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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1920

Page

2

Abandon Coolidge Campaign Ends Washington HQ

Yesterday Massachusetts political developments saw the closing of the Washington headquarters for Governor Coolidge's Republican presidential bid. James B. Reynolds announced the move, citing Coolidge’s stance on contesting national convention delegates, as Democrats push Senator David I Walsh for their presidential nomination.

Washington Coolidge David I. Walsh Massachusetts James B. Reynolds

Walsh boom signals New England group to back League foes

Democrats launch a drive to line up New England delegates for San Francisco next June to oppose League of Nations friendly candidates and platforms. Governor Coolidge’s position in Massachusetts blocks his delegate fight there and his supporters consider no national campaign for Coolidge delegates. The question of a nationwide challenge remains doubtful among Coolidge backers.

Walsh New England San Francisco League of Nations Coolidge Massachusetts

Lectures and Meetings Tonight Across Boston 8 p m Focus

Tonight features multiple events in Boston: Miss Eunice H Avery gives Current Events at Pilgrim Hall at 8, Dartmouth dinner at Hotel Copley Plaza at 6 30, Lowell Institute lectures on Peace Conference Balkans by Prof Robert H Lord and on Universal Military Training by Charles W Eliot at State House, Irish Freedom Friends form municipal council at Catholic Union Hall, Rev William Harman van Allen speaks on the Irish Question at Church of the Advent, A J Muste and John Haynes Holmes debate Direct Action vs Political Action at 3 Joy Street.

Eunice H. Avery Pilgrim Hall Boston Dartmouth Copley Plaza Lowell Institute Balkans Robert H. Lord Charles W. Eliot Department of Education Division of University Extension Auditorium State House Friends of Irish Freedom Catholic Union Hall William Harman van Allen Church of the Advent A. J. Muste Anda John Haynes Holmes League For Democratic Control Joy Street

Play Your Ace in Witwer's Alex the Great Series

The next Boston Sunday Post Magazine will feature Play Your Ace, another funny installment in H. C. Witwer's Alex the Great series.

H. C. Witwer Alex. the Great Boston Sunday Post

Division of railroad earnings urged to protect public

Louisville January 29 Walker D Hines director general of rail roads urged at the Transportation Club that excess earnings of railroad corporations above a reasonable return should be divided. He said such division would protect the public from very prosperous railroads and ensure a fair return to all roads.

Louisville Walker D. Hines Transportation Club

Railroad plan urged to protect public and private capital

Mr Hines argues against plans that discourage private capital and contends a bold, effective scheme is needed now to protect public interests. He warns that private management after federal control could disappoint if the railroad problem is not decisively addressed. Major-General Leonard Wood also spoke during the Louisville visit.

Mr. Hines Hines Leonard Wood Louisville

License Board for Quincy Clears House Vote to Third Reading

The Massachusetts House approved a bill to create a license board for Quincy by a 73 to 2 vote, with opponents arguing it would politicize license grants. Supporters said city leaders and solicitors favor the change to reduce council wrangles, noting the bill is permissive and requires mayoral and city council approval.

Quincy Bates Woodill Melrose Committee On Cities Whilton McDonald

Firemen's Bill Amendment Faces City Committee Controversy

A proposed amendment to the two platoon firemen's bill sparked controversy before the committee on cities yesterday. The change would let chiefs require firemen to stay on duty during grave emergencies.

Committee On Cities

Firemen’s Extended Duty Proposed in Two-Platoon Law Change

Chief Jesse F Barrett of the Peabody fire department backs an amendment allowing two-platoon law men to be called to duty during time off amid a conflagration defined as a two-alarm fire. He cites several other fire chiefs in support while Attorney Thomas B P Wilson and others oppose, arguing it grants excessive power and risks favoritism.

Jesse F. Barrett Peabody Fire Department Bhanke Fiske Framingham Cahill Wakefield Daley Brockton New Bedford O’hearn Watertown Thomas B. P. Wilson Wilson W. H. Merchant, Jr Massachusetts Permanent Firemen's Association John J. Kelley Lawrence Grady Springfield

Marriage Intentions Listed For Dozens Of Boston Area Couples

A long list details numerous marriage intentions, naming grooms and brides with ages, occupations, and addresses across Boston area neighborhoods including Charlestown Roxbury Allston Jamaica Plain Dorchester Roslindale and Brookline. Several entries note widowed divorced or at home statuses. The document reflects routine nuptial filings for local residents.

Cambridge pairs named in household listing

Cambridge residents listed in a crowded household record. John Harrigan and Rose Ricely both of 16 Cherry street are at home with Charles Wells and Claire Filbol of 282 Western avenue. Benjamin Flayderman and Rose Sinofsky share 21 Clary street with Abraham Gliehouse and Sarah Cohen from nearby Vershire.

John Harrigan Cherry St Cambridge Rose Ricely Charles D. Wells Western Ave Claire Filbol Benjamin Flayderman Clary St Rose I. Sinofsky Abraham Gliehouse

Local residents named in court records

Tacitus M. Perry age 31 of 42 Ivy Street Boston clerk and Miriam A. Sherman age 23 of 45 Cherry Street Boston typist listed. John J. Reagan age 22 of 4 Benedict Street Boston electrical worker and Lemena M. Carmier age 21 of 27 Eliot Street Lynn electrical worker appear.

Dennis J. Sullivan Oneida St Ellen Mason David J. Allman Boston Roslindale Johanna Wieland South St Nicholas J. McCarthy Chestnut St Charlestown Katherine Powers Academy St Arlington Frederick G. Richardson Columbia Id Dorchester Marrella A. Burnham Ashmont St William P. Reilly Haskell St Allston Mary B. Barnes Tremont St John I. Larson Union Ave Jamaica Plain Mary ©. Healy Florence Brookline F Lucius M. Perry Miriam A. Sherman Cherry St West Somerville Charles Goldsmith Harrishoff Roxbury Dorage Devon St Domenico Pugiel Columbus Ave Annie Cassata Maurice J. McCarthy East Canton St Anna Fi. Connolly Armstrong St Martin J. Keenan Ruggles Pl Catherine J. McCarthy Adams St Milton Alfred R. Kingwell Union Theresa T. Cashman Kragto Andratto Bremen St Mary R. M. Raymond Chesterfield St William J. Hammond Johnson Ave Cecilia A. McCarthy Whitney Sr George FB. Perkins Commonwealth Ave Anna P. Perkins Patrick Griffin Dwight Sr Annie Conley Alton Pl Tacitus M. Perry Ivy St John J. Reagan Benedict St Lemena M. Carmier Eliot St Lynn

Burial service for Rev Dr Dorion editor of Zion's Herald

Funeral services are set for Sunday at St Mark's Methodist in Brookline for Rev Dr Dorion editor of Zion's Herald and longtime New England Methodist minister. Dorion formerly worked in newspapers including Manchester Daily Mirror 1896 98 and held roles at Epworth Herald Chicago before joining Zion's Herald as editor in 1912 and last spring.

Cc. F. Dorion Zion's Herald New England Park Street Brookline St. Mark’s Methodist Church Dorian Manchester Daily Mirror Franklin Plymouth New Hampshire Epworth Herald Chicago Young People's Methodist Episcope Theion's Herald

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