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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1922

Page

2

Bankers fall injures 6B worker on hill incline rail line

A 200 foot fall injured a 6B banker aboard an incline railway leading to a hilltop home of Colonel Chauncey W. Crawford. Crawford, Baldwin Locomotive Works representative, and his young son were less seriously hurt in the incident on Page 1.

Banker Colonel Crawford Baldwin Locomotive Works

Cable snaps sending car down steep incline to street

A car carrying the wives of party members slipped 200 feet down a steep incline to the street after the cable at Colonel Crawford's home parted as the party began the ascent. The vehicle had just reached the top when the cable parted.

Crawford

Bullard survives elevator crash. two men badly injured

Richard P. Momsen and Colonel Crawford leaped from a car to escape a crash on a precipice. Mr. Bullard and Mr. Garcia suffered leg fractures and possible internal injuries. Mrs. Bullard and two children accompanied him. the eldest daughter attends a Washington, D. C. school.

Richard P. Momsen United States Commission Colonel Crawford Mr. Bullard Mr. Garcia Massachusetts

Gaston Warns Tariff Harms Workers Across States

Colonel Gaston argues tariffs raise wool prices for Western growers and cost Massachusetts workers. He notes Boston's key role in wool imports and cites a shift from 31 to 15 cents per pound for Argentine wool without duties, stressing broader impact on families nationwide.

Congress United States New England West Argentina Australia Montana Western States Lodge United States Senate Gaston Massachusetts Boston

Mothers' Club Will Listen to Candidates

Dorchester High School hosts a legislative day meeting of the Mothers' and Homemakers' Club at 3 o clock Thursday afternoon. Various state election candidates will discuss campaign issues. The event is open to the public with Mrs. Frank J. Ogilvie presiding and Mrs. William F McCarthy calling the meeting to order.

Mothers’ and Homemakers’ Club Dorchester School Dorchester High School Frank J. Ogilvie Legislative Department William FR. McCarthy

Legless Beggar Hammill’s Auto Wealth Captivates City

Frederick Hammill of Waltham, famed as a legless recluse and prominent beggar, reportedly earned from 10 to 100 dollars daily in New York. He traveled in a custom sedan equipped like a home, cooking meals on the road, then returned to two rooms above a garage in Waltham, living frugally to avoid suspicion.

Frederick Hammill Waltham New York Hammill

Decision Saves Him 6.5 Million in New York Court

A New York Supreme Court jury ruled in favor of E. J. Smathers owner of 1S Broadway against Standard Oil Company of New York. The decision credits Smathers with saving about 6.5 million dollars by determining quarterly rent payment timing under a 9 year lease valued at 24.75 million dollars. The case centered on whether rent of 62 509 dollars per quarter was due at the start of each quarter. experts calculated potential interest losses under the opposing view.

New York Supreme Court E. J. Smathers Broadway Standard Oil Company of Smathers Standard Oil Company

Child Killed by Auto Truck in Waltham

Frances Boymas eight, daughter of Mr and Mrs Constance Boymas of 274 School Street, Waltham, was run over and killed instantly yesterday while playing in front of her home by a motor truck driven by John Hallinan of 96 Hammond Street. Hallinan took the child to Waltham Hospital and later reported the accident to police. bail set at 1000 dollars.

Bullard Rio Frances Boymas Constance Boymas School Street Waltham John Hallinan

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