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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1921
Page
3
Abbott Lawrence Lowell the Harvard president gave full approval to a Cambridge fund raising effort for the widow of Police Officer Thomas J. Riley. Mayor Edward W. Quinn heads the committee and Lowell contributes 25 dollars to kick off the drive.
Yesterday contributions to the Riley fund, aiding Patrolman Riley’s family after his death, pushed total receipts over 4000. Herbert H. Dyer, treasurer of the Harvard Trust, listed donors including Browne & Nichols School, Cambridge Central Labor Union, and Abbott Lawrence Lowell, with many Mayors and police officials pledging future support.
City Council unanimously passed Moriarty’s order to name the junction of H East Third and Emerson streets in South Boston after Thomas F MacDonnell. The action reflects local recognition of the late figure by officials and residents.
Anna Weinstock business agent of the Neckwear Workers Union and president of the Women's Trade Union League is praised for organizing women workers to raise standards and for driving gains in necktie manufacturing. Her efforts helped fund WTUL campaigns and bolster female representation in the Central Labor Union.
Florence J. Snow sues Mary A. Snow of 116 Forest Street Medford in Suffolk Superior Court alleging a 1909 life support agreement. Snow claims the contract to support her for life arose to keep her with her husband Seth P. Snow amid alleged infidelity and separation. Damages pegged at 20000 dollars.
More than eight thousand people sought admission to Tremont Temple for Rev. 8 D Gordon mid day talks. Hundreds were turned away as no seat remained in the great auditorium. He begins a second week of quiet talks for busy folks with hymns silent prayers and short practical talks.
Captain J. W. Remmonds, Civil War veteran, turned 80 yesterday while working at Webster & Atlas National Bank. He has not missed a day at the bank in two years and rejects any birthday holiday. Banking leaders visited, gifting him well, as he joked about feeling young and vowed to remain on deck for many more years.
A joint communication from Katherine K. Marlow of the High of Women's Club and Helen F. Keefe of the Union of High School Women Teachers urges Boston school officials to abolish economic inequality between men and women in city high schools now that women can vote.
The two club executives urge abolishing economic inequality of men and women in city high schools and endorsing a salary schedule free from sex discrimination. The communication was filed by the committee at a special meeting that also unanimously authorized transfer of unexpended school funds between sub-divisions.
Before adjournment the committee confirmed Dr. Harry P. Cahill as temporary school physician. He will report on Horace Mann school children and advise on educating deaf children. Salary four dollars a day for six months.
Philadelphia figure Joseph McGarrity rejects apologies for aiding Ireland’s freedom in response to the British White Book. He says he has not read it and would deem it an honor to have assisted any power, including Germany, in driving out England’s army of occupation.
English essayist and epigramist Gilbert K. Chesterton arrives in Boston to deliver three lectures at Jordan Hall on Wednesday Friday and Saturday, marking his first visit to America.
Prices realized on Swift and Company sales of carcass beef in Boston for the week ending Saturday January 8 on shipment sold out ranged from 13 to 20 8 cents per pound and averaged 17 56 cents per pound.
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