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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1920

Page

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Grill Ponzi Again Today With Large Investor List

A long list of names and addresses appears as investors in a Ponzi scheme investigation.Amounts in thousands are shown alongside names such as Harry Blackton and Mrs. Charlotte Blass with streets in Dorchester Roxbury Boston and Cambridge. The fragment ends with multiple figures and a partial note.

Harry Blackton Pickney Rd Dorchester Charlotte Blass Centre St Roxbury Louis Blass Boston John Booth Leyden St East Boston Henry Bloomburg Broad St Lynn Ellen L. Crowley Monument Sq Charlestown Thomas M. Curley Johnson St West Roxbur John F. Cusack Park St T. H. Cuddy South Market Louie Freedman Washington St J. A. Hitchcock Colby Rd Atlantic Patrick W. Horan Lynwood St James G. Milward Trakukor St Roslindale J. T. Monahan Shawmut Ave John D. Morrison Pembroke St William C. Newton Jersey St Henry Nielson Chestnut St Cambridge Mary D. Ratto Boylston St Reagan-Kip Co Tremont St Alexander Faulkner Cypress St Brookline Kate Lewis Morton St Mattapan William J Jeremiah Herlihy Hull St A. Hermanson Whiting St Dedham William B. Hodges Reservoir Ave Revere Harold Hoffman Massachusetts Ave C. W A. M. Horne Bradfield Ave Ros Minnie Mitchell Bullard St E. W. Moon Wadsworth St Allston Samuel Narcus P. A. Newman Naples Rd C. Nichol Revere St Scotia M. Nigro Broadway Abram Re Fulton Annie A. Fagan Market St Bessie Millen Henry G. Fessenden Myrtle St John R. Grogan Pearl St George Lawrence Cambria Elizabeth Leonard River Rd Winthrop B. R. Lowell Angus MacDonald Edwin St A. J. McNamara Otis St

Ponzi receivers to probe assets in federal hearing

Ponzi and his secretary Miss Lucy Meii of Revere are to testify at 10:30 A.M. in room 443 of the Federal Building as receivers press further asset discovery. Attorneys say a petition denying insolvency was filed yesterday in federal court by Daniel V. Mc Isaac. Additional summonses will be served to compel testimony before officials Edward A. Thurston William R. Sears and John F. Perkins.

Ponzi Daniel V. McIsaac Federal Building Lucy Meii Revere Edward A. Thurston William R. Sears John F. Perkins Meli

Ponzi Case Receivers May Call Family and Bank Officials

The article notes that Ponzi's wife and his mother, along with Hanover Trust Company officials and other banks, are likely to be summoned before the receivers under oath. They may be ordered to testify about their knowledge of where the money flowed, with further details on the continuation on Page 5-1et Column.

Ponzi The Hanover Trust Company

List of Ponzi Investors Pages 10 and 11

Pages 10 and 11 provide a directory of individuals linked to a Ponzi scheme, naming investors, amounts invested, and related entities. The list appears as a reference to participants and their inferred stakes within the fraudulent program. The article presents names and suspected roles without narrative context.

Wild Car Hurts Four Children on Dorchester Avenue

An automobile owned and driven by Ural B. Martin of 100 Sydney street ran onto the sidewalk on Dorchester Avenue near Sedan Street injuring four. Mary Collins 2, Dorchester Avenue, was treated for facial cuts and sent home. James W. Paris 4, Sedan Street, and Phyllis Ames 19, and Helen Ames 17 of 100 Sydney street, were admitted to City Hospital for cuts and bruises.

Dorchester Avenue Sedan Street Dorchester Ural B. Martin Sydney Street Mary Collins James W. Paris Phyllis Ames Helen Ames City Hospital

Leather Workers Return To Work After Lockout

Leather Workers No. 32 members, more than 3 percent of the union, returned to work after a nine week stoppage. At a Wells Memorial building meeting they reported a closed shop agreement with the Leather Goods Manufacturers Association, a wage increase from 2.50 to 5 per week, and a 44 hour week.

Weks Wells Memorial Building Leather Goods Manufacturers’ Association

Senate panel to probe national campaigns in exhaustive inquiry

Chicago Aug 23 Senate campaign investigating committee announced plans for a thorough and exhaustive inquiry into the Republican and Democratic national campaigns. The panel said the investigation would cover multiple facets of the campaigns and their financing.

Chicago Senate Campaign Investigating Committee

Hanover Trust Chief Denies Ponzi Fee Knowledge

Henry H. Chmielinski, president of the Hanover Trust Company, says he did not know the firm paid $50,000 at Ponzi's order to its attorneys. Receivers were told the fee was split into three parts instead of two, with an official allegedly taking one third as commission before passing it on.

Henry H. Chmielinski Hanover Trust Company Chmielinski

Shooting at Brockton Boarding House Sends Man to Calf Injury

In Brockton a dispute at 19 Peckham Street led Louis Messry to draw a sz ealibre revolver and fire twice at Matty Massalian. One shot missed. the other struck Massalian in the calf. Messry was arrested.

Brockton Peckham Street Louis Messry Matty Massalian Massalian Messry

Suffrage Deadlock Unbroken in Tennessee Ratification

In Nashville the dispute over the order restricting state and legislative officials from certifying Tennessee’s ratification of the federal suffrage amendment may be heard Wednesday or Thursday. The order now includes the Senate and House chief clerks and covers Saturday’s House actions when not properly organized.

