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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1920
Page
2
The steam yacht Victoria arrived in Portland under its own power after stranding on the York Ledges. It was towed by the M Mitchell Davis from Portsmouth for inspection and repairs, with only minor bottom damage suspected.
Charles Ponzi the financial wizard will attend this evening's Boston performance of My Lady Friends at Selwyns Park Square Theatre. Invited by producer H. H. Frazee and Park Square owners the Selwyns and Fred E. Wright, Ponzi will sit in a box with his immediate family.
During the Revere rioting two women were shot. Miss May Gleason of 122 Cedar Street Somerville was shot in the leg and taken to Frost Hospital. Bessie Cramer, 25, of Shirley Avenue Revere, was shot in the abdomen and is on the dangerous list at Massachusetts General Hospital. she may die.
Chief West of the Park Police says at least 12 sailors were wounded in the shooting. They were rushed away by cars and other conveyances to get out of sight. Two sailors under arrest have superficial injuries.
More than 100000 people jammed the beach as a riot broke out, the largest crowd yet this season. Terrified by gunfire, panic-stricken revelers rushed for safety while women screamed and children cried amid the chaos. Nearby cities rushed to assist.
A semi martial law order followed a riot in Revere when about 75 armed sailors soldiers and marines were arrested after a drunkenness arrest near Hotel Pleasanton. Brigades of troops police and navy yard forces restored order with heavy gunfire and arrests continuing into midnight.
An old advertisement touts Horsford's Acid Phosphate as a highly effective tonic for a tired brain and body a wholesome stimulant available at druggists locally.
Rioting sailors from destroyers Rain bow and Thomas and battleships Florida Texas Utah and Delaware fled after buckshot wounds and rock attacks. At midnight four sailors were treated for buckshot and six officers were struck by rocks. One sailor was shot through the eye but escaped, another wounded in the shoulder.
Bishop Nilan asks all Connecticut Catholic parishes to forward to the chancellor a record of members killed wounded or incapacitated in World War I. The record will include women who served as nurses.
Chester Dybko 25 of Stevens Street Cambridge pulled two guns during a craps brawl at Minot Street Literary Association, wounding Joe Smith 33 in the left hip and John Tychzono 32 in the abdomen as chaos followed a dice game robbery. Police tied up multiple suspects as the scene was described with smashed chairs and a pistol found on stairs. Witnesses say Dybko returned with a 22 and an automatic after losing, shouting I will shoot you $700 before opening fire.
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