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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1920
Page
3
The dye tariff bill was definitively laid aside in the Senate on Lodge’s motion. A letter from DuPont publicity manager and Major-General Leonard Wood campaign managers was cited, asking for explanation of opposition. The bill now sits on the Senate calendar and can only be taken up by a majority vote.
In Philadelphia on May 11 Charles B Butler president of the American Book sellers Association declares the country faces an overproduction of books during the opening address at the annual convention.
Miss Maura Quinn of Jamaica Plain led four women who picketed the Loyal Coalition headquarters at Mt. Vernon and Hancock streets West Hind for over an hour. The group also included Mrs. Helen J. Keane, Miss Mary Greer, and Mrs. Norah Mitchell from Forest Hills and Roxbury. Hundreds watched as placards targeted the organization’s stance on Irish freedom. no disturbances occurred and picketing would resume this afternoon at the same time.
The House concurred with a Senate amendment to alter two districts in a bill expanding Boston’s City Council. Critics claim politics shaped the change and urge Governor Coolidge to veto. Supporters and proponent officials lobby the Governor as enactment appears likely today.
Governor Coolidge told the Nineteenth annual Haverhill Chamber of Commerce banquet that high living costs stem from heavy postwar government expenses. He urged states and municipalities to work to pay for victory. Toastmaster Henry G. Wells and speaker Everit B. Terhune also attended.
State Deputy Supreme Knight William J. Day and other K of C officers 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 a 173 to 110 vote.
State Secretary William C. Prout defeated William H. Burke of Alhambra Council of Worcester as the largest council in the state. The vote mirrored the same ratio for the State deputy’s term. Delegates to the supreme convention were chosen with most councils voting alike. Joseph C. Pelletier attended. There are 144 councils and six State officers. each council elected two delegates. The six State officers and past deputy Daniel J. Gallagher counted for 2% of delegates. Most credentials were deposited, with district deputies and officials present. The outcome was announced late, and opponents, including Judge Day, conceded. Thomas F. MacGrath was re-elected treasurer, Timothy J.
Five hundred of the 1800 American Screw Company employees in Providence were laid off indefinitely. Officials said inability to obtain raw materials due to the freight situation prompted the action.
Collins of Northampton and James H. Dunleavy of Springfield head the ticket with John 8S. Quinn as warden. defeated include Maurice Kane Whitman Michael J. Greaney Holyoke William W. Buckley Southbridge and Arthur J. Leary. Delegates to the supreme convention in New York City August 2 3 and 4 include Edward J. Brannigan Ware G Fred Dill Westfield James J. Gaffney Danvers Wilfred F. Kelley Michael F. Kennedy Natick Sylvester J. McGinn North Attleboro Francis P. McKeon Worcester and Hugh J. Mec Mackin.
Resolutions praising Cardinal O Connell and pledging loyalty to the Catholic faith were adopted. The order announced a September drive for 3 090 000 for a Knights of Columbus building with James J Phelan named chairman. Massachusetts membership tops 61 5344, a 19 789 gain in 13 months. A memorial urged President Wilson and Congress to award the Distinguished Service Medal to Rev John B De Valles of New Bedford, gravely ill after being gassed in the war.
Boston College High School's crew won by more than six lengths over Huntington School on the Charles River course yesterday afternoon. A Huntington oarsman crabbed at start, giving BC High a large early lead as Huntington's second four beat BC High's second crew by a length and a half. First-crew lineup and time noted as 6m 882-58.
The Casino A. C. of Lynn promotes a Thursday night show with an all star lineup. Main 10 round bout features Dummy Burns vs Howie, then Victor Ritchie vs Freddie Madden, Johnny Brown vs Bert Jones, plus a preliminary.
Mrs. Addy Pose sighs over past verses while he vows to write couplets. The exchange hints at a playful literary moment between two characters.
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