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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1920
Page
5
Mayor Peters approved twelve promotions in the fire department. One district chief becomes deputy chief and an acting deputy advances to permanent deputy chief. Two captains become district chiefs, four lieutenants rise to captains, and four laddermen and hosemen are promoted to lieutenants.
Acting Deputy Chief Henry A. Fox of Division No 2 is promoted to deputy chief with a salary rise from 3500 to 4000 per year. He joined the department on Oct 15 1886 and rose through ranks including lieutenant June 28 1895 captain Oct 26 1900 district chief March 92 1906 and acting deputy chief July 5 1919.
District Chief Walter M. McLean and Captain James J. Caine advance to district chief with higher salaries. Captain James F. McMahon also becomes district chief as several lieutenants rise to captain. Retirement of District Chief Michael J. Mulligan noted. Two toned ribbons remain in demand for belts.
Delaware becomes the first state to report 14th census figures with a total population of 223,003 after a 10 year rise of 20,681. Newcastle County leads gains with a 20.3 percent increase while other counties fall. Wilmington remains the largest city.
The text notes that New Castle County added 22,757 to its population and entered the 100,000 plus cities category, reaching a total of 110,168, reflecting a 26.0 percent increase from 1910.
Ashland New Hampshire June 28 Patrolman William Emmons tried to move Holmer Youngs horse enforcing traffic rules The owner Holmer Young was fined 15 dollars and costs in police court today The fine was suspended upon payment of costs totaling 9 29
The Prescott Memorial building at Hinckley housing the Good Will Home Association offices was burned. Loss is estimated over $65,000 with partial insurance coverage. Rev. George W. Hinckley leads the home for boys and girls.
Police guard all hotels after four fires in as many mornings injuring property valued at about 11000 and endangering guests. Investigators name a suspected arsonist, noting use of fuel and early morning flames in Hotel Brewster American House Hollis and Adams House.
The National Equal Rights League schedules a protest mass meeting this evening at the 12th Baptist Church Shawmut avenue corner of Madison street to oppose the organization of a Jim Crow YMCA.
The public utilities commission approved higher gas rates for West Boston Gas to Framingham from 1.76 to 1.80 per 1000 cubic feet and Natick from 1.85 to 1.99, plus Marlborough Hudson Gas from 0.65 to 0.80. Marlborough Hudson Gas also saw a rise from 1.55 to 1.80, effective July 1.
Notch Dixville Notch and Crawforce Notch are among Essex cars competing in hill climbing and economy tests across western Massachusetts. Mr Ordway notes Essex Week is going over in a big way as the marque holds both 60 hour and 24 hour records and aims for new marks before week’s end.
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