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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1920

Page

2

Armed With Fork Holds Off Police at Dudley Street Station

Hugh E. Mulhearn, 22, of 62 George Street Roxbury, resisted arrest by several police officers from the Dudley Street station for drunkenness and disturbing the peace, holding them at bay in front of the station house for more than an hour early yesterday morning with a large carving fork.

Hugh E. Mulhearn George Street Roxbury Dudley Street Earge Street Mulhearn Hurst Willet

Dudley Street Disturbance Ends With Prisoner Subdued

A Dudley Street incident escalated when Mulhearn armed with a carving fork confronted Patrolmen Hurst and Willet. After a tense standoff in front of the station house, Hurst tackled Mulhearn with help from other officers as the suspect lowered his weapon and entered custody.

Auto overturns killing Holliston woman on Dedham street

Mrs. John H. Griggs of Chestnut street Holliston died from a fractured skull after an auto carrying her husband two children and grandparents overturned on Common street Dedham shortly after 3 am. The rest of the party, including Mr. Griggs and two sons, escaped with minor bruises. all were taken to Glover Hospital Needham.

John H. Griggs Chestnut Street Holliston Cyrus H. Goodrich Church Street Common Street Dedham Glover Griggs

Hobko Tries 10 Take Own Life in Jail Cell

Charles Hobko the 38 year old arson suspect who set fires in several hotels attempted suicide in his Charles street jail cell using a sheet as a noose He was found unconscious by Guard Johnny Hatch and removed to jail physician Dr Harry W Colburn He faced previous custody at Psychopathic Hospital and reportedly confessed to hotel arsons including the Hollis Brewster American House and Essex hotels The note in his cell claimed innocence and persecution with a remark about deserting from the navy He is expected to recover.

Charles Hobko Charles Street Johnny Hatch Hobko Hatch Harry W. Colburn Hollis Brewster American House Essex Navy

Feast of Madonna del Soccorso Observed by North End Italians

North End Italians held a full day celebration for the Feast of the Madonna del Soccorso with parades and concerts. High Mass at Sacred Heart Church was conducted by Rev. Father Raphael T'Alfonso. A procession with statues and a band concert followed in North Square.

North End Society of the Madonna del Soccorso Sacred Heart Church Raphael T’ Alfonso North Square

Catch Alleged Auto Thieves After Chase

A car stolen from Edward Myer of 43 Upton Street led to a citywide pursuit through south and north ends. Police from four downtown stations cornered the thieves at Adams Square. Thomas Woolfall and Victor Stanish were arrested, booked at Station 2, after a chase to East Dedham Street.

Edward Myer Upton Street Adams Square Thomas Woolfall Hollis Street Victor Stanish Worcester Street City Hall Avenue Myer Compton Street East Dedham Street Lagrange Street Hanover Street J. A. Marshall F. H. Webster

Boy Struck by Bat at Dorchester Ball Game

A baseball bat slipped from a player during a game at Town Field Corner Dorchester yesterday afternoon and struck Joseph Davis 19 of 14 Paisley Park Dorchester in the head, rendering him unconscious after the bat travelled several feet over spectators.

Town Field Fields Corner Dorchester Joseph Davis Paisley Park

Is Mistaken for Burglar in Somerville Bed

Herbert W. Doten of 115 Glenwood road Somerville was awakened by police with revolvers drawn after a mistaken call. Three officers entered with a flashlight, found a sleeping man, and questioned him before sending him to the station. He reportedly planned to inform his sister-in-law of the mix up.

Herbert W. Doten Glenwood Road Somerville Doten Cora Butman Broadway Harmon Donovar Lacey White Gruff

Post Praised for Ponzi Exposé by Reader

A letter to the editor applauds the Post for exposing Ponzi schemes and warns that the paper’s warnings saved ignorant savers from losing their money. The writer, PR Nathan Addelson of 125 Humboldt Avenue, thanks the paper for fearlessness and public protection.

The Post Nathan "Addelson Humboldt Avenue

Musician Homer Norris Dies After Taxi Injury

Homer Norris a noted composer organist and author died from blood poisoning after injuries from a taxi collision on June 20 He was born in Wayne Missouri in 1860 and studied in Boston and Paris He served as organist at Ruggles Street Church Boston for 12 years and later at St George's Church in New York for many years

New York Homer Norris Mr. Norris Wayne Boston Paris Ruggles Street St. George's Church

Knights of Columbus Delegates Arrive in Paris for Lafayette Statue Dedication

Knights of Columbus delegates arriving from the United States on the Leopoldina reached Paris and were welcomed by government officials and Cardinal Annette at his residence. They will begin a long program in France starting tomorrow before the Lafayette statue dedication at Metz on August 21.

Paris Knights of Columbus Lafayette Metz France United States Cardinal Annette

87 Loops by Woman Flier Reported World Record

New York August 15 Miss Laura Bram reportedly completed eighty seven loops in a two mile airplane drop, claiming a world record for women. Observers said weather limited viewing of early turns and she may have exceeded the counted loops.

New York Laura Bramwell Crete Bolivia Rose Peachbloom Eton

Protestant Church News Highlights and Upcoming Meetings

The Rev Kenneth Munro formerly of United Presbyterian Warren avenue now serves at North Sydney Cape Breton preached at Shawmut Congregational Church in Tremont and Brookline streets last night. The summer religious school for summer pastors opens at Boston University School of Theology today. The annual Methodist camp meeting and assembly will be held at Asbury Park Hamilton from August 29 to September 6 led by Revs Joseph M Shepler and Webster H Powell as superintendents.

Kenneth Munro United Presbyterian Church Warren Avenue North Sydney Cape Breton Shawmut Congregational Church Tremont Prookline Streets Boston University School of Theology Asbury Park Hamilton Joseph M. Shepler Webster H. Powell Boston Lynn

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