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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1919
Page
7
The will of William C. Stacey, an 88 year old retired artist found shot to death Aug 24, leaves all his substantial estate to his wife. Stacey, who inherited from his sister and owned extensive city real estate and Western mortgages, had a probate filing in Burlington on Sept 4. His wife Stacy is nearly blind and ill with cancer.
The Romanian military command in Budapest forbids Hungarian non commissioned officers to carry arms and treat them as interned at home. Police may possess a revolver and 20 cartridges each.
Last night no fashion show models walked out in Boston. Promptly at 8, they modeled under the spotlight despite rumors of a strike. Director Walter M. Battis said contracts covered many, and no pay dispute existed. Mme De Ribas praised American styling blending art and fashion. A mantilla-scarf veil and flame toque highlighted the display. War Saving booths drew society throng with Miss Lena Higginson presiding afternoons.
Stanley Milton Baker 18, accused of shooting taxi driver Louis Iacano on Ventura road near Calabasas. His father C W Baker a grain broker and Chicago Board of Trade member will fund the defense. mother Viola Cliett holds faith in his innocence amid details of a divorce and a Los Angeles ranch. Local sheriff’s office and county jail note substantial defense credibility as guards seek truth.
The city acts on a plan to abandon Deer Island Prison, shifting inmates to a smaller facility. Mayor Peters says fuel savings will cut annual costs by about one third as prisoner numbers fall from 1100 in 1915 to around 300 now and possibly under 100 later.
The mayor notes expense savings will be possible even as wages, food, and fuel costs rise sharply. He says Commissioner Bates plans to return 25 000 unexpended dollars from the penal institutions to the city treasury. The island work force and welfare of state institutions loom as decimated commitments rise for the year.
The United States Shipping Board steamer Westmoreland bound from Baltimore to Rotterdam is being towed to Halifax after breakdown. The Mackinaw of the Atlantic Transport Line took the 9600 ton ship in tow 700 miles from Halifax, with location given as 41 44 N 44 31 W. The cause of the failure was not stated. The Mackinaw heads to Philadelphia and from there to London.
A long passage promotes an all day Saturday fashion event featuring a blouse shop only for misses, a large shoe shop with staff fitting girls and misses. It lists separate shops for misses dresses, lower price dresses, a misses suit shop, a misses coat shop, and an outer garments floor for the younger set. The fourth floor houses JUNIORS with Paris fashion offerings and a back to school appeal.
Arlington Heights Tennis Club completed plans for its annual championship singles tournament at a committee meeting held at Malcolm B. Davis's home. Play begins tomorrow afternoon, with the final for the club title on Columbus Day Monday October 13. The cup becomes property after two wins, held by past champions Leonard F. Leighton Carl W Patriquin George R Boggs and Malcolm B Davis.
James W. McMahon known as Jimmie leaves Middlesex Clothing Company Charlestown after 20 years to join William Murray custom tailor at 77 Bedford Street Boston forming Murray & McMahon. He aims to expand his railroad-friend network and serve Fall suits overcoats and uniforms on a larger scale.
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