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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1920
Page
11
Washington reports 65 major U S telephone companies earned at profit of 7 5 million in September up 3 0 percent from the prior year. September income totaled 41 7 million while expenses reached 31 69 million. For the nine months ending September revenue stood at 359 3 million with expenses at 274 99 million.
Abraham Levy a renowned New York criminal lawyer died at his home after a three month illness. He played a key role in the Nan Patterson case and the Harry Thaw trial among many others. A charity appeal notes that a few pennies can mean Merry Christmas to a poor child with the Post Santa Now drive.
Secretary to President Wilson Joseph P. Tumulty announced he would not accept the chief justice offer and will practice law in Washington after March 4. He predicted Senate confirmation, saying Republicans backed him to avoid delays. The dispatch also notes a fur price report and a charity appeal from Boston children.
Springfield reports George Goyette’s arrest ends a long burglary spree across Longmeadow, the city, and Enfield Conn. A glass necklace proved fake worth a few dollars. Detectives chase a diamond and amethyst bracelet worth $500. Loot total tied to Goyette and accomplice reaches $10,000.
Councillor James A. Watson, the longest serving member, announced his bid to head the City Council, saying his lack of prior presiding experience and his experience justify support. The council presidency is to be elected February 1, 1921, on the first Monday in February. After Christmas is too late to help a poor child enjoy the day. Help the Post Santa Now.
The Census Bureau announces US population at 105,708,771 with continental gain of 25,663 and possessions totaling 117,857,509. State counts include California 3,126,861 New York 10,384,829 Texas 4,663,228 and Washington 1,356,621, among others.
In Geneva the 48th member Albania was elected by unanimous vote, shocking its own delegation. The Armenian question resurfaced with a Romanian plan for intervention, while the Japanese delegation paused the racial equality issue to aid mandate approval.
Samuel L. Powers of Newton was elected president of the Bar Association of the County of Middlesex at the 234th annual meeting. Other officers elected include Vice-presidents George H. Mayberry of Waltham and Frank M. Forbush of Newton, treasurer Theodore Eaton of Wakefield, secretary Charles N. Harris of Whewester. Council members are Gilbert A. A. Pevey Cambridge Frank P. Drury Waltham John M. Merriam Framingham Ralph M. Joslin Winchester Arthur P. Stone Belmont and Harold P. Johnson Woburn.
The Department of Agriculture reports smaller acreages planted to winter wheat and rye this fall compared with last year. December 1 crop condition is better than last year but below the 10-year average. Estimated winter wheat production this year is 580.513 million bushels, with a production drop of about 18.5 million bushels based on the 10-year average yield.
Boston hosts its final orchid show of the season at Horticultural Hall today and tomorrow from 1 pm to 9 pm. The event, the largest since last March, offers free admission on both days.
The House yesterday passed to engrossment bills increasing salaries for Boston school teachers and suspending until March 1, 1921 the law requiring Boston tenement houses to be equipped with automatic sprinklers.
Opposition in the legislature focused on amendments by Representatives Robinson and Scigliano to delay sprinkler bill effect until Boston officials approve it. Both amendments failed 19 56 and 13 57 respectively. The bill passed under suspension and moved to the Senate. a separate teacher salary proposal faced Bates of Salem and Willard of Chelsea amendments, both defeated.
The bill to relieve Holyoke and Westfield of special assessments for a Connecticut River bridge was ordered to a third reading without discussion. Springfield members prefer awaiting the Rules committee opinion on constitutional issues before action. The committee heard the Supreme Court order yesterday and will likely report against adoption at Monday’s session.
John Connor formerly a brakeman for Portland Terminal Company won an $11,500 verdict in U S District Court for injuries after three loose cars knocked him down and broke his leg. The suit sought $20,000, contending cars were speeding with defective brakes.
The writer appeals to readers with comfortable homes and plenty to remember the children who have nothing. They urge giving through the Post Santa Claus to ensure a bright Christmas for the less fortunate.
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