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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1919
Page
2
William E. Russell Democratic candidate for Middlesex District Attorney challenges District Attorney Tufts to produce any evidence substantiating the charge that Russell falsified the public records of the Middlesex Superior Court clerk's office. He issued the challenge after Tufts claimed the charges.
In a letter, former Senator Russell complains the district attorney has not answered his questions about indictments of Boston officer James Hart and others. He cites a Boston Post statement and accuses the district attorney of dishonesty and ignorance while challenging proof of the charge.
A Boston reminiscence recalls State Street history from the Boston Massacre to the First Church and Otis. Provincetown’s role in Pilgrim memorials is urged, arguing shared honors with Plymouth and inclusion in the Tercentenary celebration.
Brigadier General John H. Sherburne, chair of the State Commission on the Necessaries of Life, faces appeals from Boston fish leaders to press railroad officials for enough refrigerated cars. Demand for salt water fish has surged after a city campaign, with New York and Detroit requesting early shipments and cars unavailable until later next week. The commission pledges aid.
Charles W. Megathlin of Hyannis a leading Cape Cod druggist and war drive figure urges Provincetown be recognized in the Pilgrim celebration and receive a share of the appropriation for permanent memorials.
Lebanon New Hampshire October 31 A freak beet grown by Willis Nash is on display at a local drug store. More than 200 people have visited to view the beets. The plant bears twelve distinct heads on a single stalk and grew about ten feet from its planted rows.
In the State Mutual building a passenger cage dropped five stories, injuring 12 people including Frank H. Grant and architect Edwin C. Chapin. Police blamed a broken casting on the machinery and rushed the worst injured to City Hospital while others, mostly shaken, were sent home.
Inspectors Wolfe and O'Neil presented Samuel Goldstein of Winthrop before Central Court under a new anti check kiting law. He faces five larceny counts for paying employees with checks when funds were depleted. The matters were continued to November.
Petite dancer Dolly Briscoe travels from Poughkeepsie to join a show at Central Court as prima donna for the Step Lively Girls. An inspector intercepts her with a telegram after a brief stop in Gotham. Briscoe is described as intelligent and persuasive, her optimism prevailing amid the scene.
A manager advanced pay to Dolly and later gave her money to return. Dolly denies any theft, blaming others including Dolly Smith and Erma Trust, who testified about rehearsals and items going missing. The court heard that Dolly claims someone else took a watch and a $20 bill, while wardrobe pieces vanished in a dark closet.
The text shows Dolly facing a courtroom standoff with taunts from the crowd. Erma mocks Dolly by offering skirts to fit her, while court officials delay a decision for a day or two. Dolly plans to write to her Philadelphia husband, who she fears will protest the treatment.
Rev Dr Dillon Bronson, staff member of Morgan Memorial Church and Methodist Episcopal Church, plans a yearlong journey starting now. He will winter in Los Angeles, sail Navy 25 to the Pacific coast, depart for Japan in April, pass through Siberia Russia and European battlefields, visit England, and return to Boston by late October 1920 with Mrs Bronson.
The Harvard Endowment Fund reached over 57 percent subscriptions with Boston leading the country in receipts. Totals show substantial pledges across Greater Boston, and the drive credits many teams for securing three and a half million dollars.
Lawrence residents face a milk price hike as local dealers announce an advance from 16 to 17 cents per quart and a 9 cent pint charge, effective tomorrow. The move marks another cost increase amid ongoing price pressures in the area.
Mrs. Richard S. Hood chairs the Christ Church entertainment committee as they host a Halloween games and refreshments event today at the Fales House for local children.
Mrs. Russell Sage left a gross estate of 49,061,045 dollars per the State appraiser. Principal beneficiary is Joseph Jeremiah Slocum with 7,157,708 dollars. Bequests to charitable and educational institutions range from 100,000 to over 1,000,000 dollars.
A carved wood Gothic altar will be unveiled at the 11 o clock service at All Saints Episcopal Church Peabody square. Gifted by parishioners and friends, it is dedicated to Rev George Stephen Bennitt first rector who served from 1876. Suffragan bishop Samuel D Babcock will officiate, with Rev Alan G Whittemore delivering the sermon.
Reverend Louis A. Parsons opens a Sunday evening series at St. Pauls Church Newton Highlands with Major-General Clarence R. Edwards as speaker. Program includes Purcell and Handel pieces, choir and instrumental solos by Helen Chase Frank Hurter and Owen Hewitt, with familiar hymns for the congregation.
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