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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1920
Page
1
The dye tariff bill was definitively laid aside today on motion by Senator Lodge. The measure moves to the Senate calendar and can be called up for consideration only by a majority vote of the Senate.
Charles F. Butler president of the American Booksellers Association in Philadelphia warns at the convention that the country faces an overproduction of books.
Quartet of women picketed the Loyal Coalition headquarters in multiple cities and adopted resolutions regretting Cardinal O Connell absence while pledging loyalty to the Catholic faith and Pope Benedict XV. A drive for 8 million dollars for a Knights of Columbus building was announced with James J Phelan as chairman. Massachusetts members total 61524, up 19789 in 13 months.
Led by Maura Quinn of Jamaica Plain, four women picketed the Loyal Coalition headquarters at Mt. Vernon and Hancock streets West Hind for over an hour. Pickets included Mrs. Helen J. Keane and Miss Mary Greer of Forest Hills and Mrs. Notah Mitchell of Roxbury. Hundreds watched as clerks and officials filled State House offices windows. no disturbance occurred and the group planned a second picket that afternoon.
The House concurred with a Senate amendment to alter two Boston districts in a bill for a larger City Council. Opponents claim politics influenced the change and seek a veto with Gov Coolidge hearing advice from business and reform groups. The bill’s enactment is expected in both houses and to reach the Governor tonight.
Governor Coolidge spoke at the nineteenth annual Haverhill Chamber of Commerce banquet in City Hall. He blamed government heavy spending after the great war for the high cost of living and urged state and municipal efforts to bear the burden. Henry G. Wells served as toastmaster and Everitt Terhune of Boston spoke as treasurer of the Boot and Shoe Recorder.
State Deputy Supreme Knight William J. Day and other State officers of the Knights of Columbus were re-elected at the annual State convention held at the Hotel Somerset. Day defeated District Deputy William H. Byrne for a third term by 173 to 110.
William C. Prout secured a win over William H. Burke of Alhambra Council in Worcester, the largest council and state wide, with a 192 to 88 tally. The balance of the old Guard also retained office by a similar vote. Delegates to the supreme convention were chosen, with Joseph C. Pelletier among attendees. The state includes 144 councils and six state officers, each council entitled to two delegates.
Providence May 11 500 workers from the American Screw Company in Providence were laid off indefinitely. Officials cited inability to obtain raw materials because of the freight situation as the reason for the action.
Collins of Northampton auditor James Dunleavy of Springfield and John Quinn warden head the defeated slate. Delegates elected to the supreme convention to be held in New York City August 2 3 and 4 include Edward Brannigan Ware G Fred Hill Westfield James Gaffney Danvers Wilfred Kelley Michael Kennedy Natick Sylvester McGinn North Attleboro Francis McKeon Worcester and Hugh McMackin.
Boston College High School four oared crew defeated Huntington School on the Charles by over half a length. Huntington second four won by a length and a half over BC High second crew. First crew lineup listed with Walsh Fallon Carroll O'Connor Connolly and coxswains. Time 6m 83 2 5s.
Fans in Lynn will witness an all star boxing card next Thursday night promoted by Frank Ducey at the Casino A C. Main event features Dummy Burns versus Hammering Howie in a 10 round bout. Other fights include Victor Ritchie against Freddie Madden and Johnny Brown versus Bert Jones with a preliminary on the card.
Mrs Addy Pose teases a writing duel as she recalls verses for his dainty chin and he answers with vows to craft couplets setting a playful mood.
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