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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1920
Page
4
John Smulsky of Groton born on Friday the 13th receives word from Snohomish Washington that he is heir to a third share of a $60,000 estate. He plans to name his newborn Friday to honor the date.
Final arrangements for a street parade and reception for President and Mrs. De Valera in Boston next Sunday will be reported Tuesday at Dudley Hall Roxbury. The event marks Mrs. De Valera's first Boston visit with Irish supporters eager for her appearance at Mechanics Hall and a large welcoming effort by A OH auxiliaries.
Mrs James B Stevens of 31 Oak Street Newburyport was severely injured this morning when she fell from a Boston and Maine train at the Newburyport depot. She was on the steps bidding farewell to friends as the train started and fell, cutting her head.
Adjutant-General Jesse F. Stevens has notified all regimental and separate unit commanders to meet at the State House tomorrow after noon to discuss plans to recruit the new National Guard of Massachusetts to required strength. The meeting is billed as one of the most important since war days.
By an overwhelming vote the Boston Central Labor Union passed a resolution asking President Wilson to intervene on behalf of Terence MacSwiney, Cork mayor on hunger strike in a London prison protesting his arrest by Britain.
The Central Labor Union delegates commended Acting Mayor Moriarty for cabling a protest to Lloyd George over the MacSwiney affair. A resolution urged humane action aligned with wartime principles, and the group backed the Larkin defense committee’s bid for a new trial.
Longshoremen and freight handlers in Charlestown meetings voiced continuation of the protest against British Ireland policy by refusing to work on British ships. Some men planned to return, but a general resumption is unlikely this week, risking heavy port disruption with six British vessels due to dock. William F. Dempsey urged a return to work due to an upcoming wage conference in New York with the Shipping peered.
John J. Fenton, president of the Coal Teamsters Union Local 68, commented on the gashouse workers strike at Cambridge Gas Light. A mass meeting of leather workers in Boston is set for Wednesday at Wells Memorial Hall. Cement Finishers Local 531 extends John Carroll’s term as business agent for three years and he chairs the convention committee for the plasterers and cement finishers American convention opening Oct 4 at the American House.
Oliver Gingras, who fled Plymouth County jail on August 16, was captured in New Bedford by Patrolman John McCrohan. He was found attempting to break into a tailor shop and was held for Plymouth authorities. Earlier sightings included Great Neck in Marion before a boat escape.
In Ladysmith Wisconsin a man named George Stevens Jr long ago weighed a large 18 pound turtle he carved his initials on. Dean Swineheart recently captured the same creature found the initials and weight still visible and learned it gained seven pounds in 21 years. The turtle is believed to be about 60 years old.
Sept 6 report from Burlington says Wilford Pauline of New Haven Connecticut was severely injured when a crash caused him to strike a pole. His brother Joseph and Henry Chale sustained minor injuries.
A car in which the occupants were riding crashed into a pole, wrecking the machine and injuring those aboard.
Openwork stockings in handsome patterns with lace ankles promoted for sale. Best selling numbers priced at 6.50 7.00 and 7.50 a pair. Available in black white navy and cordovan. Sale highlighted by multiple color options.
A large assortment of ae styles marked to close at 1.75, 2, and 2.50. The sale offers women’s wear options with reduced prices across multiple colorways and sizes.
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