. Five people were arrested including three youths and two janitors as detectives probe the killing and discovery of letters seeking return of funds from oil stock purchases.
United States Radio Inspector Henry D. Gawler announced that all limits on amateur wireless transmitting are removed today. He relayed the advisory from Washington to G. R Entwistle, president of the New England Amateur Wireless Association.
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