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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1919
Page
13
Mrs. Mary J. Young sues Charles Ludlam for conversion over a canary at Tudge Duff's court. She claims the court bird is not her own, while Ludlam and an employee insist the bird is the same, noting molting and age factors. They deem the bird of little value and the judge reserved decision.
Judge Duff questions the age of a canary. Mr. Ludlam estimates eight years old, the bird singing in protest as if to dispute the witness. The judge asks for market value, and Ludlam replies nothing too old.
Preparations for the new Army store in Ware house 2 D street South Boston near completion. A 22 woman clerks force was finishing details yesterday and today will be installed for a 9 o'clock Thursday opening. Six large counters were set up with dedicated salesforces and cashiers to aid clerks and customers.
Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania charged in the Senate that President Wilson and his party brought back from Europe jewels and other gifts from crowned heads worth more than a million dollars. Senator Ashurst rejected specifics but condemned any Democrat accepting such gifts and noted a prior 1810 proposal to bar gifts from foreign rulers.
Harvard began its 233d opening with crowded registration and full dormitories as students from war and transfer backgrounds arrive. The yard buzzed with policemen, tractors, and guns as the campus prepared for classes after an eventful first day. Jacobman Schankman, Chelsea, starts freshman year at age 1, while Colonel George Lyon, 71, stands as the oldest student. The bursar collected initial tuition, and study cards are due the next day before class meetings.
Colonel John F. J. Herbert to launch Eastern States tour for American Legion drive. Five Massachusetts posts—Roxbury No. 44 Cohasset No. 118 All Dorchester No. 154 Brookline No. 11 and Winthrop No. 1—reported over the top as the drive nears Oct 10. The statewide sum hits 21,500 with a 60,000 objective. 30,000 expected by Oct 1 and 30,000 more in 10 days. Herbert begins at North Station for Worcester then Wilmington Del, then to Delaware Washington DC West Virginia Ohio Indiana Kentucky Missouri.
Quincy officials argued against discontinuing the Hough's Neck streetcar line. Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway trustees confirmed Oct 1 closure after noting a $9000 condition cost. The mayor refused to press jitney restrictions to save the line.
Trustees push for a battle over street cars or jitneys after Mayor Whiton declines to present a council recommendation. A notice says Houghs Neck route service will cease October 1 1919 due to unfair competition and unfunded track repairs.
Miss Barbara Frances Allen of Bolton Priory Pelham Manor N Y engaged to Francis I Amory of 413 Commonwealth Avenue Back Bay The couple noted for her two years with the American Committee for Devastated France overseas with Miss Anne Morgan She received the Croix de Guerre from Marshal Petain for ambulance corps service in France She is sister to Mrs Goodhue Livingston Lt Julian Allen and Ensign Frederick Allen
Boston University College of Business Administration announces record registration in the day division. Freshmen will exceed 500 and upper classes about 250, total near 750, more than doubling previous figures. Evening division registration began last night and continues this week.
Fred P Greenwood Republican candidate for State Treasurer accuses Massachusetts coal dealers led by William A Clark of trying to defeat him at the polls today due to his measure to regulate coal quality and require under standard coal. He cites a letter urging members to vote on primary day and praises past coal price hikes.
Mrs. Jane Wilson of 243 Boston Street Dorchester was seriously injured when struck by an automobile allegedly owned by M. S. Finn of 5075 Washington Street at Edward Everett Square and Dorchester Avenues last night.
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