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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1920

Page

2

Fuller’s Plank Is Business

Congressman Alvan T. Fuller filed with the Secretary of State more than enough signatures to place his name on the ballot for nomination for Lieutenant Governor. Volunteers in Worcester, Essex, Suffolk, Middlesex, Bristol and Norfolk gathered the signatures. He appeals to the Roosevelt element of the Republican party and to supporters seeking a business administration at the State House.

Alvan T. Fuller Secretary of State Worcester Essex Suffolk Middlesex Bristol Norfolk Roosevelt State House

Fuller Seeks Independent Reform in State Leadership

Candidate Fuller promises broad statewide support and a business-minded, independent approach to guard public interests against corporate influence. He cites his record in Massachusetts politics and vows no freeloaded perks, aiming to unite Republicans and Roosevelt followers while denouncing paid lobbyists and pork-barrel tactics.

War Insurance Head Seeks Lt Governor Vote

In a campaign speech the War Insurance Head argues for his qualifications and urges voters to participate in the primaries. He cites treasury funds and criticizes opponents while appealing to American duty and conscience.

Woman in Park Taxi Scuffle Sentenced to Five Days

Mrs Diamond W Brown claiming hotel residence at the Vanderbilt led taxi driver Phillip Greenfield on a Central Park ride till $1.20. She allegedly offered a kiss and false wealth claims. Magistrate Schwab ordered five days in the workhouse for repeated fare avoidance and improper conduct.

New York Diamond W. Brown Vanderbilt Phillip Greenfield Central Park

Lomasney Attacks Tague at West End Rally

Martin Lomasney headlined a rally at the Hendricks Club as ward 5 leader he blasted Congressman Tague for his three terms and unveiled the club's fall plan to defeat him with a 100 member committee. The slate endorsed Fitzgerald for State Senate and Finklestein and Costanza for the House.

Martin Lomasney Ward 5 10Th Hendricks Club West End Tague Congress John I. Fitzgerald State Senate Bernard Finklestein George Costanza House of Representatives Mr. Lomarney John Y. Fitzgerald William F. Brophy Martin F. Cummings Michael Carcia

Government probe to centralize wounded care in Boston area

Colonel R. G. Cholmely Jones leads a War Risk Insurance Bureau team with two other officials to centralize treatment for wounded soldiers. After a day with Mayor Peters and officials, no decision was reached on transferring patients from West Roxbury Hospital. The panel toured Deer Island Parker Hill Worcester sites before reporting back.

Logan R. G. Cholmeley Jones War Risk Insurance Bureau of Washington Boston West Roxbury Hospital War Risk Insurance Bureau Peters Edward I. Logan Legion Deer Island Parker Hill Hospital Worcester Summer Street West Roxbury Jones A. P. Chronquest G. H. Woods Thomas F. Murphy

Marriage Intentions Log Records Numerous Brooklyn Couples

A list of intended marriages includes Frederick R. Keer and Hattie Foster in Brooklyn, Lawrence Cain and Bertha Robinson, Richard Vance and Annie Penney, and many others with ages and addresses. The notice notes a five day law waiver by Judge Brackett and a five day waiver by Judge Logan in separate entries.

Lawrence Z. Cain Westland Ave Bertha B. Robinson Richard L. Vance Ice Gaps Danforth St Jamaica Plain Annie Penney Lowell Wesley G. Harmon Dundee St Teresa M. Seals Edward Grant Gerry

Bulldog Guards Body During Lynn Man's Suicide Attempt

Lynn police report John Warren L ynn 32 attempted to kill himself by throat cutting at 91 Harbor street. A large bulldog owned by Warren attacked officers, delaying aid until his father removed the dog and Warren was taken to Lynn Hospital for eight stitches. Authorities say he will recover. The motive cited involves alleged liquor to his father.

Lynn John Warren Harbor Street Warren Harbor Avenue Lynn Hospital

Militia Quells Riots in West Frankfort After Deadly Clashes

West Frankfort Illinois Aug 6 with 900 militiamen on duty and more arriving the town was quiet after last nights riots. Five men were reported killed with identities unknown. Rioters included English speaking residents and foreigners mainly Italians who make up about half of the 11000 population. Most foreigners had left town by nightfall.

West Frankfort Ill Tony Hempel Amiel Calcaterra Royalton Mondy

Corbett to Appear Before Brighton Rent Committee

Attorney Stanley Bishop represents Fred A. Corbett owner of about 90 Brighton apartments. Corbett is accused of rent increases up to 50 percent this year. A tenant wrote to the Mayor's rent and housing committee claiming rent rose from 60 to 95 with an eviction threat. Corbett referred the matter to his attorney.

Stanley Bishop Fred A. Corbett Brighton Herbert A. Ellis Corbett

Married Woman Wins Admittance to the Bar

Mrs. Derina Watts MacDougall, confidential secretary to James H. Vahey, passed the bar examinations and is now a licensed attorney. She studied law during her husband’s navy service and at Portia Law School, aims to plead cases and believes suffrage will expand women’s legal opportunities.

Derina Watts MacDougall James H. Vahey MacDougall Portia Law School Vahey

Soldiers Wreck Six Houses in Irish Village

Two hundred soldiers attacked and wrecked six houses in Doon village. The Lecky Road police barracks in Londonderry’s nationalist district was burned yesterday according to Thurles advices received in Dublin on August 6.

Dublin Doon Thurles Lecky Road Londonderry

Feigenspan Petitions Supreme Court for Reconsideration

William D. Guthrie and Elihu Root, for Christian Feigenspan of Newark, ask the Supreme Court to reconsider its June 7 ruling upholding the eighteenth amendment and parts of the Volstead act. They argue the amendment targets intoxicating liquors and seek to prove beer at 2.75 percent alcohol is not intoxicating.

Washington William D. Guthrie Elihu Root Christian Feigenspan Newark N. J United States Supreme Court Feigenspan

Mayor Refuses to Discipline James Shea Over Gibson Street Playground

Mayor Feters said he would take no action against James B Shea chairman of the park and recreation department amid Dorchester Board of Trade demands for his removal over the Gibson street playground. Peters defended the project noting plans and future beauty of the playground once work is finished.

Feters James B. Shea Park and Recreation Department Gibson Street Dorchester Board of Trade Board of Trade Shea Peters Park Department

Liverpool to Greet Mannix on Arrival in 1920s rally

Liverpool plans a landmark welcome for Archbishop Mannix organized by J P Kelly and the Irish Self Determination League. Up to 20 000 Irish residents from Liverpool Manchester and nearby areas are expected to join a procession and reception likely at an off port location. Canon Madden will present an address and Dublin may grant Mannix the freedom of the city.

Liverpool Mannix J. P. Kelly Canon Madden Dublin

Grow Tire Company seeks away game with semi pro team

The Grow Tire Company baseball team invites fast semi pro teams to schedule a road game today. Preference given to Brookline Legion Dorchester Town team or the Edison Company. Call Mr Thayer Back Bay 6740.

Grow Tire Company Brookline Legion Dorchester Town Edison Company Mr. Thayer Back Bay

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