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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1920
Page
5
Harry Finestone, elected clerk of the Chelsea Board of Aldermen on inauguration night in January, was summarily removed from the position at the board meeting last night. Bernard Beerman, who had held the post and whom Finestone defeated for re election, was chosen to succeed him.
Chicago March 1 William J Graham deputy county comptroller refused a salary boost from 6600 to 7500 claiming the county needs the money more than he does. The report notes the commissioners approved the raise amid fiscal concerns. Georgette crepe waists are braided. Bolero dresses have flounced skirts.
Paul King age 3 of 3 Dunreath Street Roxbury was fatally injured yesterday when an outbound Peabody square electric car struck him near Warren and Dale streets. He died at City Hospital. Motorman Frank Waters of 143 Spencer Street Dorchester was arrested on manslaughter charges and released on 15000 dollars bail.
Exeter New Hampshire March 1 The Exeter Manufacturing Company mill shut indefinitely over a wage dispute with spinners about 600 workers affected Spinners demanded higher pay last week and quit early this afternoon after the company failed to meet the demand
Grandmother kept her hair dark and glossy with Sage Tea and Sulphur. The Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound restores natural color and sheen, providing even coverage with an easy brush-through method. By morning gray hair disappears after one or two applications.
Miss Bertha Conde addresses 75 Boston ministers at Blue Triangle luncheon launching the YWCA fund drive. She says American women set global ideals, due to economic changes drawing women into industry, and calls the YWCA a stepping stone to the modern church. Ministers pledge support for the campaign.
Senate debates continue over the treaty with Article 16 reservations. Republicans insist on unchanged language. Irreconcilables hold power and threaten to derail ratification to influence the campaign. Today's session adjourned early after Senator Bankhead's death. vote on domestic questions reservation pushed to tomorrow.
The story recalls how Boston shaped Helen Keller from her first words to her Radcliffe graduation. It highlights Boston figures like Sarah Fuller Dr. Hale Oliver Wendell Holmes Whittier Joseph Jefferson and Mark Twain and credits the city with restoring her life and purpose after blindness and deafness.
The funeral for Mrs. Annie ONeill of Dorchester was held from her home at 15 Harvest street followed by a high mass at St. Margaret's Church. Burial occurred at Calvary Cemetery. She was daughter of Mrs. Camille Woodworth and mother of the late Rev. Jeremiah A. ONeill S J. Four sons survive: Rev. James S. of Glenville Cal Charles S. of Los Angeles John B. and Joseph T. of Boston.
Cohasset voters chose William Souther as selectman by a single vote and narrowly defeated Dr. Darius W. Gilbert for assessor by 15 votes while Gilbert beat Souther for overseer of the poor by three. Other officers elected include Moderator Harry C. Mapes Clerk Treasurer Tax Collector Harry F. Pilden and more with local officials named.
Brandon Vermont March 1 injunction proceedings to restrain E H Walker principal from enforcing suspension of 35 pupils for skipping chapel exercises were begun by Rev E F Gray pastor of the Catholic church. Parents oppose attendance amid a long controversy over Bible readings at the exercises.
Randolph residents voted to approve liquor licenses at the annual town meeting by a large margin. 473 favored license while 192 opposed, reversing last year’s results when 275 voted yes and 321 no.
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