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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1920
Page
24
The Mechanics building hosts a national shoe and leather dealers expo with over 300 manufacturers and dealers showing low and high shoes for all occasions. Style shows tonight and tomorrow feature varied buckles spats and the rare Cinderella slipper valued at 1800 shown by Miss Martha D. Allen.
Rumors that William J. McCarthy would be relieved from his Prohibition post in the New England district were dismissed by Leo J. Noonan. McCarthy is in Washington and expected home soon. Noble, legal assistant to Kramer, praised the district and Boston as one of the cleanest cities.
Investigators probe an elevator accident at the Paddock building 101 Tremont Street yesterday noon. The fast descent left five men and one woman injured as operator Joseph Mangano lost control. Passengers included Miss Mariel Putnam David Hosmer John Flynn Thomas Elder A V Leonard and Michaeline.
Massachusetts moves to curb profiteering in retail stores. The Massachusetts Commission on the Necessaries of Life reports about twenty mayors and eighteen towns have appointed inspectors per General John H. Sherburne. Boards of selectmen delay completion, questionnaires sent to confirm appointments and begin inspections in 38 cities and towns.
Richard H. Long of Framingham announced he will seek the Democratic nomination for governor. The decision surprised allies who had backed Marcus A. Coolidge while others including John Jackson Walsh and potential rivals like Channing H. Cox are in the mix for the upcoming race.
The New Hampshire Federation of Labor opened its 19th annual convention in Portsmouth on July 20 with record attendance. Mayor Hislop Governor Bartlett and Senator Marvin greeted delegates who then boarded a steamer to Star Island for a shore dinner. The convention continues through Thursday night.
Tourists begin a pilgrimage to the Shrine at Ste Anne de Beaupre from North station at 9 am. A shoe style show is set for 10 am at the Mechanics building. Commemorations include the 50th anniversary of the Bull Run battle and 45th annual reunion of the Charlestown Artillery Association at Nan tasket Beach. At 1 pm the Brookline Board of Trade gathers at Village Square for an outing to Wardhurst Club in Lynnfield.
Arlington Lexington and Winchester residents receiving Arlington Gas Light Company gas must now pay 1.70 per thousand cubic feet, up 0.45 from 1.25. The Public Utilities Commission granted the increase to cover higher coal costs and wage advances, per the company.
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