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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1919
Page
5
Pupils from John Cheverus School showcased home garden produce in a hall display in East Boston with fruit vegetables and flowers grown in backyards. supervised by Harry Brooks the exhibit featured squashes potatoes corn and canning samples. a closing note urged couples to share affectionate letters to improve communication.
A puzzled reader asks why a bashful suitor writes loving words yet avoids open talk of love in person. Experts note men may fear commitment in writing and suggest patient, clear, direct communication to gauge intent and invite explicit discussion.
Master in Chancery Max Levy of Newport has finished depositions in the divorce action of Mrs. Reginald C. Van derbilt née Cathleen Neilson against her wealthy husband. Wilful desertion is charged and no oral testimony is expected at the Superior Court hearing in Newport next Tuesday. Mrs. Vanderbilt seeks custody of her daughter Cathleen born January 23 1904. Depositions from Newport social figures were taken in Newport and New York.
Boston voters will decide in the state election on adopting a two platoon system for the fire department. Petitions with more than 11 154 signatures have been filed with the city election department by firemen representatives.
A long list shows multiple engaged pairs with full names ages occupations and current addresses across Roxbury Cambridge Brighton Roslindale Dorchester and surrounding towns. Enumerated pairs include Samuel Litzer and Millie Touken, John Dolan and Mary Foley, George Reeves and Helen Conway, Arthur Cote and Sarah Stimpson and many others in this 1920s-era record of intended marriages.
A 9 year old boy, Thomas Fuey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fuey of 74 School Street, leaped from a wagon while trying to reach a companion. He was struck by a heavy automobile truck on Main Street, Charlestown, and died within half an hour at Relief Hospital.
Providence clerks are warned by leading city stores against unionizing. Merchants state workers may join unions personally but warn they will not negotiate with a retail union and threaten resignation if orders from outside affect attendance. Stores pledge fair treatment and insist wage and conditions be settled with management.
Washington Oct 3 Today's developments show a heated floor battle to overturn the committee report that unseated Congressman Fitzgerald. He accuses Republican leaders of aiming to remove him and vows a strong defense.
Democratic congressmen from Georgia and New York vow speeches to keep Peter Fitzgerald seated while Republican Lace of Massachusetts pushes for a new election. The report due October 16 notes Fitzgerald’s certification and contested ballots are examined, amid charges of irregularities in Ward 5.
Washington October 3 The railroad unions weigh a new representation proposal from Director General Hines as an amicable settlement of the representation dispute in the industrial conference called by President Wilson. Timothy Shea says delegates may not attend until a decision is made tomorrow while unions stay in touch with the AFL and other brotherhoods. B M Jewell named to represent the public in the conference is seen as a conciliatory factor.
More than a score of men testified they did not sign the nomination papers of Edmund J. Sullivan for district attorney of Suffolk county. Winthrop, the independent candidate, appeared before the Ballot Law Commission and the hearing was adjourned to next Wednesday for additional witnesses.
The Boston Sunday Post Magazine will feature a new fiction offering titled Sydney of Red Mountain by Wingi. It showcases stories by leading writers and is billed as an unusual addition to the issue.
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