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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1920
Page
10
After a three hour closed session the city council appropriations committee split into two blocs over Mayor Peters 19 percent budget and a plan to raise city laborer pay from 4.00 to 4.50 daily. One side favors saving through department reductions, the other by cutting personal services.
Back Bay residents near Newbury street faced a scare when a fire broke out in the building at No 359 used as a garage by John H McAlpin & Co. Damages estimated at 500 dollars were confined mainly to cars in the garage.
Lawsons dispute over temporary custody to be heard by Master Fred Norton in Suffolk County. Judge Lawton ordered a master to hear evidence and report on alimony pending trial. It is decided two children will stay at a New Hampshire boarding school while custody of Arnold Jr. and Thomas Wayne Lawson is contested.
The Bayer Cross on Aspirin tablets confirms genuine Bayer Tablets of Aspirin for relief of colds pain headache toothache earache rheumatism lumbago neuritis and more. Prescription guidance stresses safe directions and authentic Bayer packaging including tin boxes of twelve tablets and larger druggist packages.
Old salts and near salts filled the Mechanics building for the second night of the Motorboat Show presented by the New England Engine and Boat Association. Exhibits from leading builders showcase a full line of stock models and the motor displays draw keen attention. Fans grill salesmen and compare engines as lively conversations echo the Senate.
The Cambridge Board of Trade voted last night to rename the organization the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce. A general reorganization and a large membership drive are planned, with Lewis Cuddy of New York in charge of the effort to mobilize Cambridge citizens.
Dr Charles N Donlan superintendent of the Boston Infirmary on Long Island is to be tried by the City Council on a neglect of duty charge brought by the trustees yesterday. The trial is set for next Tuesday afternoon unless a postponement is granted due to his counsel’s Superior Court assignment.
Dr Donlan is to be tried under the extension of Chapter 19 Section 23 Revised Laws applying to Spanish and World War veterans. He must be tried by the council at least 72 hours after notice, and removal requires a written charge signed by all council members followed by a unanimous vote. Attorney Lundy says a civil court review will follow if removal is ordered or if guilty findings are made.
Suffolk County American Legion backs four sections of the congressional bonus bill for ex service men after charging six white collar workers at the Army Supply Base in South Boston with non service in World War I. State Commander Logan predicts action as over 400 members hear Frederick Doyle lead Roxbury Post in meeting at the State House.
Springfield March 29 Two confessed thieves Robert Matthews of Norwood Connecticut and Willoughby Gray of Evanston Connecticut planned a daylight burglary at the home of Police Matron Kathryn Sheehan 784 Main street Sheehan who was off duty pursued the men after finding a suitcase being packed with clothing Patrolman James J. Collins stopped them as they fled after Matthews was clipped in the arm with a bullet Both suspects aged about 21 will be arraigned tomorrow on breaking and entering charges Pastel organdie hats noted.
Danbury Connecticut voters chose four of six Republican candidates in the annual city election. The results confirm GOP control of the city council as precincts report the ballots tallied.
Berlin reports Chancellor Mueller in a speech to the national assembly pledges to purge reactionary army elements with an iron broom. He blames the peace terms for lingering German sentiment and opposes Allied occupation of Frankfort Darmstadt and nearby cities. Noske and Schiffer attend with their factions as the assembly adjourns for responses.
Henry M. Fogarty, a long serving Brookline patrolman, was promoted to sergeant at a Brookline Board of Selectmen meeting. Three patrolmen were appointed Clifford J. Burgess Cornelius Wharton and Patrick J. Walsh. An inquiry into rent profiteering was tabled for a week and Beacon Street residents complained of oil burning at Newhall apartments a nuisance. Screen jurors were named.
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