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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1921

Page

2

Central Court Pioneers in Auto Mobile Poker Arrested

Arthur Zwilling and Alexander Sadow, locals on Cambridge street, were cited after officers observed them playing auto poker on a street corner. The warrant session delayed papers until a judge ruled it a crime, deeming the game a form of chance like craps. Fines of 10 dollars were assessed. the men appealed.

Arthur Zwilling Howard Street Alexander Sadow Central Court Cambridge Street Leonard and Devlin Pemberton Square

Freighter Towing Steamer to Boston

The Shipping Board freighter Triumph will tow the helpless steamer West Galoc to Boston after picking her up off the Newfoundland coast last Wednesday short of fuel oil and water. Triumph moves at five knots and may reach port tomorrow if weather stays favorable.

Boston Shipping Board Triumph Hamburg Antwerp West Galoc Newfoundland

Reunion of Revere School Graduates Banquet Planned

Preliminary arrangements were made for the first reunion and banquet of the Wolcott School graduates in Wolcott School Hall Revere on March 30. More than 500 past graduates are expected to attend with Louis Sheffield and William Roe in charge. An alumni association will be formed with officers elected to run it. All past graduates are urged to attend.

Wolcott School Revere Louis Sheffield William Roe Revere School

Services Tomorrow for James H. Rattigan

Funeral services for James Henry Rattigan director of the Cathedral choir will be held at St Patrick Church Watertown tomorrow morning at 10 o clock A solemn high mass of requiem will be celebrated by Rt Rev Monsignor Am brose Roache pastor of the church The music will be rendered by the Cathedral choir and the St Cecilia Church Back Bay choir Pallbearers will be American Legion Elks and Knights of Columbus members Burial will be at St Patrick Cemetery Watertown

James Henry Rattigan St. Patrick’s Church Watertown Ambrose Roache St. Cecila Church Back Bay American Legion, Elks Knights of Columbus St. Patrick’s Cemetery

City Council Votes to Abolish Contract System

After a heated discussion Councillor Donoghue mandated Mayor Peters to abolish the contract system governing the city’s work. The order passed at yesterday’s City Council meeting.

Donoghue Peters

Mayor’s bluff order ends City funding system

The council passed the order abolishing a city funding system amid a tense finance committee session led by Donoghue. Councillors Brickley Donoghue Ford McLaughlin and Moriarty voted yes. Loan orders totaling 2 890 000 were approved for city improvements including 30000 for a courthouse site 120000 for a Forest Hills courthouse 55000 for a West Roxbury library 7500 Marine Park work 1000000 sewerage 800000 highways 600000 Chelsea drawbridge and 78000 for a West Brookline municipal building.

Brickley Donoghue Ford McLaughlin Moriarty Finance Committee Peters Forest Hills West Roxbury Marine Park Chelsea South Drawbridge West Brookline Street Shawmut Avenue

Mass relief efforts surge in Ireland fund drive across state

Massachusetts committee for relief in Ireland reports widespread activity from 166 Devonshire street. Parishes held house to house canvases and church collections across the state, with individual gifts noted from L. Knapp Newton Lower Falls to H. Van Besselaar Roxbury and many others.

Massachusetts Committee For Relief In Ireland Devonshire Street Julia S. Bickford Conway New Hampshire Boston New England L. F. Knapp St. John’s Newton Lower Falls H. van Besselaar Roxbury W. F. Powers St. Rose's Church Chelsea Buckton Daniel Kelly Oakland Father McManus Church of the Assumption Brookline Ellen Buckley Pearl Street Elizabeth Cleary Lynn John T. Batchelder State Street Bostoff A. Louis Altmeyer Thomas Walsh Greenville N. H Mary Butler Maine East Street Ipswich Godspeed Medford Lodge Mt. Vernon Council K. of C Norwood Council Division Athol Aerie International Moulders Union Lowell John Hickey Belmont Elks Home Beverly Federal John Curtin Kennedy Westminster Reading Irish Relief Committee Joseph H. O'Neil

Reward Offered for Bomb Sender in Madison

A $1000 reward was voted at a Madison mass meeting for the arrest and conviction of the person who mailed a bomb to Dr. John L. Pepper last week. The resolution also asks Governor Baxter to urge the Legislature to offer a similar reward. Dr Pepper was seriously injured when he opened the package.

House Department of Public Utilities Henry L. Shattuck Boston B. Loring Young Shattuck Friends of the Bill Rules Committee Young Coleman E. Silbert State House Madison John L. Pepper Citizens Baxter

Crown forces train ambush near Headford Junction

Seven crown forces members including an officer were killed and twelve wounded when their train was ambushed near Headford Junction in County Kerry. The attack occurred in Dublin on March 21, per official reports.

Dublin Associated Press Crown Forces Headford Junction County Kerry

Esch to Get Recess Appointment to ICC

Former Wisconsin representative Esch will receive a recess appointment to the Interstate Commerce Commission within days. President Harding sent the nomination to the Senate at the recent special session, but Sen La Follette objected and the Senate adjourned without action.

Washington Esch Wisconsin Interstate Commerce Commission White House Harding Senate la Follette

Burlington veteran turns 90 by standing on his head

John Burley of Hinsburg celebrated his 90th birthday in Burlington today by standing on his head three times. He remains healthy, outdoors constantly, and has done some trapping this winter. Letters and cards of congratulation poured in. he is a Civil War veteran.

Burlington, Vt John Burley Hinsburg

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