Gallivan Set to Fight in Lobby Brawl
A brief but lively set to broke out in the hotel lobby today as Gallivan prepared to fight for the next days until death.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1921
Page
8
A brief but lively set to broke out in the hotel lobby today as Gallivan prepared to fight for the next days until death.
After a heated exchange over enforcing the Volstead act in Massachusetts, Gallivan and Wheeler clash as internal revenue probes expand. Commissioner Kramer calls for full investigations into enforcement lapses and vows to support probes into permit irregularities while defending public sentiment behind prohibition.
In a frank interview Commissioner Kramersaid the United States will not be dry for a generation. He described the illicit whiskey trade as a tremendous enterprise with an enormous scale.
An ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a natural vegetable remedy for indigestion and coated tongue. It claims the tablets ease stomach trouble without griping or cramps and allows eating what you like, with 15c and 30c prices.
About 300 employees of the Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company were paid back wages following a 2 percent increase granted last September by the arbitration board. More than $400,000 was distributed to motormen conductors and other staff at various car barns and shops.
Lynn liquor squad raided a flat and found a fire burning opposite the targeted apartment. They extinguished the flames and rescued four children in danger. A man who helped with the rescue was later arrested.
Last night a Lynn liquor squad led by Sergeant Edward Eagan raided William Flagg at 15A Chestnut Street. A fire in the Carfin flat prompted entry. Flagg fled but police recovered 15 gallons of mash and six quarts of rum from his still.
Harry J. Jaquith a prominent attorney and president of Trades National Bank and Hancock National Bank died suddenly of heart disease at Haymarket Relief Hospital after collapsing in his Old South building law offices. He was 66 or 67, survived by daughter Florence and grandchildren Mary and Virginia. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Richard Engstrom and others testified at a three hour federal hearing about Charles Ponzi's Slocum road Lexington home valued at 39000. Trustee Sears questioned how the sale proceeded and a Ponzi note for 20000 to 30000 due in 45 days arose in the inquiry. Engstrom denied prior receipt or sight of the note when shown among securities papers.
Francis I Amory of 4183 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston director and trustee, died yesterday in New York while visiting his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Fulton Cutting. He was ill about four days after traveling to New York for the holiday with his daughter and planned a Palm Beach stay. Two years ago he suffered a shock and relinquished his business responsibilities as trustee for several estates.
Walter Bence son of John C Bence of West Pittsfield is in House of Mercy Hospital with his right arm half sawed off after an accident while sawing wood with a gas powered engine at his home in Pittsfield.
In Symphony Hall Arturo Toscanini led the La Scala orchestra in a bold Respighi and Debussy program. The critic lauds his genius yet notes sharper brass and stronger strings elsewhere, predicting a near capacity crowd for tonight's second concert.
A fashion note describes white Canton crepe skirts worn with dark duvetyn coats. It highlights a short pleated peplum placed diagonally across the hips of a long straight jacket, illustrating streetwear styling.
Zion Illinois January 7. Overseer VaVo Voliva orders women to appear unpowdered in the Tabernacle or face his lectures and face slaps. He denounces powder puffs as sacrilege and instructs women to cover their bodies as his grandmother did.
The sale lists deep discounts on women's wear from kimonos to bath robes and slippers, and expands to home items like table linens, Damask, napkins, and fine china. Prices show former higher tags with reduced sale figures and a focus on premium fabrics and imported goods.
Readable items show reduced prices on women s suits dresses and hats with many items formerly priced higher now slashed. Names include Georgette Crepe Dresses sample neckwear and fur accessories with noted discounts across multiple classes and fabrics.
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