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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1921
Page
5
The probate battle over Theodore P. Shonts estate ends when his widow withdraws objections and accusations against Amanda C. and Thomas, clearing the way for probate of the will.
The YD campaign to aid wounded and disabled veterans in Massachusetts hospitals ends tonight. Workers have raised funds to care for more than 3500 veterans but the committee says funds are still insufficient to cover all soldiers sailors and marines as planned.
Mrs. Shonts states her objections cannot stand and asserts her husband had the mental capacity to sign the document making it valid. She also files a deposition retracting all charges against Mrs. Amanda C. Thomas, addressed to whom it may concern.
Mrs. Clarence R. Edwards leads a campaign as honorary president and treasurer accepting numerous checks yesterday. YC veterans and Federal Vocational students contribute to comfort disabled comrades while many mothers and fathers send donations. A poignant letter was received in the past week.
A mother of a French war hero and local volunteers in Boston rally aid for shell shocked and disabled veterans. Contributions from West Roxbury Hospital veterans, telephone operators, and department store workers fund clothing and transportation, with Mrs Edwards collecting checks for the YD Club.
At 9 am the National Rose Show opens at Horticultural Hall. Anita Forbes reads to children at 11:30 am at 264 Boylston Street. Massachusetts School Masters' Club meets at Boston City Club to discuss state universities. 11 am Bishop Nicholas of Serbia speaks at the Twentieth Century Club. 2 pm shows include The Naughty Little Princess at Jordan Hall. 2:30 pm League of Catholic Women meets at Notre Dame Academy with Rev Patrick J Waters on The Church and the French Revolution. 6 pm 101st Engineers Welfare at Cadet's Armory. 7:30 pm Governor Cox visits the Masonic Club. 8 pm Vermont Association hosts a maple sugar party at Paul Revere Hall. 8:15 pm John W Weeks speaks at Y M C A on New York City in Colonial Days.
President Harding denounces federal road funding as wasteful and proposes halting further appropriations until a maintenance plan is created. He favors a graduated motorist tax with motorists paying a proportional upkeep share, noting that current schemes encourage states to pair large subsidies with matching funds.
The President explains about one hundred million dollars available for roads, noting costly contracts and premature project fragmentation before bond maturity. He points to little state effort to maintain roads, raises concerns of graft and waste, and says no specific remedy has been formulated yet.
Caleb Loring Cunningham, 65, of Milton, formerly jailed in January, was indicted by the Norfolk County grand jury for first degree murder in the shooting death of John Johnson. The panel reported to Judge Brown after sitting all week at The Pines on the Cunningham estate.
Dedicatory services for the Salvation Army new building at 12 Warrenton Street will be held tomorrow afternoon and evening. Staff Captain William Trevitt presides at 11 a.m. The 1:30 p.m. Sunday school meeting follows, and the dedication starts at 3 p.m. Colonel William A. McIntyre delivers the address, with a 6 p.m. youth service and 8 p.m. evening service conducted by Colonel McIntyre and staff.
Violinist Carmine Fabrizio presented a diverse program at Jordan Hall including Handel Bach and Chausson with pianist de Voto. The performance showcased strong technique and warm tone, though the Poeme drew mixed views for cohesion despite Fabrizio’s notable musical growth and the large audience’s quick applause.
Veteran circus promoter B. FE. Wallace of Peru Indiana died at a Rochester Minnesota hospital after a long career as a pioneer in American circuses.
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