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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1920

Page

5

Nighthawk Description and Habits From The North

A detailed 1920 article describes the U S ETTE Bird the Nighthawk with male and female plumage, range from Yukon to Texas and winters in Argentina. It notes its diet of mosquitoes, misnamed common name, nesting on rocks roofs or ground, and a booming wing noise during high-speed dives.

Yukon Canada Gulf States Plains Minnesota Texas Argentina Nighthawk The International Syndicate

Massachusetts Delegates Off to K of C Annual Convention

The Massachusetts delegation to the Knights of Columbus 38th supreme convention left New York for a three day session at the Hotel Commodore. Judge William J. Day leads about 150 knights with wives and friends, joining U S District Attorney Daniel J. Gallagher and others to help shape policy and select the convention secretary.

Knights of Columbus Commodore New York New England Bay State William J. Day Order Joseph C. Pelletier Massachusetts United States Daniel J. Gallagher Edward J. Brannigan Ware Michael F. Kennedy Natick G. Fred Dill Westfield Francis P. McKeon Worcester James J. Gaffney Danvers Hugh J. McMackin Boston Wilfred F. Kelley Jamaica Plain Sylvester J. McGinn North Attleboro Judge Day Wilfred Kelley J. J. Kirwin Galveston Texas Charles Sandy) Chapman Casey John Kerwin Supreme Council Charles Chapman T. F. Hogan Supreme Knight J. M. Kerwin D. P. O'Connell Mary O'Connor Lulu M. Crowley T. H. Lyons

Foch Sends Greetings to Knights of Columbus Convention

Marshal Foch of France sent greetings and an autographed portrait to the Knights of Columbus supreme convention opening in New York tomorrow. Delegates from states arrived and registered as the supreme board prepared its final financial report and programme for ratification at sessions starting Tuesday morning. United States District Attorney Daniel J. Gallagher of Boston led the committee on good of the convention.

New York Marshal Foch France Supreme Convention of the Knights of Columbus IM States Supreme Board of Directors United States District Daniel J. Gallagher Boston Committee On Good

Knights of Columbus Considers China Expansion Request

Joseph E. Doyle of Shanghai asks the K of C board to extend the organization to China. The matter is tabled for advisement as Archbishop of Mexico City informs that Manuel Garcia has been named Knight of St. Gregory the Great by Pope Benedict and is en route to New York. The convention ends Thursday noon, no parade, with Thursday events related to the pilgrimage departure.

Joseph E. Doyle Shanghai China K. of C William J. McGinley Mexico City Manuel Garcia Mexico St. Gregory the Great Benedict

Two Northboro girls dream of movie stardom spoiled

Hazel Bouzier, 12, and Annie Rice, 13, left Northboro for New York seeking fame as Mary Pickford figures. They rode auto trucks along a 200 mile route, slept on lawns, survived on scarce food, and were found asleep on a Walnut street Everett doorstep by Patrolman O Gara. Their father retrieved them later that day.

Northboro Mary Pickfords Michael A. O’gara Walnut Street Everett Hazel Bouzier Frank A. Bouzier Hudson Street Annie Rice Elizabeth Rice South Street New York O'Gara Bouzler

Father John's Medicine Endures in Thousands of Homes

The Standard Medicine brand Father John's Medicine has served thousands of families for over six decades, maintaining its position as a trusted remedy in households and continuing to advertise its longevity and brand heritage.

Robbins & Myers Father John

Harding spends quiet Sunday at Marion home

Senator Harding takes a rare day off from a demanding campaign schedule in Marion Ohio. He rests at home with Mrs Harding and only briefly checks his office. The church is closed due to the pastor's illness and he chats with neighbors and friends during a peaceful afternoon. Representative William E Mason visits to pay respects and hints at a possible statement later.

Marion Senator Harding William E. Mason Illinois Congress

Patrolman Captures Drunk Driver After Half Mile Chase

Patrolman John Keating stopped a pursuit when Carl Witham of 17 Chestnut Street Lynn fled after a signal at Broad and Washington streets. Keating halted a second car and pursued Witham along the beach route until he was captured for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.

John Keating Carl ‘Witham Chestnut Street Lynn Witham Lynn Beach Broad Washington Streets Keating

Lookout For The Machine Arrest Led By Keating

Keating caught up with his man and placed him under arrest after the lookout spotted the suspect fleeing with the machine.

Keating

Murphy Buried With Military Honors in Holy Cross Cemetery

The body of Cornelius A. Murphy a field clerk in the army who died in France was buried yesterday with military honors at Holy Cross Cemetery. Funeral services were held at the American Legion South End Post 1151 Washington Street. Murphy aged 21 was the son of Mr and Mrs Timothy Murphy of 6 Emerald Street. His body arrived from France last week.

C. A. Murphy Cornelius A. Murphy Army France Holy Cross Cemetery American Legion South End Washington Street Murphy Timothy ¥. Murphy Emerald Street

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