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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1920
Page
1
Harlow K. Graves, a Sheldon farmer, withdraws an $8000 claim against Oakley T. Greene for alleged alienation of Mrs Graves affections. An entry of settled and discontinued was filed in Franklin County Court, removing the case from the September term due to heightened family prominence.
A note announces Walter Prichard Eaton's entertaining story Business Is Business will appear in the upcoming Boston Sunday Post Magazine. The piece promises wit and insight typical of Eaton's essays and magazine feature.
Charles F. Whiting announced that C Brigham and D Whit ing & Sons cut milk price to 16 1/4 cents per quart retroactive to month start. The price holds for May and June as a milk investigation ordered by the Senate via Attorney General J Weston Allen begins at 7 pm in the State house with no summons issued to allow broad participation.
Robert K. Mantell presented Hamlet in a traditional Shaksperean interpretation at Hollis Street Theatre. The performance was earnest and traditional with Genevieve Tramper as Ophelia and Misa Hamper delivering a commendable mad scene subtext, praised for classical beauty.
Joseph Shubow of Harvard class of 1920 won the Jacob Schiff prize of 109 dollars for his essay Palestine and European Politics. The Harvard student, Chelsea resident, spoke briefly at the Harvard Menorah Society banquet in the City Club with Nathan Isaacs announcing the award.
Congressmen from multiple states sign a cable protest against mass arrests in Ireland without arraignment or trial. They urge the State Department to seek relief for detainees and uphold due process under the U.S. Constitution, naming numerous signatories and linking to international peace concerns.
Judge Pierce in the Supreme Judicial Court refused the trustees of the Christian Science Publishing Society to add Attorney General Allen and John V. Dittimore as defendants in the equity bill filed by the directors seeking an accounting. The court held no need to join them. the AG may join later with a bill giving him standing to act for the Commonwealth.
John McCormack the tenor was honored with a testimonial dinner in New York on May 4 for wartime services that aided relief efforts. The event raised thousands for charity as he prepares a two year world tour. Attending were Senator David J. Walsh Archbishop Hayes Major General Clarence R. Edwards Mayor Hylan and Governor Edwards of New Jersey.
General Pablo Gonzales, once Carranza's staunch ally, has joined the revolution and commands two federal regiments near the Mexican capital. He reportedly cut rail links to Vera Cruz as Carranza discussions surface about resigning by May 10 amid military pressure. A boxing bout ended in a draw as Pete Hartley and Schoell fought to a close decision, with Schoell scoring heavily and injuring Hartley.
Leaders of the northern Mexican revolutionary movement met in Naco Sonora to name a cabinet for the provisional government. Governor Adolfo De La Huerta of Sonora was named provisional president until a successor is chosen by governors of the revolting states.
Robert J. Belford aged 70 died in Los Angeles on May 4. A nationally known publisher, he issued early works by Ella Wheeler Wilcox and Gertrude Atherton. He was a longtime intimate of Robert Ingersoll.
Advert reads that Captain Collings long at sea suffered a double rupture kept ashore and bedridden for years. After failed doctors and trusses he faced risky surgery or death, then cured himself and offers his remedy and book free.
Many Americans suffer indigestion biliousness and constipation. A box of Nature's Remedy NR Tablets claims to improve digestion and elimination softly without harsh laxatives. Sold guaranteed by your druggist with money back offer.
The Post will publish the prize-winning Last Line of Limerick No 108 tomorrow, with the writer's name and related details.
The Boston Post offers daily cash prizes for the best reader submitted last line to a pre published Limerick. Prizes include 100 dollars for the top line, with possible doubling if tied, plus ten consolation prizes of five dollars each. Entries are open to all except staff, must be single entries, and must be mailed with proper envelopes and labeled last line to Limerick No. followed by the number. Entries must arrive by 5 P.M four days after publication. winners announced seven days after.
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