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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1920
Page
9
Mie Simon Neuhoff died suddenly at her Roxbury home from heart failure. A prominent synagogue worker, Mishken Tefilla, she will be honored with general services at midday Wednesday. She is survived by her husband and five children.
The funeral of William Newton Hartshorn, who died at his summer home in Duxbury Friday, will be held this afternoon at 8 from Ruggles Street Baptist Church. Hartshorn was a noted figure in business and religious circles for his leadership with the International Sunday School Association.
A running gun fight through West End streets after 11 PM left two men seriously wounded by revolver shots while a policeman was targeted but escaped harm. Several women fainted as several men clashed. the motive remains unclear.
Shots rang along Pitts to Green to Stamford streets as combatants fought amid a crowd. Patrolman Gallivan intervened after at least three shots targeted him. a grazed neck wound was reported on a fleeing man. Two men were hospitalized: Louis Pilanski 39 of Cunard avenue with chest wound and Thomas Cacciola 41 of Merrimac street with leg wounds. both expected to recover. Witnesses described eight or more participants. weapons were recovered including two automatic pistols, a revolver, a 12 inch knife, and a green hat. Mrs Mary Barbara fainted. Gatano Ciardiello was treated at home for a back wound. No motive or starter identified.
Dennis White a Harvard College janitor detected smoke and raised the alarm as flames spread from a stairway at the rear. The blaze swept through the central apartments, smoke filled the block, and residents fled in blankets and coats. Firemen isolated embers and worked to prevent spread. by 2 am the center was gutted and under control.
Albert L. Davis 78 adjutant of Collingwood Post 76 G. A. R. died Sunday night in Plymouth. Born here to John R. and Betsey Washburn Davis he leaves a daughter H. B. Welle of Wollaston and brother Maurice P. Davis of Chicago.
A military lorry with an armed escort broke down near Ballymayhera in County Cork. Civilians attacked the escort who repelled them. two attackers were killed and three wounded while the military suffered no casualties.
The Knights of Columbus touring Europe arrived in Lourdés France where they were welcomed by the bishop of Lourdes after visiting the famous grotto.
The nearly 15 foot memorial funded by public subscription was unveiled on a band stand by Mrs. A. E. Helmar, mother of Somerville’s first wartime casualty. William E. Musgrave opened proceedings with 800 district servicemen noted. Rita F. Hurley read a dedicatory poem. speakers included Mayor Charles.
In front of about 10 000 residents of Ward 2 a granite World War I memorial was unveiled in Union Square Somerville yesterday afternoon honoring local veterans and those who died in service.
Advertisement offers a free booklet What to Eat and How to Eat from the Dr Williams Medicine Co. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a non alcoholic tonic to enrich blood, improve digestion and restore color and sleep. Order via drugstore or write for mail order at 60 cents per box.
The record lists individuals including Alderman W. Eldridge Mayor Edward W. Quinn and former Mayor James M. Curley, along with Peter F. Donnelly, Edward F. Flynn, John M. Webster, the Rev. Francis B. White, Quartermaster Quirk of the Salvation Army and Francis A. McLaughlin of Brighton.
Several thousand persons attended the fourth annual field day of the Catholic parish, filling the grounds with participants and spectators. Organizers reported strong turnout and community support for the event activities and ceremonies.
A 14 year old, Helen Wainwright, defeats top American women divers at the Olympic Trials and is chosen to represent the United States in Antwerp. The article notes her mother’s praise and a health regimen centered on Lifebuoy Health Soap as part of family bathing routines.
A local club at Lexings Athletic Field staged a full schedule of sporting events yesterday evening and continued into the night with a lengthy programme of activities.
Ten thousand visitors attended the fair at Weymouth yesterday on its closing day. Horse racing an old fashioned firemen muster and a baby show highlighted the event with family friendly exhibitions and activities.
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