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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1920
Page
11
Frank A. Bray a 64 year old farmer living alone on Plummer Lane Newbury was found hanging from a beam in his barn this afternoon. Medical Examiner R C Hurd ruled death by own action with despondency believed to be the cause.
Samuel Gompers in the American Federationist declares labor will wage a non partisan political battle aimed at defeating candidates who are enemies of labor. He frames the effort as a broad push to influence elections and political outcomes in favor of labor interests.
Samuel Gompers argues labor wields truth and reason for national welfare and democracy. He condemns money greed and political power as threats, urges constructive labor action, insists labor represents the lives of hardworking people.
A historical remark asserts that labor has a broad stake in all legislation, stating Congress cannot enact a measure without labor’s interest. The quote emphasizes pervasive labor influence across policy and lawmaking.
Rev. E. Stanton Hodgin of the First Unitarian Church in Los Angeles urged that good citizenship is the most vital virtue at the 12th meeting of the Unitarian Laymen's League in Unity House. He argued the state now backs secular schools over church, and future schools may become community churches. He spoke on religion, unity, and modern life.
Mrs Margaret Long of Charlestown a leading Catholic church woman died after weeks of illness at 286 Bunker Hill street. She chaired the Women’s Catholic Club board and was active in many groups. Survived by husband David Long and sister, services to be held at St Francis de Sales Church Tuesday morning.
The death of Lord Mayor Thomas MacCurtain shocks Cork with a civil holiday declared to honor him. Inquest commences amid calls for restraint while police and Sinn Fein tensions rise. GAL suspects point to revenge for police and soldier killings.
The International Labor Bureau governing body will begin sessions in the House of Lords committee room under Albert Thomas. They will discuss organizing the body, budgeting, and Russia policy, including invitations to join the council’s mission to Russia and possible commissions. The United States absence is noted, replaced by a Danish delegate.
The Navy announces a sealed proposals sale at 11 a.m. on March 30, 1920 at the Navy Yard Boston. Items include life boats life rafts blowers cut ters dory stowage gear furniture tools and weapons with 20 percent deposit required and cash terms. Inspection by appointment with the Board of Survey Appraisal and Sale. Josephus Dantyell secretary of the Navy.
Boston publisher and art education specialist John Spencer Clark died at his home 21 Kinross road Brighton aged 84 after a period of ill health. He helped found the Prang Educational Company and served as treasurer of the American Statistical Association and fellow of several educational societies. Survived by two daughters and a son. Funeral at home Wednesday at 1 PM.
At the Massachusetts Historical Society I viewed miniatures from Grace Lyde Gordon of New York. The subjects include Byfield Lyde and his Harvard 1723 birth, Edward Lytle linked to Puritan Puritan era, Elizabeth Lytle daughter of Andrew Oliver, and Belcher Byles grandson of Mather Byles. The notes evoke colonial leaders, Liberty Tree scenes, and marriages into Belcher and Hutchinson circles.
In a letter to the Post a reader recalls a Texas barter trick using Mexican and American silver dollars. One man over the border swapped coins to drink repeatedly, ending with the same dollar he started with, prompting the question who paid for the drinks. Co. E. Worthington, Wellesley Hills.
At a First Baptist Church gathering in Jamaica Plain the Anti-Saloon League leaders denounced the Brewers' Association and urged continued dry law push. Rev W Rutledge spoke in place of absent John Kramer, pledging the league will persevere against light wine and beer legislation amid World notable scrutiny of the Volstead Act.
The Speaker urged full national sanction against the liquor trade and called on churches and dry forces to persist until there is not a saloon in the world.
Advertisement claims petroleum based Noonan's Hair Petrole stimulates hair growth and improves scalp condition. Offered by T Noonan & Sons Boston at barber shops fifteen cents per application or one dollar per bottle at drugstores.
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