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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1921

Page

7

Few Appear at City Woodyard

New Bedford January 4 The municipal woodyard once run by the overseers of the poor to aid the unemployed drew only three of ten men ordered to report this morning An investigation will be made and those lacking excuses may lose further department aid All have been receiving city grocery orders Priscilla Dean and ran'. Mavetals with Carl Wilmor in Studio Chats in the Boston Sunday Post Magazine

New Bedford Kopel Cowen Priscilla Dean Ran Mave Carl Wilmor Boston Sunday Post

Millions Idle Says Morrison

Washington January 24 United News Morrison head counts nearly five million unemployed in the United States based on AFL reports from 333 cities with 2 334 383 out of work. He cites rising joblessness, rising costs, and immigration as factors urging faster hiring to avert widespread hardship.

Washington United News United States Frank Morrison American Federation of Labor Morrison Federation

Senate Moves Bill to Control Packers

Senate approves a bill to regulate packers, with continued discussion and a special rule to expedite action. House action is to be sought during the present session.

House

Senate divides as bill on livestock commission advances

Partisan division marks a Senate vote with 28 Republicans and 16 Democrats in favor, while a majority oppose. The bill would set up a federal three member livestock commission appointed by thePresident with powers to issue orders collect and disseminate data and supervise buyers packers and related agencies.

Senate Agriculture Federal Livestock Commission

Senators Vote on Packers Bill Regulating Industry

The roll shows 18 Republicans in favor and 28 Democrats for the Packers regulation. Total in favor 46. Against regulation 23 Republicans and 10 Democrats. Total against 33. Names listed include Borah Capper Cureus Gooding Gronna Johnson Kellogg Lafollette Lenroot McNary Nelson Norris Poindexter Spencer Sterling Townsend Willis Ashurst Culberson Fletcher Glass Gore Harrison Hitchcock Johnson South Dakota Jones New Kendrick Kirby McKellar Myers Overman Owen Phelan Pittman Pom erone Ransdell Reed Robinson Sheppard Smith Georgia Swanson Trammell Walsh Massachusetts Walsh Montana. Republicans Ball Brandegee Colt Dillingham Edge Elkins Fernald France Hale Keyes Knox Lodge McCumber McLean Moses New Page Phipps Sherman Smoot Sutherland Wadsworth Warren. Democrats Beckham Dial Heflin King Shields Smith Arizona Smith Maryland Stanley Underwood Williams.

Borah Capper Cureus Gooding Gronna Johnson California Kellogg Kenyon Lafollette Lenroot McNary Nelson Norris Poindexter Spencer Sterling Townsend Willis Ashurst Culberson Fletcher Glass Gore Harris Harrison Hitchcock South Dakota Jones New Mexico Kendrick Kirby McKellar Myers Overman Owen Phelan Pittman Pomerone Ransdell Reed Robinson Sheppard Smith Georgia Swanson Trammell Walsh Massachusetts Montana Ball Brandegee Colt Dillingham Edge Elkins Fernald France Hale Keyes Knox Lodge McCumber McLean Moses New Page Phipps Sherman Smoot Sutherland Wadsworth Warren Beckham Dial Heflin King Shields Arizona Maryland Stanley Underwood Williams

Senate debates licensing bill for livestock industry

Voluntary licensing of packers is discussed with amendments by Senators Wadsworth Borah and Pomerene. Provisions would include livestock producers, public involvement measures, and transfer of FTC supervision to a new livestock commission. The bill advances despite opposition to some revisions.

Pomerenr Senate Wadsworth New York Demoers Nevada Borah Idaho Livestock Commission Pomerene Ohio Federal Trade Commission Friends of Agriculture Committee Hitchcock Nebraska

Bates College Debating Team Triumphs Over Harvard Yale

In Lewiston Maine Bates College defeated Harvard and Yale in debates held at City Hall on January 15. The 500-student college earned praise statewide for besting two major New England universities, a mark of notable pride for Maine.

Maine Bates College Harvard Yale City Hall Bates’ College Pearyard Bates Yale University New England Cornell University Tarverd Lewiston

Women in Town Government events in Brookline and Boston

Today’s events include a Brookline League of Women Voters discussion at Brookline Town Library with Prank A. Arnold speaking at Vilgrim Publicity Association. An open forum of the Women’s Division of the Republican State Committee features MHerim Thiel at 19 Beacon Street. Evening programs include a Meonembie Club dinner in Boston and a Citizens’ Mass Meeting at 3 pm under the Royal Coalition.

Brookline Leagu Women Voters Brookline A. Arnold Vilgrim Publicity Association Aim Republican State Committee Mherim Thiel Beacon Street Meonembie Club Boston City Club Sp. m Rear Admiral Sime Citizens’ Mass Tooyal Coalition Ladies Night of Charitable Irish Society Hotel Somerset Aleppo Mechanics Tall

Unearth Great Plot to Secure Whiskey

Agent McCarthy vows full law action on the whiskey ring plot. He declares no liquor will be withdrawn from warehouses without bonafide permits and warehouses will be guarded by federal power if needed. He pledges to prosecute all involved to the full extent of the law, regardless of who is hit.

McCarthy Pam

Whiskey raid leads to Oxford farmhouse seizure

Federal agents recaptured 35 of the 4 barrels stolen from the warehouses after a Sunday night raid in Oxford. The plot’s leader is said to be in New York City as agents pursue arrests watched by Worcester County teams.

New England Oxford New York City McCarthy Worcester County I Vbridge Rutland Barre Ktchburg Leominster Shrewsbury Sterling Millville Millbury Holden Jefferson Lawrence Worcester United States New York Boston

Engineer of Note Death by Own Action

New York January fourth. Max Ibehardt Smith a noted civil engineer and inventor of the moving Stairway killed himself at his home on West Street. He fired a revolver bullet through his breast and another into his brain. His wife cited failing eyesight as the motive, though she said he appeared in good health and not near death.

New York Max Ibehardt Smith Wast Street Itis Mary Smith

Murder trial opens for West Philadelphia student

The murder trial of William P. Brines begins with jury selection and three witnesses. The Commonwealth says Brines planned to kill Wimner C. Drewes, whose body was found Oct 17 with a fatal forehead wound. Brines pleads not guilty to first degree murder and involuntary manslaughter. His mother rushed to his side in court as parents of the slain student looked on.

Commonwealth William P. Hrines Wimner C. Drewes Drewes Speed Mr. Gordon Brines Philadelphia Annie Brines Christian I. Drewes Clifford Kelley W. S. Wadsworth Chorge W. Chase, Jr Dartmouth Germantown

Turner Given Six Months For Neglecting Family

Joe James L. Turner, 23, was sentenced to six months in the house of correction for neglecting his family. Judge Hayden presided yesterday morning in Roxbury Court after his mother had raised the issue.

Joe James L. Turner House of Correction Hayden Roxbury Court

Testimony Given On Turner Case Involving Son and Daughter-in-Law

Testimony was offered that Turner, a person involved in the case, testified against her son and for her daughter-in-law. The proceedings referenced emotional statements and legal assertions surrounding the family dispute.

Turner

Chauffeur Held on Bonds Over Wife and Child Support

A chauffeur who failed to provide for his wife and young son faced legal action after Turner appealed the case. He was held in bonds totaling 1500 dollars.

Turner

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