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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1920
Page
6
Attorney General Falmer instructed United States attorneys to investigate alleged combinations among coal dealers to raise prices. Federal agents reportedly found dealers reselling to push prices upward while avoiding direct profiteering. Prosecutions may follow if conspiracies are proven. attention is also urged on defective or wasteful devices used to push consumer prices.
The City Council will meet next Monday to act on petitions from South Boston residents calling for disapproval of two permits to erect gasoline tanks in the area. A motion to adjourn until Sept 17 was under consideration, making the upcoming meeting effectively a special session with other matters also to be discussed.
Two Metropolitan Park policemen quickly chased a fleeing auto after a revolver salvo near Wollaston boulevard just beyond Black Creek bridge. One shot was fired, a car wreck occurred, but no one was hurt. Victims included Ira Joy and guests Michael Ginsberg Frederick Wilson Miss Margaret Bowen and Miss May Crowley.
The City Mayor's rent and housing committee asked the State Commission on the Necessaries of Life to issue a summons for landlord John A. Cronin of 126 Massachusetts Avenue to explain a two weeks' notice to vacate given to tenant Ellen Connell. Connell alleged Cronin entered her apartment with a patrolman and his two sons, a claim Cronin denies while saying he visited to repair plumbing.
The Knights of Columbus party toured Nancy from noon to 3 pm and departed at 3 15 p m for Strasbourg amid enthusiastic welcome, continuing their France itinerary after Nancy.
A series highlights enterprising youths known as newsies who sell the Post in Boston each morning. These familiar faces appear daily at street corners as they distribute newspapers to eager readers, showcasing youthful initiative and local commerce.
Michaela Aliano an 18 year old newsboy of 135 Dover Street South End helps operate a corner at Dover and Tremont Streets with his boss David Komisky. He attends the George T Angell School in the seventh grade and plans to take control as his boss shifts to college next year.
City Council debated raising Printing Department Superintendent Lawlor’s salary from 4000 to 5000 dollars annually. Councilman Lane introduced the ordinance which passed unanimously and moves to the Mayor, who is expected to veto due to insufficient city funds.
In South Boston Emily Dearden wife of George D Dearden died August 22 age 8 years funeral from 264 Bowen Street Tuesday August 24 at 1 30 p m services at St Matthew s Church Broadway near Fest Ave relatives and friends invited Louise M Scott of Boston Aug 22 died at home of her daughter Maude Inson Boston an old resident of Duxbury Mass funeral Thursday Aug 26 at St Augustine s Church 10 30 a m interment at Duxbury Mass 3 p m
Roxbury clashes over land at Elmore Street and Walnut Avenue as the city schoolhouse commission pushes to take property. Chairman Joseph Lomasney warns eminent domain if street commissioners object, citing a planned 12 room school and housing shortage affecting 10 families. Opponents include John C. Redmond, Rev. Benjamin Wilmer, and Arthur Wadsworth arguing housing crisis.
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as the best gentle laxative for children. It emphasizes the fruity taste and urges buyers to look for the name California on the bottle to ensure authenticity and safety.
The City Council approved naming several city squares after fallen war heroes. Names include Grant Gately Square at Massachusetts and Huntington, Morris Friedman Square at Warren Rockland Copeland and Waverly, James M. Hines Square at Cedar Fort Centre, James Murphy Square at Roxbury Guildrow, and John H. Coyle Square at Washington Market Chestnut Hill. Parks and playgrounds will be renamed William Francis Smith Park, John M. Holland Playground, and George H. Walker Field.
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