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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1919
Page
10
Boston solicitors reported 159 811 dollars from 205 subscribers over the last three days, placing Boston ahead of New York. The drive totals show Boston 2 396 494 dollars New York 2 278 000 dollars and a grand total of 5 954 554 dollars. Weekend and holiday interruptions delayed work but supplementary committees are being formed to boost progress.
The article from the Post family promotes a contest with prizes for readers who read a couple of their pieces. It argues that the Post should be delivered daily and on Sundays to reach a broader audience.
The notice lists subscription charges for daily delivery across several months and a yearly option. It notes different rates by duration with emphasis on convenience and continued access to the newspaper.
Engagement announced between Miss Margaret Pierce of Chestnut Hill and Russell J. Goodnow Jr. of Chestnut Hill. Goodnow, a Dartmouth alumnus and Sigma Chi member, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell J. Goodnow.
Production gains reported as several independents restart parts of their plants amid the fourth week of the steel workers strike. The Camaggie Company and others like A. M. Byers and Oliver Iron and Steel resume sections as union officials deny large returns to work while noting no change in the strike status.
John Dapper also known as John W. Edwards, 36, of 74 Madison Avenue, employed as a truckman, was arrested on a bigamy charge. A warrant from Hester M. Dapper of Albany alleges he married Margaret Ellery while legally married to Dapper. Bail set at 1000 dollars. He has two children with Ellery and a son with Dapper, who is in the navy. He faces district court arraignment tomorrow.
Nine thousand prospective travelers for the far east near east Algeria and Morocco marched through Marseilles streets as a general strike halted port traffic. A delegation was sent to the marine prefect seeking departure arrangements and a prompt strike settlement.
Boston loading and discharging of foreign steamers at overseas terminals was delayed yesterday by a group of longshoremen defying union orders. Dissatisfaction with the New York National Adjustment Committee award, chaired by Harvard professor Ripley, is seen as the cause. Union leaders say no strike was declared and efforts are underway to recall the workers.
The East Boston local of the Longshoremen's Union walked out at Sunday meeting, halting work at Boston and Albany piers where Scindia Caledonian and Ikala moor. About 125 freight handlers joined in sympathy, stopping unloading and loading on several ships including Scindia and Lake Beacon. Authorities report over 100 longshoremen quit.
About 200 steamships are in New York Harbor with 150 in overseas service, stalled by longshore and shipyard strikes. Private American and foreign-flag vessels face similar delays. Of Shipping Board ships, at least 75 are held up by repair yard labor troubles. Naval Port records show 100 ships awaiting berths to load or discharge.
The th annual Vermont State Sunday School Association convention begins in Bellows Falls tomorrow afternoon and runs through Friday evening with about 300 delegates. Sessions occur in local churches and feature speakers including Rev. E W Halpenny of Chicago Rev G H Spencer of Boston Bishop Edwin H Hughes Milton S Littlefield and Marion Lawrence.
A remarkable writer delivers a story titled Luck by Wilbur Daniel Steele that will appear in the next Boston Sunday Post Magazine, signaling a notable publication event for readers.
Cambridge announces engagement of Grace Medlicott daughter of Mr and Mrs William Bliss Medlicott to Frederick Ward Wilson of New York City. Miss Medlicott, Dana Hall School alumna Class of 1912, engaged man connected with International Marine, naval service in war. Also includes several old household recipe notes and sign-offs from Mrs J E Saville and Mrs K H Bancroft.
Non-commissioned officers of the Yankee Division plan a mess dinner Friday at the Boston City Club. Speakers include General Edwards Captain Charles T Wates and Major John W Hyatt of the Northeastern Department. Lieutenant James W Boyer will discuss organizing all 26th Division men of New England.
New York report says Colonel E. M. House slept well and his condition continues to improve, announced by his son in law Gordon Auchincloss.
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