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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1920
Page
4
The New York Giants defeated the Akron team 10 to 6 in an exhibition game played before the American League tilt between Baltimore and Akron.
The Navy Yard in Washington DC offers sealed proposals for 75 000 pounds waste metal 1 500 000 pounds brass foundry ashes 2 000 000 pounds steel skulls and pit scrap with 20 percent cash deposit. Inspection is available through the Supply Officer and the Disbursing Officer provides sale catalogs and details. Josephus Daniels announces on behalf of the Navy.
A state public utilities opinion warns that continued competition between motor bus jitneys and street railways in Massachusetts threatens disaster to both services. The annual report presents the view as a justification for regulation to curb unsafe or detrimental spillover.
The report warns jitneys pose a growing menace to street railways and could supplant them, but regulation is needed. It argues Massachusetts laxity in jitney rules worsens the problem while other states curb jitneys to preserve public transport.
The article recalls Elder William Brewster as a leading Pilgrim, elected governor by inference, who helped found Plymouth. It notes his role in worship, care for sick settlers with Myles Standish, and the land he received at Captain’s Hill in Duxbury where he spent his final days beside Standish.
John J. Mitchell announced about 70000 in extra taxes uncovered in Boston since the flying squadron began the special sales tax drive. Most violations occur among small shopkeepers for underreporting tax on ice cream and soft drinks after investigators visited nearly 1000 shops. The effort is led by Assistant Supervisor H. L. Cather of Washington and Assistant Supervisor PH. F. O'Brien.
In Sr. Albans Vermont on July 1 police report no clues after an all day probe into the hour old infant girl left in an isolated spot behind the deserted Jordan hall on Smith street last night.
Four army airplanes departed New York for Alaska and back a 9000 mile route. After 250 miles in fog and storms three forced to land at Erie, Pennsylvania. One plane had a broken axle. Captain St Clair Street separated from group and landed at Elmhurst near Scranton.
Four U S planes depart from New York toward Cape Prince of Wales on a leisurely mapping flight to Alaska and toward an aerial route to northwestern America. The voyage aims to survey inaccessible terrain, photograph the area, and aid potential access to Asia.
A truck carrying six 10 gallon kegs of wine was seized by Everett police on Ferry Street toward Boston yesterday. Three men, Stephano Montracchio 30 Severo 23 and Vito Russo 27 were arrested. Russo listed as consignee. They face arraignment this morning on illicit transportation of liquor charges.
Telephone operators nationwide reject joining a new international sisterhood separate from the American Federation of Labor and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. The move aims to keep organize efforts unified under existing labor groups.
Miss Julia S. O Connor, president of the Telephone Operators Department, says operators will remain with the IBEW and AFL despite any action by the men. She notes the new men's organization claims operators but the operators value their current form of organization and will resist any attempt to enforce a separate claim.
Secretary of State Langtry says reports that he holds nomination papers for both Secretary of State and Lieutenant Governor are false. He explains he filed for renomination as Secretary of State before Coolidge’s vice presidential nomination, then withdrew and pursued the lieutenant-governor bid.
Major Venizelos, son of the Greek premier, commanded Greek artillery as Brussa fell after nationalist forces began with a white flag gesture then treachery. Venizelos ordered fire, killing many Turks and enabling the Greek flag to rise over the town hall once linked to Mohammed I and other sultans.
San Antonio July 15. General Pablo Gonzales was arrested by order of Provisional President de la Huerta at Monterey Nuevo Leon. Generals Carlos Garcia and Jose E Santos were also taken. A court martial for immediate trial was ordered, Teodulo Beltram, consul, announced.
Timothy J. Sheehan and Albert W. Carnes were promoted to detective sergeants in general orders from the police commissioner and remain assigned to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation after months of tireless work reducing car larcenies.
An ad proclaims Tiz dissolves foot soreness and swelling, cures corns callouses and bunions, and prevents pain. It promises instant relief and a comfortable year with a small cost, urging readers to buy at drug stores or department stores.
State Treasurer Fred J. Burrell filed papers with city election officials for renomination on the Republican ticket. Also filed was Exchange Trust Company President John J. Martin for the Governor's Council from the fourth district. Other Republican and Democratic candidates in various districts were listed along with several renomination filings with the Secretary of State.
Frank Gilmore aged 16 of 21 Irving street Waltham fell from his bicycle on Irving street near his home late yesterday afternoon. He struck a stone in the road with his head and was instantly killed. He was a son of Mr and Mrs Henry C Gilmore and a junior at Waltham High School.
Peter Brady, a city laborer, was badly burned when an oil stove exploded in his kitchen at 13 Lucas Court West Newton. Mrs. William Foram smothered the flames with a rug and neighbors alerted Fire Department, which extinguished the fire. Brady's condition was listed as serious at Newton Hospital.
Dr Joseph W Grady of 287 Tremont Street was found not guilty in Central court on Wednesday after being charged by the Board of Health with inserting misleading advertising in an Italian newspaper.
An advertisement touts Othine for freckle removal with a money back guarantee. It claims the product reduces freckles after early applications and urges readers to ask for the double strength version from the druggist.
The French government has asked to limit membership in the Knights of Columbus France pilgrimage to 250 for the Lafayette statue unveiling on August 21. Supreme Secretary William J. McGinley announced from New Haven that the original 1000 cap was reduced and the trip will sail from New York on August 7 with a representative from each state.
The national convention of the order reports 223 registrations. The pilgrims are slated to receive an audience with Pope Benedict on September 1.
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