Postal deposits rise in Bos district in July
Westmaster Baker reported July deposits in the Bos district increased by 482 8 dollars, marking a notable rise in postal savings.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1921
Page
8
Westmaster Baker reported July deposits in the Bos district increased by 482 8 dollars, marking a notable rise in postal savings.
Inspectors Loughlin and Connelly arrested Samuel Danziger known as William Dana 23 and Dwight Berry 21 for larceny of 1500 in stock certificates and 500 in cash from Clifford and Annie Borden. They worked under E A Mitchell, sales manager of William Mulveny Co, as part of a scheme involving pledged bonds of the State Theatre Company and Pilgrim Moving Picture Corp. The Bordens say the bonds were not yet printed and await return of funds and stock.
Miss Jeanette Dunsky claims ownership of opalescent pearls stolen last October from Chambers street. The case moves to a second Central Court session with witnesses including Bernard Cohen, Morris Henklen, and salesman David Cuttick describing the gems as Japanese synthetics or French-made fakes. The mother and daughter insist the pearls are theirs as attorneys argue over rightful possession and value.
Dorchester citizens protesting at Fields Corner win a pledge from City Hall to stage two summer shows at the Gibson street playground. Deputy Commissioner W P Long, in a letter from the Mayor's office to Secretary Dalley, says the department intends to provide two performances before the season ends.
William F. Benkiser of the First National Bank of Boston will supervise South American interests from Buenos Ayres, sailing in November for Argentina. The board also promoted Charles F. Mills and William C. LeFavre to vice presidents and named John H. Casey, Charles G. McCauley, Wallace G. Reed assistant cashiers and Wilbur F. Lawson auditor.
General John Sullivan Council A ARKI RR will hold a special meeting to discuss the Irish situation in Pilgrim Hall Broadway South Boston at 5 o clock tonight A large attendance is expected.
The Francis A. Foster estate in Weston totaling about 650 acres will not be divided for house lots or real estate development. MIT receives 1 million and Wellesley College 500 thousand. Seth Sprague and Caroline H. F. Sprague receive 500 thousand and 350 thousand respectively. The Weston estate may host homes for moderate means in the executor and trustees' discretion, with Mrs. Seth L. Sprague to occupy the property for as long as she wishes.
Colonel Samuel P. Colt who died in Bristol last Saturday left 410000 in public bequests per his will. The estate size remains undetermined and he also leaves 10000 to MIT Providence.
The 915 pound swordfish, captured off Georges by the schooner Higco under Captain Irving King, was brought to the South Boston Fish Pier after a nine hour fight Tuesday. It eclipses the 700 pound prior local record.
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