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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1920

Page

15

Seek Cause of Riot in Cult

In Chicago a riot in the black belt left two white men dead and several wounded. Police and federal officers pursue leaders of the Star of Ethiopia a cult linked to Abyssinian return advocates. Redding and seven Negroes were arrested. Jonas and Joseph Fernon remain sought as possible organizers. Evidence includes pamphlets on Egyptian secrets seized from Redding. Brennan of the DOJ heads the federal inquiry.

Chicago R. D. Jonas Abyssinia Edward Redding Chicago Black Belt Star of Ethiopia Joseph Fernon Jonas Redding Edward J. Brennan Department of Justice

The Man Who Wasnt Himself Opens Sunday Mystery

The Sunday Magazine in the Boston Sunday Post begins a running mystery titled The Man Who Wasnt Himself starting next Sunday. Readers are invited to follow the evolving plot across installments.

The Boston Sunday Post

Dandruff Cure Promises Hair Rescue With Liquid Argon

A period advertisement promotes liquid argon as a guaranteed dandruff cure. It claims nightly scalp treatment dissolves and destroys dandruff, stops itching, and leaves hair looking much better, noting the remedy is inexpensive and available at drug stores.

Victory Medals to be Distributed at South Boston Base

The Quartermaster Corps and zone supply officer will place two stents at the army base in South Boston. Eligible personnel for the victory medal and service clasps should file applications there.

Quartermaster Corps Army South Boston

How to Apply for the Victory Medal in World War I

The army outlined application steps at recruiting offices in cities and via notaries if no local officer exists. Applications go to the Philadelphia depot for medal distribution with registered mail. A list of battle and service clasps and their dates follows, with three medal classes and notes on eligibility, design, and kinship awards.

Adjutant-General of the Army Quartermaster Corps Philadelphia Cambrai Somme Defensive Lys Aisne Montdidier-Noyon Champagne-Marne Aisne-Marne Somme Offensive Oise-Aisne Ypres-Lys Navy St. Mihiel United States

Shots Fired In Man Chase In Public Garden Subway

Police chased four men after a silk shirt theft from R H White Company. Robert Jeffress was captured at the Public Garden subway entrance after two shots were fired. three accomplices escaped. A woman detective identified the fugitives and Traffic Officer Tucker pursued.

Robert Jeffress Harwich Street Tucker R. H. White Company Jeffress

Wage Hearing Postponed in Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway

Arbitration on wage increases for Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway employees delayed as James H. Vahey remains away in New York and Pennsylvania. Hearings move to next Monday June 28 at the State House with three arbitrators: Philip G. Carleton for the company Hugh Ogden for the public and Vahey for employees and the Bay State Carmen's Union.

James H. Vahey New York Pennsylvania Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway State House Vahey Scranton Penn Boston Philip G. Carleton Hugh Ogden Bay State Carmen's Union Eastern Massachusetts

MIT Holds Fourth Alumni Reunion Opening Day

Memorial exercises for the late president Dr. Richard C. Maclaurin marked the opening day at MIT Cambridge. Thousands of graduates from around the world registered and numerous class dinners were held.

Richard C. Maclaurin Massachusetts Institute of Technology At Cambridge

Alumni Week at Tech Honors Maclaurin and Eastman Court

Alumni from 1868 to 1920 gathered for Tech’s first alumni home week since 1916. General Coleman Du Pont announced Eastman Court in honor of George Eastman. A memorial for Dr. Maclaurin highlighted his role in Tech's growth, with praise from Dr. Winslow and Dr. Thomson.

Tech Coleman du Pont Eastman Court Mr. Smith George Eastman Kodak Maclaurin Walker Memorial General du Pont Dr. Maclaurin Mr. Eastman Technology Charles E. A. Winslow Yale University Winslow

Legion Campaign Aims to Stop Nonmember Legion Buttons

A state campaign begins today to enforce a new law fining nonmembers who wear the American Legion button. The law carries a $20 fine or 30 days in prison. State headquarters report hundreds of complaints, with youths who did not serve in World War II the main violators.

American Legion Senate

Air Mail Service Covers 50000 Miles in May

The Post Office Department reports nearly 5000 miles of air mail routes operated in May with most schedules on time. Between New York and Washington 8 percent on time, New York to Cleveland 86 percent, Cleveland to Chicago 65 percent, and Chicago to Omaha 82 percent. Only two forced landings occurred due to mechanical issues.

Washington Post Office Department New York Cleveland Chicago Omaha

Radcliffe Class Day Speakers at Agassiz Hall

Senior Radcliffe College class day at Agassiz Hall featured speeches and readings. Dorothy C. Mason, Cambridge, class president, helped open ceremonies while Frances V. Tripp of Brookline presented gifts to classmates.

Radcliffe Agassiz Hall Radcliffe College Dorothy C. Mason Cambridge Frances V. Tripp Brookline Ruth B. Chorpenning Winona Minn Marion L. Allen Arlington R. Elizabeth Boody H. Louise Jennison Frances V. Cripp

Government advisory role urged by chamber团s congress

The American delegation's resolutions committee at the International Congress of Chambers of Commerce in Paris recommends that national and local chambers offer advice and business assistance to governments. General Sherrill notes growing public distrust in government and cites wartime use of chamber counsel guiding New York State war spending as a precedent.

Paris International Congress of Chambers of Commerce Charles H. Sherrill New York Congress Chambers of Commerce Sherrill Adjutant-General New York State

Governor Coolidge Attends Wesleyan Commencement

Governor Calvin Coolidge of Massachusetts attended the Wesleyan University commencement in Middletown on June 21 as the Republican nominee for Vice President. He was a prominent figure at the ceremony, drawing added interest to the event.

Memorial Chapel Wesleyan William Arnold Shanklin Isaac Rich Stanley E. Grannum Hartsdale N.Y Roosevelt Fayerweather Gymnasium Frederick W. Frost New York Governor Coolidge Bishop Welch William Burt Bishop Henderson Bishop Burns Shanklin Middletown Conn Wesleyan University Calvin Coolidge Massachusetts Republican Party

Boston Bay to Lead Fordham Captain Chosen for Next Year

Clarence Haloran of Boston was unanimously elected captain of the Fordham baseball team for next year at the Maroon squad meeting. He is a junior and has starred in right field for three seasons.

New York Clarence Haloran Boston Fordham

Talk Over New Crossing Law Conference At State House

Boston and Massachusetts chambers of commerce insurers and automobile groups join the department of public works at the State House to discuss reducing motor accidents. The session begins at 2 30 pm in Room 413 and covers the new street crossing law taking effect next Tuesday. The law requires drivers to yield to vehicles from the right at intersections when arriving about the same time, with officers regulating traffic when present.

Boston Massachusetts

Cardinal O Connell to Arrive in Boston on Canopic

Cardinal O Connell and his party return from Rome and will land in Boston early Thursday aboard the White Star liner Canopic, according to wireless advice received in the city yesterday.

Cardinal O’connell Rome Boston Canopic

Quake Shakes Los Angeles Area Causes Street Fleeing

An earthquake struck Los Angeles at 6 47 p m causing office workers to flee onto streets. Bricks fell from a Sixth Street Grand Avenue building injuring a pedestrian. The shock reached Long Beach San Pedro Santa Monica and Redondo Beach with interior reports from Pacific Telephone and Telegraph.

Los Angeles Cal Sixth Street Grand Avenue Long Beach San Pedro Santa Monica Redondo Beach Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Company Whittier Covina

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