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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1920
Page
13
Lorenso J. Gingras of New Bedford, serving 2 12 year term for breaking and entering at Brockton, was recaptured in New Bedford after escaping Ply mouth House of Correction four weeks ago. Sheriff Earle Blake and officers had faced a prior break for liberty. Gingras was nabbed while attempting to break into a building.
Five thousand people attend Clinton Post American Legion field day at Clinton Lancaster driving park. John Longley Marlboro wins five mile motorcycle race with Harold Baer nearby. George Heinhold accident during warmup leaves hospital with fractured hip and multiple injuries.
A riot at Fellows street playground Roxbury after a political rally Left two officers hospitalized Sergeant Walter G Horton and Patrolman Charles B Gordon suffered facial scalp and body injuries while 88 year old Harris Hickey was wounded and jailed for drunkenness About 2000 participants and 20 officers helped restore order as the crowd pelted officers with rocks and sticks before a second wagon of police and ambulances arrived.
Police investigate a fire at 61 Lochstead Avenue Jamaica Plain that damaged a wood dwelling worth 200 and forced a resident to hospital. Firefighter John Hanley of Engine 28 was overcome by smoke and is hospitalized. The blaze started in the laundry room beside the chute used for sorting soiled clothes.
Reginald Burnham a 21 year old Melrose clerk at Webster Atlas National Bank drowned yesterday afternoon in Lake West Monponsett while swimming. He likely suffered heart trouble. depth at the spot was about 412 feet. The body was recovered after a half hour and pulmotor failed to revive him. He is survived by parents Mr and Mrs Rupert Burnham and by a brother Frank and sister Catherine. The body will be brought to Melrose today.
James M. Curley declared his bid for Boston mayor at a Charlestown rally backing Peter F. Tague and Senator Thomas Green. He defied Martin Lomasney while boos and epithets rang out from about 1000 in Central Square East Boston as Curley voiced opposition to his rival and criticized Lomasney as the worst enemy to Irish freedom.
The White Star steamship Cretic arrived from Mediterranean ports and the Azores and stayed at anchor in the lower harbor. Steerage passengers will be landed at Gallup's Island for bathing and baggage sterilization, then examined at Commonwealth pier before transfer to the city.
The passage warns that pointed finger tips indicate a dreamy mind and clouded imagination. It notes such individuals are ultra refined and sensitive, easily hurt by harsh realities, and susceptible to deceit by unscrupulous people.
Joseph A. Luther a veteran sea captain died at his home 237 Broad Street New London last night He was 84 years old and once commodore of Jibboom No 1 local mariners organization He leaves a wife
Two buildings at the Seacoast Canning Company sardine packers plant in Eastport were destroyed by fire today. The blaze swept through the factory located in the city’s business center on September 6.
Sam Lynn, a non union miner, was killed and several others injured during a clash related to the coal strike in Gin town Jefferson county. The confrontation occurred last night as tensions flared amid ongoing labor unrest.
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