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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1920
Page
12
A second raid on Clark's Hotel by Lagrange Street police with plainclothes officers found nothing during a search for narcotics. The inspections followed a death of a woman at the hotel last week and came after a Saturday raid.
New York April 11 The annual Salvation Army report shows 7038334 of 14167698 contributed to the 1919 home service fund went to hospitals rescue homes and other facilities The army reduced its mortgage burden by 1881198 and officers salaries were improved according to the report.
The Sonoran secession spreads as customs and government property are seized in the so called Republic of Sonora. Governor Adolfo de la Huerta proclaims supreme power while Carranza troops clash at Guaymas leaving two dead. Calles calls for volunteers as Sinaloa and Lower California consider similar actions.
An unverified report from Nodal es Sonora says Alvaro Obregon is technically under arrest in Mexico City in the Cejudo case but not jailed. El Paso dispatch also says Obregon is formally accused of aiding Cejudo after being summoned to testify at his trial.
Marlboro officer Alex McDonald of Matin Street was struck Saturday night and taken to Marlboro Hospital in critical condition. The rider fled the scene after the accident leaving McDonald with a dangerous injuries and uncertain prognosis.
Five hundred workers from Boston Public Works sanitary division and nearly 300 trucks cleaned backyards alleys streets and private routes in the South End yesterday. Workers collected debris while residents aided the effort and Superintendent Norton plans to extend cleanups to other parts of Greater Boston.
Governor Coolidge endorses Be Kind to Dumb Animals Week running through Humane Sunday April 18. Public schools hold lectures and prize poster contest with thousands of pupil entries. about 200 posters on display at the Boston Public Library for the week.
Poughkeepsie N Y April 11 announcement today of the 2 percent prettiest girls of Vassar College's sophomore class who will be daisies chain bearers on June 6 1920 class day. The list includes Mary Pierce Lyon Torrington Conn Mary Stevens Burdick Newport R I Sarah Brandegee Barney Farmington Conn Lois Bancroft Long Stamford Conn Franziska Gay Schacht Brookline Mass Elizabeth Allen Burlington Vt and Madeline Hartwell West Newton Mass.
Joseph Agin, a former Rutland railroad newsboy, was shot in the left shoulder by customs officers at Rouses Point early today after refusing to stop his auto truck containing whiskey and gin in egg cases. He escaped briefly, was recaptured, and later given a Plattsburg hearing on smuggling charges. bail was set and the wound deemed not serious.
Following failed conferences with the Boston & Maine and Boston & Albany railroads, the Shed and Dock Freight Handlers Union members threaten a strike within a week unless wages rise. Five local unions met, and officers narrowly averted strike motions.
Chairman Fisher of the State Board of Arbitration and Conciliation is described as the last resort before a strike. He helped end the previous stoppage in January when Director-General of Railroads Hines threatened a decision if workers stayed on. Despite officers’ efforts the expected wage and condition relief did not materialize as government control lingered, with workers seeking better terms though told the government remains the proper agency for grievances.
Union leaders met with State Board member Fisher to seek early resolution of grievances amid a looming walkout. Last strike involved about 1900 workers with freight paralyzed on the Boston & Maine and Boston & Albany lines, and New Haven men may join if a renewal occurs, risking 3000 rail workers out and freight disruption.
Washington April 11 Directors of the Knights of Columbus decided to use the 7 000 000 balance of the war fund for educational work for former service men. Monsignor Bonzanvo endorsed the action and said Pope Benedict in Rome looks to America for moral leadership. The delegation will go to Metz to present a statue of Lafayette in August and was invited to visit Rome.
The Rev. George P. O Connor spoke to over 1000 Holy Name Society members at the cathedral branch. More than 1200 received holy communion during a special mass at 8 o clock in the cathedral upper auditorium. Rev. John W. Culhane presided as spiritual director.
Arthurmaster Thomas H Sullivan died in City Hospital from a pistol wound inflicted by Officer Elliot in Arlington Square. He was buried from St. Margaret's Church yesterday at 12 30 in the afternoon.
In Brooklyn a mob attempted to lynch Jacob Halpern, accused of stealing $960 from one worshipper and $65 from another at a Russian church. Police stopped the mob, rescue occurred, and Halpern faces two grand larceny charges.
A ledger smoked a cigarette in bed on the third floor of 22 Hanover street in the North End late yesterday afternoon. Fire department officials said the blaze damaged the mattress and room for about 50 dollars.
The Boston Sunday Post Magazine premieres Booth Tarkington's serial Ram s ey Milholland with Ramsey depicted as a standout debater. The installment showcases sharp wit and distinctive oratory in a period piece style.
A cosmetic advertisement touts Noonan's Lemon Complexion Cream as a four in one skin product blending lemon oils with a pure complexion cream. It claims night-time whitening, cleansing, pore tightening, and weather protection, offered for 50 cents a jar and available at stores or by mail from T Noonan & Sons Co., Boston.
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