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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1920

Page

2

Doctor Pays On Time In Probate Court Case

Dr Nathaniel F Preston paid $50 arrears after Judge Sayed E Chamberlain warned of commitment. A continuance to May 17 was ordered as Preston said he lost about 76 percent of his dental practice due to publicity. He noted $200 plus $30 weekly support and said he paid modest sums for shoes and their daughter Natalie. Mrs Preston claims about $600 is due.

Brockton Nathaniel F. Preston Sayed E. Chamberlain Mabel F. Preston Chamberlain Preston Natalie

May Dance of Malden Legion Post Tonight

The Malden Post of the American Legion hosts its first annual May dance in the Malden Auditorium ballroom. Attendees include Commander Oscar C. Wallace Post 4 G A R State Commander Edward L. Logan and leaders of auxiliary and related veterans groups along with naval district officials.

Malden American Legion Malden Auditorium Oscar C. Wallace Edward L. Logan Women's Relief Corps Ladies of the Auxiliary Daughters of Veterans of John V. Kimball First Naval District H. O. Dunn Robson Charlestown Navy Yard

Phone Employees Annual Concert Tonight

The telephone employees of the metropolitan division of the New England Telegraph and Telephone Company present their annual concert and entertainment in Franklin Union Mall Berkely and Appleton streets. The orchestra of operators clerks installers and commercial men is led by D Albert Ives.

New England Telegraph & Telephone Company Franklin Union Mall Berkeley Appleton Streets D. Albert Ives

Massachusetts rent control urged by speaker at Tremont Temple

James B. Gannon of Jersey City told an audience of more than 2000 in Tremont Temple that Massachusetts needs a new law like the Hays bill to prevent high rents. He warned the rent question will persist until action is taken.

Massachusetts James B. Gannon Jersey City Tremont Temple

Jersey City rent strike leader speaks at Boston meeting

Commissioner of finance and revenue Mr Gannon describes Jersey City’s rent strike tactics. He cites 1500 complaints from 5000 households, noting no evictions and a 10 percent profit cap for landlords. A Boston audience hears calls for rent profiteering legislation and strong city backing.

Gannon Jersey City New Jersey City Boston American George H. Lawson Roxbury Als City Hall

Legion to drop members unpaid by June first in Massachusetts

State Adjutant Leo A. Spillane announced that all American Legion members in Massachusetts who have not paid national and State per capita taxes by June 1 will be dropped. Over 60,000 members owe assessments totaling 1.25, including the Legion Magazine, which many say has not been received regularly.

American Legion Legion Leo A. Spillane American Legion Magazine Massachusetts

First Boston elevated transfer arrest in ongoing misuse probe

W. H. Woodruff of 661 East Fourth Street South Boston was arrested by two police inspectors for allegedly using old transfers on April 24 and 25 to gain free rides on elevated cars. The police say more arrests on the same charges are anticipated.

Boston W. H. Woodruff East Fourth Street South Boston Woodruff

Hubbrownmen Open Big Drive for Brown University

Boston hosts a banquet at the City Club launching a 3 million endowment drive for Brown University. Dr. Herman C. Bumpus notes strong local support and reports half the committee allotment already raised. Funds will sustain faculty standards at Brown.

Boston Brown University Herman C. Bumpus Tufts College

Paine Shoe workers end strike with 60 percent raise

Marblehead May 3. The torn shoe workers at Paine Shoe Company ended their strike from Feb 1 after voting to accept a 60 percent wage increase instead of the 100 percent they sought and will return to work on Wednesday.

Marblehead Paine Shoe Company

White Costumes Highlight Distinctive Attire

Entire costumes of white with no color are noted as very distinguished. White lace tunics are worn over black satin slips, presenting a striking contrast.

Death toll from Peggs tornado rises to sixty one

The Muskogee Oklahoma telegram reports 61 dead from the Peggs Oklahoma storm in Cherokee County at 6 pm with seven unaccounted and about 100 injured. A special train carried the injured to Muskogee as rescuers found clothing plastered on trees miles from the path. The storm spanned about three miles by one mile, devastating the village with only three buildings still standing.

Muskogee Okla Peggs Cherokee County Locust Grove

Cyclist Tony Souza Killed in Taunton Motorcycle Crash

Tony Souza of Taunton was killed instantly on Pleasant Street when a high powered motorcycle with side car crashed into a pole near the Cross turnout. His companion Fred Silva, also of Taunton, was thrown 20 feet but uninjured.

Prockton Tony Souza Oak Street Taunton Pleasant Street Fred Silva

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