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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1920

Page

11

Roadbed Washout Detours B&M Trains in Greenfield Area

A cloud burst at 6 30 PM washed out 100 feet by 50 feet of the Connecticut River division roadbed of the Boston and Maine Railroad at East Northfield. Officials estimate two days to restore the track as trains are detoured via Central Vermont and the Fitchburg line through Millers Falls.

Greenfield Connecticut River Division Boston & Maine Railroad East Northfield Central Vermont Railway Fitchbug Boston & Maine Millers Falls

Court Martial Finds Lord Mayor Guilty in Cork

Terence MacSweney, Lord Mayor of Cork, found guilty by court martial of controlling the secret police cipher and possessing a document that could cause disaffection. He was also convicted of making a seditious speech at his election. Sentence to be announced. he refused food in prison and challenged the court as illegal.

Cork Irc Terence MacSweney MacSweney Cork Corporation Dail Éireann

Grocery Can Prices Across Cities Listed in Trade Sheet

A market rundown shows Baking Powder No 1 cans at 8c in New York City and Baked Beans No 1 at 6c, with No 3 at 12c in Chicago. Other items include Cheese 20c lb in New York, Cornmeal 3c lb in New York City, Oatmeal 3c lb in Norfolk, and Evaporated Peaches 9c lb in Baltimore. Multiple regional price points cover jam, curry powder, pumpkin, various tomatoes and preserved meats amid cross city listings.

N. Y. City Chicago New York City Baltimore Boston Norfolk N. Y San Francisco New York Atlanta New Orleans Columbus Ohio Fort Sam Houston Texas

Safe looted at Standard Oil offices on Congress Street

Nearly $1000 in cash Liberty bonds and Thrift stamps were stolen from a safe in the Standard Oil Company offices on the fifth floor of 50 Congress Street. Entry used a key and the combination. The burglary was discovered Sunday afternoon by clerk Franklin D. Tobin. Police and detectives investigated, noting lack of force and possible inside knowledge.

Standard Oil Company Congress Strutt Franklin D. Tobin Linden Place Brookline Frederick Spencer Malden Thomas Mulvey Campbell Webster City Hall Avenue

Greene Company faces urgent probe over missing financial report

Massachusetts Attorney General plans a broad inquiry into the H. V. Greene Company of Boston after the Commissioner of Corporations found the required financial statement overdue. H. V. Greene admits papers show truth, alleges clerical error, while officials review allied firms and a large First People’s Trust promotion linked to Greene’s expanding financial empire.

H. V. Greene Company Huntington Avenue Commissioner of Corporations of Massachusetts Attorney-General J. Weston Allen Post Greene William D. T. Trefry H. V. Greene Commissioner of Corporations Greene Company F. H. Gilmore Washington Street Dorchester First People’s Trust Boston Powers & Hall J. Henry Neal Cambridge William F. Kenney Henry B. Robinson Readville Edmund C. Campbell Austin E. Pinkham Somerville

Hanover Trust Heads Hopeful for Reopening

Directors of the Hanover Trust Company met to plan a speedy reopening after the bank’s suspension. A five member committee, including Joseph F. O Connell and Andrew Spadaracco, will work with Bank Commissioner Allen to satisfy requirements and resume business soon.

Allen Joseph F. O’connell Andrew Spadaracco Robert A. la Centra Herbert D. Vittum John B. Locatelli Hanover Trust Company

Storm causes big damage in Toledo

Toledo faces about 500000 dollars in damage after a cloudburst struck early today. An estimated 100000 dollars of the loss is in streets and sewers. Outside contracting firms assist in clearing debris and washouts as crews work through the night.

Toledo

Steamer Snug Harbor Founders Near Montauk Point

The Shipping Board steamer Snug Harbor foundered off Montauk Point in fog after collision with the barge Pottersville. Captain Schenvendsen and 82 crew members plus the daughter of an officer were rescued by the tug Covington and landed at Newport. They proceeded to Portland, Maine.

Newport R. I Shipping Board Snug Harbor Montauk Point Pottersville Schenvendsen Covington Portland

Substitute Bamboo Shoots for Asparagus Widely Studied

An effort in the country to introduce bamboo shoots as a substitute for asparagus faces little growing difficulty and is praised for taste. Bamboo shoots are widely eaten in China and are being promoted as an alternative.

China

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