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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1919
Page
2
Aug 21 Brockton A death bed statement by Mrs Francis B Washburn in police custody disputes the idea that the young woman's fatal condition came from a fall with Mrs Lillian Waitt, Washburn's former wife. The record notes the statement relates to an illegal operation alleged days before death.
A Brockton police inspector is investigating a fatal fall linked to a case discussed by Mr. Washburn. The district attorney's office declines to treat it as contributory. no arrest yet. Two Brockton physicians are mentioned in connection with the operation, names unrevealed. The tragedy has shocked Brockton, following the death of Mrs. Washburn.
In a case drawing city attention, Mrs. Washburn and Mrs. Waitt, once estranged spouses, became close friends while Mr. Washburn and the husband of his former ally shared ties. An inquest on an operation linked to the woman’s condition was postponed after new developments and statements reportedly given to the attending physician. Prominent locals will be summoned to testify.
Plymouth August 21 fingerprint identification confirmed Har rison Andrew Ginhold 16 of this town as the Joliet Illinois prisoner who hanged himself with a black silk navy scarf after giving the name Arthur Harlow of Aurora. Ginhold enlisted 1919 served on the U S S Virginia and was later listed as a deserter from the U S S Georgia. His body arrived home for funeral services Friday afternoon. He was son of George E Ginhold 16 Winslow street with a sister Gertrude noted as an amateur swimmer.
Ebed L. Ripley a leading Hingham clothing manufacturer and clubman died at his Main Street home. Funeral at his residence Sunday afternoon at 3 30. He leaves seven children and held top posts in banks and firms. Ripley led Nantasket Steamboat Co and Hingham Agricultural Society and helped form local water and bank institutions. He was active in Masonic, Wompatuck Club, church committees and was a Republican state party delegate in 1884 and 1888.
Mexican Ambassador Bonillas presented a formal protest to the State Department demanding immediate withdrawal of American troops pursuing bandits in northern Mexico. Officials stated the protest text was not published and no reply had been made.
War Department reported no new updates from Major General Dickman in the Southern Department. US troops advanced into Mexico 20 miles south of the border to root out bandits. officials expect no immediate withdrawal despite Mexican protests. Aviators Davis and Peterson were held for ransom, and protests are considered for the record.
Alderman Peter Carr, Lawrence memorial committee chair, will soon start a public subscription to raise funds for a permanent American Legion post home. The project honors World War soldiers and sailors.
Lawrence announces a $22.80 tax rate for the coming year, up $2 from last year. The assessors report the city’s total valuation and outline the higher levy to fund municipal needs.
Somerville school children harvest crops in city gardens under William B. Moore supervision. Over 9000 ears of corn were picked by students from 466 gardens, with profits from corn radishes beans and tomatoes. Each child paid 8 cents for seeds and plants, grounds and land were provided by the city, and sales helped many open bank accounts.
The State executive committee of the American Legion postponed decision on Colonel John F. J. Herbert of Worcester resigning as temporary State chairman. Herbert announced his bid for the Democratic nomination for Lieutenant-Governor. officers serve until Oct 15, with the convention to elect permanent officers.
The Boston navy recruiting station at 61 Cornhill reached 141 new recruits in the week ending last night. Boston led the nation with this total, followed by New York 14 and Philadelphia 68. Most recruits go to the battleship North Dakota at Rockport.
Worcester Aug 21 The dean of Clark College James P Porter has worked as a common laborer with Fore River Shipbuilding at Quincy to study conditions. He was moved to the employment office and may shift to another department before returning to Worcester to resume his duties Sept 9. Professor Glissler of Clark is in Fall River for similar work.
First Lieutenant A Ralph Gordon returns to Brockton with his English wife Louise Wilson whom he married in France after over a year in service. Louise, widow of a British officer, praises America while noting differences in housing and security. Gordon, a Plattsburg graduate, led Company L of the 89th Infantry, Fourth Division. his father heads a local shoe machinery firm.
Regular limited trains resumed on the New York New Haven Hartford system yesterday after shop workers strike curtailment. The freight embargo from foreign railroads was lifted at 12:01 am and traffic began to normalize though shipments from outside New England will take days to recover to prior volumes.
Base Hospital 16 at New Haven Conn is to be closed soon with nearly 200 patients to be moved to other facilities for lung diseases Forty to Denver Colorado eighty to Cityville New York and seventy two to Biltmore North Carolina in transfers arranged by local army officers
Democratic nominee candidate Richard H. Long criticized the Republican party and Governor Coolidge over service member bonuses in a Pemberton square address. He urged a graduated income tax to shift the $100 bonus burden toward high earners and invited Frederick Deitrick to a joint tour on suitable dates.
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