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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1920
Page
13
The pardon hearing for Charles E Peake, serving four to seven years for forgery, was continued to March 18. A full day was set to hear arguments for and against the pardon before the Governor's Council pardon committee.
More than 600 attendees filled Dorchester High School Hall for a finale entertainment by the Dorchester Women’s Club and the Dorchester School Centre. Performers included Carl Webster on cello, Albert Baumgarter on piano, Theodor Cella on harp, and soprano Emily Wardell Russell.
West Virginia ratified the Susan B. Anthony amendment amid a dramatic session in Charleston. Senator A R Montgomery was barred from voting as his seat was declared vacant. The vote occurred at 6 15 PM after intense speeches and a crowded chamber of supporters and opponents alike.
Trustees will halt all Hyde Park car service on April 1 due to Boston and five towns withholding financial aid. About 100 workers will lose jobs as Hyde Park powerhouse closes. Milton plans a special meeting to decide aid for local lines and the trunk line from Mattapan to Campello will be kept. Representatives from Forest Hills East Walpole Dedham Westwood Norwood Walpole will act on aid. The company cites a deficit of 99,199.53 pounds from Sept 1 1919 to Feb 29 this year.
Shorty McCabe tale by Sewell Ford titled Shorty Hears From Tama rack will appear in the Boston Sunday Post Magazine, promising another humorous installment in the popular series.
A report on the incident has been sent to the French charge d affaires by an allied officer. The garrison commander urges foreign officers not to appear in uniform with decorations to avoid provocation. A magistrate released Prince Joachim Albrecht of Prussia from custody after a preliminary inquiry, while the district commander ordered his detention at Moabit prison awaiting a likely charge.
A New York court heard Reuben versus Mainzer over a $25 Virginia ham plus breads olives cheese and pickles. The jury returned a verdict in ten minutes after a two hour trial highlighted by ham prep details and sharp attorney exchanges.
Jurors hear how a Virginia ham roles into the courtroom as Exhibit B while weight disputes linger. Reubens claims hams weigh 20 to 30 pounds with shrinkage. Heidelberger cites a 17½ pound heaviest ham and typical 12 to 14 pounds.
Diamond Dyes guarantees a new fadeless color for wool silk linen cotton or blends. The Direction Book in each package explains how to diamond dye over any color without error. Have your druggist show the Diamond Dye Color Card to match any material.
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