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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1919
Page
8
Delia Nee mourns the theft of her wool gray suit from a candy factory area. She recalls it was a gift and fitted well with silk lining and satin cuffs. She pleads for city help, hoping thieves will be punished and the garment recovered.
Robert Rich was charged with carrying a revolver illegally and received a six month sentence in Central Court. He posted bail set at 500 dollars in cash to appeal.
The new steel steamer Bobboosie, built in Portsmouth New Hampshire for the United States Shipping Board, will sail to Boston to join the Atlantic Transport line to London. With 880 tons deadweight, she will start her first voyage on September 4 and boost Boston's overseas trade fleet.
Private John C. Peterson of 852 Albany Street was officially reported dead with a Presidential certificate and a Pershing testimonial received by his family confirming his death.
Police strike union members meet in Fay Hall but report no meeting action. They plan only afternoon gatherings while President John F. McInnes and officers address other labor groups each evening.
President McInnes declared the police walkout would end only with all members returning together. He denied reinstatement lists and spoke at a secret meeting in Hayward Place, while Boston building trades and related unions vote on a general stoppage across 35 000 members.
Mayor Peters approved petitions from eight companies to operate 32 jitney routes with 87 vehicles. Fares range from five to ten cents, and supervision shifts from building to street department. Companies include Hyde Park Mattapan Transit, Hub Omnibus, Boston Omnibus, South Boston Omnibus, The Fepples Bus, Randings Auto Bus, Roxbury Omnibus, and Dorchester Omnibus with routes across Hyde Park Mattapan South Boston Dorchester Roxbury Atlantic Avenue and Park Square areas.
Local Anchor Line representatives at East Boston posted notices aboard the Elysia from Glasgow warning passengers and crew that orders from volunteer policemen and State Guards on patrol must be obeyed immediately.
Major-General Edwards is set to address a recruiting rally at People's Temple this evening. The event aims to recruit members for New England Post 29, American Legion, and will feature a musical programme as many recruits are expected.
In New York on Constitution Day former Secretary of State Elihu Root told the National Security League gathering that the police strike in Boston tests the Constitution. He urged firm enforcement and warned against mocking or tolerating attacks on the framework of the United States.
The speaker argues that a free, popular government hinges on all officers serving the people and not joining any faction. He warns that a police strike endangers order and government, citing Lenin and Trotzky and the Russian upheaval funded by German money as a warning against force replacing the state.
Officers were elected at Boston City Club for a Yankee Division clubhouse serving former 26th Division members. Brig Gen John H. Sherburne Colonel Edward L. Logan Colonel William J. Keville Lt Col Frank S. Perkins Lt Col Charles H. Stevens and 2d Lt James W. Boyer Jr chosen. Plans outline location and committee setup with a meeting next Wednesday for field officers.
Household Hints advise removing a scorch mark from linen by moistening and sunning, repeating as needed. Ink stains respond to a thick milk and starch paste left for two days before brushing off, effective only if treated soon after staining. Marie Pelletier, 2 Carpenter Street, Attleboro.
An advertisement from Mr D J Lane of 532 Lane Building St Marys Kansas offers a post paid $1.25 bottle for asthma and hay fever cure tests. Respondents must judge its effect within ten days and report back.
Mayor Peters orders Fire Commissioner Murphy to submit recommendations for readjusting fire department salaries to match the police department raise to 1400 for privates. He asserts parity between Boston police and firemen and urges coordinated changes.
Frederick M. Shepherd Jr., president of the Goodyear Rubber Company, died at his East Orange home today at age 61. He led the company through decades of industrial growth.
Miss Olive Templeton of Brookline, a noted actress and leading woman for Rich, wed a Chicago man in a private ceremony. The couple’s nuptials drew gentle press coverage and local interest in her career.
Ard Bennett and Edwin Arden recently ended an engagement with the Baker Stock Company of Portland Oregon and married John L. Flanry of Chicago in King's Chapel with only immediate family present. They plan a six weeks automobile tour before settling in Chicago where the bride leaves the stage.
Charles H. Adams, mayor of Melrose, who withdrew from the Republican race in favor of Lt. Col. Frank S. Perkins of Salem, appeals to GOP leaders to nominate Perkins for state treasurer. Adams argues no other candidate can add votes and warns the party would be rebuked if Perkins is not chosen, praising Perkins' wartime service alongside Gov. Coolidge.
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