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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1920
Page
1
Court appoints receivers to compel Wizard to disclose secrets at a morning hearing. They will seek details on how millions were collected and what became of the funds. Ponzi’s secretary is also ordered to testify.
Ponzi swindler announces bankruptcy petition and clears path for full business disclosure. Three receivers Sears Perkins Thurston, bonded under $50 000 each, to reveal assets. They will start investigations today with the sworn witness before Referee James M. Olmstead and counsel Dodge and Motley assisting.
A local panel weighs two propositions on Burrell's fate. Move to resign now or withdraw after the primaries. The discussion centers on Burrell's retirement from the treasurer post and how best to proceed.
Governor Coolidge announced approval of a call by the Republican Club of Massachusetts for all Republican groups to send representatives to a Boston meeting Monday aimed at preventing re election of State Treasurer Burrell. He said he has taken every step possible but cannot go further and praised the plan to nominate a candidate Republicans can support.
Republican leaders anticipate Fred J. Burrell will resign as State Treasurer or withdraw after the primaries. Governor Coolidge disapproves his conduct and State Auditor Cook’s figures show funds shifted by Burrell since his election, intensifying calls against his renomination.
Yesterday personal and political friends of the State Treasurer joined with some of the most powerful members of the party in this State in an effort to rally support. The coalition aimed to push a major policy initiative amid internal debates and public attention.
The body of 69 year old Henry Anderson a widower living at 59 Hammond Street Roxbury was recovered from the harbor yesterday morning. He was employed as a porter at the North Station.
The United States clinches the Olympic point title at the stadium in Antwerp with 170 points, leaving 75 points possible in remaining events. The feat secures the championship no matter future results.
The notice announces that the spread of news offered no surprise as victory appeared imminent for the Stars, with continuation promised on Page 7.
Alden R. Boynton ten years old son of Herbert E. Boynton of Dorchester drowned while stepping into a water basin on mud flats off Savin Hill beach. He disappeared as he moved a plank and was recovered after harbor police and volunteers searched all afternoon and evening. His mother fainted at the scene and was treated at home. His father aided in the search while working in Atlantic.
Boston officials report the largest ever registration drive with 32 000 women and 120 202 men registered by midnight. Women registrants totaled about 6139 in the day while men reached 1346 as part of a record turnout for the primaries.
Public praise from the Governor, Attorney General, district attorney, bankers, and leaders across politics and business lauds the Post for its fearless campaign against Charles Ponzi and his fraud system.
Governor Coolidge commends the Boston Post for its Ponzi case investigation and publicizing facts that aided authorities and curtailed the swindle. Attorney General Allen also lauds the paper for shedding truth about Ponzi and protecting people from exploitation.
United States Senate passes war risk insurance bill. Germans at Ostend on the Channel news stuns London. Italy declares war against Turkey. One year ago today Germans quit Lithuania. Quebec welcomes Prince of Wales. Ship workers strike ends in Baltimore.
Weather outlook for Boston and vicinity calls for Saturday clouds with showers Saturday night and Sunday. Mild temperatures and moderate southeast to south winds prevail, with unsettled skies and occasional showers along the coast from Sandy Hook to Hatteras. Yesterday’s readings showed morning low around 61 and afternoon high near 81.
Chicago defeated Philadelphia 7 to 4 while St Louis and Washington played a game. Boston and Philadelphia were tied at 2 in another contest. Pittsburgh and Cincinnati posted a 2 to 2 draw and Brooklyn also played a game.
Mrs. Clara Jorgenson of Racine regains consciousness at the County asylum after more than two years asleep. A sister-in-law and her six-year-old nephew visited, and it is thought the child’s presence stirred memories that restored her to normal condition.
Mrs. Jorgenson, previously unable to move or speak, began waking at the institution. She walked briefly and fed herself while recounting World War I memories and names of relatives in service, including those fallen in France. Her sister in law, Mrs. Arthur Dixon of Racine, witnessed the moment she spoke and saw her sister-in-law.
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