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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1920
Page
1
A local physician and surgeon in Boston has perfected an X-ray moving picture device that reproduces the digestion process from eating to digestion on a screen. The inventor claims it will reduce half of current operations and serve as a major boon to medicine and surgery.
The Supreme Council issued a memorandum on world economic conditions. It calls for peace conditions to be fully restored promptly worldwide and stresses the paramount importance of stabilizing international relations to aid recovery.
In a yearbook style caption the Grone institute is linked with sophomores who play a stunt on freshman Leonard J. Bragdon of Franklin Maine. The photo lists Arthur Winslow Freeport, bus ter Blake Sedgewick, Earle H. Perkins Abbott Village, Charles A. Snow Stockton Springs, Norman J. Kelley Livermore Falls, the victim Leonard J. Braedon, Paull A. Chant Winterport.
Delegates pledged to him carry New Hampshire about three to one as Republican delegates favoring Hoover are chosen and Wood carries about every town in the state.
New Hampshire pledged eight Republican delegates to Leonard Wood with a heavy lead over unpledged supporters. Despite light turnout Wood carries most towns including Manchester Concord and Nashua. Delegates at large named Governor Bartlett Fred Estabrook Major Knox and Charles Gale Shedd.
New York March 9 A street pick up of an order on the Bank of Montreal granting bearer to $1,200,000 in railroad bonds was made by Harry Hahn an 11 year old clerk He delivered the order to the brokerage firm after noting the signature A reward of $2 was given with praise for his honesty and possible future prospects.
New York March 9 Herbert Hoover in a letter to Ralph Arnold of Los Angeles the New York representative of the Make Hoover President Club California says he is not seeking public office and that his ambition is to remain a common citizen but he believes he should be ready for service when called upon.
The text urges all governments and those in production worldwide to act promptly to resume peaceful industry. It calls for boosted output, improved machinery and transport, and removal of profiteering. It also urges measures to reduce expenditure and urge nationals at all levels to bridge the demand supply gap for essential commodities.
Anti-suffragists vow to contest State Senator Dodson's seat as Senate convenes in Charleston tomorrow amid talks of challenging Dodson who is tied to Charleston despite representing Spencer Roane county. They cite a similar case to Senator Montgomery who was unseated 13 to 11. Montgomery had offered to resign.
In Chicago on March 9 the 378 900 railroad maintenance of waymen voted to avoid a strike. Grand lodge heads support the Esch Cummins rail bill for a peaceful wage raise, after talks led by J B Malloy, Washington representative. They will try negotiation before any walkout.
In Orono on March 9 Post Staff Correspondent George E Richards reports that tarring and feathering of freshmen has become common at the University of Maine. About 500 freshmen, many veterans, feel embittered toward sophomores and consider taking measures to end what they view as a blot on the university’s name.
The faculty appears unable to stop the ongoing practice, highlighting persistent resistance and insufficient control measures within the institution.
Salary checks for last week were withheld from 35 Boston Symphony Orchestra members who went on strike last Saturday night. The board of trustees indicated possible dismissal of players who refused to perform at the Saturday night concert after the remaining members received their pay yesterday morning following rehearsal.
District Attorney Clyne announced plans to drive into retail trade the largest U S food stock ever, traveling to Washington to press Attorney General Pal mer. He cites Chicago storage holdings of 4 969 398 pounds of butter up from 2 122 361 last year and over 5 500 000 pounds of cheese up from 1 561 460 last year, accusing storage houses of withholding to keep prices high.
Following a failure to receive checks, a committee met with Judge Cabot to seek an explanation. The trustees will decide which violators are kept or discharged after a meeting. The full orchestra moved to Providence and starts a nine day tour with stops in Washington Baltimore Philadelphia New York Brooklyn Newark.
An opinion piece from the financial committee comments on a dispute involving Brickley and Peters about being out of town. The document notes the committee's view was not printed.
Charles E. Phipps, chairman of Mt. Hope Cemetery trustees, urged a $15,000 city budget for a cemetery fence citing theft of wreath ribbons by district girls and metal from tributes sold to florists. The Finance Commission faced harsh criticism as Ralph Adams Cram denounced it, and Mayor Peters was called a “little tin god” by Councilman Brickley amid the clash.
An earthquake near Tiflis leaves hundreds dead and thousands homeless. Makhet Granali and nearby villages are destroyed within sixty miles of the capital. Gori is wiped out with many dead. railway damage, refugee influx, and 20 million rubles allocated for relief.
On March 9 the Senate confirmed Roland M. Baker as Boston postmaster John J. Mitchell as internal revenue collector and Raymond H Gould as Millers Falls postmaster Senator Walsh returning after a week away due to his sister's death
Foland M. Baker a Boston leather trade figure with roles at Morrill Leather Company Winslow Brothers & Smith Company Roland M Baker & Co and Nathan D Dodge Shoe Co Born April 20 1865 in Boston He led New England War Trade Board imports exports until suspension later retired from active trade Also member of Boston City Club Exchange Club Begini Chamber of Commerce and Abenaqui Club Northampton NJ
A gauge of notable happenings includes President Wilson sending troops into Mexico to pursue Villa in 1916, the sinking of a German submarine by Britain, Massachusetts Attorney-General Jeremiah Gridley hailed as “The Father of the Boston Bar” born in 1702, and a look back at the Supreme Court ruling against Eugene V. Debs a year ago for Espionage Act violations with a 10 year sentence.
In the first district Philip Lockwood of Manchester and John Scammon of Exeter defeated Fletcher Hale of Jacobia and Charles W. Varney of Rochester as Woodmen won by wide margins. In the second congressional district Wood delegates were unopposed.
Fair and warmer conditions expected for Hoston and surrounding areas with Wednesday and Thursday mainly fair. Winds will be southwest moderate to fresh, with higher temperatures across the eastern states and generally fair conditions east of the Mississippi River.
Forecast indicates a fair day with warmer temperatures followed by unsettled conditions tonight. Highs near seasonal norms and a risk of isolated showers later in the evening, mainly across coastal regions.
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