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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1920
Page
14
The article notes that paroles for Reds were refused as A US Attorney Lewis Goldberg reads a telegram from an Assistant Secretary. The snippet emphasizes official denial and a cited government source.
A Department of Labor post notes many alleged Reds were offered parole yet refused, a decision that sparked a big surprise at yesterday’s habeas corpus hearing in Federal court.
Attorneys for Ephim Kurts argue for unconditional release citing halted Soviet deportations. Judge Morton notes government must act on warrants or grant bail, waits to see if deportations proceed, then may revisit Kurts case. The telegram from Washington confirms plans to deport 33 aliens on January 15.
Josef Reiter proprietor and Lester B Evans manager of Federal Food Stores Inc operating 112 New York groceries were arrested on profiteering charges. They face arraignment next Thursday under the Lever Act for selling 113000 pounds of sugar at 20 12 cents a pound after buying at 9 12 cents.
George G. Leathe a 76 year old Gardner druggist confirms his marriage to Miss Lavinia Harrison of Providence. The ceremony occurred December 28 at Miss Etchells home and was performed by Rev. Alfred H. Wheeler. The couple began as employer and clerk with the young woman aiding her family and boosting the store’s business.
A 17-year-old Chicago high school student, once a street waif, Coe Pettit, has traveled from Mason City Iowa to Boston to perform. He wowed critics after studying with Rev. James E. Wagner and appearing at Steinert Hall and before the Apollo Club, earning praise from top musicians.
A young pianist, celebrated by Newton locals, performed at Mrs. Allen Hubbard's home on Montvale Road. He will give a recital at the Newton Centre Methodist Church next Monday. He praises Oak Park High School football and plans to leave Boston for Chicago next Wednesday, using earnings to educate his 12 year old brother.
Mayor Charles B. Clarke received a letter from W. A. Ketcham commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic announcing Portland as the chosen site for the national convention contingent on satisfactory railroad rates. If rates fail to materialize the group will select a more central location. The G A R met in Portland in summer 1886.
The White Star steamship Canopic departed from Commonwealth Pier South Boston bound for Naples and Genoa with 16 saloon 40 cabin and 446 steerage passengers. Earlier it tied up from York with 60 saloon 36 cabin and 135 steerage passengers. Among those leaving were over one thousand Lawrence mill operatives returning to Italy to await improved conditions.
Dr James J Walsh of New York was elected president of the American Catholic Historical Association during the annual session in Washington. The ceremony took place on December 30.
Dr. N. C. Davis of Hood & Sons announces a one cent per quart milk price cut to 1714 cents starting tomorrow. He notes labor, glass, coal, machinery and distribution costs have risen, and the company will raise or lower prices in step with handling costs as conditions change.
New York December 30 doctors attending Enrico Caruso, the tenor, said he was successfully operated on for empyema and that his condition is satisfactory. The bulletin, signed by six doctors, stated the operation was by Dr John F Erdmann and that the patient is in stable condition.
Potter and Johnston announce their Pawtucket machine shop will close tomorrow night and remain closed until January 10. About 700 men are affected by the shutdown.
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