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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1920

Page

4

Accidents Suits Total 83000 Filed in East Cambridge Court

Civil suits totaling 88300 arising from automobile and railroad accidents have been filed at the East Cambridge Superior Court. Plaintiffs include Mrs. Lacy Cooley of Watertown vs Hugene Proctor of Watertown for 25000, Edgar R Morehouse of Medford vs Taxi Service Co of Boston for 15000, James Kaddy of Groton vs Peter Fallon of Groton for 6000, Margaret Sewall of Somerville vs Boston Elevated for 10000, Salvatore Cammarata of Framingham vs Boston & Albany Railroad for 10000, John J O Connor of Melrose vs Boston & Maine Railroad for 2000, Empire Bottling Co of Malden vs Samuel Baum of Malden for 5000, and Mrs. Rena V Collins of Lowell vs Eastern Massachusetts Railway Co for 10000.

East Cambridge Lacy .Cooley Watertown Salvatore Camimarata Framingham Boston &Albany Railroad John J. O’connor Melrose Boston & Maine Railroad Empire Bottling Company Malden Samuel Aum Rena V. Collins Lowell Eastern Massachusetts Railway Company

Cocoanut Oil Shampoo Promises Safe Hair Cleaning

Advertisement touts Malsified cocoanut oil shampoo as a safe, greaseless alternative to soaps and alkali heavy shampoos. It claims rich lather, thorough cleansing of hair and scalp, and easy rinsing, with affordable price and wide availability at drug stores.

Big Spectacle to Be Staged in Boston by Phillips Amusement

Boston to host a major new amusement venture as the Phillips Amusement Company leases the Circus Grounds on Huntington Avenue for large scale shows. The opening night on September 11 features Europe in Battle and Fire with 600 cast members, a 350 foot stage, elaborate fireworks, chariot races, and ancient games and sports.

Boston Phillips Amusement Company Huntington Avenue Europe

Bill to reorder ballot priority by filing date proposed

A bill drafted by former Senator Edward B. Eames of Reading seeks to end alphabetical ballot placement and instead award candidate positions by filing order. Eames, a Sixth District Governors Council candidate, plans to file the measure at the State House, arguing it would deter unqualified, hasty filings.

Edward B. Eames Reading Governors Council State House Fames

Plentiful Fruits and Bargain Prices Across Market

Apples, peaches, plums, melons, berries and citrus fill the market with wide ranges. Prices show low consumer costs on many items from 4 to 75 cents per unit, with notable mentions of Mackintosh Reds apples and various beef and seafood prices alongside eggs and dairy.

Vermont Tub

Woman Dies While Husband Vacationing Abroad

Mrs. Sears of Alliston died from a cerebral hemorrhage at her home. Her husband Harry Sears, living at 81 Hanna Street, Alliston, is on a vacation with friends and unaware of the tragedy. She leaves three daughters and a son.

Harry Sears Hanna Street Alliston

Wilfred Wilson’s Garden Carrot Freak Captures Attention

An 11 year old Topsfield boy Wilfred Wilson found carrots growing entwined in a grapevine like tangle and sent the odd roots to the Post as a new freak of the vegetable kingdom. A photographer suggested the arrangement resembling a dagger through a heart.

The Post Wilfred Wilson Topsfield Wilfred

Infexible Mercurian Traits and Shrewd Old Fashioned Tactics

The Mercurian type combines stiff fingered restraint with strong mental gifts. He sticks to old fashioned methods yet executes them cleverly. His stinginess is often hidden by lavish appearances, and he knows precisely how often gains will return.

Grove Hall Renamed Patrick J. Sullivan Square

Grove Hall disappeared from maps as workers painted over the name and added Patrick J. Sullivan Square honoring Roxbury’s first fallen soldier in France. Private Patrick J. Sullivan served in the artillery of the 26th Division and was the first Grove Hall car barns native killed in action.

Grove Hall Patrick J. Sullivan Roxbury France

13 Quarts in His Grip on Governor Dingley Waiter

William A. Foss a waiter aboard the steamship Governor Dingley arrived from St John. Customs Inspector Finnigan found two grips on him containing six quarts of gin and seven of whiskey. Foss denied ownership and was jailed in $500 bail awaiting federal grand jury action.

William A. Foss Governor Dingley St. John Foss Finnigan United States Hayes

Bridal Party Before Court

Lawrence, Aug. 2 196? A Best man Frank Marston of Cambridge faced Judge J. J. Mahoney in district court for assaulting Officer James J. Hewett after a wedding reception. Marston, a Boston and Maine conductor, was fined $10. a drunkenness complaint was filed. He claimed he retaliated after the officer struck him first.

Boston and Maine Railroad

Walsh presses Lodge on Ireland commission plan

State Senator John J. Walsh declares Henry Cabot Lodge did not tackle Walsh's request for a Congress resolution to send a commission to Ireland. Walsh argues American principles should apply to Ireland's status and criticizes Lodge's stance as avoiding the issue while urging action to address Irish self-government.

Ireland John J. Walsh United States Henry Cabot Lodge Walsh Senator Lodge Wilson Senate

Walsh Letter Seeks Ireland Hearing at Versailles

Senator Walsh argues that a Senate resolution to send a commission to Versailles would avoid war fears with England and place the timing burden on President Wilson. He criticizes Lodge for not securing concrete results after supporting a hearing for DeValera Griffiths and Plunkett.

Walsh England Wilson Senate Lodge Ireland Daniel Webster Greece American Peace Commission Versailles Messrs. DeValera Griffiths Plunkett

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