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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1922
Page
4
Washington reports a Treasury Department patronage raid led by Assistant Secretary Elmer Dover with backing from about 150 Republican Congressmen. They demand removal of every Democrat holding key Treasury jobs and replacement with Republicans. more than 100 names on the list.
Cantor Mordecai Hershman of Vilna conducted Sabbath eve services at Tifereth Israel on Chambers street to an elated crowd. The performance drew praise for his tenor range and improvisations as worshippers applauded and carried him aloft after the ceremony. He will lead services again and perform Sunday in Ford Hall.
Advertisement recounts Mrs. Chris. Hansen of Manchester New Hampshire recovering from sick headache neuralgia and fatigue after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. She reports improved appetite strength and cure of headaches and neuralgia with the pills priced at 60 cents sold by druggists.
A Boston Post reporter recalls a Radcliffe student in Commencement Week attire with a hole in her stocking, and a Bulfinch Street shopper planning Bunker Hill Day fishing. The tale shifts to a chic woman in knickers with golf gear but no balls until her instructor supplies them.
A man dropped several pounds of grass seed in the market district yesterday afternoon. The owner watched ruefully as seed scattered along the gutter and quipped that it may sprout before sweepers arrive.
A traveler aboard the Carmania reports a closed bar as revenue officers patrol places serving forbidden drinks. Spectators gathered nearby, awaiting word when the ship clears three miles from U S waters and the bar may reopen.
A loud patron at a local delicatessen demanded a dozen salt herring from the proprietor causing a brief disturbance. Witnesses said the scene drew a small crowd before staff restored order.
Hundreds of Boston teachers who received their August salaries six weeks in advance under Mayor Peters will be denied payment this year until the last week of August. City Auditor Rupert C. Carven announced the decision, saving the city about $2800 in interest on the roughly $650 600 needed for the monthly payroll.
Teachers oppose the 10 payment plan adopted by the school committee and seek mayoral intervention. City auditor Carven defends the plan citing a 1910 ruling. the mayor says he will not interfere, citing legality and prior decisions.
A local soft drink shop owner near Chelsea Square admonished customers against crowding the counter for near beer. The scene reflects public warnings about orderly service and safety in a small, busy establishment.
A writer recalls meeting a heavy man of about 300 pounds using crutches on Boylston Street. The man’s jovial face and winked eye contrasted with his difficulty walking, leading the observer to wonder if an automobile accident caused his injuries. The subject’s good humor earned sympathy and admiration.
A visitor in golf attire at Franklin Park yesterday attempted her first golf round. The young woman arrived ready to learn and explore the sport on a public course.
City official defends advance vacation pay for teachers claiming they are the most favored employees and that withholding payments until due causes no injustice. The remark frames a dispute over timing of benefits in municipal payroll practices.
After a federal disbarment ruling against Joseph Pelletier of Suffolk County, Judge Morton is expected to issue a decision late this month. Assistant U S Attorney Charles P Curtis Jr says he will urge Attorney General Daugherty to file a petition for Pelletier’s disbarment in the Supreme Court. Pelletier’s status as a member of the Supreme Court Bar prompts a possible action by the high tribunal independent of the lower court case.
An airplane bound for Framingham from Mitchel Field Long Island landed in dense fog on the polo field at the estate of W Cameron Forbes, former governor general of the Philippines, damaging its propeller. Captain Joseph I Sherry and Sergeant Robert A Kinback left in rain to procure repair materials at Framingham.
Huphrey B. Sullivan a prominent city labor leader died at City Hospital after living at 35 Westanton Street. He served 20 years as secretary of Local No. 7 Housesmith and Bridge Workers Union and 56 years as a delegate to the Boston Central Labor Union. Funeral from his home Sunday at 1 14 p m at Immaculate Conception Church at 2 p m with union representatives in attendance.
A glowing college graduate drew laughs on Newspaper Row as pinbacks show a crimson theme. A crimson hatband tie socks shoes and a rose complemented a bright crimson complexion while classmates teased with a back tag about red breath.
Bowles a 33 year old machinist, married to Beatrice Cascoe of South Boston for seven years and to Miss O Neil, a nurse, after presenting a marriage license on April 11 at Allston. Inspector McCarthy served Bowles with a warrant as he acted as husband to both women. Bowles faces sentencing after a judge held him in bonds.
A woman with bobbed hair used a palm sized comb at a matinee to style her locks. She checked her appearance in a handbag mirror then stored the comb back in the handbag, a growing repository for toilet articles.
Launcelot L Bowles a Roslindale machinist faced Judge Thomas H Connolly in Brighton Court yesterday charged with bigamy It was revealed he had led a dual life since April married Miss Gladys O Neil a 28 year old nurse and the real Mrs Bowles declared she would stand by him and work to free him from jail.
A Fox terrier owned by G. G. Sinclair of Toledo Ohio will compete at today’s show highlighting baby hygiene themes.
The Ladies' Dog Club show at Beaver Country Day School Brookline draws 609 dogs 831 entries 42 breeds. Proceeds benefit the Buby Hygiene Association as spectators note the event surpasses prior years in attendance and breed representation.
The Bay State delegation of 40 nurses will depart North Station today to Seattle for the Ameri can Nurses Association National League of Nursing Education and National Organization for Public Health Nursing conventions. They aim to secure Boston as the 1924 gathering site.
Cincinnati June 16 No general strike ballot will be sent out by the Brotherhood of Railway and Steam ship Clerks Freight Handlers Ex press and Station Employees E H Fitzgerald president says no strike will develop on several railroad systems Timothy Healey president of the Firemen and Oilers Union says a ballot on the strike will be mailed tomorrow night.
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