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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1919
Page
14
Randolph and Braintree selectmen were told by Homer Loring of the Bay State street railway trustees that unless each town contributes a portion of the operating deficit, service on the Randolph to Braintree trolley line will be discontinued. Special town meetings are expected to be held to decide the matter.
The Bayer name guarantees genuine Aspirin. Bayer Tablets of Aspirin come in a Bayer package with directions for colds, pain, headache, neuralgia, lumbago, and rheumatism. Handy tin boxes of 12 tablets priced at a few cents. Aspirin is a Bayer trademark for monoacetyl salicylic acid.
Ernest Garceau of Silver Street Manchester New Hampshire received a two month sentence in the House of Correction after being found guilty of operating a motor vehicle under liquor influence and failing to reveal his identity after an accident. Other charges including operating without registration and license were placed on file. Bonds set at 600 dollars for further appearance before the Superior Court.
The October crop report from the Department of Agriculture shows a harvest of 2,900,511,000 bushels of corn, up 48,000,000 bushels from September projections. Most of the crop matures without frost, with husking and cribbing underway and other crops adjusting values.
Admiral Wilson and Rear Admiral Washington told the House naval committee that fifty dollars a month should be the minimum pay for naval enlisted men. They pressed for a 50 percent increase for enlisted ranks and 35 percent for officers, saying most sailors serve out of love for the service.
Edward Dana is appointed general manager by the trustees controlling the system at their meeting at 101 Milk Street. He has served as acting general manager since August 8 after Charles D. Emmons resigned.
General Manager Dana announced expansion measures to improve South Boston service including extending the Bay View line to Broadway station and the Dudley street line to Broadway and L street. The main City Point to North Station trunk will run three minute headways with single cars during rush hours. Local residents express strong dissatisfaction with recent Elevated changes, citing service cuts, layoffs, and transfer problems.
Fire Prevention Day opens at 8 a m with events citywide. A public hearing at 10 30 a m in Room 433 State House on relief for the Boston Elevated Street Railway. 11 a m corporate communion at Cathedral Church of St Paul. 12 30 p m Chamber of Commerce luncheon with Fr C Walcott speaking on Facing the Facts in Europe at Copley Plaza. 2 p m Legion carnival at Braves Field and city officials meet on railroad fares at City Hall. 4 30 p m Teachers Club at Huntington Hall. 6 30 p m Chamber dinner on Economic Studies at Copley Plaza. 6 30 p m former 01st Field Artillery members at Young’s Hotel. 7 p m Victorian Club at Copley Plaza. Major George Haven Putnam and Kenneth MacArthur noted as speakers.
Several demobilized service men at tending school during the day have appealed for jobs to defray living expenses to the K of C Employment Bureau on Boston Common. They seek hours not to interfere with education and are willing to do most any work. One will tend furnaces. Employers should contact the K of C bureau on the Common by mail or by telephone Beach 7694.
London reports Henry Ford may establish a steam ship line to Ireland. Charles Sorensen of the Ford Tractor Company corroborated the possibility and said Ford interests with a Cork branch were asked to facilitate shipping to and from Ireland. Cablegrams were sent to Cork.
Dennis F. Mahoney, longtime Chelsea carrier and later roundsman and examiner, was appointed superintendent of the Chelsea post office to succeed the late Horace B. Lambert. A Chelsea resident, he lives at 92 Sagamore Avenue with his family. the appointment takes effect October 16.
The Civil Service Commission re certifies Roland S. Baker of Brookline as the first name on the list for Boston postmaster after reviewing rerating requests. The Postoffice Department has not yet approved the nomination pending a new executive order on selection methods and the President's action. A decision remains not nearer than months ago.
The Don Juan de Austria, once a Spanish gunboat and a Dewey prize at Manila on May 2, 1898, was sold to William EB. Platt Company of Richmond NY for 40000. It will be converted into a coastal tug and is currently at Portsmouth navy yard as the first vessel of its type to be repurposed.
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