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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1922
Page
3
The United States Coal Commission reports that the bituminous coal industry is overdeveloped. Investors are urged to stop new mining ventures as existing mines could theoretically produce a billion tons annually while national demand runs about half that amount. Mine working time is too short to pay owners or miners adequately.
George E. Nickerson of Eastern avenue, Woburn, declares he will not pay bills contracted by his wife Grace B. Nickerson who deserted their home last Friday taking furniture except his bed and their three dogs. He alleges infidelity, police involvement, and a divorce suit being tried in East Cambridge. he is posting her to limit debts.
The Bangor Graphic Theatre safe was cracked last night or early morning, with police and sheriff units linking the break to a western State auto bandit gang recently active in the area. About $600 to $700 in cash was taken.
More than 60 girls from the GI Redmond & Co Athletic Club at 19 Congress street joined a brisk hike from Mattapan square to the Blue Hills. Miss Katherine Walsh led the group despite biting cold as they staged playful snow fights and wore varied knickers and stockings.
William G. O Hara candidate for the Boston School Committee appeals to the citizens of Boston. He stresses qualifications as a product of Boston public schools with nine years teaching experience and children in the system. He denounces political, racial, and religious grounds and calls for open public meetings to discuss school issues. He pledges to serve the public interest of Boston rather than any individual or group.
Volunteers of America launch a campaign to raise funds to provide new shoes at no cost to needy children for Christmas. Colonel Duncan hopes to supply each applicant with shoes plus stockings and rubbers, with over 100 applications on hand.
The American steamer Bremerton, after mutiny and a brutal Atlantic crossing from Scandinavian ports, reached Baltimore Saturday night. Third Officer Denson was injured but has fully recovered while crew mutineers were ironed and an officer saved during a fierce clash.
The article states that mistletoe raised domestically in the United States is the range used at Christmas, distinguishing it from European or traditional varieties found in poetry and prose.
Mrs. Mary Small comb of 134 End Street Dorchester slipped on the pavement while crossing Victoria Street yesterday and broke her ankle.
Cardinal O Connell attends the inaugural Proparvulis Club meeting at the League House of the League of Catholic Women praising youth guidance. He opens the club funds with a personal gift and outlines aims to aid delinquent children to prevent crime. Officers include Ruth Killian as president and Mary Troy as first vice president with a council of Jamaica Plain and Dorchester members. Patronage is by Cardinal O Connell and Rev George P O Conor acts as spiritual director.
The Cardinal addressed members praising the enthusiasm of the new club as news arrived of their ongoing efforts. He indicated his pleasure at their commitment and anticipated the impact of their work.
A Department of Labor review shows retail food costs increased in 20 of 21 representative markets through November 15. Among the notable rises are Bridgeport Connecticut and New Haven Connecticut with about 3 percent, and Manchester New Hampshire and Portland Maine each around 2 percent.
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