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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1919
Page
10
Relief societies form in Lutheran churches nationwide to aid Europe’s needy. European commissioners report an immediate need for at least 2000 tons of clothing in eastern Europe. The drive for clothing and funds is led by Rev. O. H. Pannkoke with Dr. L. Larsen overseeing the general effort.
The article lists several church leaders serving as organizers for Lutheran relief efforts in Europe. Among them are Rev. A. Pohlmann Rev. C. F. W. Hoppe Rev. A. E. Bell Rev. J. A. Assgaard and Rev. L. M. Kuhns.
A color photograph of Cardinal Mercier will appear in the pictorial section of the upcoming Boston Sunday Post.
London October 1 mediation efforts began as the transport workers federation moved to bridge the gap between the government and the National Union of Railwaymen. They sought to extend terms already granted locomotive men to other railway grades in a bid to avert wider action.
The Transport Workers deputation, including Harry Gosling and James Sexton, met Premier Lloyd George for hours but offered no conditional or unconditional terms. A further conference was set for tomorrow at 10 am as unions press for guarantees and a resumption of work without Parliament pressure. The dispute centers on government commitment to unis reform versus railway demands. James H. Thomas of the National Union of Railway Men emphasized a united effort to reach a settlement, while avoiding details on imminent work restart.
The Yankee Division Veterans Association, formed by the YD Club and 26th Division officers at the Boston City Club, advances a clubhouse project and dues. Active local members face $5 annual dues. out of state members may pay $2 or less. The group aims to enroll at least one third of the division and raise two hundred thousand dollars for the clubhouse, with next Tuesday’s meeting addressing dues outside Boston and site options examined by Colonel William J. Keville.
Miss Margarete Clark announced the engagement of Dorris Hopewell of Fall River to Harlem Flint of Winthrop. Hopewell, a Boston University senior in the College of Business Administration, is Gamma Phi Beta and secretary to the college secretary. Flint, a Buffalo University graduate, Delta Chi member, recently discharged from the navy.
An old ad promotes Adamson's Balsam as a cure for colds. The brief notice presents a health product claim with no supporting details or evidence.
Officers installed at a meeting of the Italian Women's Club at 3% Huntington Avenue. New president is Mrs Michael Cangiano with Mrs Charles G Galbo as vice president and Mrs Alfred Pellino recording secretary. They support Captain Gabriele D Annunzio and plan a fund committee to aid his soldiers. The club will join the Columbus Day parade with a likely float.
At its semi monthly meeting the South Boston Council Knights of Columbus voted unanimously to protest proposed changes in the street car service. Letters will be sent to Governor Coolidge Superintendent Pana and the Boston Elevated trustees seeking an immediate hearing. The protest committee includes Arthur D. Cooper chairman David A. Kurriss and former Representative Robert J. Ware.
William Walsh, 65, of 52 Chiff Street Roxbury, is hospitalized with several fractured ribs and facial and limb injuries after being struck by a car at Harrison Avenue and Warren Street last night. The driver identified as William Ford gave no address at the hospital. Walsh is expected to recover.
Bangor Maine October 1 The Maine music festival opens tonight with John McCormack as star and a 900 voice chorus from eastern Maine. Friday night will feature Frances Alda soprano Schaseidel violin Marguerita Font rese mezzo soprano and Lotta Madden soprano. McCormack and festival director William R Chapman will be guests at a Bangor Chamber of Commerce dinner tomorrow.
Ten thousand printers and related workers in 250 local plants are idle after a simultaneous lockout and strike. Employers refused a 44 hour week and a $14 weekly wage rise, offering $6 instead, while arbitration was refused on hours and wages. Major national journals suspended as publishers consider moving operations.
A 450 member strike by compositors from three plants supports striking printers and challenges the International Typographical Union. The Printers' League ordered a lockout, with plants to reopen only for members of the international union. 260 men have already left local unions for the international. May 1, 1921 set for 44 hour week, but locals push for immediate effect.
A brief note from Provincetown dated September 27 endorses patriotic duty in voting and leadership, signed by Ww. J. Hancock. The message underscores national responsibility and civic engagement.
The unusual display of the Aurora Borealis last night attracted wide attention at Harvard Observatory. Attendants described the reflection as striking against a peculiar cloud, resembling a huge pipe organ in the sky as rays flickered and vibrated and then faded in waves.
Miss Elizabeth A. Carr of Strateford Conn shares her experience with Dr Williams Pink Pills. She says the tonic improved her indigestion fatigue and blood warmth after one box and she continues the treatment with stronger strength and no chills. The Dry Williams Medicine Co offers a free booklet Building Up the Blood and sells pills at 50 cents a box or six for £2.50 by mail or through a druggist.
A letter offers a free herbal recipe claimed to cure muscular and inflammatory rheumatism and relieve sciatica and neuralgia. The sender, H P Sutton of Los Angeles, urges sufferers to mail name and address to receive the recipe with no harmful contents promised.
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