18 Oct 1919
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1919
Page
1
Specialists summoned by Dr Grayson report the Presidents prostatic swelling has improved and treatment simplified. Kidneys heart temperature pulse and blood pressure are normal. No operation necessary though earlier reports mentioned a slight procedure might occur.
Bakers Limited to 70.6 price at 11 cents and manufacturers of candy and soft drinks must obtain only 50 percent of their estimated sugar needs. The notice indicates a policy to stop hoarding sugar for candy and soft drinks, with continued details on page 2.
Senator Walsh of Massachusetts declines to reply on the Senate floor to Senator Williams of Mississippi who attacked Irish in America. He issues a statement calling Williams incoherent and rambling. Moses of New Hampshire obtains the stenographic report and plans to object to changes when the speech is printed in the Congressional Record.
Maynard achieves a strong finish in a West Coast race as exuberant crowds await his arrival. A spectacular demonstration is planned to mark the moment and celebrate the victory.
Congress resents criticism as the National Industrial Conference closes its second week without deciding on workers right to bargain collectively. Adjournment is set for Monday with a new start likely and a formal program being prepared.
Withdrawing their motion to recommit the labor public declaration on collective bargaining, the employers proposed a substitute resolution to protect their right to deal or not to deal with individuals or groups who are not their employees. The withdrawal surprised public representatives who were ready to discuss.
Lieutenant Belvin W. Maynard famed for the transcontinental air race arrived in Cleveland and was due in Mineola tomorrow for a large public demonstration. He spent Thursday night installing a Liberty engine in his crippled aircraft at Wahoo Nebraska, then resumed at dawn and closed to within 500 miles of the Atlantic coast by sunset.
Madame Katherine Tingley presented a lecture on Theosophy as a remedy for postwar unrest at Symphony Hall. Her talk drew a full audience while students from the Rag Yogi School at Point Loma performed an elegant instrumental concert before and after the address.
A pioneer aviator drew massive crowds as his daytime journey across the Middle West unfolded. At each control point he paused for a 30 minute rest, with Rock Island greeting him alongside Billy Sunday before continued coverage on Page 2.
In Worcester on October 17 Judge Edward L. Shaw heard two of Samuel D. Burton's wives seek divorce. Burton is jailed in Northampton. Elizabeth Banfel of Worcester sought annulment alleging Burton previously married Elizabeth Burton of Scituate R I. Photographs shown to prove marriages. a first wife identified Burton in a 1918婚 wedding photo. Police traced a third wife, Cecelia M. Arnold, to Springfield.
Castor the Morgan gelding from Fort Ethan Allen finished 60 miles in 10 hours to set the only clean speed record in the 300 mile endurance race. Five Arabian entrants also completed the 60 mile segment between White River Junction and Concord.
Donlyn the Morgan stallion once the running mate of his stablemate collapsed during the race and was ordered out at Potter Place. Bob the veteran slipped to third as all six Arab entrants finished well. Five of the Arab horses finished ahead by five minutes but waited until the 10 hour minimum elapsed. Kingfisher continues on page 3 seventh column.
Organized labor filed a bill in equity in Allegheny county seeking an injunction against Mayor E. V. Babcock the director of public safety the police chiefs and officials from stopping labor meetings. J L Beaghan general organizer of the AFL swore to the complaint as the hearing set for next Thursday.
The note records sunrise at 6 59 and sunset at 6 00 with moon phase details. It marks a single day chronology for Ory A M and mentions general solar timing.
A compact list recalling Helen Hunt Jackson born in 1831 and dated WWI events. It mentions American possession of Porto Rico, 15898, the Japanese cruiser Takachiro mined in 1914, Allies landings at Enos in 1915, and British and French advances near Zee Brugge Vouziers Bres.
The forecast calls for fair conditions in Boston and surrounding areas with little temperature change through Saturday and Sunday. Moderating westerly winds to the west and northwest are expected, while Atlantic coastal winds remain gentle to moderate.
The report lists sporadic temperature figures such as 57 and 19 to 24, alongside references to averages and a dated sequence. It appears as a garbled weather snippet with sporadic numeric data and no clear location or context.
Detroit Oct 17 The 1916 general convention sustained by clerical and lay delegates defeated an amendment to forbid remarriage by an Episcopal priest of a person whose spouse is living. The measure failed in both orders despite clergy and some laity support.
A heated debate arose as several delegates urged the church to unconditionally condemn divorce and remarriage, producing a prolonged argument on the amendment.
Henry Linehard 20 of 69 Concord Ave Somerville was wounded in a room at the Cardinal Outing Club Metropolitan Square Somerville around 7 pm a bullet struck his shoulder then cheek He was taken to Central Street Hospital Gabriel Paz of 9 Carleton Street Somerville was present no arrests made and police have few details
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