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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1920

Page

14

Credit Men Hear Call for Extended Foreign Credits

At a Boston Credit Men’s Association dinner in Young’s Hotel Edward V. Hickey export manager of Gillette Safety Razor urged extending long credits to foreign buyers until European and world conditions normalize. He said American business cannot recover without aid in the form of liberal long-term credit.

Boston Credit Men’s Association Young’s Hotel Edward V. Hickey Gillette Safety Razor Company

Trade ethics debate opens Massachusetts meeting

Edward P. Tuttle denounces moral decay in business as orders cancel and merchandise returns surge. J. Victor Day urges ethical codes amid sharp trade criticisms. Mr. Hickey cites world markets and exchange-rate strains, predicting strong U S export performance despite European weakness and postwar tensions.

Edward P. Tuttle Association J. Victor Day Smith-Patterson Company Boston Hickey Massachusetts Massachusetts State Chamber of Commerce Tuttle Boston Post Shaw Trade Europe Egypt Orient Norway Sweden Denmark Switzerland Belgium United States Germany France England Japan China America

Harvard Nominates Lamont Secretary

Thomas Stilwell Lamont son of a New York financier was nominated for secretary of the Harvard senior class by members of the class of 1921. Lamont is president of the Harvard Crimson and a leader in many college activities.

Thomas Stilwell Lamont New York Harvard Young Lamont Harvard Crimson

Christmas Shopping and Cold Prevention Advice

During Christmas shopping the public is cautioned about colds that may lead to grip and pneumonia. Father John’s Medicine is promoted as a safe, wholesome treatment and preventive aid for colds grip and pneumonia, with a long history of use and a gentle laxative action.

Father John

Moriarty Winner in Council Contest

Voters turnout high amid a referendum on raises for firemen and policemen. Firemen select Yes 2430 No 2467. Policemen Yes 2392 No 2480. Referenda results: Sunday sports Yes 3052 No 1141. Boxing Yes 2917 No 1062. 2.75 Per Cent Beer Yes 2708 No 159. License Yes 2292 No 2289.

Melrose Elects Angier Goodwin Mayor Defeats Jones

Angier L. Goodwin defeats George R. Jones for Melrose mayor 2643 to 2173. Sunday sports rejected while boxing approved with 63 percent voting. License and 2.75 percent beer were defeated. Aldermen elected include Dike, McLain, Carrie and ward representatives Harmon Restall Peabody Wilson Cameron Davenport Chapman Norris Rogers Sandford.

Angier L. Goodwin State Senate George R. Jones Melrose Melrose Board of Aldermen John Dike L. H. McLain William A. Carrie Fred W. Sellers Mabel C. Dole William Coggeshall Josiah R. Besillens Ralph G. Harmon Henry L. Restall Lorenzo J. Peabody H. Ray Wilson George A. Jackson W. A. Smith Charles B. Cameron James A. Davenport Walter F. Chapman Walter A. T. Norris George A. Rogers Nelson J. Sandford

Kimball Wins ReElection as Malden Mayor by Wide Margin

John V. Kimball re-elected mayor over former mayor Charles M. Blodgett by 5320 to 1336 votes, with 6356 for Kimball and 1336 for Blodgett. Other races saw defeats for Nora Moriarty and Arabella Wilson, four referenda fail, and close contests for Common Council in Wards 1 and 5. Doyle seeks recount.

John V. Kimball Malden Charles M. Blodgett Kimball Blodgett Nora A. Moriarty Arabella Wilson Common Council J. Victor Robinson Louis B. Winchell Owen C. Trainer Mrs. Wilson Brackley E. Mooers John J. Hickey George A. Chisholm Fletcher S. Hyde Harry A. Appleton James B. Doyle Doyle George H. Johnson Arthur J. Plummer Moriarty Robert H. Newcomb

Haines Re-Elected Mayor of Medford in Non-Partisan Race

Benjamin F. Haines was re-elected mayor of Medford on a non-partisan ticket with a 649 vote lead over Charles H. Brown. Other top finishers included John J. Mulkerin with 2617 and Charles H. Hayden with 1208, while Leroy H. Robbins tallied 42 votes. Alderman-at-large winner Frank Leahy defeated J. E. Berg. George A. Moore defeated Judge William Cushing Waite for school committee at large.

Benjamin F. Haines Medford Charles H. Brown John J. Mulkerin Charles H. Hayden Leroy H. Robbins Frank Leahy J. E. Berg William Cushing Waite George A. Moore

Democratic Sweep In Woburn City Election

In Woburn on December 14, Mayor Bernard J. Golden won re election over the Republican by 944 votes. The City Council will be 13 Democrats and two Republicans. Three Democrats were elected to the school committee, making it fully Democratic. Ballot totals show Yes and No outcomes for day sports boxing beer license.

