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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1920
Page
20
The text notes Johnson's continued opposition within the Republican ranks against Cranes and Smoots, labeling the forces shaping the party as sinister and driven by lesser instruments. It frames Johnson as defiant toward intra party pressures and factional leaders.
Johnson says he will support the Republican ticket if Harding openly favors the League of Nations. He warns a muddled stance could ruin his position, vows to oppose Crane, Smoots, and other political interests, and urges continued attack on alleged cynical powers in U.S. politics. He frames the fight as defending Americanism and public will.
The piece explains motorman James Sullivan's coastings record and urges more L motormen like him. It notes coasting saves road costs and reduces passenger jolts, with a specific 364 minute run showing 154 minutes of coasting. It mentions the railroad's directive to coast to traffic stops and on curves and sidings, with brake shoes lasting longer when followed.
Torchy and his friends feature in Uncle Nick Sewell Ford's amusing tale in the Boston Sunday Post Magazine. The piece previews humorous incidents and lighthearted banter from Uncle Nick's circle.
Westchester coroner John Stella concludes Henry Humphrey Parsons likely died by his own hand amid a love affair conjecture though no definite evidence supports a romantic motive. The Harvard educated New York lawyer was found shot in a bathtub.
Lieutenant Henry Humphrey Parsons, a 1900s lawyer with a $30,000 annual income, was found dead in a Pur chase New York summer residence. The coroner ruled death by own action after a mysterious inquest, noting possible love affair as a motive and detailing his uninterrupted life of health wealth and stable family relations.
Bernice Law of 441 Massachusetts avenue Cambridge holds the most nearly perfect foot in the National Shoe and Leather Exposition and Style Show. George R Walmsley director of the show compares Miss Law s foot with an English foot noting American feet are smaller. Miss Law a former Follies chorus member and motion picture performer will model for P J Harney Shoe Company during the exhibit.
Albert Andrew of Hull Street South Boston was arrested by Inspector Dorsey for uttering a $400 forged check on the South Boston Trust Company. He said he first became obsessed after finding a cancelled check in 1918 while working as a porter at the Hancock building and began forging the signature at odd times since.
City Council backed Councilman Hagan's call for Fire Commissioner Murphy to express if two new ferryboats suffice for East Boston or if three are needed. Donoghue opposed, claiming the commissioner's view won’t change the council's stance on the $400,000 order and Mayor's rescission. Five to three vote with Mc Laughlin absent. Public Works leaders left for a five day study trip to New York New Jersey and Philadelphia to ensure efficient use of a $1,000,000 appropriation for two boats.
The Boston City Council appropriated 30000 to the Boston Elevated Railway to introduce certain car lines in Hyde Park. The action follows a state act authorizing the Elevated transit and setting a 30000 initial payment with a 50000 reserve. The order, urged by the Mayor, awaits signature upon his return from Maine.
Private Joseph F. Penachio of I Company Battery C 1st Field Artillery lay in state at Revere City Hall with a guard of honor from Revere Post 61 American Legion. His body arrived from New York and will be escorted to St. Anthony's Church for a 9 30 solemn high mass, with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Washington July 19 Claims totaling 24 422 264 have been filed by the Pullman Company with the railroad administration Of this amount 12 000 000 is for compensation for the rental of its properties during federal control and the balance for depreciation of equipment and for supplies and cash taken over by the government Twenty railroad companies also filed claims most of them far under maintenance of property during the war
About two dozen caddies at Oakley Country Club walked out over a 2 cent dispute and 3 cent caddie tax. They urged William Nelson to drop the tax and seek a 5 cent per round raise, prompting police guard and members to carry clubs themselves until a resolution is reached.
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