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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1920
Page
21
Visalia announces that C. T. Buckman bans Chase Harl Magegert and any other player under organized baseball ban from San Joaquin league clubs. Reports say Le Moore club may seek to sign Magegert and Chase.
Philadelphia authorities report a search of the suspect's house found no trace of the 13 month old kidnapped from Norristown. The man known as the Crank is under arrest in Egg Harbor New Jersey and is believed to be the kidnapper. Investigators say the baby may be in the custody of others in Philadelphia and declined to release the suspect's name or detention location. Police conducted a nationwide tracking effort tied to the ransom letters and a horse train drop.
Mrs. Mary E. Collette, 25, of 1 Putnam Avenue, Cambridge, committed suicide by turning on a gas jet in her room yesterday afternoon. Her husband was at work. brother Joseph Knight found her body when he returned home. Medical Examiner Dow labeled it suicide. Police speculate the recent loss of her infant, about a month prior, contributed to her action.
Gov Coolidge helps place the cornerstone for the Suffolk Law School in a public ceremony attended by trustees and faculty. He stresses that the institution serves private student aims and a public function by teaching law and promoting justice as the cornerstone of the profession and the Commonwealth.
The Bell-in-Hand sign found after being missing since Monday is now at the City Hall police station and will today be handed to the Boston Historical Society. Amos Carver of the Niles building received a call asking about prosecution if returned and consulted the estate’s lawyers who said no prosecution would result.
In Cambridge Olivec street, the Niles building is linked to an engineer whose story says a loaded truck knocked down the Bell in Hand sign last Monday. Kelley recovered it and stored it in the Niles engine room before revealing its location amid a citywide search during rush hours in Pi Alley.
Charlies Ponzi adopted a new role as he appeared on stage at the Boston Theatre to film a one reel movie titled Making a Million a Minute with Jim Corbett and Billy B. Van. The audience packed the house as Ponzi greeted reporters and thanked manager Charles S. Harris for the opportunity.
The Connecticut Republican State central committee met in executive session at Daffbury and laid plans for the November campaign for governor and president. The State convention is set for Footguard Hall Hartford on September 8 and 9 with caucuses and primary on August 26 and city conventions August 27. Senatorial and probate conventions for districts with multiple towns will be held August 26.
In St Louis yesterday incomplete returns point to victories for the League of Nations covenant, prohibition, and opposition to large presidential campaign spending. Breckinridge Long leads the Democratic Senate race while Spencer and Dwight F. David show strength in Republican contests. John M. Atkinson and Arthur M. Hyde lead for governor with Hyde calling for resignations of party officials over campaign funds.
Editorial from the July issue of the Ford News advocates prudent tire use and maintenance for motorists. It stresses tire safety, proper inflation, tread checks, and regular inspections to reduce blowouts and improve fuel efficiency.
Boston firms Farley McNeill on Federal Street promote a 20 percent down deferred payment plan for Tiger Foot tires, aiming to curb cheap tire purchases. The program encourages customers to test high grade tires before paying full price, building a strong mail order business among bankers merchants real estate men doctors and workers.
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