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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1920

Page

24

Big Public Reception for Tague and Green Sparks Parade Plans

More than 3000 people gathered in City Square Charlestown to celebrate Congressman Peter F. Tague and Senator-elect James I. Green after their primary wins over the Lomasney machine. Attendees mocked plans for a funeral procession of Ward and Mahatma, then settled for a victory parade through Charlestown with speeches in multiple districts.

City Square Charlestown Peter F. Tague James I. Green Lomasney Machine Ward Mahatma West End Boston-Charlestown Bridge Cerman Tague Green Orient Heights Day’ Square Central Square Maverick Square East Boston Dover Street Harrison Avenue Dedham Street West Brookline Street Washington East Concord Streets South End

Rattlesnake $10,000 Bill Lands Thieves in Hot Water

In New York, a $10,000 bill seized from auto parts dealer P. B. Smith is tracked by its serial number. Detectives seek the thieves who stole $18,600 last Saturday, knowing the 10K bill cannot be easily cashed. The seven $1,000 notes and other smaller sums pose fewer risks to the criminals.

New York United News Smith

Skidding Auto Injures Brookline Traffic Patrolman

An auto owned by the Hill Motor Company and driven by Stanley B. Batteson skidded at Beacon and Carlton streets Brookline, striking the automatic traffic device and then hitting Patrolman Thomas Hill who was directing traffic. Hill was injured and transported to his home.

Beacon Carlton Streets Brookline The Hill Motor Company Beacon Street Stanley B. Batteson Sedgwick Street Jamaica Plain Thomas Hill

Forty second regiment drills terrify New England coast

At Rockport during a peace time artillery maneuver the Forty second regiment's six 8 inch guns fired nine mile shots. General John W. Buckman inspected the scene as shells toppled power lines and windows. An airplane delivered a message to the crews and a schooner delayed the firing.

Rockport New England Railroad Sept New England Forty-second North Shore John W. Buckman North Atlantic Coast Artillery Provincetown

Husband Too Religious Sparks Separate Support

Springfield judge grants separate support to Mrs Mary Alexander of Charlotte and Springfield amid claims of religious fanaticism. Husband R O Alexander, who said he would relate to women only in spirit, must pay $80 down and $75 monthly, with $750 monthly to the wife. they have ten children.

Springfield Sept Charles L. Long Mary A. Alexander Charlotte N. C New York R. O. Alexander Joseph B. Ely

Train Kills Signalman Near Reeds Ferry

Fred E. Snyder a 38 year old signal department employee of the Boston and Maine railroad was killed by a northbound train near Reeds Ferry Manchester New Hampshire. He stopped in front of the approaching train.

Manchester N. H Fred E. Snyder Boston & Maine Railroad Reeds Ferry

Mrs. Cram Plans Immediate Campaign for State Auditor

Plans for an immediate campaign to elect Mrs. Alice E. Cram, Democratic candidate for State auditor, were being matured at the Democratic State committee headquarters with Mrs. Susan W. FitzGerald, the women's division chairwoman, taking an active part.

Alice E. Cram Democratic State Committee Susan W. FitzGerald

Massachusetts woman candidate vows to campaign for state office

The candidate on Roseson Street Jamaica Plain announces readiness to campaign for the first Massachusetts state office open to a woman. She plans to speak with actress and suffragist Mary Shaw in Boston and then address the Mt Pisgah Home for Aged Men and Women in Roxbury. Planned meetings include Lowell and Lawrence.

Roseson Street Jamaica ‘Plain Theandidate Massachusetts Mary Shaw Wolfboro Boston Elm Hill Avenue Roxbury Lowell Lawrence

Haverhill Plans Early Campaign for Women’s Vote

A local page outlines efforts to mobilize women voters for Mrs. Cram with Mrs. Hulsey Wilson from Mrs. George Baas’s Democratic national women’s committee assisting. She will speak at meetings and link the organizer to gubernatorial candidates for immediate rallies near home. It notes no woman enrolled as a Democrat or Republican in the primary, hampering participation.

Haverhill Hulsey Wilson George Baas Democratic National Women’s Committee Maine Cram FitzGerald

Women free to vote for any candidate in November

The text notes that women affiliated with a party may vote the ticket or choose freely. It stresses that they are not required to vote strictly for their party and should exercise conscience and intelligence in selecting their candidate in November.

Benefit Show For Wounded World War Veterans Held

A volunteer performance for wounded World War II veterans was staged last night at the Pine Rest Sanatorium in Arlington. The event, planned for nearly a week, proceeded smoothly under the direction of Mrs. Katherine Grinnell of the Community Service of Boston, who oversaw the arrangements.

Pine Rest Arlington Katherine Grinnell Community Service of Boston

Boy Pleads Guilty in Threat Letter Case

William Brown an 18 year old from Greenfield pleaded guilty to sending a black hand letter threatening to kill Frederick O Kidder of Sunderland in a bid to extort 960 dollars He was held for the grand jury in default of 3000 dollars bond and remanded to jail.

Greenfield William Brown Dist Frederick O. Kidder Sunderland Uftless Kidder Worit

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