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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1920

Page

5

U S to Ignore Soviet Offer

State Department said the Soviet proposal to the United States Japan and Romania would receive no consideration. The message, delivered via Minister Morris Stockholm and broadcast by Radio Moscow, is viewed as propaganda. A separate Senate resolution urged a re estab lishment of cordial relations with Russia and would lift sanctions and discuss troop withdrawal.

Washington Russia United States State Department Japan Romania Morris Stockholm Mosa Boceviks Frankcan Maryland

Big Roundup of Sailors by Boston Police

A Boston police sweep of Charlestown naval yard sailors arrested 89 men for unauthorized liberty, booking them at police stations and turning them over for navy yard examination. Twenty two of the 39 held for further review were sent back to the navy yard.

Charlestown War Yard Boston Navy Yard

Milk Price Cut Announced for Chicago

Chicago officials announce milk prices will drop March 1 with a quart at 14 cents, a pint at 9 cents, and cream unchanged at 6 cents per half pint. The decrease reflects a wholesale price reduction of 45 cents per hundred pounds in March.

IF MOTHERS ONLY KNEW Signs of worms from Dr True

An advertisement claims Dr True’s Elixir cures worm infections in children. It cites symptoms such as constipation sour stomach swollen belly and worm indicators. A testimonial from Mrs H N Roberts of Flint Michigan asserts her baby was cured and urges readers to buy the product at dealers in three sizes.

H. N. Roberts Asylum Street Flint Mich Dr. True Dr True

City Council Salary Increases Draw Veto Warning

The Finance Commission urged Mayor Peters to veto recent salary raises for four City Council attaches calling the increases extravagant and reckless. It flags Edward Leary Frederick Glenn John Baldwin and Frank Chisholm as overpaid noting prior raises and arguing their positions are unnecessary and that Harnden's raise is indefensible. The commission urges budget elimination of the increases to curb extravagance.

Finance Commission Peters Edward J. Leary City Messenger Frederick J. Glenn John E. Baldwin Frank X. Chisholm Leary Glenn Baldwin Chisholm City Messenger Department Edward W. Harnden Harnden

Senator Seeks U S Purchase of Bermuda Islands

A resolution introduced by Senator Kenyon of Iowa urges diplomatic negotiations with Great Britain for the purchase of the Bermuda Islands. The move signals a formal U S interest in acquiring Bermuda as a strategic possession.

Washington Great Britain Bermuda Islands Kenyon Republican Iowa

Demand on Symphony Trustees for $1000 Raise

The seven member committee of Boston Musicians Union sent a notice to the Boston Symphony Orchestra trustees refuting Judge Cabot's statements and demanding a conference plus a $1000 raise for each player. The wage demand repeats prior requests.

Union Boston Musicians’ Union Board of Trustees Boston Symphony Orchestra Judge Cabot Board of Trustes Fredric Fradkin Boston Symphony Musicians’ Union

Monteux Says He Has Not Supported Boston Strikes

Pierre Monteux, conductor, declares he has never supported the players in their wage agitation and disapproved the course taken by the men. Detroit’s F Sturm seeks 20 Boston players but none signed, awaiting developments. Union leader Weber urges musicians to avoid Boston until the dispute is resolved.

Pierre Monteux F. Sturm Detroit Symphony Orchestra Boston Detroit Boston Orchestra Joseph N. Weber American Federation of Musicians Boston Symphony Orchestra Musicians’ Union Arthur Brooke G. Mager William G. Dodge Weber

Investigation of State correctional institutions proposed

A resolve reported by the committee on public institutions provides for a special commission to study state correctional facilities. The panel, appointed by the Governor, includes corrections and public welfare leaders, Boston’s penal institutions commissioner, probation officials, a county commissioner, and a sheriff, with a report due to the Legislature by March 16.

Committee On Public Institutions Corrections, Public Welfare and Mental Diseases Penal Institutions Commissioner Boston

Plant Company Objects to Cardinal as Arbitrator

The Thomas G. Plant Company objects to Cardinal O Connell acting as arbitrator in the dispute with striking workers who urged referral to the cardinal by their Feb 24 resolution. The plant favors a court decision on the legality of the workers' action.

Thomas G. Plant Company Cardinal O'Connell

Scientists Seek Rehearing In Christian Science Case

The Supreme Court session before Judge Crosby heard arguments on reopening the case. William G. Thompson for John V. Dittemore denounced the move as an attempt to delay the day the church affair becomes public. The crowded courtroom showed strong church involvement.

Crosby Supreme Court William G. Thompson John V. Dittemore First Church of Christ, Scientist

Hearing on Dittemore case delays report and new evidence

Judge Crosby hears arguments on a motion by Christian Science Mother Church directors to direct Judge Dodge to hear more evidence before filing the master’s report in the Dittemore case. Trustees’ counsel seeks to reference Dodge’s draft report. Bates warns this could prejudice directors before filing.

John L. Bates The Christian Science Mother Church Frederic Dodge Herbert W. Eustace John V. Dittemore Adam H. Dickey Dittemore Dodge Fustace Et al Christian Science Publishing Company Crosby Judge Dodge Sherman L. Whipple Whipple Bates

Dover Barge Grounds in Vineyard Sound During Gale

The barge Dover broke from a Philadelphia and Reading Coal Company tug and ran aground on Middle Ground Shoal opposite Tarpaulin Cove. As night fell she remained aground with a northwest gale and ice clogged Vineyard Sound.

Woods Dover Philadelphia and Reading Coal Company Middle Ground

The House That Love Built shares for Good Will

An appeal from George L. Perin president of Franklin Square House to buy shares for The House That Love Built. Shares are one dollar each and can be sent via bill or check, addressed to 11 East Newton Street Boston.

Franklin Square House Love George L. Perin East Newton St Boston

Icebound Swell Returns After Terrifying Gale

The steam trawler Swell captained by Peter Anderson docked at the South Boston fish pier after a severe gale. Crew members Patrick Hunt and Max Foote suffered bruises but no serious injuries as the ship, iced over, fought 70 mile per hour winds while fishing Georges Bank and bringing in 100000 pounds of haddock and cod.

Peter Anderson South Boston Fish Pier Patrick Hunt Max Foote Georges Bank

Wood campaign in Massachusetts blocks opposing at large slate

Congressman Wilfrid W. Lufkin leads Massachusetts Wood managers in a push to avoid a Wood pledged slate opposing the unpledged Lodge Crane Gillett Thurston group. Louis A. Frothingham acquiesces in not running as Wood delegate at large while Russell A. Wood vows to run as an independent. Governor Frothingham to take active part in campaign management.

Wilfrid W. Lufkin Massachusetts Leonard Wood Wood Senator Lodge Crane Gillett Edward A. Thurston Lodge Thurston Louis A. Frothingham Lufkin Froth- Ingham Himeelf Frothingham Russell A. Wood Cambridge Gould New York General Wood Fuller Hoover Charles Sumner Bird Progressive Party Fone Herbert Hoover Democratic Party Mr. Bird Thomas W. Miller Delaware Bellevue Lodge-Crane-Gillett-Thurston

Baumgarten Fights Extradition in Boston Auto Theft Case

Harrisburg born David I Baumgarten and his wife faced Judge Choquet in Montreal as he fights extradition to Boston for a $6009 auto theft charge from Watertown Massachusetts. The car remains seized for storage costs. Mrs Baumgarten claims ownership since 1913. argues diary shows conspiracy tied to a business dispute.

Montreal Que Boston New York Harrisburg Cincinnati David I. Baumgarten Choquet John H. Davis Watertown Mass

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