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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1922

Page

2

Texas Senate Race Turns On Klan Controversy

Sensational Texas Democratic primary edges toward decision with four possible outcomes. Mayfield backed by Klan factions faces Ferguson in a clash tied to Prohibition, woman suffrage, and reform. Ferguson campaigns as Farmer Jim while Mayfield courts Baptist support amid intense partisan strife.

Democratic Party Texas Lone Star Farle B. Mayfield James E. Ferguson Culberson Mayfield Ku Klux Klan Ferguson United States South Mayfield Campaig Thomas B. Love Pat Neff Southwest Mayfair Baptist Women’s Organizations Baptist Sir Gallahad Farmer Jim Jim Senate Klan Houston Tim William H. Atwell Roosevelt Whitson Senator Culberson

Vet Accuses Patrolman in Hospital Assault Case

George Cox, wounded war veteran at Parker Hill Hospital, filed charges against Patrolman Lucius Banks of East Dedham Street station. Judge Creed acquitted Cox in Central Court. Witnesses testified Banks assaulted Cox at Columbus and Massachusetts avenues as Cox begged to cover his head. Senator George Curran intervened and Cox was told to move.

George Cox Parker Hill Hospital Lucius Banks East Dedham Street Creed Central Court Cox William J. Davy France Army Hospital Roxbury

Social Event At Newport Hosts Notables This Weekend

Mrs W To ad by Loew plans a grand ball at Newport RI next Saturday with dinner for 70 young guests. The event will feature Mrs Loew's daughters Florence and Kivelyn as guests of honor and invites include Muriel Vanderbilt Louisa Wilson Louise Clews and Rita Dolan.

Newport

Dorchester Provi­sion Store Keeper Fined in Liquor Case

Wellman Fletcher of 69 Dix Street Dorchester was fined 50 dollars in Dorchester Court yesterday for keeping and exposing liquor for sale at his provision store on Dorchester Avenue.

Wellman Fletcher Dix Street Dorchester Dorchester Avenue

For Nervous Disorders Take Horsford’s Acid Phosphate

An ad touts Horsford’s Acid Phosphate as a nerve tonic to treat insomnia mental exhaustion and debility. It promises quick relief and renewed strength for sufferers seeking a reliable remedy and improved sleep.

Horsford’s

Disabled War Vets Enjoy Gala Outing in Boston Area

Four hundred disabled World War veterans from government hospitals around Boston attended a social outing at Pemberton Inn. The event, organized by the American Legion State Hospitalization Committee, featured entertainment by Sissle Blake Lyles Miller and musical acts from Keith's Theatre and a traveling troupe. Dr. Eugene McCarthy introduced General Charles H. Cole and Arthur E. Brides, with welfare workers and local transit and industry supporters assisting.

Boston American Legion Pemberton Inn Sissle Blake Lyles Miller Robert G. Larson Keith's Theatre Geirs Ten Joseph Ek. Watson Shaw Lee Wainan Berry Eugene McCarthy Charles H. Cole Arthur E. Brides Veterans’ Bureau

Sixth Benefit Picnic of Guardian Tomorrow

Miss Katherine Johnson of Brooklyn and Howard P. Drew of Hartford head the sixth annual Guardian benefit picnic at Spring Grove Wellesley postponed from last Saturday. Events include sprints from 50 yards to 50 yards for many groups, a broad jump, three legged and sack races, and ball throwing. Local political talent compete while Miss Johnson speaks on France. Music by Newton Ball's Orchestra and a noted baritone M Carl Logan perform.

Katherine Johnson Brooklyn France Howard P. Drew Hartford A. A E. Niles J. Shelburne Lawrence Banks C. S.S. Winters Blanche Weedman Pierce Newton Ball

Mills To Reinstate Prestrike Wages At Two Plants

Notices posted at the Acadia Mill and the Monomac Spinning Company announce that the wage scale in effect before March 27 will be resumed. The strike had been triggered by a 20 percent proposed cut.

Lawrence Acadia Monomac Spinning Company

Whitman Companies and Katama Mill Hit by Strike

Two Whitman Companies and the Katama Mill are affected by the strike. Although no official statement was secured about the Katama plant, a reliable source says a similar notice was posted there.

Whitman Companies Katama

Honors to Dr. Santosuosso at Boston banquet

Four hundred attendees at the Boston City Club honored Dr. Joseph Santosuosso a local attorney returning from Italy after 41 years. Mayor Edward W. Quinn and many civic leaders praised him as a premier Italian born American, noting his path from medicine to law and his roles with the Elks and the Foresters.

Boston City Club Joseph Santosuosso Italy Dr. Santosuosso Santosuosso Edward W. Quinn Cambridge Daniel J. Kane Michael F. Culliney Johnf. Flayden Edward F. O’brien E. Mark Sullivan A. J. Connolly Joseph A. Campbell Samuel Kalesky America Greater Boston Society of Foresters Baltimore University

Record set by young bass fishermen at Beach Pond

At Beach Pond Voluntown Connecticut on August 24 Al Rundell and party caught 16 bass in two hours weighing 49 1 2 pounds including two over five pounds. Six men at Pachaug Pond weighed 24 1 2 pounds total and three at the Quinebaug River cove near Canterbury station weighed 15 1 2 pounds. The 1922 season is a record so far for Piscatorial feats.

Voluntown Conn al Rundell Beach Pond Pachaug Pond Canterbury Station Quinebaug Secene Pond

Potato blight devastates Connecticut town fields

In Baltic Connecticut an outbreak of severe potato blight and rot has ruined whole fields within hours. Farmers dig up the crop and sell it to towns and cities for about 30 cents a peck.

Baltic Conn

Tar splashes on man when auto hits hot tar pail

Bartley Mulhearn aged 63 of 2 Corning street was burned on his right arm and hand yesterday afternoon when an automobile struck the hot tar pail he carried along Pearl street opposite 124 splashing the thick contents over his body He was taken to Relief Hospital by machine and after treatment was sent home

Bartley Mulhearn Corning Street Pearl Street Mulcearn

Fifty Years With Newburyport Bank

William Houston assistant cashier of the First and Ocean National Bank marked 50 years of service the same institution starting as a messenger on August 24 1872. He rose through every role and served as cashier until the merger of the two banks recent weeks.

Newburyport William &. Houston First Ocean National Bank Sam Institution First National Bank

Vaudeville Artists Aid War Vets Moonlight Sail

Leading vaudeville artists volunteer to support the Thomas J. Fitzgerald Post No 561 V F W outing. The Rose Standish steamer is chartered for the excursion, leaving Bowes Wharf at 6 1 p m for a two hour harbor cruise before landing at Nantasket.

Thomas J. Fitzgerald Rose Standish Bowes Wharf Nantasket

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