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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1920
Page
2
New York reports a possible breakthrough as 6000 carmen vote to authorize talks for a wage increase on a voluntary basis. Trolleys run on Brooklyn surface lines for the first time since Sunday, drawing hundreds of pickets to picket running cars as negotiations begin.
Provincetown officials send birthday wishes to Queen Wilhelmina of Holland. William H. Young, president of the Provincetown Tercentenary committee, wired a greeting to the Queen via the embassy in Washington. Dr De Beaufort credited the warm reception and thanked the committee for the courteous welcome.
An exchange of shots occurred between Patrolman Charles Small of the Everett police and Henry Williams 23 colored at Thorndike Street and Broadway just before midnight. Williams was shot in the head and later captured hiding in a house after his ammunition exhausted.
Police report Williams fired on three men in a park near Thorndike street, then shot at Officer Small on Bow street and Langdon street. Small returned fire as Williams ran toward his home, pursued by a team that found him hiding in a corridor with a pistol.
In Nashville on September 1 the Tennessee Senate voted 17 to 8 against joining the House in reversing the ratification of the federal suffrage amendment. The motion returns the House message and expunges the August 21 concurrence from the Senate record.
David Silverman, 45, of Jamaica Plain, at 390 Harrison Avenue, slipped on a newly miled floor in a South End bakery while carrying a tray of pastries. He cried “I'm dead” until an ambulance was called and he was taken to City Hospital for treatment of bruises.
Detroit Mich September 1 With returns from about three fourths of the state Groesbeck maintains a lead for the Republican gubernatorial nomination. Groesbeck 70203 Campbell 56793 Mott 46086 lead among the three front runners as results continue to come in.
Lieutenant Governor Channing Cox spoke for Governor Coolidge before about 10 000 at Barnstable Agricultural Fair highlighting Cape agricultural potential. Congressman Walsh addressed local politicians and Ester Bond won the 2 24 pace while Liberty Bell took the 2 19 trot. Falmouth beat Plymouth 2 to 0 for Cape professional title. Harwich High beat Barnstable High 8 to 2 in 14 innings.
The Armenian Steamship Corporation sues Hairenik Publishing Company in Suffolk County seeking 650000 damages for allegedly libelous statements. Real estate of the publishing firm has been attached. The suit claims publication of an inaccurate statement about the steamship company.
In Balboa Panama on September 1 United News reports August traffic reached a record with 300 vessels passing the locks an average of about 10 per day. Tolls from ships totaled 936000 dollars marking the largest monthly volume since the canal’s opening.
Seven women from Somerville file for divorce in Middlesex Superior Court Eas Cambridge against their spouses. Hazel F Wooding seeks freedom from Royal F Wooding of Dorchester. Alta M Walker seeks divorce from George L Walker of Newport. Beulah Hallett sues Charles A Hallett. Corinne M Sanborn sues James A Sanborn. Lucy Rantz sues Harry B Rantz. Samantha Ganong sues John C Ganong Jr. Mary F Brown sues Carroll W Brown.
FALL RIVER Sept 1 Oscar Mailhot 45 was found bruised and helpless in Charles Letendre barn 421 Lindsey Street by a passer by after a commotion among horses A doctor was called Mailhot died en route to hospital Autopsy to determine death cause will be held
Postmaster General Burleson ordered the removal of 11 clerks in the Chicago post office for soliciting money from the public and for publishing false and slanderous statements about the postal service. The action comes from Washington as of September 1.
Silk muslin 34 inches wide in new colors ideal for waists and dresses at 99 cents per yard. Colored curtain net and durable tapestry fabric sold by the yard. Openwork curtain scrim with borders and remnant lengths available. Sample curtain nets on the fourth floor with various yard prices and sizes.
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