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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1920
Page
3
Republicans and Democrats clashed in the House over soldier relief legislation. Chairman Good warned that approving a cash bonus plan would provoke strong opposition from 106 million men women and children.
Representative Mondell charged Democrats push extrav agant bonus plans for political gain while Garner challenged the Republican tax plan as unfair. Representative Towner called a caucus conference to address bonus legislation amid GOP discontent with Ways and Means.
South Braintree and Norfolk county back Senator McIntosh of Quincy as Legislature considers authorizing Governor Coolidge to offer a reward between 15000 and 20000 for information leading to the bandits capture. A Senate resolve was introduced and likely to pass. A State House conference among public safety officials was held as investigators pursue the case.
The House yesterday discussed a bill to curb revolvers and other firearms after referencing the killing of Patrolman Clancy in Charlestown and the shooting of two men by Braintree gangsters. The debate tied unrestricted pistol sales to crime.
The House defeated Representative Scigliano's bid to substitute his bill for the committee on legal affairs adverse report. The tally stood 87 to 8 reflecting concerns over freedom to obtain pistols and other weapons fueling lawlessness.
Debutantes and society girls prepare for summer social functions along the north and south shores. Miss Olivia James daughter of Professor and Mrs Edward H James of Charles River Square attends events planned for the year’s debutantes.
During a rent hearing before Justice Harry Robitzek in the First District Municipal Court a gavel struck its own head and flew off, hitting a man in the front row. The judge asked the man to identify whether he was a landlord or a tenant.
A courtroom scene ends with laughter when a judge quips about not hitting a tenant by mistake, easing tension after an injured man speaks up about the incident. The exchange highlights a tense housing dispute turning lighter in tone.
The first meeting of the Democratic women of Massachusetts will be held Saturday at the Hotel Bellevue. Mrs George Bass of Chicago, chairwoman of the women's bureau of the Democratic National Committee, will be the guest of honor and speak at a luncheon about organization and women's role in the upcoming election.
Classified listing advertising 72 sheets of Washington lawn writing paper with 50 envelopes and special box paper gold stamped with script initial. Includes 24 piece set with envelopes and fabric cloth long envelope shapes. Price 29 cents per item.
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