Nashville Tenn Washington Tennessee Senate House

Legislative Standstill as Suffragists Sit Out in Decatur

The State legislature stalls with over twenty anti suffragist members in Decatur, Alabama. Suffragists in the House tried to push local bills and avoid roll calls but a quorum was missing, adjournment followed until tomorrow and is expected to continue for days.

Decatur Ala

Polish policy sparks Wilsons mix up and Warsaw stance

In Lucerne Premier Lloyd George says Wilsons Russia policy clashes with Prince conference declarations and refuses to meddle in US or French matters. In Washington Polish officials assure no pursuit beyond natural frontiers, with Warsaw awaiting formal note reiterating Colbys view.

Lucerne Lloyd George Wilson Russia France Wrangel

Government position outlined amid ongoing policy debate

The article notes the current stance of the American government as it faces continued discussion and policy development. Further details appear on page S8 Seventh Column.

Grief at Shift of Edwards

Grief at shift of Edwards triggers strong reactions among military leaders and the Young Democrats as heads of the army are exasperated. The article notes deep anger and protest over the personnel reassignment and its implications for policy and command.

Edwards

New England Mourns Transfer of Brigadier General Edwards

Following the announcement that Brigadier General Clarence R. Edwards commanding officer of the Northeastern Department had orders to transfer to command a single infantry brigade at Camp Dix Wrightstown New Jersey messages of regret poured into the Yankee Division leader’s office.

Clarence R. Edwards Camp Dix Wrightstown N. J Clarence Boedwards Finkee New England

Former YD Officers and Friends Reach Out by Calls

Telephone calls telegrams and personal calls by former YD officers and friends indicate ongoing outreach and contact after the organization’s activities. The communications reflect lingering networks and support across former members and associates.

Boy Buried in Sand Cave-In Near Home

Springfield reports 12 year old Bernard Lyons of 31 Orlando street was buried in sand after he and two companions dug a tunnel under a sand bank. Police freed him after ten minutes. he was unconscious but revived with treatment. Doctor W A Shaw found him uninjured.

Springfield Bernard Lyons Orlando Street

Cambridge Man Arrested for Attempted Arson

Alton H. Brown aged 27 of Beech Street Cambridge was arrested after midnight by Cambridge police on charges of attempted arson. Police allege he left his bedroom, lit a kerosene soaked newspaper and threw it through a broken window into the furniture store of William Henderson.

Alton H. Brown Beech Street Cambridge William Henderson

Cork Lord Mayor on Hunger Strike in London Jail

Lord Mayor Terence MacSweney of Cork remains on hunger strike in Brixton jail London though weaker he shows resolve not to end the protest.

London Terence MacSweney Cork Brixton Jail

Lord Mayor of Cork Stands Firm Amid Pressure to Yield

Archbishops Mannix and the bishops visited the imprisoned Lord Mayor MacSweney. He refused to surrender Irish liberty, saying he would rather die than capitulate. Mannix called him a martyr and condemned government silence.

MacSweney Cork Mannix Australia Ballard Killaloe Sinn Fein

Riot Continues During Inquest in Lisburn

More rioting erupted in Lisburn Ireland as an inquest into Police Inspector Swanzy’s murder proceeded. A butcher shop owned by an Irish Nationalist was burned and other premises attacked. The verdict named the killers as unknown.

Lisburn Ireland Swanzy

Repudiation Talk Reaches State Convention Over Burrell

Republican clubs urged action after State Treasurer Fred J. Burrell faced questions about placing state funds in banks linked to his advertising agency. The State committee also formed a five member panel to investigate and advise on convention steps.

Fred J. Burrell Burrell Republican State Committee

Today’s anniversaries and a wartime note

A brief item recalls an incident one year ago when a United States pursuit ended against Mexican bandits. It also mentions a German prisoner escape from Camp Sherman near Chillicothe.

Beto United States Cava Camp Sherman Chillicothe

Forecast for Boston and vicinity fair with moderate temps

Washington reports the New England outlook calls for generally fair weather Tuesday and Wednesday with moderate temperatures. Air pressure remains high east of the Rockies and scattered showers have ended. winds will be gentle to moderate from the north along the Atlantic coast and in coastal areas.

Boston Vicinity Washington New England Rocky Mountains Middle Atlantic Missiastoni River Atlantic Sands Hook Sandy Hook Hatteras

Weather Forecast and Yesterday's Temperatures

Weather outlook predicts bright and fair conditions today and tonight with warmth similar to yesterday. Reported temperatures from Thompson's Spa show highs around 89 and lows near 68, average yesterday about 66 and a year ago 75.

Thompson

Baseball scores from yesterday across leagues

American League games featured Cleveland beating Boston 2 to 1 in game one while Boston won 4 to 3 in 13 innings in game two. New York defeated Detroit. Philadelphia topped St. Louis 2 to 1 in the first game and St. Louis won 5 to 1 in the second. In the National League Chicago beat Boston 5 to 1. Brooklyn bested Pittsburgh. Cincinnati defeated Philadelphia 5 to 3. New York won 10 to 3 against St. Louis.

Cleveland Boston New York Detroit Philadelphia St. Louie St. Louis Chicago Beston Hrooklyna Pittaburle Cincinnati St. Louisa

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