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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1919
Page
5
Advertisement touts Poslam for irritated skin with immediate relief and cooling soothing effects. Claims quick benefit on pimples rash itching scalp scale and other disorders. Promotes Possum Soap as a toric skin soap and offers a free sample via Emergency Laboratories in New York City.
General Pershing announces a forthcoming official history of the war covering all U S actions from April 1917 departure to his return. It will record military operations, interallied conferences, and diplomatic negotiations, with detailed military information and regimental reports.
Opening session of the first international congress of working women features speeches in four languages and songs in several more. About 50 delegates attend from 11 nations plus the United States, aided by a corps of young women interpreters ensuring full understanding of all addresses.
Mrs. Raymond Robins led a multi language gathering as president of the National Women's Trade Union League. Dr. Alice Moreau of Argentina urged women to organize against prejudice. Margaret Bondfield spoke of building a new civilization. Miss Mary Van Kleeck predicted future progress in gender labor roles. The conference will elect officers and resume business after noon sessions.
Boston Elevated trains faced two delays yesterday. A system wide halt followed a City Point power loss. A Charlestown wind gust dropped metal onto the third rail, briefly blocking trains between Sullivan Square and Dudley Street.
James T. O'Dowd master plumber and longtime Lawrence politician died at his Newton Street home at age 42 from pneumonia. Born in Manchester New Hampshire he moved to Lawrence at nine and served in the Legislature in 1914 15 and 16 and on the Public Health Commission. He is survived by his wife three children and five brothers.
Lawrence P. Dakin, convicted of manslaughter in the death of Arnold Romano in January 1918, was placed on probation by Chief Justice Aiken. Assistant District Attorney Webber said he supported probation due to Dakin’s meritorious ambulance service abroad.
The Guild of the Infant Saviour seeks 5000 to aid the Catho lic Charitable Bureau in caring for infants and mothers. Donation month extends through the diocese as members aim to save clothe and protect a large number of homeless children.
The Boston Sunday Post announces a series on city church choirs. It promises entertaining portraits of choir members, their personalities, backgrounds, and ambitions across future installments.
Thomas F. Higgins a 26 year old Roxbury man arraigned in Roxbury Court before Judge T J Ahern charged with larceny of a watch and chain from Miss Delia Garden of Poland Spring Maine. He pleaded not guilty and was held in 200 dollars bonds for the grand jury. Garden said a man matching Higgins approached her near Arlington square last Monday and snatched the chain then fled. He was captured soon after.
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