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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1919
Page
10
Three moonshiners who killed Deputy Will Farley have joined the McCloud gang and barricaded in a rendezvous in Logan county mountains. A posse of 20 deputies is expected to move against them, per a report to State prohibition commissioner W. S. Hallahan.
Washington officials say Major-General Harbord will study conditions in Armenia to gauge a relief plan rather than a survey for any possible American mandate. The issue of a mandate is viewed as political, not military, and President Wilson has told European governments that Congress must decide.
Salem shoe manufacturers ask the Superior Court in equity for a temporary injunction against the Sole Leather Workers Union and United Shoe Workers of America to stop a strike threat. They note a 20 percent wage rise in June with a one year agreement and warn a 30 percent demand would push total increases to 100 percent.
The Annawan Mills Inc of Fall River filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court. Treasurer Edward Barber acted under stockholders vote. Liabilities total 247373 dollars with assets 158785 dollars. Unsecured creditors number 18, mainly other Fall River mills. Assets include real estate 34460 cash on hand 27500 stock in trade 50525 vehicles 4884 and accounts due 40774.
San Francisco Aug 13 K Shidehera vice minister of foreign affairs in the Japanese cabinet has been appointed Japanese ambassador at Washington to succeed Viscount Shi i according to cable advices received today from Tokio by the Japanese American a local Japanese language newspaper.
In Wilmington, W S Pacifico breeds a cucumber over twelve inches long and weighing three pounds one ounce. The oversized vegetable drew local gardener interest as a big cucumber was photographed at the Post editorial rooms yesterday.
A man entered the Munsey Trust Bank's banking room in central Washington, demanded 150 dollars, fired at a clerk, then shot himself in the jaw. Two money orders from Defiance and Toledo were found on him as police near headquarters investigated the failed robbery.
Abner B. Hale, 91, of Fitchburg Massachusetts, traveled alone to Putland Vermont for the Seventh Vermont Veterans Association reunion. He led his post at the last Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Washington and enjoys recalling Civil War days.
At 9 a m the first of the $100 bonus checks is issued. A cigar makers strike parade and demonstration takes place at 10 a m on the Common. At 6 p m the 18th Regiment of Marines is due at South Station.
Boston businesses seek 91 jitney licenses totaling across eight applicants. The routes cover most areas within three miles of City Hall with five cent fares on most services. The City Council planned to vote next Monday on the proposals.
Competing utilities press for improved bus service with ten and five cent fares. Applicants include Peoples Bus Company led by Seiberlich and Horgan and Roxbury Omnibus seeking routes from Grove Hall to Park Square. Other firms propose North Station links, Park Square lines, and zone fare plans. City Council meet on Monday to consider licenses as jitneys await approval.
James H. Brennan announces his Democratic candidacy for the Governor's Council from Boston Cambridge districts. He cites his years of service in the House Senate and constitutional convention and says he has broad ward support. Brennan lists his Charlestown address and dates the notice August 13, 1919.
Three hundred souvenir books of the YD will be distributed to members of the South End Post of the American Legion tonight at Deacon Hall 161 Washington Street. Commander Edward R. McSweeney announced receipt of the book and officers plan several prominent speakers for the meeting.
A reader offers a free simple herb recipe said to cure long standing rheumatism and relieve sciatica and neuralgia. The letter promises no harmful ingredients and invites sufferers to send name and address to H. P. Sutton at 2650 Magnolia Ave Los Angeles California.
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