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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1920
Page
14
Samuel Gompers, AFL president, urges Kansas Central Labor Unions to conference on methods to repeal the Industrial Court Act. He denounces the law as a vicious measure aimed at compulsory labor.
Thaddeus Joseph Van Buckley Rainbow Starkey and James Johnson, both held on charges of lifting mail pouches near New Rochelle, confessed to burning $200,000 in gilt edged bonds after looting mail bags. Detectives say Starkey, a reform-school graduate, admitted the partners swapped bags from a truck then rifled them. The bonds belonged to Payne Webber & Company of New York and were recovered from a lake by anglers.
Frederick R. Lawrence 38 of 135 Washington Ave Chelsea, once a Chelsea police court interpreter and prohibition agent, faces a statutory charge and three counts of assault and battery after police arrest. Alice E. Nolan 20, alleging victim, also arrested. their cases set for Friday in East Boston court.
A Roxbury mass meeting of Irish societies laid plans for a Sunday reception to President De Valera and Mrs. De Valera. The A O H auxiliaries and Friends of Irish Freedom will host Mrs. De Valera. A parade will precede the Mechanics Hall event where De Valera is expected to speak. R J Dwyer chairs the committee.
The text describes the Field Sparrow field plumage and seasonal color changes, its breeding and winter range across Minnesota Michigan Ontario Maine to Texas and Florida, its song and habitat notes, nest placement, diet, and a note on the Bush Sparrow name. Copyright 1920 by the International Syndicate.
The Brooklyn Rapid Transit strike hardens as Receiver Garrison and Federal Judge Mayer refuse to negotiate with the Amalgamated Association. The company’s ultimatum requiring a return with full seniority rights expires tomorrow at noon. Surface lines expand to 12 in service with 11 more opening tomorrow. subway and elevated service improve.
President Wilson, without assistance and using a cane, walks into his auto at the White House and starts a motor trip from the front gate on Pennsylvania Avenue. A crowd watches as he waves from the auto with Mrs. Wilson, wearing a cap.
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