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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1920
Page
10
Testimony at a hearing alleges Wiley, sole finance officer, could not account for funds and admitted lending part of the money to men in the camp. Prosecutors say he kept no books during his tenure.
Frederick H. Bates of Dorchester pleaded guilty to breaking and entering the home of George B. Curtis and admitted stealing artist materials worth over 600 dollars. He was sentenced to 18 months in the house of correction. Police traced the loot to a Boston store after Bates loitered through the home during the owner's absence, claiming he inspected the house to buy it. Curtis asked why Bates didn’t take the piano. Bates said he lacked a helper.
Washington reports September output record as refineries average 15 million gallons daily. First nine months of 1920 total 3.5 billion gallons versus 2.9 billion in 1919. Consumption and exports remain high with 298 million gallons in storage at Sept 30 and exports reaching 465,439,992 gallons, about 200 million more than 1919.
The Boston Sunday Post Magazine will serially publish Leonard Merrick’s new novel When Love Flies Out o' the Window starting next issue. Pending installments will continue in coming weeks.
In Davis Square Somerville residents weigh views on women police officers. Mrs Landry says it is no place for a lady while Patrolman Warner argues women can serve, and Mrs Patton opposes women officers as a man’s job. Albert Trull and Adeline Pistolozzi offer mixed opinions on roles and impact. The Inquiring Reporter will continue surveys in Daily and Sunday Post.
The Rev Gordon MacLennan will preach at union Thanksgiving services at 10 a m. Two Holy Cross clergy open a mission at Church of the Advent next Sunday with 4 p m and 8 p m services for two weeks. Advent Sunday marks church founding dedication and rector ordination. Van Alten lectures on the 18th and 19th Amendments Friday at 8 p m. Frank L Fleet named field secretary for the Massachusetts Christian Endeavor Society.
Four referenda appear on the city election ballot December 14 including a local option on liquor sales. City Council approved the items and kept polling hours 6 a m to 6 p m on election day.
Voters will decide on four questions from 1920 Acts. Chapter 240 covers Sunday baseball and other Sabbath sports, Chapter 219 establishes a State Boxing Commission, and two liquor questions address local option and statewide rules. City Council support indicates permanency if approved.
The article explains local option remains on law since pre 18th amendment and may reappear on ballots because the Legislature has not repealed it and questions about pharmacists filling liquor prescriptions in unlicensed towns. Referendum three concerns licenses for non-intoxicating beverages and was approved nationally on November 2, allowing cities to accept or reject it known as the light wine and beer act.
The third lecture in a public interest series at St Marys Church Endicott street North End features Rev A J Duarte addressing The True Cause of the Present World wide Unrest at 8 pm for both Catholics and non Catholics. A requiem mass for Irish county clubs of Greater Boston is set for Thanksgiving at Cathedral of the Holy Cross at 10 am. A retreat and novena for Immaculate Conception run at St Augustines South Boston from Nov 30 to Dec 8 conducted by Rev J J McCartin O M I.
The Interstate Commerce Commission disapproved schedules proposing higher water competitive rates for lumber and related shipments in carloads. Destinations include Baltimore Philadelphia New York Boston and other eastern points from the Carolinas Georgia Florida Virginia and eastern Alabama.
Law rence bar members hosted a testimonial banquet at Merrimack Valley Country Club for Hon. George A Flynn of Boston. Appointed to the Superior Court by Gov Coolidge, he will close the October six weeks session of the Superior Civil Court with juries this week. He was warmly regarded by local lawyers during his stay.
Hyde Park Vermont November 22 two 13 year old boys Clifford Lanpher and Woodrow Kane were killed while coasting their sled struck an automobile at North Hyde Park. The driver Leon Shufelt of Lowell Vermont was held blameless as the sled hit the main road at a sharp angle.
Ad claims Dr Edwards Olive Tablets substitute for calomel, a harmless laxative that quickly corrects liver issues without harming teeth. It touts benefits for headaches dullness and lazy feelings, urging readers to take the tablets when feeling heavy, available in 15¢ and 25¢ sizes.
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