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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1920
Page
13
Mrs Emma A Brunsell of Park street Rutland sues Rutland Railway Light and Power Company for 15000 damages claiming a trolley backed from the car barn spur without lookout struck her at a crossing while waiting for a car. Emerald evening wear details appear in the text.
George M. Whitin longtime director and treasurer of the Whitin Machine Works died today in Whitinsville after a long illness. He served 34 years in his role and was a director in several cotton manufacturing firms and a member of Boston clubs. His great grandfather Colonel Paul Whitin founded the village.
Edith Benmin of the Royal English Opera Company, star of a Boston Opera House light opera run, argues modern apartments drive children from homes to boarding schools and that marriage and a career rarely mix. She favors an independent, traveling life and aims to do concert work using her own originality.
The article contrasts director led singing in opera with independent interpretation in concert work. It argues light opera offers ideal training and notes New York as the prime venue to attract musical critics, urging performers to seek opportunities there rather than stay remote.
Indications of little controversy surrounded Boston school teachers salary increases and the revision of general laws at a special Legislature session. The Senate admitted the teachers salary bill without debate and both branches sent revised law chapters to a third reading. The new liquor law chapter aligning with the 18th amendment and adding the 2.75 percent beer bill moved to third reading with no debate.
The Rev. Dr. George T. Smart has submitted his resignation after nearly 19 years as pastor at Newton Highlands Congregational Church. The resignation takes effect March 1 1921 and is offered to the board of deacons. Leonard Boyd and Charles A. Committee declined to comment.
The resignation stems from a pastor leaving his post. Church members believe he wishes to focus on writing, freeing him to devote time to literary pursuits.
The advisory board of pardons recommended leniency for Lena Cusumano who is serving life for being an accomplice in her husband’s 1910 Hull death. District Attorney Frederick G. Katzmann of Norfolk and Plymouth counties and Hull police chief Frank M. Reynolds opposed the recommendation amid strong public support.
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