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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1920
Page
19
Market was irregular with losses predominating at the close. Bonds fractionally higher as Polish situation looms. Analysts note the federal reserve system easing liquidation and preventing a crash while rails and steels show varied strength.
The Golden Wheel race returns to the Revere cycle track tomorrow night with a 50 mile course. Didier is replaced by George Chapman while Ma donna Wiley Carman and Chapman start. Amateurs and professionals will run before the motor paced event.
The body of Major General William C. Gorgas, famed for conquering yellow fever in Cuba and Panama and a former army surgeon general, was buried at Arlington National Cemetery today with impressive military honors.
Federal agents seized two barrels of whiskey valued at 3000 dollars from the home of John F. E. Walsh a former liquor dealer at 1259 Commonwealth Avenue Brighton. Officers say they uncovered the supply source and the method by which liquor in large quantities was obtained and sold in the district over the past three months.
Ruth Dill of 484 Commonwealth avenue will marry Frank L. Beard of New York on August 8 at the Church of the Holy Name in Swampscott. The ceremony will be conducted by Rev. Tillotson with assistance from Rev. Alexander Mann of Trinity Church Boston, followed by a reception at the bride's parents summer home in Swampscott.
Stephen Nathaniel Carter, jailed in Belmont County Ohio, reportedly confesses to shooting Edward P. Foley Dorchester Atlantic and Pacific store manager on Feb 21 1917. Carter says he and Jesse Murphy carried out the crime after meeting in jail, with Murphy recently admitting involvement.
A 12 year old boy is believed killed after a rear wall collapsed in a Brooklyn tenement during a severe electrical storm. A man and two women were seriously injured. Lightning struck several Manhattan and Bronx buildings causing shocks and damage including a ceiling hole and a blown fuse. The building superintendent was knocked to the floor and bruised.
Two men were shot and four others hurt by missiles during a clash between striking longshoremen and non union workers at Ninth Avenue and Fourteenth Street. Police dispersed the crowd after revolvers were drawn and several shots fired. a union vote on returning to work was not held. Frank Moran reports renewed English fight plans and possible bout changes.
New York August 16 Tex Rickard manager of Madison Square Garden has signed Benny Leonard light weight champion to box in the opening bout next month at the venue. Rickard guarantees Leonard 50 000 for his share of the bout and Leonard must post a 20 000 forfeit tomorrow to meet the 135 pound weight eight hours before the fight.
Four men were arrested in Boston by Expressmen's League inspectors for larceny from express companies and receiving stolen goods. Charles Willinsky 16 of South End Washington Street and Benjamin Pekarsky 19 of Roxbury Intervale Street charged with stealing 120 pairs of shoes. Samuel Wolf 42 South End Tremont Street to be charged with receiving cloth. John G Kurkjinn Massachusetts Avenue charged with receiving cloth valued at 82 dollars.
Newark officials say Joseph Whitaker a taxicab driver in Governor Coxs party traveling from Cambridge to Columbus was arrested on a speeding charge and failed to appear in municipal court. He was released without bond and it is not yet clear if he will be brought to answer the charge. John Doe warrants have been issued for the other three drivers in the party.
Leslie G. Sweet of 69 Sagamore street Revere was killed yesterday at the Pneumatic Scale Construction Company plant at Norfolk Downs when an iron pillar being raised dropped and struck him. He died last night at Quincy City Hospital.
Limerick has been placed under a curfew law following the recent riots. The measure aims to restore order and deter further disturbances in the city.
Fred Rolla aged 20 of 12 Tudor Street South Boston was arrested on a charge of assaulting an officer after a rough fight at E Street and Broadway last night. Patrolman Thomas McTighe reported his coat torn during the struggle.
Rollo and two companions fought with Patrolman McTighe after an argument on the corner. Rollo was badly beaten and found semi conscious in a nearby yard, then treated by Dr William J Sheehan at the station. A crowd of about 1000 gathered before reserve officers dispersed them. The three men fled as a wagon arrived. Only Rollo was found. a bottle was thrown at the officer but struck an electric pole. Rollo and the others face court today.
Lawrence Cronin, bartender at Patrick Bronnelly’s saloon at 2028 Washington Street Roxbury, was arrested by undercover officers for buying a half pint of whiskey. The Dudley Street station officers wore civilian clothes during the operation. The Bass Rocks Golf Club plans a one day tournament this Saturday open to members of MA golf clubs.
Monday at the Children’s Museum on Warrenton Street is busy as boys and girls visit with Mrs Powers Estes to see and learn about animals. Miss Inez Scott describes cycle of trees and displays. upcoming programs include Egyptian Stories from Stone Tablets and tales about ants and Mother Ant.
The Clan of the Creek tees off with Wollaston Golf Club open at Montclair now extended to two days for weather safety. Ea Morgan offers luncheon and post entries allowed as daylight saving aids late arrivals. Worcester Country Club hosts four match-play rounds and a dance with a putting contest on an illuminated green. The Brae-Burn Saturday features Massachusetts versus Rhode Island in a State Golf Club meeting led by Ralph Rooks to expect a tight battle. Francis Culmet is noted as absent from the recent national open. Invitations to Kernwood open should be sent to Jesse Koxhland by Monday night.
Liberty bonds valued at 50000 were taken from a safe in the office of B. B. and BR. Knight mill owners in Providence between close of business Saturday and noon today. The safe was found open with no sign of forced entry. Police refuse to comment.
A 31 year old inmate George Monahan escaped from the Massachusetts Reformatory at Concord before daylight yesterday. He likely got away on a New York Hartford freight train near the reformatory farm. A wooden fence separated him from liberty as he neared release in about three and a half months.
Federal agents from Boston and Providence chase Philippe de Cumeey the so called French duke who is wanted for Mann Act violations and parole breach A clue received yesterday suggested a location near Providence but follow up found nothing definite.
In the House of Commons Lloyd George said the government left General Baron Wrangel free to act in South Russia and that any further attacks against Soviet forces must be undertaken on Wrangel's own responsibility. Wrangel had continued operations, the premier noted.
Mrs Catherine Davis, 42, of Skinner Street Brockton attempted suicide at her home after the recent death of one of her two children. She slashed her throat with a razor and was taken to Brockton City Hospital where her condition was listed as danger. She told doctors she wanted to die.
Nashville reports the Tennessee House will vote on ratification with leaders predicting either success or defeat. Speaker Walker claims defeat for ratification, while suffrage supporters remain confident as the session opens around 10 o clock.
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