Woburn Bernard J. Golden

Harrison Leads Mullen in Everett Election

Everett mayoral race shows incumbent Christopher Harrison ahead of former mayor John J. Mullen by 1700 votes with Ward 4 unreported at 2 AM awaiting results.

Harrison Mullen Everett Christopher Harrison John J. Mullen

Unidentified man found with throat cut in Roxbury

A man with a throat wound and an open razor lay on the sidewalk before 18 Moreley street Roxbury. He was taken to City Hospital in critical condition. John Glynn saw the body and found a letter in the victim's pocket addressed to M Lukossky. The man is described as 5 10 180 pounds with brown hair and light complexion.

Moreley Street Roxbury City Hospital John Glynn Morely Street M. Lukossky Kenilworth Street

Plea Bargains in Conspiracy Case Tied to Lost Law Papers

Oswin Bourdon pleaded guilty in Superior Criminal Court to conspiracy over missing papers from Daniel H. Coakley’s law office. Michael J. Hayes admitted larceny related to the same papers. Cabot Weston and Holmes face trial on conspiracy charges with Weston and Holmes also charged with receiving the papers. Cabot Weston Holmes pled not guilty to all charges.

Oswin Bourdon Superior Criminal Court Daniel H. Coakley Michael J. Hayes Godfrey L. Cabot Watch and Ward Society Robert JD. Weston Hector L. Holmes Weston Holmes Cabot

War Department and Congress clash over 1922 Army funds

At the first 1922 army appropriation hearing, Rep Anthony predicts a cut to about 300 million and a reduced force of 175000 enlisted men with sale of surplus camps. Secretary Baker and Gen March seek about 700 million for next year, while the War Department received 392 million this year. Baker states the army has roughly 216000 enlisted and 14000 officers.

Washington Congress War Department House Anthony Kansas Baker March

Yale Accepts $150,000 Railroad Bond Gift

The Yale Corporation voted to accept a gift of railroad bonds totaling 150000 dollars from an anonymous donor to be used by Yale's department of university health in New Haven on December 14.

Yale New Haven Yale Corporation Department of University Health

Priests Suffer Severe Injuries in Cork Army Attack

Continued from first page report says Father McCarty lay unconscious and bedridden after severe injuries while Father MacSwiney remained barely mobile with lameness and bruises, as armed uniformed men were said to have severely treated them.

Father McCarty Father MacSwiney

Priests Describe Violent Tram Car Robbery by Coated Raiders

Two priests, Father MacSwiney and Father McCarthy, with passengers including women, were held up on a tram by men in police uniforms. The raiders fired, ejected everyone, and searched them in a side street. MacSwiney had his watch and money taken and was forced to kneel and write on the pavement. He was threatened with death and assaulted. McCarthy suffered severe beating and kicking.

Father MacSwiney Father McCarthy

Patrolman Shoots and Kills Himself in Falls River

John F. Boyd aged 56 a veteran patrolman of 20 years in Falls River police shot and killed himself with a 38 calibre revolver in North Park behind the northern police station where he was assigned The death followed weeks of nervous trouble and is attributed to a mental breakdown in the late afternoon yesterday

Fall River John F. Boyd North Park

Christmas Number Promises Unusual Boston Sunday Post Tales

The Boston Sunday Post Magazine announces an unusually interesting fiction lineup for its Christmas number to be printed next Sunday, highlighting a collection of stories and features for holiday readers.

Boston Sunday Post

Agreement on No Profits Tax in House Hearings

Washington December 14 The House ways and means committee weighed revenue methods to offset losses from repealing the excess profits tax. Treasury officials said over a billion dollars remained uncollected due to auditing gaps in thousands of corporate returns. Majority members signaled virtual agreement on repealing the excess profits tax.

Washington House Ways and Means Treasury Thomas S. Adams Adams Revenue Bureau

Substitute Levy Aimed at Equal Revenue

A plan to replace the current levy with a substitute that would yield the same revenue was discussed as a workable solution. Officials argued the substitution would maintain funding while potentially easing taxpayer burden. The conversation focused on achieving parity in total income without changing overall fiscal requirements.

Bequest of 200000 to Brockton Hospital Reported

Brockton Hospital endowment fund receives 200000 from the late George E. Keith under his will announced by the campaign fund committee. Earlier, Keith also donated 2000 toward a 30000 goal for the hospital's campaign this year.

Brockton Brockton Hospital George E. Keith

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