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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1920

Page

4

Reduction of jails urged by state official

Commissioner Sanford Bates advocates shrinking county jails and houses of correction by about 40 percent. He notes 39 percent of cells house 95 prisoners, with five county institutions closed and 16 remaining open, including Edgartown empty and Nantucket with one prisoner. At Deer Island 150 cells hold 140 prisoners, nine of whom are essential to operations.

Sanford Bates Edgartown Nantucket Bates Deer Island

Release to Seek Proper Employment in Industry

The article urges individuals to reintegrate into productive industry and pursue employment through proper channels upon release. It emphasizes constructive work, lawful conduct, and leveraging available job opportunities.

Government Takes In Eight Million In Taxes

Uncle Sam collected about eight million dollars in the second instalment of the 1919 federal income tax at the Little Building. Law required quarterly payments by yesterday, postmarked letters received by midnight accepted without penalty. Those behind may settle in three instalments with five per cent added to the overdue balance.

Sam

Graves Visitation Bureau Opens in Paris

New Haven, June 15. The French government has arranged with the rights of Columbus overseas organization to assist relatives of American expeditionary forces members who died at the front to visit American cemeteries in France. The Knights have opened a graves visitation bureau at 65 Rue Hoche, Paris, and posters will be placed in French railway stations announcing routes to American cemeteries.

New Haven Rights of Columbus Overseas Organization France William J. McGinley Order Rue Hoche Paris

Evening Events Highlight Boston Today

Today features Ringling Bros. circus at Children’s Hospital 10 a.m. and a Cathedral anniversary service at 10:30 a.m. Bishop Lawrence officiates. Notre Dame Academy graduation at 2 p.m. in Roxbury, followed by Radcliffe reception at 8 p.m. Mt. St. Joseph commencement at 3:30 p.m. Bay State Auto Association trip to Farragut House ends with a Rye Beach banquet.

Ringling Bros Barnum & Bailey Children’s Hospital Brighton Bay State Automobile Association Farragut House Rye Beach N. H North End Union Boston University Northeastern College Boston Y. M. Co. A Jordan Hall Tufts

Admission of Prelate Protested

Protest against admission to the United States of the Most Rev Daniel J Mannix archbishop of Melbourne has been filed with the State Department by Marcellus Parsons of New York and several others who with the archbishop were passengers on the American steamer Ventura arriving at San Francisco.

Washington U. S Daniel J. Mannix Melbourne State Department Marcellus Parsons New York San Francisco

Archbishop Mannix Protest Refers to Flag Salute Incident

The State Department referred a protest to the Bureau of Immigration over Archbishop Mannix allegedly refusing to stand during the Ventura band's playing of the British and American national anthems in Honolulu Harbor. Immigration officials would not comment beyond confirming referral for investigation. Mannix had arrived in San Francisco to deliver lectures, and the National Catholic Welfare Council released a radio message Mannix sent to Vicer General Ryan praising the United States and the American flag, expressing eagerness to salute it on American soil.

State Department Bureau of Immigration Mannix Ventura Honolulu San Francisco United States National Catholic Welfare Council Ryan

Sheenan Promoted by District Attorney

Frederick M J Sheenan a lawyer and newspaperman has been promoted by District Attorney Pelletier from deputy assistant district attorney at 4000 to assistant district attorney at 5000 to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Daniel J Gallagher who has already become United States district attorney Thomas H Mahony 85 of Brighton was appointed to take Sheenans place

Frederick M. J. Sheenan Pelletier Daniel J. Gallagher United States Thomas H. Mahony Brighton Sheenan

Just the Thing Horsford Acid Phosphate Ad

An advertisement touts Horsford's Acid Phosphate added to fruit juice for a piquant taste and tonic benefits. Sold at druggists.

Horsford

Nature’s Remedy NR Tablets Ad Promises Digestive Relief

An advertisement claims poor digestion causes a chain of health issues and promotes Nature's Remedy NR Tablets as a lasting solution. It asserts relief from the first dose, with weekly use stabilizing digestion and eliminating the need for daily medicines. The 25 cent box is marketed as cheaper and easier than getting sick.

Catholic Church Notes and Upcoming Events

A day of recollection is planned at the Convent of the Cenacle from 10 a m to 5 p m with Mother Superior arranging details. The St. Regis Guild for teachers meets Saturday 2 30 p m to 6 30 p m. Devotion of the Forty Hours starts Friday at St Anthony s Revere and St Pius Lynn. A garden party at St Paul s Dorchester today and tomorrow raises funds for the church. Lectures by Rev Martin J Scott S J and Rev Francis P Duffy are announced.

St. Regis St. Anthony’s Church Revere St. Pius’ Church Lynn St Paul's Church Dorchester

Outdoor Sunday Services Begin at Union Congregational Church

The Rev. Ernest Graham Guthrie announces outdoor Sunday evening services at 7 30 starting June 20 to continue through the summer at Union Congregational Church West Rutland square. Bishop Babcock and diocese officials will take part in today’s centennial Cathedral Church of St Paul procession.

Ernest Graham Guthrie Union Congregational Church Rutland Square Ter St. Paul Mellyar H. Lichliter Central Congregational Church Newtonville Boston Y. M. C. A Edward H. Byington West Roxbury Congregational Church Theodore Roosevelt Pilgrim Fathers

Former Yeoman F Pleads Guilty To Larceny Forgery

Phoebe DeSimone Philips aged 23 once a yeoman faces six counts of larceny and one forgery in Central Court. She denied additional forgery charges. Held on four thousand dollar bond until June 23 and sent to the House for the Good Shepherd after bail denial.

Phoebe DeSimone Philips Central Court

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