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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1920
Page
7
Oxford, May 28. With high living costs rising, teachers threaten mass resignations. The group demands a flat $20 monthly raise from the school committee, which has ignored the request. Resignations already include Chesley W. Nelson, High School principal, Miss Helen W. Bail, language teacher, and Miss Helen Small, assistant.
An advertisement claims headaches stem from thin blood and promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy. Mrs H M Cole of East Boston Massachusetts endorses the pills after a nervous breakdown and improved appetite sleep and color. Physicians supply or mail orders for 60 cents a box with a free booklet available.
The new Boston Army and Navy Club in Park Square will be dedicated today with state and city officials and U S army navy and marine corps representatives present. A parade will precede the 2 p m dedicatory exercises at the building, with a state house gathering at 1 15 p m headed by the Navy Band and escorted by soldiers sailors and marines to the club.
A letter from Joseph Cohen, manager of Starr Company, praises the Lands Post for backing the maternity bill in the State Senate and commends Governor Coolidge for his humanitarian support. The correspondent thanks the paper for space given to editorials and public welfare issues.
The South End fire apparatus was summoned to rescue Robert Collicott, 39, from the elevator well at 68 West Concord street. He was freed by firemen, then left in the hallway as the police say he appeared dead. At City Hospital he regained consciousness and was found to have contusions and abrasions of the left leg before returning home.
The cases against Frank Vera of Poplar Street Chelsea and Vincent Cinseruli of 19 Fleet Street North End for attempting to abduct Catherine Lennell of 49 Bracket Street Brighton were dismissed by Judge Thomas Connolly after Lennell failed to appear. The dismissal followed a recommendation from Sergeant James Murphy of Brighton police.
The Arnold Arboretum plans Lilac Sunday with blossoms filling the grounds. The display, the season’s biggest at the Arboretum, features more than 15 lilac forms and an expected throng of thousands. Access via Elevated to Forest Hills station and a short walk to the Forest Hills entrance.
At the college green University Heights New ton this afternoon the children of Notre Dame Academy present Mother Goose. The Philomatheia Club sponsors the May festival to raise funds for the Boston College building project. Special features include a Maypole dance horseback riding by Park Riding School class eccentric races and original games for children with hundreds participating.
A letter to the editor argues the postal service is weakened by resignations and poor recruiting. It cites a Literary Digest article and warns Congress adjournment by June 5 could hinder remedial legislation. Signatories include L. L. Lane and Philip Little urging quick action.
Lawrence Murray seven year old son of John L. Murray of 55 Tolman street Neponset died in a police ambulance on the way to City Hospital from injuries after being struck on Neponset avenue near Coffey street. William N. Hackett of 433 Neponset avenue Neponset owner and operator of the machine was arrested on a manslaughter charge and will appear in Dorchester court this morning.
Mrs. Florence Burrowes Potter of Colon Street Boston petitions for divorce from Stuart Howard Potter alleging cruel and abusive treatment and infidelity. She names two young women Frances and Nona as participants in an evening revelry. Potter denies all allegations and says she has been friendly with others. Mason friend of Potter counters claims about automobile rides for Frances and Nona.
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