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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1922
Page
3
New York reported a population increase of 219,000 since the 1920 Federal census, bringing the total to 5,839,738 as of the current count. The update reflects continuing growth in the metropolis.
M DeMatteo a Boston contractor and non citizen lost a contract for repairs on the Allen street bridge Hyde Park after Mayor Curley rejected his bid of 1524 dollars and awarded the 1877 dollar contract to General Construction Company under the 1921 city ordinance.
The Rev. Sidney Crawford a Congregational minister served in Fairhaven Vermont Green Bay Wisconsin Lyons Iowa Tampa Florida Rutland Provincetown and Wayland Massachusetts died today at his Brooklyn home aged 82. He was born in Barre Vermont and graduated from Amherst College in 1861. During Tampa’s 1887 yellow fever epidemic he and a Catholic priest were the only clergymen to stay in the city.
An investigation into restaurant pricing within chain operations began yesterday in Suffolk County. Inspectors Finn and Malaherty provided evidence to District Attorney O'Brien, with Assistant DA Fielding leading. Witnesses included Walton Company president D. H. Walton and Waldorf system treasurer Charles F. Adams, plus John T. Connor Co. president, amid claims of immunity and profit margins over cost.
Federal court jury acquits James McGonigle on liquor sale charges after a prohibition agent testified he drank the evidence to persuade the bartender. Judge Morris presided with General Edward L. Logan serving as counsel. McGonigle, employed near a bear emporium on Washington Street in the South End, faced a speedy verdict.
Ad promoting Bromo Quinine tablets claim to relieve headache by curing the cold. Describes tonic laxative and germ destroyer with genuine BE. W. Grove signature. Mentions price 50 cents and urges to be sure you get Bromo.
Boudoir radiophone sets trimmed with pink ribbons and toilet radios for women are planned by a major radio maker. Boudoir models may include mirrors and powder puff items. pink or yellow cords and velvet pincushion knobs replace boring black controls. City Hall experiments with a new receiver draw crowds as officials discuss broadcasting plans and station upgrades unfold across Boston and surrounding areas.
Station WBZ Springfield offers Miss Lillian D. Clark on harp at 7:30 followed by Uncle Wiggily, Stuart P. West review, Beatrice Dick inson soprano, and Virginia Cook pianist. From KDKA Pittsburg comes Bradley Syncopaters at 8, a business talk, and Fellows' Club quartet with Mrs. Dunkle and Mrs. Ritts for a versatile concert.
The Vermont Press Association held its annual banquet at the Hotel Vendome in Boston with 75 members present. Hon T J Boynton and Joseph O Chamberlain spoke, Frank E Howe served as toastmaster, and H C Whitehill chaired the arrangements.
Five summer cottages and a garage in the Manomet Heights section were destroyed by a rubbish fire started by a resident. The blaze caused about $20,000 in losses and prompted three alarms from Buzzards Bay and nearby areas. Owners include Charles Elliot S G Readstation and S R Randell.
County Judge Bleakley granted adjournment to April 7 in the extradi tion case of brokers William J. McLaughlin Joseph McLaughlin and A E Morris wanted in Boston on larceny and conspiracy indictments. Attorneys cited need for an elaborate brief while defendants were arrested on warrants signed by Governor Miller after surrendering to Boston police. The Boston office reportedly closed as proceedings proceed.
A conference among Mayor, Governor Cox, and Joseph P. Lyons led to a bill to let Boston continue taxing the George R. White real estate gifted to the city as part of a 5 million benefaction. Without new law, the city held property would escape taxes despite occupancy and leases.
The city would lose substantial revenue while Governor Cox agrees to assist city authorities. The law department will draft a bill to be presented to the Legislature.
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