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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1920

Page

2

Notable Quote on Supply Shortfall by Military Figure

In a wary aside, the speaker recalls a prior attempt by YT to equip forces but notes the quartermaster lacked sufficient kitbags, highlighting logistical constraints and planning gaps in the operation.

Transfer of Edwards Sparks New England Outcry

General Edwards is reassigned to Camp Dix in a War Department order due by Sept 1. Governor Coolidge and New England leaders condemn the move while supporters plan farewell events in Brookline. Congressman Gallivan denounces the transfers as an effort by a faction to humiliate the Yankee Division commander.

Department New England Coolidge Edwards War Department Washington Secretary of War Charles P. Summerall America All New England James A. Gallivan Camp Dix Marsh Leavenworth Brookline First State Cavalry John B. Sherburne Ernest B. Dane George H. Sabine Thomas H. McManus Philip 8. Parker Louis K. Liggett Branton T. Kellogg John Lowell W. H. Taft George Shepley John Quinlan American Legion William H. Blake Louis Keith John T. Comerford Thomas J. Moran Erland Fish

The Wrong Kind

A burglar mid theft confronts the mistress in the dining room. He nonchalantly claims to be “at your service, madam,” as she discovers the crime in progress. The brief anecdote captures a sly, ironic moment of bold intrusion and social humor.

Govier

Jewelry store held up in Holyoke three men flee

David Herman proprietor of 219 Main Street jewelry shop fought back with an iron bar when three men robbed him at gunpoint. As they fled one thief grabbed two gold watches and two cuff links. Herman, 25ish, gave only a rough description of the trio.

Holyoke David Herman Main Street Herman Coud

Engstrom Denies Investment With Ponzi

Richard Engstrom of Lexington who appears on Ponzi records as a major depositor denied ever investing any money with Ponzi. His sworn affidavit was submitted to the authorities yesterday in the matter.

Richard Engstrom Lexington

Deponent Denies Investment With Ponzi Firm

Richard Engstrom of Lexington Massachusetts swears he did not deposit loan or invest $20 000 with Charles Ponzi or with the Securities Exchange Company on May 28 or any other date The document was sworn before Justice of the Peace J Clinton Thompson.

Richard Engstrom Lexington Mass Charles Ponzi Securities Exchange Company Justice of the Peace J. Clinton Thompson

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