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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1920
Page
1
Crowds form as offices close for the day with many note holders failing to gain admission while others are served. Ponzi proclaims solvency and invites investors to retrieve funds amid claims of a plot against him.
The film star’s wife files a lawsuit against the comedian alleging defamation and intrusion while denouncing him as a public figure in a court action reported this week. The case centers on remarks affecting her reputation and career.
Mildred Harris Chaplin filed for divorce from Charlie Chaplin in Los Angeles alleging cruelty. The actress, nicknamed the queen of the movies, was born November 2, 1901 in Cheyenne and moved with her family through Laramie Pocatello and Denver during childhood.
District Attorney Joseph C. Pelletier corroborates McMasters account of events in his office regarding Charles Ponzi. He recalls McMasters urging Ponzi to close on July 26 and notes he warned Ponzi his scheme was cranked after asking for the bank's name.
Barricaded for Night after a lengthy undisclosed meeting between the state chief and the Attorney General at the State House drew attention from observers and raised questions about the topics discussed and potential outcomes.
The run on the Ponzi scheme began after a publicity man’s claims of insolvency. Thousands of investors stormed the offices at 27 School Street seeking refunds, with only a fraction receiving money. Officials reported about 40 to 50 people per hour passing the tellers as the scene persisted.
Fairhaven officers and State police conclude the Washington street leg find was not a murder. The leg belonged to an old man, amputated by a surgeon, wrapped in paper, placed in a box, and thrown from Railroad wharf.
William H. Masters repeats assertion that Charles Ponzi is insolvent based on weeklong information and deductions. Ponzi denies motives and accuses the author of malice while meeting with district attorneys and the attorney general to review his books. Continued on Page 18 Seventh Col.
The report from Vienna dated August 2 notes a government ultimatum issued by Romania amid escalating tensions. Authorities indicate clear demands and potential actions if terms are not met, signaling a critical diplomatic stand.
Belgrade dispatch reports Romania has issued an ultimatum to Soviet Russia demanding withdrawal of Soviet troops from Romanian territory within three days.
Reports from Eye Harbor New Jersey say a Black man arrested in a swamp confessed to receiving the $12000 left for the kidnapping of Blakely Coughlin son of Norristown resident George H Coughlin. Officials deny involvement by the prisoner. A White man may have been arrested in Philadelphia in connection with the case, but authorities have no details.
John Barrett a 16 year old boy of Manchester New Hampshire died five minutes after arriving at Winchester Hospital from injuries suffered when he was knocked from the top of a Boston and Maine freight train at Wedgemere bridge. Barrett suffered fractured skull spine and hip. He and four other Manchester youths boarded in Boston yards to return home. Only Barrett was struck by a bridge timber and hurled to the track. Thomas Murray saw the accident and aided Barrett after leaping from the train. Dr Richard H Sheehy assisted at the hospital.
State Registrar Frank A. Goodwin announced fee increases effective Thursday for certain motor vehicles. Cars under 30 horsepower rise to 10 dollars while motorcycles jump from 2 to 5 dollars. applies only to new registrations, not those already filed for the year. Revenue will fund road construction and repair.
Miss Mildred Austin 22 of 1 Spring Garden Street South End was arrested by Special Officers Bart Winn and James J Driscoll East Boston on robbery charges tied to the July 17 hold up of Brewer Anderson 311 Dudley Street Roxbury in the Middlesex Fells. Anderson was lured for a ride by three men. $100 was taken. Ferrilo Sal Vicaro and Harry Roach were also arrested last week in connection with the robbery. The suspect was turned over to Middlesex Fells police.
Ruth Woods, held since Friday night in the Loftis case, was released after the first session of the coroners inquest. She promised to testify at tomorrow's session.
National League results list Pittabarg 3 percent Boston and New York percent Cincinnati 2 Chicago 4 Philadelphia 2 St Louis 4 Brooklyn 1. American League Detroit 5 Boston 2 first game Detroit 2 Boston 1 second game Cleveland 2 Washington 0 New York 7 Chicago 0 St Louis 10 Philadelphia 8. Eastern League Albany 1 Springfield 0 Worcester 4 Pittsfield 3 Waterbury 7 New Haven 0 Hartford 3 Bridgeport 1.
William J. McCarthy declared he will remain in his role as Federal Prohibition Enforcement director in Boston, rejecting a move to become Assistant Deputy Revenue Collector amid political pressure from former liquor dealers. He returned yesterday from Washington and other cities after the dispute.
An old newspaper notice warns that all vehicles must have lights on at 6 88 under daylight saving time with continued guidance on page 5 five column. It uses archaic time notation and references a “SUN miei 58 MOON-a 9 86” motif.
An entry notes the execution of Sir Roger Casement for high treason in 1916. It also references a Pacific fleet earthquake near the Mexican coast a year earlier and a protest by the Central Federated Union to President Wilson against daylight saving repeal.
Forecast for Boston area and New England calls for fair skies Tuesday and Wednesday with moderate temperatures and light winds. Elsewhere the outlook covers coastal Atlantic regions with variable winds, overcast conditions, and possible showers along the South Atlantic coast.
Forecast suggests a sunny start after morning clouds with bright and fair conditions today and tonight. Temperatures near yesterday’s warmth, with light winds and no rain expected.
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