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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1920
Page
3
By a vote of 109 to 43 the Massachusetts State Branch of the A F L rejected Montreal A F L action and defeated a substitute resolution calling for an indorsement of the League of Nations with reservations after eight hours of debate at the 35th annual convention in Lynn.
The Boston Central Labor Union convention debated a resolution opposing the League of Nations and urging no U S participation at odds with Irish independence. A substitute favoring Montreal actions was defeated and a resolution recognizing the Irish Republic was carried. Thomas Nolan’s pro Irish freedom motion prevailed after hours of debate.
Up to noon today about 275 voters had changed party registration. East Boston residents moved from Democratic to Republican last year and back this year to Democratic. Irish extraction voters lean Republican while Republicans shift to Democratic, with overall party shifters described as infinitesimal among 104000 names.
Census figures announced in Washington show Rhode Island with a population of 604 397, up 61 787 from the prior count or 11 4 percent. Providence county including Providence city tops the state with 475 19 residents, rising 50 837 or 12 percent. Brattleboro village Vermont reports 7 324 residents, an increase of 807 or 12 4 percent.
The Sacred Heart parish of East Boston holds an annual field day today at Wood Island Park from 10 a m to 10 p m. Rev. James H. O Neill LL D pastor, assisted by a parishioner committee, organizes the event.
James Duncan head of the Granite Cutters' union and AFL vice president told the federation's executive council that prohibition fuels labor unrest and could lead to broader controls. Frank Morrison said records of Harding and Cox were issued to locals, with more candidate records in progress.
At 8:45 a m McLean Kitties begin a parade at Caledonian Grove West Roxbury. United Drug Company holds a field day at Riverside Grounds at 9 a m. A 10 a m church picnics gather at St Bartholomew’s Cambridge Spring Grove Wel lesley. Fat Men’s Club Salem Willows. Sacred Heart East Boston Wood Island Park. 4th Engineers Ladies’ Relief Auxiliary Salem Willows. At 1 p m a parade led by Maden children farms departs Linden Square to Revere marshes for a swimming pool. 1:15 p m Lowney’s Field Day sails from Fiske Wharf to Gloucester aboard Mary Carlton.
Nearly 200 babies attended the Watertown playground event marking Mother’s Day as a curricular feature for training and welfare. First prize for the most attractive baby went to Doris Delehanty, with Frances Keirce as a top health baby. Louise Clark, the Watertown health nurse, judged and opened a lecture series on baby hygiene. Frank McNamara, playground supervisor, secured Clark for the rest of the summer.
A women’s general retreat begins at the Convent of the Cenacle next Wednesday and ends a week later on the Feast of the Assumption with a Jesuit father preaching. Additional retreat planned Aug 24 28. The Catholic Charitable Bureau director praises parish aid for a vacation home for ill children but calls for more funds. St Mary’s Cambridge plans a field day at Pinehurst Park on Sept 11.
Mrs. Annie Greenblatt of 76 Goddard Street Providence appeals for help locating her missing daughter Ida Greenblatt age 19 who left home after a quarrel with an sister. Ida is described as brunette with brown eyes, brown bobbed hair and a scar on her left cheek. She wore a blue satin blouse a black skirt and brown oxfords. The mother fears foul play and is awaiting hospital treatment due to heart trouble.
The Park and Recreation Department released a citywide slate of outdoor film showings for next week. Franklin Square in South End Monday, Cottage Street Playground in East Boston Tuesday, and Pierce Wield in Roslindale Thursday are listed venues.
In Denver Colorado two men died and 13 were injured as rioting resumed at East Side car barns. A crowd gathered and tried to close in on the barns but a fusillade of shots from defenders stopped the advance. Armed police and strike breakers faced off, with federal troops expected to arrive the next day.
A large riot in the Syrian colony area near Hudson and Kneeland streets ended with six arrests and multiple injuries. Knives hammers hooks and clubs were used as hundreds gathered. Two men with stab wounds were treated at City Hospital and another with a hammer wound required 18 stitches. The disturbance lasted over an hour before police restored order.
Edward L. Shaw a Brockton furniture mover is sued by Thomas E. Gibson of Dorchester for alleged alienation of Eleanor Mildred Gibson wife. Damages of 25000 sought in Suffolk County Superior Court with Shaw denying any affection existed. The case, tied to Shaw's prominence, caused local sensation in Brockton.
The Summer School for Rural Pastors will start at Boston University School of Theology on August 16 and run sessions through September 4. Daily services will be held in Robinson Chapel.
Chicago reacts to a Paris reported gown described as two uneven panels with a safety skirt underneath. Clubwomen social welfare leaders and ministers denounce the daring style as too provocative as Paris reports sparked a storm of criticism and public discussion.
About 300 applicants for the Boston police force took civil service examinations at the State House yesterday.
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Democratic vice presidential nominee, concluded his duties as assistant secretary of the navy and left for Dayton to attend notification ceremonies for Governor Cox. He held an informal reception for officers and employees, and Secretary Daniels presented him with a silver loving cup.
A directory listing prominent hardware, rubber, tire, and auto supply businesses across Boston and surrounding towns. Entries include Bay State Hardware Co.. Citizens Rubber Co.. Geo Collins & Co.. Coward Auto Supply Co.. Houghton & Dutton Co.. S Simons Hardware Co.. Standard Rim Co.. Standard Tire & Rubber Co.. Plus firms in Arlington, Everett, Woburn, Winchester and Danvers with street addresses.
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