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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1919
Page
11
Eastern railroad region employees push to beat last week record as the final campaign week opens. New England roads officials claim division leads six other regions as national totals await release.
In New Bedford and Fall River crowds greeted Richard H. Long's victory squad as speakers argued the Boston police strike and the Coolidge administration. Ex-Mayor James M. Curley, Deputy U.S. Marshal John Backus, Joseph A. Conry, Charles H. McGlue, Arthur Cartier and others defended or opposed the marquee issues amid strong labor vote sentiment.
In his first public address outside Boston the former Boston mayor extols labor leader Samuel Gompers and organized labor. He attacks Mayor Peters and calls for a governor who is a plain businessman like Richard H. Long to remedy Massachusetts street railway chaos.
Curley predicts a solid Long majority while urging voters to ignore whispers of statewide money influence the night features Conry and McGlue challenging Governor Coolidge on law and order issues including state officials campaigning for party aims Deputy Marshal Backus defends labor and Democratic support in a pointed oath to uphold the Constitution against attacks on union members.
Subscriptions to the Harvard Endowment Fund are lagging in Boston as funds come in at a slower pace than expected. New York’s total nears Boston’s, and a rapid influx is urged to prevent New York from surpassing Boston. The current fund total stands at 8 255 289 dollars.
A solemn requiem mass was held yesterday morning at 9 o'clock for the Folk County Court officer. The gathering occurred at the court premises with attendees honoring the late officer.
The Commission on the Necessities of Life reports organized landlord extortion across Massachusetts with Holyoke and Somerville named. Chelsea Mayor Breath vows local panels to probe rent hikes and food prices as similar actions spread to other towns. The landlords’ Society imposes fines for unnecessary repairs and uniform rent-letter patterns hint at a coordinated scheme. The commission members warn more startling disclosures may follow.
Boston Red Cross officials meet at Copley Plaza to discuss the forthcoming drive November 2 to 11. Metropolis and district chairs, led by Grayden Stetson, outline goals including Boston’s share of the metropolitan quota and funds for the 16 million war effort.
Relatives from the Back Bay and beyond attended the Cathedral of the Holy Cross chapel for Rachel Ewing Sherman Thorndike funeral. She was the daughter of General William T. Sherman and survived by husband Dr Paul Thorndike and their three children.
Revere Post No 61 of the American Legion will hold a smoke talk at 8 o'clock in Grand Army Hall Beach street. A musical program directed by Commander Otis Pray will precede boxing exhibitions featuring Walter Butler George Lee Frankie Mack and Nate Segal.
Crowded funeral services were held for Mrs. Anna Meagher wife of Michael F. Meagher of 1592 Columbia Road South Boston at The Gate of Heaven Church on Fourth Street South Boston. The service was conducted for a beloved local resident with many attending to pay their respects.
Advertisement touts Bon Opto tablets as a real eye strengthener. Dr Lewis and another physician endorse the remedy with claims of improved vision, reduced eye strain, and possible glasses elimination. instructions say dissolve one tablet in water and bathe the eyes twice daily.
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