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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1920
Page
1
Attorney General J Weston Allen outlines plans for a wide ranging investigation into investment market conditions. He says the probe aims to protect the public and dismisses charges against Thomas W Lawson as political conspiracy.
Brown University will close immediately after a conference between college officials and health authorities. Notices posted say the outbreak of scarlet fever among students has led to the closure until at least April. The women's college remains unaffected.
Congressman Luce presented in the House a report by the libraries committee recommending adoption of the Pilgrim tercentenary resolution and an appropriation of 400000. The measure aligns with the joint board on the memorial plan and supports the commemorative project.
In urging the adoption of the report Mr. Luce emphasized the historical importance and implications of the recommendation as reported by awaiting continuation on Page 19 Third Col.
A tailored suit offers personal fit and comfort as a key benefit. By choosing precise measurements and fabric, the wearer achieves a distinct appearance and improved mobility for daily wear and formal events.
The bodies of Dr. Vincent J. Campisi a wealthy physician and a patient he was summoned to help were found tonight in New York The report indicates the discovery occurred late and the story continues on Page 9 Fifth Column
The Boston Street Carmen's Union presents a proposed wage scale to Boston Elevated Railway Company trustees this afternoon. The plan sets a maximum of 95 cents an hour and a minimum of 73 12 cents. current rates are 60 and 50 cents. Thomas F Shine is the newly elected president and William Walsh the business agent.
A vote to postpone action on a Sunday operation plan passed 17 to 14. The measure pauses initiation and shifts scheduling, reflecting a divided position among officials and stakeholders.
The Suffolk County Divorce Court will soon recount the troubled marriage of Captain Arnold Lawson son of Thomas W. Lawson and his wife Mrs Lucie Mitchell Lawson wife of Herbert Barnum Seeley of Seeley dinner fame.
Captain Lawson files cross suit for divorce and accuses Leonard Lawrence of 198 Commonwealth Avenue, a 43 year old married man, of deserting his wife and their 17 year old son two years ago this Easter Sunday. His wife calls the suit ridiculous and accuses desertion.
The Massachusetts Senate yesterday refused to turn clocks back next Sunday and halted daylight saving advocates plans. The outcome ends the state debate with opponents prevailing as the page continues on Page 10 Fourth Column.
Milford N H March 25 The summer home of Mrs Jennie E Webb of New Braintree Mass was destroyed by fire tonight with a loss estimated at 26000 Buildings housing many head of full bred stock were undamaged
Today's notices list birthdays of Thomas Sherwin the Boston conductor born 1779 and R Thomas the composer and singer. One year ago the Adriatic blockade ended in a peace conference. An American fleet of 39 warships at Brest joined 84 navy units in the Tagus.
Forecast for southern New England calls for partly cloudy weather Friday with rain on Saturday. Northern New England sees fair weather Friday and warmer temperatures in Vermont, then rain Saturday. Winds off the Atlantic from Sandy Hook to Hatteras shift southeast and increase, with rain by Friday night. A moderate disturbance remains off the southeast New England coast. In the Middle Atlantic, rain is likely Friday afternoon or night, then improving to fair Saturday in the south portion of the district.
It may be a fair day with improving conditions, but unsettled weather is expected tonight bringing possible showers and cooler winds.
Average temperature yesterday was 51 degrees with scattered notes of higher and lower readings around the town. The report lists a few stray figures and mentions a 12 m reading amid otherwise unclear data from the spa’s observation log.
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