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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1921

Page

2

Legion labeled Henry Dubb by labor agitator at Grand Opera House

Labor speaker Fred Riedencapp denounced the American Legion as a Henry Dubb organization serving master-capitalism. He addressed about a thousand workers on unemployment and linked the Legion with other groups like the Ku Klux Klan as ready to act for capital interests.

American Legion Henry Dubb Grand Opera House Fred Riedencapp Association of War Veterans Legion Biedencapp Ku Klux Klan

One-Man Car Service Starts on Lexington Branch

With few exceptions the Lexington branch of the Middlesex and Boston Street Railway will operate under the one man car system. Beginning today many motormen and conductors on the road will be laid off.

Lexington Branch Arlington Heights Billerica Lexington Middlesex & Boston Street Railway Goad

Cambridge fund raises for fallen officer widow

Encouraging reports from Cambridge sources say contributions to the Riley Fund, led by Mayor Edward W. Quinn, for Patrolman Thomas J. Riley's widow. The total reached 7345.67 with large organizational gifts and plans to forward funds this week. Send contributions to Herbert H. Dyer at Harvard Trust, Cambridge.

Cambridge Edward W. Quinn Thomas J. Riley Riley Quinn Herbert H. Dyer Harvard Trust Company Massachusetts Avenue

Belgian Workers End Seizure of Factories

Brussels January 16 metal workers at Chatelineau near Charleroi who seized plants to run them communistically have been persuaded by labor leaders to quit. Order is restored as unemployed in eastern Flanders including textile workers are estimated at 45 000.

Brussels Chatelineau Charleroi Flanders Inelnding

Mystery creature prowls in Commonwealth Marlboro district after cat show

Residents report loud screams and groans from a wild critter near Commonwealth avenue and Marlboro street since the recent cat show. Police heard a complaint about a resident’s treasured family chewing item allegedly chewed up by the creature. Authorities urged to take action.

Commonwealth Avenue- Marlboro Street

Mystery howling in the city stirs police and cat rescue

Early morning uproar echoes through Back Bay as police refuse to shoot a wild animal and call in the Animal Rescue League. Witnesses describe a jungle beast like yowls while rumors swirl about a ghost cat and a prize winner Hindy alibied after nightly pie alley brawls.

Back Bay Animal Rescue League Hindy

Concord honors Lt Parker in full military rites

Full military honors were accorded Lieutenant Whipple H. Parker of Concord Junction who died of wounds received in 1918 in the Argonne Forest. The service took place in Concord, Massachusetts, honoring the fallen World War I hero.

Concord Mass Whipple H. Parker Concord Junction Argonne Forest Concord State Armory

Non-Partisan League Lauded In North Dakota Speech

Brockton January public forum at the Colonial Theatre features Deputy Immigration Commissioner Walter W. Liggett praising the Farmers Non-Partisan League for overthrowing a long-standing political ring in North Dakota. Liggett argues the league helped farmers gain more wheat production and reduce political upheaval.

Brockton North Dakota Walter W. Liggett Colonial Theatre League In Action Farmers Non-Partisan League Fron

Judge Henry Willard Bragg Dead at 79

Judge Henry Willard Bragg longtime Charlestown Court justice died yesterday at Haddon Hall Commonwealth avenue He was 79 Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 2 pm at Arlington Street Church Survived by wife Ellen Frances Bragg

Henry Willard Bragg Charlestown Haddon Hall Commonwealth Avenue Arlington Street Ellen Frances Bragg Judge Bragg Holliston Willard Mary Matilda (Claflin) Bragg Milford Pittsfield New York University Tufts College Medford Institution Boston Warren Institution For Savings State Board of Bar Examiners

Station agents urge Fidler for Cabinet

At a meeting in Springfield officials from six states endorsed Harry L. Fidler of Indianapolis for the position of Secretary of Labor in President Harding's cabinet. Fidler is prominent in railroad circles and chairs the Republican national committee labor bureau.

Springfield Vermont New Hampshire Massachusetts Connecticut Rhode Island New York Pennsylvania Harry L. Fidler Indianapolis Ind Labor Bureau Republican National Committee Harding

Ex Crown Prince Frederick William explains exile reasons

In an interview published in a Dutch German weekly, the former crown prince of Germany describes why he will not return to Germany or have his wife join him at Wieringen and why he will not join his father at Doorn. He also outlines plans for his sons' education.

the Hague Frederick William Germany Netherlands Wieringen Doorn Wilhelm Lula Potsdam Ags Holland

Former Crown Prince Looks to Germany and Agriculture

The exiled heir expresses desire to return to Germany for farming and horse breeding, to associate with Breslau University scholars, and to support the fatherland. He cites duties, warns of unrest, and explains his wife cannot join due to family duties and the political climate. He mentions his sons at Potsdam gymnasium and plans for their careers.

Germany Breslau University Wieringen

Clothing Factory Destroyed by Fire in Cleveland

Fire late today swept through a four story brick building housing several clothing makers in Cleveland causing losses of over 300 000 dollars The Standard Tailoring Company the main loser puts its damage at 100 000 dollars BERLIN Jan 16 United News Lenin Soviet dictator still alive per Russians in Berlin says close to Moscow The M Karpoff death report described as a minor member of the Russian Soviet government

Cleveland Standard Tabloring Company Berlin United News Nicolai Lenine Moscow M. Karpoff

First Auburn winner in Insteader contest announced

The winning line for Insteader No 27 was written by H C Merrill of 88 Lake Street Auburn Maine who received a $100 Post check. The author is a shoemaker at Lunn and Sweet Auburn and a lifelong Auburn resident who says this is his first newspaper contest success.

H. C. Merrill Lake Street Auburn Merrill Lunn & Sweet The Post Boston Post Boston P. O Mass Cali

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