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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1919
Page
5
Walter D. Hines announces the railroad administration has boosted the number of cars in service to 2,065,000 as of July 1 1919. More than 23,564 new cars entered service between Aug 1 and Sept 6 and current output exceeds 900 cars daily.
The Prince of Wales arrived in Banff Alberta from Calgary to a Stony Indian delegation that made him a chief with a head dress in a traditional ceremony. The tribute included a formal welcome, dances and a song in a large circle. Earlier at Bar U ranch cowboys witnessed a running boy named Davy Windsor claim a prankish glimpse of royalty.
Camden New Jersey Sept 17 three hundred militiamen were called out by Mayor Ellis to quell disorders arising from a zone fare system on New Jersey Public Service streetcar lines. The troops slept at an armory and would go on duty at 5 a m to protect trolley passengers as Ellis said he may ask Governor Runyon to order the entire state militia to Camden to restore order.
A reader from East Boston commends The Post for its editorial stance on the police strike. He lauds the editorial “Sound Doctrine” and especially the piece “Boston Newspapers and the Strike,” calling it splendid and Americanist in tone.
At 9 a.m. the New England Conservatory of Music opens followed by a 10 a.m. welcome home event for service men in Provincetown. A 10 a.m. trial for 19 Metropolitan Park police members is held at 18 Tremont Street over insubordination charges. At 3:30 p.m. the Musical Women’s City Club features Mrs. Morgan Butler. At 7:30 p.m. the New England Women’s Post American Legion meets at People’s Temple with General Clarence R. Edwards expected to speak.
Chicago federal grand jury began hearing the government's case against the big five packers for alleged Sherman anti trust violations. Attorneys said indictments against company officials will be sought. The probe is expected to run several weeks.
Eugene Arnold, 23, arraigned in Roxbury Court on a larceny charge, sent to Psychopathic Hospital for a mental examination. Case continued to Sept. 26. He is accused of stealing wearing apparel valued at 51 dollars and 50 cents from Clarence Warner of the Hotel Kenmore Back Bay.
Clara M. Dow of Boston sues Rogers Dow in Suffolk county for divorce alleging cruel and abusive treatment since their June 1 1918 marriage. They lived in Brookline and Boston. She seeks alimony.
Senator Charles L. Gifford urged legislation to bar strikes by public and public service employees. The Republican candidate for State Treasurer spoke to a large Walpole audience and praised Governor Coolidge for his stance in the Boston police situation.
Brest dispatch reports King Albert and Queen Elizabeth of Belgium will depart Ostend aboard the steamship George Washington to sail to the United States. Rear Admiral Andrew T. Long, U.S. naval attache in Paris, accompanied by others, left here today for Ostend aboard the same vessel.
Chief Justice Rugg directs Winthrop Alexander to buy 28 large silk American flags for 23 courtrooms in the Suffolk County courthouse. The flags cost 20 dollars each and will be displayed throughout the building following legislative requirement for flags in courtrooms.
Back Bay Post No. 117 of the American Legion launches a drive to reach 1000 members before October 16, the start date of the Massachusetts State convention in Worcester. Members are urged to recruit at least one additional former serviceman. Major Judson Cabot Hennigan will speak at the Franklin Union Hall meeting this evening.
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