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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1920
Page
8
Major Raymond W. Pullman, chief of the Washington Metropolitan Police, died at his home in Washington tonight from double pneumonia following weeks of illness that began with influenza.
Major Pullman, famed for police administration reform advocacy and ties to capital affairs, was among the most widely known police superintendents in the United States.
The Orient Heights Post of the American Legion hosts a smoker at Booth Hall this evening. Kaye Muggsey from Noddle Island will display his right mitt, joined by Frankie Callahan and over a dozen other boxing figures. A general entertainment program is also planned.
New Jersey Governor Edwards declared he would go to the national Democratic convention prepared to press for an anti prohibition plank. He criticized William J. Bryan as a man without a State and said he would oppose any reprise of pro prohibition stance. He argued the issue must be debated as a matter of principle involving personal liberty and states rights.
Aubrey Rourke of Falmouth N S racing with death to reach his sister Cora May Rourke a Hill Crest Hospital student nurse. He arrived two and a half hours late at 1 o clock this morning after five days on the road due to snowbound trains. Cora May Rourke died of pneumonia at 11 80 last night. He will carry the body back to Falmouth.
Provincetown obituary notes town crier George Washington Readey dies age 35 years funeral held today in Taylor's Chapel burial in Provincetown cemetery Readey had served as town crier for 35 years following death in Farmington New Hampshire from pneumonia last Friday ceremony scheduled for tomorrow afternoon.
Longtime Provincetown figure, famed for his town cries and sea yarns, died at age 88. Born in New York, he served in the British navy and Northern Civil War fleets, then whaling life, later serving 35 years as town crier and 10 years as a general choreman for the Provincetown Advocate.
Signora Carolina de Fabritis of the New England Conservatory of Music plans departure from Boston this week to establish home in Atlanta Georgia. Her husband Alexander Aaron Holmes has been named manager of the mercantile company’s new Atlanta branch. She intends to continue concert singing and vocal instruction in Atlanta. The Italian born, American by marriage, Bostonian by adoption artist expresses regret at leaving Boston but looks forward to Atlanta.
Samuel Gompers denounces a separate labor party as dangerous to workers. He argues such a party would split labor votes, aid enemies of labor, and hinder national progress, urging workers to pursue practical gains through existing organizations.
Miss Nellie L. McElroy a six year Rochester police officer argues Boston and all large cities should have policewomen. She describes the role as sympathetic big sister to girls brought to police attention and cites inspiration from a California officer.
The Giornale D Italia hails Robert Underwood Johnson as the right appointee to Rome. It says his entry signals close ties and mutual understanding between Italy and the United States. The paper notes the two nations are friends and eager to share culture and civilization.
Fire in a stable claimed 57 horses with civilians and firefighters sustaining minor burn injuries and smoke exposure during rescue efforts. The blaze prompted heroic attempts to save the animals and contained extensive flames and smoke on the scene.
A blaze at the Whiting estate stable led to the death of fifty six horses and severe injuries to Joseph Stingone. Fire crews faced heavy snow and a double wall to reach the flames near North and Commercial streets. Losses are estimated between fifty thousand and sixty thousand dollars with most insured.
Funeral services are set for 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the First Methodist Church of Lynn with burial in Pine Grove cemetery.
Mr Pedrick born in Marblehead in 1846 and educated there began public service in 1884 as messenger at the Massachusetts State House. He later served as assistant doorkeeper, doorkeeper, sergeant at arms and chaired the State House Commission influencing new wings and building supervision. He remained in his post beyond retirement age and earned esteem from both Houses, including a 1938 honor at his 50th wedding anniversary.
The city council member of Lynn served as chairman for part of his % year tenure and held roles as assistant assessor clerk of the board and special county commissioner. He is survived by two daughters and one great grand son.
Berlin February 22 The court heard Ensign von Hirschfield say Erzberger sought English money for private gain. He admitted basing his act on pamphlets and Erzberger’s annexation stance. He described intending only to wound but to keep the minister in bed for weeks. Hirschfield received 18 months.
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