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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1919
Page
12
New York Oct 15 press dispatch says the World War Legion was abandoned and its national encampment canceled in Pittsburg. Members are urged to join the American Legion as the officially recognized veterans group.
In North Attleboro on October 15, three generations of the Precourt family marked wedding anniversaries at 101 Broad Street. Israel and his wife observed their 60th anniversary, Edmond and his wife celebrated their 35th, and grandson Aime and his wife celebrated their 10th. Each couple received a purse of gold and gifts as guests from New Hampshire, New York, Taunton, Middleboro, Fall River, and Pawtucket attended.
The Rev. Dr. J. Fort Newton of City Temple Congregational Church London has accepted a call to the Universalist Church of the Divine Paternity in New York. He is expected to begin his American pastorate about December 1.
Judge Michael J. Murray, chairman of the Massachusetts Roosevelt Memorial Association, spoke in an interview last evening expressing concern over editorial columns claiming partisanship in the effort to establish a proper memorial to a great American.
Judge Murray emphasizes that the Roosevelt Memorial Association remains nonpartisan and nonsectarian. The National Memorial Association seeks a free-will public tribute to Roosevelt the man with a diverse executive line. Citizens may contribute between October 20 and 27, any amount welcomed.
The narrative recalls Joseph Warren as Harvard student and Revolutionary figure. It notes a boyhood window trick at Harvard, his bold speech at Old South Meeting House, and a battle day exchange with British troops. It ends by honoring Warren along with Adams Otis Hancock as names the Commonwealth preserves.
The United States Shipping Board assumed formal custody of five of eight former German passenger ships, transferred from the War Department through New York port officials. The vessels are the Imperator Mobile Pretoria Prinz Friedrich Wilhelm and Zeppelin, totaling 111,393 gross tons.
Bridget A. Luchinsky testified in Suffolk County Divorce Court that her husband Count Alexander Luchinsky abused her though she denied striking him with a 20 inch brass pipe. She said their son supported her financially and emotionally while Count remained demanding. Judge Hammond dismissed the divorce petition, citing abuse allegations and disputed injuries.
A reader questions horse shoes and road wear, another asks barrel flour weight and a child’s label. The exchange clarifies Massachusetts slavery abolition history, then notes a willow bush connected to Napoleon’s grave in a Boston cemetery with a second bush once near Cottons Mather’s tomb.
An advertisement touts Gets It as the sole corn remover that peels like a banana skin. It claims quick 2 to 3 drop application, no tape or knives, and a money back guarantee. Manufactured by E Lawrence & Co Chicago Illinois at drug stores.
Higgins returns to Penn State as team captain and earns election to the All-A. E. F. squad after being an All-American in 1915 and the following two years. He is strong candidate for another selection this season.
Miss G I Baird of Allston Massachusetts describes a two year sickness with weight loss and worm symptoms. After reading an advertisement for Dr True s Elixir she bought a bottle and reports rapid relief and renewed health. She lists signs such as offensive breath swollen upper lip sour stomach and worm-related discomfort. The Elixir is sold by all dealers.
Two young volunteer police officers Brady and Sharkey posed as drunks in Back Bay station cells Saturday night and allegedly gathered compromising evidence against Lloyd L. Miller and Milton Leon, charged with grand theft auto. Miller is held at 2500 dollars and Leon at 2000 dollars for the grand jury.
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