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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1920
Page
2
George Curtin and Arthur Barrett, soda clerks from a Waltham parlor, faced Judge Murray after evidence in a case of sauntering and loitering in a theatre lobby. The youths, who denied Waltham residence and claimed varied origins, were placed on probation following the incident with powder puffs and dolling up drawing police attention.
Portland Maine November 30 Lower meat prices were announced by local wholesale dealers with pork loins quoted at 26 cents vs 38 cents earlier. Bacon fell to 30 cents from 38 cents and salt pork to 39 to 43 dollars per barrel, driven by slackened demand and cheaper grain.
Providence reports official returns show Warren G. Harding won Rhode Island by nearly two to one in the presidential election. The State Returning Board lists Harding 107,463 votes, Cox 55,069, Debs 4,351, Labor Cox 4, Watkins 510, McCauley 100.
New York November 30. The Builders' Supply Bureau blocked a legislative inquiry into the building trust. Bureau officials refused to answer committee questions and secured a Supreme Court injunction to prevent seizure of its books after they were seized by a sergeant at arms. Sixteen members of the Employing Metallic Furring and Lathing Association were arrested for destroying evidence and posted $1000 bail. An extraordinary grand jury met in the Criminal Courts Building to take up cases tied to the committee's findings while Judge Mulqueen ordered continuation of the November grand jury.
Indictments in alleged building graft are advancing as the trial of millionaire builder George Backer for perjury proceeds. Due to counsel failure for Robert P. Brindell, president of the Building Trades Council, new motions to dismiss were expected. Untermyer planned to seek a two week start for Brindell’s labor leader trial before Judge Muldveen.
A juror Alpheus F Jenkins in the fifth Superior Court session caused a disturbance by beating the waist with a box of matches in his pocket. Smoke rose to the ceiling prompting Judge Quinn to adjourn court until the fire was out. The fire damage was limited to the lining of his coat.
A League of Nations commission has arranged an armistice between Lithuania and insurgent Vilna commander General Zellgouski. The armistice is to take effect today, according to a Kovno despatch received in London.
Joseph B. Eastman of the Interstate Commerce Commission told Boston business leaders at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon that government ownership and composite management of railroads is a solution. He predicted lower coal prices and better quality soon and urged legislation to prevent extortion, aiming to avoid further rate increases in New England while boosting economy and efficiency.
The speaker argues for government ownership of railroads, citing debt burdens and regulatory limits on stock investment. He envisions electrified, cleaner terminals, city layouts with rights of way, and centralized yet representative management to avoid over centralization and bureaucratic waste.
The Farmers' and Merchants' Bank of Cogs, North Dakota, closed today due to depleted reserves. It marks the 17th bank in North Dakota to shut down recently for the same reason, with Fargo banks reporting the event.
A new Leonard Merrick serial titled When Love Flies Out o the Window begins in the Boston Sunday Post Magazine. It starts next Sunday, inviting readers to follow a fresh romance narrative across installments.
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