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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1922
Page
11
A 10 year old boy testifies in defense of Cunningham, describing the old man in the prisoner's cage and recounting how lawyers used big words, while the boy aims to tell the truth on behalf of the aged defendant.
Dustin Elwood of Waldeck road East Milton known as Jim shows reaction when district attorney Frederick Katzmann uses his nickname during cross examination. Elwood recounts a Christmas tree incident two weeks before the arrest of a wealthy landowner charged with murdering John Johnson a West Quincy laborer.
An advertisement touts Bowles Red Pepper Rub as the quickest relief for a sore back. It claims concentrated heat penetrates instantly, warming the area within three minutes and easing pain, with a reminder to buy the genuine Bowles product stamped with Rowles.
Oliver S. Presberg of New York and West Port Vermont left a will annulling trust provisions. One fourth of his $2 million estate goes to grandchildren Robertson P Pierson P and Helen Deming of Seattle. They were ages 8 4 and 2. They were initially left $1000 by Clarence P Deming their father. NY courts annulled illegal trust provisions.
Washington March 21 Speaker Gillett permitted the compromise Soldiers' Bonus bill to be taken up in the House Thursday under a suspension of the rules. Final vote planned before adjournment after four hours of debate split between opponents and proponents.
A two thirds vote is needed to pass the measure under the proposed procedure but leaders expect enough votes to spare. A five minute conference between Mr Gillett and Rules Chairman Campbell set the plan to draft a special rule to suspend rules and limit amendments. If adopted the bill moves to general debate with final roll call after four hours. Democrats oppose the approach and urged tax methods in their minority report.
The American Legion unemployment committee in Massachusetts reports jobless veterans may find work as plasterers tile setters or brick masons while thousands more risk hunger without new firm offers. Employers visited by Legion staff hired more men than planned and mayors across the state back the drive to reduce unemployment.
About 600 000 miners nationwide to walk out on March 31 under a union order that directs full cooperation to protect mine property and avoid violence. The call covers the United States and 6650 western Canadian miners, excluding 14 000 Nova Scotia workers. A Cleveland meeting will decide whether to pursue single state wage agreements amid internal splits on the plan.
A call dated yesterday was released as arranged by officials amid a New York meeting with anthracite operators. The release reflects ongoing discussions between authorities and industry leaders on the anthracite sector.
The government has not abandoned efforts to settle before the April 1 coal strike but will take no action unless the strike materializes. The DOJ is studying legal redress possibilities if public peace is endangered, with Attorney General Daugherty hinting at steps if transportation is disrupted. Secretary Davis offered no comment on the UMW call for suspension.
New York March 21 The eight member wage arbitration panel for anthracite miners and operators failed to avert a general coal strike set for April 1. The group concluded its initial conference with no statement on an early wage scale settlement, describing the day as maneuvering for position and tests of strength.
St Ambrose Branch L C B A plans a charity whist tomorrow evening at the parish house Adams street Fields Corner. Souvenirs include coal flour and other necessaries to aid parish families. A large parish turnout is expected to support the good cause.
Mrs Hermine Schwed spoke at the League rooms yesterday on The Menace of Socialism drawing on her experiences as a parlor socialist. The session included Current Events as part of a course led by Mrs Jackson Fleming each Tuesday with Mrs Frances C Gray as League president.
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