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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1919
Page
4
Lemuel C. Hall editor of the Wareham Courier and vice president of the Massachusetts Press Association urges a special appropriation for Provincetown and Cape Cod to fund celebrations marking the 300th anniversary of the Pilgrims landing. Hall, a Cape Cod native and Pilgrim descendant, authored much local history on the Cape’s Pilgrim life.
A legislative advocate argues against a Plymouth exclusive celebration for the Pilgrim tercentenary. He stresses Provincetown and Cape Cod's historic ties to the Pilgrims, urging permanent memorials and markers, plus dedicated funding for Provincetown alongside Plymouth.
Harvard University forms a study committee on cost of living, appointing notable economists Charles F. Adams Edwin F. Gay Wallace B. Denham Ogden L. Mills Nicholas Biddle Eugene B R Thayer Charles J Bullock and Frederic H Curtiss to serve through September. EB Goodpasture is named assistant professor of pathology for five years after a career at Vanderbilt Johns Hopkins and Peter Bent Brigham. Arthur F Whittem is reappointed director of the Harvard Summer School for 1920.
Concord NH November 25 Bert Ford a newspaper man today asked the Governor and Council to present to a special grand jury evidence collected during his probe of the July 1928 murder of William K Dean in East Jaffrey He named Count von Bernstorff former German ambassador saying Bernstorff was interested in the East Jaffrey hills since 1916 Ford will have another hearing later on as the inquiry continues
John OConnor, ten, son of Mr and Mrs James OConnor of 13 Bedford Court, died at Deaconess Hospital after doctors amputated his leg following a break suffered when struck by a Bedford owned Laffin Express truck while en route from school.
Homespun belts appear on sport costumes and leather belts feature skunk bands. The items showcase rustic craft influence in accessory design and regional textile traditions.
Gov Coolidge welcomes Boston and Brookline newsboys in the council chamber to back a memorial for Scotty the Brookline newsboy who fell at Chateau Thierry. He plans to attend the Symphony Hall concert with his son and dedicate the memorial at Coolidge Corner when unveiled.
Framingham National Bank president James J. Valentine age 73, who led the bank for over 35 years, died at his Pleasant street home early this morning. He leaves two sons, Frederick of New York, an official with Bell Telephone, and James C. Valentine with the Boston customs service.
James D. Ryan of Causeway Street faced a United States commissioner on a charge of selling a quart of whiskey on November 7. He pleaded not guilty and the case was continued to December 10 for a hearing. Ryan was released on zero personal bail. The alleged buyer was Harry C. Mason.
A police official stated that before Christmas all State Guardsmen except traffic squads will resume civilian duties. A new traffic squad is being formed from new department recruits, but the green squad is not expected to handle streets until after the new year. With Christmas shopping increasing pedestrian traffic, the Motor Corps will remain on traffic duty to minimize accidents. Full officer quotas are reported from City Hall Avenue and Lagrange Street stations, with other stations near normal levels. Another statewide civil service exam for Boston police is set for December 10, with returns by Christmas expected.
Several thousand people attended a benefit at Convention Hall raising several thousand dollars for needy members of the Policemen's Union. The event, run by Stage Employees' Moving Picture Operators' and Musicians' unions, featured moving pictures, a professional concert, and dancing directed by union leaders. An orchestra of 25 pieces donated by the Musicians' Union provided music for the evening.
A statement confirms the force will have their complete quotas of blue uniformed officers, ensuring full staffing for ongoing operations and duties.
Cs James R. Hooton, 42, of 1 Loren Park Malden, died at Massachusetts General Hospital after a motorcycle crash with an automobile on South Main Street Stoneham Sunday. He served 15 years as a Malden post office carrier. his fellow carriers plan a group funeral Friday at 1 30 in Ward's chapel Irving Street. survivor include a wife two brothers and two sisters.
Morris Winer, operator of a Dorchester shop at 078A Blue Hill Avenue, was fined $50 by Judge Churchill in Dorchester court for possessing milk deemed dirty for sale. James C. Jordan prosecuted for the health department. Winer appealed. William H. Dick, at 10900 Dorchester Avenue, was fined $5 for selling milk not up to standard.
Philadelphia November 25 A long running suit against the Pennsylvania Railroad over coal car distribution ended with W H Jacobs & Co awarded 36787.45 dollars by a Federal District Court jury. The verdict increased the prior award by 8214.91 dollars.
A Sharon fruit store proprietor told police he believes four men who robbed Randolph Savings of 40 000 last week stopped at his shop asking directions to Randolph. He provided a description matching others and hopes to identify at least one in rogues gallery photos. Police refer case to detectives.
At Seattle on November 2, prosecuting attorneys from 39 counties announced plans for immediate state wide criminal prosecution of all persons advocating changes in government or institutions by unlawful means. The statement followed a conference of county prosecutors.
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