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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1920
Page
3
The Worcester Nashua and Portland division of the Boston and Maine Railroad blocked for seven hours after two engines derailed at Afrei station. Eight cars piled up with them and were badly smashed.
Five district No. 14 United Mine Workers leaders including President Howat refuse to appear before the Kansas Industrial Relations Court. Howat denounces the court as political and corporate, saying officials will not answer questions and questioning its competence and authority.
Attorney General Palmer cancels a speaking engagement in Atlanta due to an attack of acute indigestion. He was stricken in Gainesville after delivering a campaign address and remained under medical care there, with physicians deeming his condition not serious but advising rest until tomorrow.
The Shipping Board steamer West Arrow left Mystic Docks yesterday for Antwerp marking the start of a new service sending a large fleet of steamers to Belgium. This first shipment of live stock resumes postwar trade and aims to keep vessels employed most of the year.
Stephanie Larue of Spencer died March 30 and her probate filing urges a burial casket under 100 dollars. She specifies attire for burial a black petticoat and satin white waist and provision for 15 funeral coaches. Nieces and nephews receive ten dollars each if they attend, otherwise nothing.
Eugene Bemis lifelong Walter M. Lowney Company salesman dies at 43 Richfield Street Dorchester in his 76th year. He was the first salesman for the company in 1885 and a native of Whitingham Vermont who spent most of his life in Boston.
Three three man teams will tour New England to promote the united financial campaign of 90 denominations led by Baptists aiming for 130 million dollars. The educational tours precede the nationwide drive opening April 25 with a Rockefeller sponsored mass meeting in Boston Symphony Hall on April 16.
Bishop Hughes presides at the New England conference opening session this morning. The convention runs until Monday with business sessions at People's Temple in Boston. Memorial service leads the program, Rev George S Butters to speak, and Rev William W Bowers preaches this afternoon. A Ministers Relief banquet is at Tremont Street Church at 5 pm followed by a Sunday schools board anniversary celebration tonight.
Merrimac county grand jury convened in Concord to hear the murder case of Mrs Marion Loynes Otterson charged with killing her brother in law Mau Rice Otterson in Hooksett last November. Sheriff Bert Worcester Manchester officer William Moar fingerprint expert J S Silva and Victor J Moore testified.
The New York New Haven Hartford railroad said it contracted for 40 large freight locomotives to be used on the Shore Line division. Delivery is expected in July and August. Construction of large freight and classification yards at Cedar Hill New Haven and Providence has been resumed as part of plans to boost capacity.
King Victor Emmanuel III through S Melano Rossi awarded a decoration in Boston for services to Italy during and since the war. The ceremony at the State House Hall of Flags drew Governor Coolidge Lieutenant-Governor Cox Secretary Langtry Senate President McKnight and military officers along with American Legion and Italian society members. Neckwear is important and Spanish jade combs are charming while dancing frocks remain short.
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