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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1919
Page
4
A wounded black man, arrested in a Cherokee hospital, is believed to be the intruder who entered A. H. Woodard's home in Fort Dodge. Woodard woke to find a man by the foot of his bed, fired, and pursued him. A kitchen mouse alarmed Woodard, distracting him and allowing the thief to escape.
Boston wholesale dealers warn of an imminent sugar famine with November through January likely to be hardest. They blame irregular shipments by the Sugar Equalization Board and say February may bring relief. A recent 6,899,200 pound Santiago cargo covers only two days for Boston.
A catalog of blankets offers sizes from 60x80 to 90x108, all wool with different bindings and borders in colors blue pink yellow rose and white. Per pair prices range from 6.50 to 65.00 with options featuring satin or grosgrain bindings and new borders.
The 19 Metropolitan Park policemen discharged after being found guilty of disobedience for refusing riot duty in Scollay Square on Sept 10 will face a new trial on Oct 1. Their lawyer Albert Apsey of Cambridge announced the action as the other 27 fined patrolmen await possible appeals.
Funeral for Mrs Catherine Higgins Finigan of Concord, mother of Rev William B Finigan of the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, will be held this morning at 9 o'clock from her Bedford Street home. A solemn high mass of requiem will be celebrated at St Bernard's Church at 9 30 with Rev George H Quigley of Charlestown as celebrant. Burial follows at St Bernard's Cemetery, Concord.
Forest Ranger Ross McCloud and Game Warden J S White stopped near W J Moffett's mountain home when Moffett's dog kept visiting brush. They found deer killed out of season and fined Moffett $25. Moffett questions the dog's value and the watchdog’s vigilance.
The Boston Symphony Orchestra plans its first rehearsal Wednesday ahead of the October 9 season opener. Longtime second concertmaster Julius Theodorowicz retains his role while new leaders join viola and cello sections Jean Bedetti a famed French cellist and Frederic Denayer a veteran French viola expert bring fresh leadership. Bedetti who won Paris conservatory top prize in 1902 has performed across Europe prior to wartime service from 1914 to 1915. Denayer appeared with major French ensembles and opera houses, including Grand Opera Orchestra and Concerts Monteux under Pierre Monteux.
Mrs. Jane Kirkwood wife of Iowa's Civil War Governor celebrated her 98th birthday at home in Iowa City Sept. 28. She remains in good health with full faculties and follows world politics, hoping for early adoption of the League of Nations covenant.
Huntington police traced a pear to suspect James Glenn after tooth prints matched a bite used to identify him. Four youths were held in Ohio City as suspects in car thefts near railroad yards. authorities say the confession followed the match.
Hans Solberg of Eau Claire Wisconsin, aged 85, embarks on a sea voyage to Norway. The bachelor credits his longevity and health to a lifelong single life and continues active work and keen reading without glasses. He planned the trip after days of daily manual labor.
The Rev. W. H. Carnegie of St. Margaret's London urged in a Trinity Church sermon that churches should keep out of political and social questions and focus on guiding noble Christians. He said the church’s duty is to send healthy Christians from its altars, not mix in political affairs.
Several thousand men and women members of John McBride Branch Friends of Irish Freedom and supporters gathered at a Lawrence park to protest the U S Senate’s adoption of the League of Nations covenant. The United States flag and the Irish republic flag were displayed.
Washington reports a looming vote on treaty amendments proposed by Senator Fall which seek to remove most American representation on international commissions. President Wilson’s return to the capital could accelerate contention as Congress weighs the treaty and the steel strike dominates agenda.
The Senate will weigh the peace treaty amid a resumed labor committee inquiry into the steel strike led by Gary of United States Steel. Secretary Foster and other witnesses may push for presidential intervention. House activity remains light with three major bills advancing to White House. Democratic and Republican leaders expect a decision on reservations after talks with President Wilson, who may decide on a ratification stance this week.
More than 200 prospective students have filed applications for enrollment in a Trade Union College program at the High School of Practical Arts in Roxbury under the Boston Central Labor Union. Sessions start Monday night Oct 6 with three terms: fall through December, winter from Jan 6 to March, and spring from April 6 to mid June. Courses include English composition literature philosophy history government economics law and science.
A six to eight month old calf escaped from railroad yards in Wabash and wandered the business district for two hours. Police and fire department responders arrived as the animal lay in a busy street, until firefighters secured a rope and dragged the calf back to its pen.
Lima Peru September 28 William W Handley American consul general at Callao died from apoplexy last night He was stricken about ten days ago He is survived by his wife The Lima press pays high tribute to Handley He was a New York native and entered the consular service in January 194 and was appointed consul general at Callao and Lima in 1915 He previously served at Puerto Plata as vice consul Trinidad as consul and Naples as consul general
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