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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1920

Page

2

Cox Expresses Hope He Will Win At Homecoming

In Dayton Ohio Governor Cox stated belief he would be elected president during a homecoming address after a long parade under a hot sun. An estimated 8000 to 12000 marchers filled the route and crowded the viewing stand seeking a brief word from the Democratic nominee.

Dayton Ohio Cox Walsh Massachusetts Harding Wilson Armenia Adriatic Italy Thrace Bulgaria Greece White Democratic National Committee Washington

Cox Lauded Daytons Support As He Visits Parade Hero

Governor Cox thanked Dayton supporters after a non political demonstration labeled Jimmy Cox day. Crowds lined the parade route as he toured, praised 12 year backers and promised to justify their confidence in his future White House bid. He invited more crowds to Washington and quipped about living in Dayton’s newly offered house.

Governor Cox Washington Dayton Cox Trailsend Jimmy” Cox Jimmy White House Buck Pete Ike Charley Jimmy’’ Cox

President in Appeal to Miners

President Wilson appealed to striking mine laborers in Illinois and Indiana to return to work through the United Mine Workers of America. He urged a resumption of duties as the miners faced ongoing labor disputes.

Washington Wilson United Mine Workers of America Tonight Illinois Indiana

President urges return to work in coal strike talks

The President says inequalities in the wage scale may cause the walkout that has shut most bituminous mines in the area. He will not fix inequalities until strikers resume jobs but will convene the joint scale committee of operators and miners to adjust any disparities. He voiced regret over the strike reports, warning of winter shortages and stressing that violating contracts harms names and industrial trust.

Aoe United Mine Workers of America Wilson Illinois

Labor campaign plans to defeat foes in Boston area

More than 200 delegates from affiliated unions met in Boston to launch a non partisan campaign committee under the Boston Central Labor Union to urge voters to support labor interests in the fall elections. The group plans printing, finance and publicity work and aims to get all union members and their families on the voting list.

American Federation of Labor Boston Boston Central Labor Union Organized Labor Movement Central Labor Union Committee of Five A. F. of L P. Harry Jennings George W. Curran J. Frank O'Hare Anna Niland Charles F. Hodsdon

Mary Pickford confirms adoption of Lottie Pickford’s child

In New York on July 30 Mary Pickford disclosed that Mary Charlotte Rupp, four year old daughter of Lottie Pickford, was adopted by Charlotte Smith. The elder Pickford’s divorce suit against A G Rupp is in Los Angeles. The child now bears the name Mary Charlotte Pickford and has appeared in Pollyanna.

New York Mary Pickford Mary Charlotte Rupp Lottie Pickford Charlotte Smith Mary Los Angeles A. G. Rupp Mary Charlotte Pickford Mary the Younger Doug California

Grandmother Uses Dr True’s Elixir to Save Child

An elderly Roxbury narrator recalls giving Dr True’s Elixir to a dying child. The remedy allegedly cured a worm infestation and extended life, with the doctor visiting afterwards. The notice promotes Dr True’s Elixir as a family laxative and worm expeller since 1851.

Roxbury Maes Dr. Trué T Hat Dr True

Harding presses Cox for League stand amid campaign push

Senator Harding urged Governor Cox to specify the Democratic party position on the League of Nations. He accused certain powerful international interests tied to Wilson's policy of planning to fund the Democratic campaign.

George H. White League of Nations Marion Ohio Harding Cox Wilson

Deserted at Newport A Bride Waits For Missing Husband

A five week newlywed woman in Newport Vermont was deserted by her Canadian husband Ernest Aldrich en route to East Richford. Aldrich purchased Bert Wilson’s farm with his brother Louis Aldrich arriving ahead. The wife sought aid at customs and was sent home. both men are missing and police seek them.

Newport East Richford Ernest Aldrich East Broughton Que Bert Wilson Louis EB. Aldrich Aldrich True & Blanchard Ernest

Chamber of Commerce backs open shop platform

Washington July 3 The United States Chamber of Commerce adopts an industrial relations platform endorsing open shop operation and holding labor organizations legally responsible for their conduct. It also favors banning strikes in public utilities by law and creating tribunals to fix wages and working conditions for utility employees.

Washington Chamber of Commerce of the United States Chamber

Freight Engine Boiler Explodes in Montague Yards

Thomas J. Savage of Everett the fireman on the Boston and Maine railroad died at Franklin County Hospital at 5 PM from injuries after a freight engine boiler exploded in Montague yards. Engineer John H. Stokes of East Somerville is seriously burned but not listed as in danger.

Franklin County Hospital Stokes

Mysterious note hints death by own action near Methuen

William Ral Soskosky of Lowell reported finding a note pinned to a stone on the Lowell road in Methuen. The note warned of a suicide in the Merrimack River and sent love to a wife, signed A. L. 3. Police have no missing person on record and will hold the note for further development.

Lawrence William Ralsosky Concord Street Lowell Lowell Road Methuen Merrimack River A. L

Cambridge Gas Strike Unsettled

Officials of the Cambridge Gas Light Company and over 100 employees remained at odds after a strike began yesterday morning. Albert M. Barnes said no settlement was reached and gas supply would be adequate for years despite the unsettled dispute.

Cambridge Gas Light Company Albert M. Barnes Cambridge

Gas Company Strike Ends? Cambridge Workers Walkout Reported

The strike led by Gashouse Workers' Union president Thomas J. Gilligan followed grievances against Cambridge Central Labor Union opposition to contract terms. President Barnes claims only 2 percent at work, 12 hour shifts, and gas supply intact. He blames outside labor agitators and notes no police disturbances, while Mayor Quinn offers to mediate if requested.

Thomas J. Gilligan Gashouse Workers’ Union Barnes Cambridge Central Labor Union Boston Consolidated Gas Company William J. Dowling Third Street Broadway Quinn

Boys Before Court Today In Intercity Larceny Case

Walter Perry aged 15 and Thomas Duggan 16 of Charlestown face juvenile court in East Cambridge charged with an intercity larceny trust. Police say Perry confessed to stealing about 20 bicycles in Cambridge and selling them in Charlestown. A trap bicycle planted at Cambridge City Hall led to Perry’s arrest. Duggan was arrested the day before. Both released on $300 bail.

Walter Perry Sullivan Street Thomas Duggan Bainbridge Street Charlestown East Cambridge Cambridge W. Bateman Perry Cambridge City Hall Massachusetts Avenue

Lightning Kills Farmer and Son in Caribou Barn

Howard Holt a prosperous farmer of Perham and his son Gerald were killed when a bolt struck their barn where they were working last night. The tragedy occurred near Caribou Maine as they tended to the property. The incident is being investigated by local authorities.

Caribou Howard Holt Perham Gerald

Adonis conductor faces charges after streetcar chase

Chicago July 30 A street car conductor H C Brumbauch flirted with Miss Louise Bierman then slapped her brother's witness. A mob pursued the car and Brumbauch was rescued by police. He was arraigned in Police Court with a charge of bodily assault and disorderly conduct continued to Aug 6.

Chicago H. C. Brumbauch Louise Bierman Brumbauch Miss Bierman

Man killed crossing street in North Troy

Edwin Williams aged 62 was struck and killed by an automobile driven by Clark Sargent as he crossed a village street in North Troy Vermont on July 30.

North Troy Edwin Williams Clark Sargent

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