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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1919
Page
6
Walter and William R Davis brothers of John Davis request an inquest after his body was found in a blood pool in front of 21 Spring Street Bockton. They reject accidental death theory and urge District Attorney Kane to order the inquiry.
The brothers seek official action to identify who accompanied the youth between 2 and 3 a m Sunday. A substantial sum of money was missing when his body arrived at the city hospital hours later. He was seen on North Warren avenue between 12:30 and 1:00 a m and later at Main and Ward streets. Police suspect he fell from a second story window in the hallway.
City Hospital trustees suspend erection of the Thorndike Memorial building on East Concord Street as bids exceed the $200,000 fund by $115,000. The donation funded the project from a brother of the late Dr. Thorndike, a former City Hospital surgeon.
Democratic candidate Richard H. Long and running mates spoke to large crowds in Marlboro Hudson and Clinton last evening and were greeted warmly. He attacked Governor Coolidge as incompetent and urged state control of water power to develop industry and prevent a coal shortage, warning of financial interests profiting from transportation in the Boston metropolitan area.
Mr Long criticizes Governor Coolidge over wartime reconstruction promises and trolley bankruptcies. He argues the Boston Elevated bill and party leaders hindered reforms while taxpayers and returning soldiers bear higher costs and car fares. Massachusetts lags as political rhetoric intersects business interests.
Stylish coats for girls aged 8 to 14 in heather mix and navy cheviot. French back with belt, front double breast, patch pockets, and tailored bone buttons. Anniversary sale price 25 dollars.
Velvet bag with Dutch silver frame copy and moire velvet purse and mirror priced at 5.50 dollars. Moire velvet bag features a green gold frame with silk lining and includes purse and mirror offered at 10.50 dollars.
Preparation for a nationwide safety drive begins with Boston and Albany Railroad sending its two safety committees over the system today and tomorrow. They will inspect the lines as part of the program for the national railroad accident prevention drive, set to run from October 18 to October 31.
Sheriff Cooper and 50 deputies arrested 186 men in a raid on what was claimed as XY headquarters in Weirton West Virginia. The prisoners were marched to the public square, ordered to kneel and kiss the American flag. Six were jailed and the remaining men driven from town.
The Professional Woman's Club executive board met at Copley Plaza and ordered a $100 check forwarded to Allan Forbes for the Defenders' Fund aiding the State Guardsmen now patrolling streets. It is the first such club contribution to the fund.
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