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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1920

Page

5

Camp Devens Not Closing General Says

Brigadier General Clarence R. Edwards denied a report that Camp Devens would close due to costs. He stated there is no foundation to the rumor and that Camp Devens remains the recognized government cantonment for the region. Washington officials are satisfied and plan to increase present regular army troops stationed there. Over 4000 soldiers are quartered at Camp Devens, including Maine National Guard, and ROTC cadets.

Clarence R. Edwards Camp Devens Ayer Washington National Guard Maine

Fitzgerald Files Nomination for Governor

Nomination papers for governor were filed by William F. Fitzgerald of Brookline, chairman of the prosperity committee of the Democratic State committee. Friends of Colonel Gaston and Fitzgerald have held talks recently, and the move suggests Gaston will not run.

William F. Fitzgerald Brookline Prosperity Committee Democratic State Committee Gaston Mr. Fitzgerald

Fitzgeralds Statement on Campaigns and Public Discourse

In a discussion of the coming campaign Mr Fitzgerald argues for open debate on economic problems like unemployment and high coal prices. He criticizes elected officials as incompetent and crooks, urges thrift, public energy, and tackling reform to attract wealth and brainpower, citing California and Los Angeles infrastructure as a example.

Fitzgerald Leverhume England Doctors of Finance California New England Los Angeles San Francisco

Girl Returns Home In Dazed Condition

A girl, allegedly abducted by six youths in an automobile at Revere Beach last Sunday night, returns home in a dazed condition. Police continue to investigate the incident as details unfold from the first page report.

Girl Revere Beach

Miss Rush Subjected to Captors After Vanishing Ride

Miss Rush was found after an abduction and taken to Miss N Bloomer's home at 379 Meridian. Doctor J Danforth Taylor reported she is in a daze and may not recover for days after being duped by captors. She did not recognize Gertrude Smith, who she had planned to ride with in the car.

Miss Smith Miss N. Bloomer Meridian Street West Eagle Street J. Danforth Taylor Princeton Street Miss Rush Gertrude Smith

Girl Return Murky Tale From Sea House Tale

The girl says she was in a house by the sea and mentions a mysterious woman named Alice who has followed her since the disappearance. She speaks of Gertrude but recalls little beyond the struggle to escape her captors. Dr. Taylor doubts she could travel far unaided after the alleged ordeal.

Alice Gertrude Taylor Post

The Cape Effect Remains The Evening Wrap Principle

The cape effect continues to define the evening wrap, shaping how garments drape and move. Designers reference its flow for silhouette and visual impact, maintaining timeless elegance across seasonal collections.

Leaders Weigh Candidates for State Legion Roles at Springfield

As the second annual State convention of the American Legion nears in Springfield on Aug 27 and 28, top contenders emerge for state commander including Colonel Foley and General Sherburne. Other potential officers include A Pratt Andrews James T Duane John Colbert Fred Doyle Harry Martin Luther Faulkner and Peter Barre. Also discussed are candidates for vice commander treasurer historian and chaplain roles with O Connor not seeking re election and new names like Farrel Rollins and Osias Boucher cited.

American Legion Springfield Legion Thomas F. Foley 101St Infantry Reorganized State Guard John H. Sherburne Logan Lowell Leo A. Spillane Peter C. Barre Suffolk County Council Wiliam P. Maloney All Dorchester Post Charles J. McGill Herbert Akroyd Marlboro State Legion Michael J. O’connor Hey. B. J. Farrel Newton Lyman H. Rollins Osias Boucher New Bedford

Conductor Killed After Fall From Trolley Car

Fred Watson 25 of 10 North Bridge Street South Hadley Falls was instantly killed when he fell from a Holyoke Street Railway trolley on the South Hadley road. He had just collected fares and was walking along the running board to the rear when he lost his grip on a grab bar and toppled into the roadway.

Holyoke Fred Watson North Bridge Street South Hadley Falls South Hadley Road Watson

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