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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1919
Page
7
Police caution households about gangs using young women posing as maids to scout homes and report valuables. The crooks use informants to pinpoint targets and await clear signals before acting, urging extra scrutiny when hiring domestics.
Mrs. and Mr. George Wardwell of Merrymount Park Quincy report a young woman posing as a maid stole valuables including lingerie a skirt a waist a gold watch several diamonds and pins after working while their son was home police and insurance detectives pursue a suspect described as about 24 with tortoise shell glasses light blue dress and red hat. The same description is linked to similar thefts in Brockton and other towns. Authorities aim to locate her for clues to identify the thieves and recover the stolen items.
Portland Maine December 9 The salaries of more than half the Protestant preachers in the nation are under 800 a year Rev Ralph S Cushman told the state conference of the Interchurch World Movement He noted that trained Christian laborer is worthy of his hire and that the movement seeks to raise community awareness to spur improvement in wages and other lines
A piping crow at the Franklin Park bird house astonishes visitors by singing on cue when keeper Dan Hawkins whistles. The Australian bird performs daily, typically in the afternoon, providing a charming display for the public.
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Greenbaum refused Ludwig C. A. K. Martens an exemption from a subpena by the joint legislative committee investigating seditious activities. Martens must appear before the committee and surrender books and papers in his possession.
Marshall F. Smith of Somerville waived examination when arraigned before a United States commissioner on the charge of embezzling $4000 from the National Shawmut Bank. He was held for the federal grand jury in $1600 bond. Smith recently lived in this city after a trip to California. Polk and Bliss Sail for Home Today.
The finance and joint special committees recommend salary increases for city officials, department heads, and police and fire personnel totaling more than 112000. A notable rise is a 1500 increase for Mayor Gleason raising the top mayoral pay from 3000 to 4500.
Berlin Dec 9 A new organization named the German council aims to influence the press toward restoring the monarchy. Led by Count Behrendorff a former Prussian House of Lords member the body reportedly has substantial funds, Die Freihelt states.
The State Department released the Supreme Council notes on the Paris peace treaty. They deny German demands to modify the treaty over war crimes pronouncements and prisoner returns until ratification. The notes insist on no delay for entry into force and urge signing of the protocol for ratifications.
Washington report shows proposed federal outlays rising to 5 249 470 031 from 4 865 400 000 due to omissions in next year estimates. Rep Good notes omitted items include 78 million for road work and 150 3 million for war debt redemptions.
Henry A Higgins, master of Deer Island House of Correction, is slated for second deputy commissioner of correction. Edward C R Bagley would become first deputy. The council must approve both appointments and compensation, with Governor's Council consent required.
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