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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1922
Page
2
Five thousand East Boston children paraded the streets to spur a larger clean up in the district. The youngsters who won last year’s district honor again showcase strong interest and accomplishments in the cleanup campaign.
Westport parents back a pupil strike at the high school amid a feud involving former principal Mr. Cox, assistant Miss Chase, and Dr. Edward Burt. Cox claims a valid contract to June and reports for duty as Arthur Harris begins as new principal.
John Fitzgerald returned to the stage in Springfield for a benefit at Phillips Theatre. The elder singer performed his favorite Sweet Adeline as an encore to a crowded crowd, marking his son Thomas F. Fitzgerald’s new role as manager and owner and entry into local motion picture ventures.
The George A. Haskell & Co brokerage firm faced 120 creditors with combined claims of about 275000 after ten months of heavy losses and extravagant overhead. The head of the firm died by self-inflicted action at his Somerville home on Sunday as investigations continued.
Thomas W. Lawson of Trinity Copper Co. faces creditors after a bankruptcy filing tied to the firm once known as the Alton Arnold Co. A 3 cent on the dollar composition offer may rise to 35 cents at a creditor meeting. Allen Arnold’s transfers to Mr. Haskell spark possible actions, while Receiver Robert A. Jordan questions notes and claims. Attorney Pattison will press the case for the Haskell family asking creditors to limit their claims and aid Mrs. Haskell and her three daughters.
A fire in Pittsfield on North street noon damaged the Majestic Theatre and caused an estimated $3,000 in damage. The blaze started in the basement of the London Milling Company and spread to the Majestic Theatre office.
May 18, Brockton. Fred Davis nine year old son of Mrs Nellie Davis of Main and Chestnut streets was fatally struck when a heavy truck passed over him. Witnesses say the boy rode along Main street and turned into Perkins avenue as the truck led by Arthur F Linnstrom of Campello approached.
Everett S. Greason former manager of the National Exchange Bank of Newport appeals to President Harding for release from Atlanta prison on grounds of ill health after a sentence of 31 to 34 years for embezzling more than 615000 of bank funds.
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