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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1917
Page
6
Andrew J. Peters addressed a crowd of thousands at Tremont Temple outlining a one term mayoral plan. He criticized Mayor Curley, pledged responsible finances, reform of city departments, and modernization of streets, playgrounds, and services while urging cross party support.
Ning H. Cox, speaker of the House of Representatives, presided over the session, guiding debates and proceedings.
J Francis Toomey pleaded guilty to impersonating a United States army officer and received a two year prison term at Leavenworth Kansas. He led a flamboyant life at leading clubs and hotels using bogus checks before the fraud was detected. Authorities note his home is reportedly Elmira New York.
Arthur Meeker vice president of Armour & Co telegraphed the national food administration to correct reports that he favored a porkless day but not beefless and muttonless days. He said he favored both meatless and wheatless days as currently observed.
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