Naming Medford as P C head blocked by Washington
Sept 12 Charles M Galloway ex Civil Service Commissioner accuses Postmaster General Burleson of ignoring Civil Service Commission recommendations and delaying Roland M Baker appointment in Boston while pressing for acting Postmaster Hurley. He testifies before Senate and House committees.
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Washington
Charles M. Galloway
Civil Service Commission
Burleson
Roland M. Baker
Walsh
Frank J. Donohue
Hurley
Galloway
Senate Committee On
Post Offices
House
Boston
Miami
Florida
Baker
Senator Walsh
Koons
White House
Explosion Damages Truck Fireworks Parade in Medford Square
An explosion on Main Street near Cradock bridge involved two boxes of fireworks on a truck from the American Descriptive Fireworks Co. The driver Jo seph Giorosia and helper Pasquale Noble escaped. a Michigan woman jumped from a second story window but was unharmed. Firefighters contained the blaze and police traced the scare to a Boston strike context.
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Medford
Joseph Giorosia
Pasquale Noble
Arlington Heights
Frank Primarvera
Emerald Street
Malden
Main Street
Cradock Bridge
8 State Guard
Drew's
Boston
Charles Brown
State Guard
American Descriptive Fireworks Company
Randolph
G. A. R. Opposes League of Nations At Encampment
Concluding its annual gathering in Columbus, the Grand Army of the Republic voted to oppose the League of Nations in its present form and preserve its identity while a single post exists. Colonel James D. Bell of Brooklyn was elected commander in chief. D. M. Hall of Columbus named senior vice commander and Harry D. Sisson of Boston named commander in chief of the Sons of Veterans.
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Columbus
Grand Army of the Republic
League of Nations
James D. Bell
Brooklyn
Franklin D. Cole
New Jersey
League
William A. Ketchum
Indianapolis
American Legion
Federation of Patriotic Organizations
Grand Army
D. M. Hall of Columbus
Harry D. Sisson
Boston
The
Sons of Veterans
Neptune Straits Voyage Ends After Cod Liver Oil Fuel Use
The American steamer Neptune, chartered to Nova Scotia Steamships, burned mattresses and eight casks of cod liver oil to replace coal to reach Commercial wharf. A prior breakdown near Cabot's Straits and a 24 hour steering delay worsened fuel shortage, but the vessel incurred no damage.
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St. John's
Newfoundland
Neptune
Nova Scotia Steamships, Ltd
Commercial Wharf
Halifax
Cabot’s Straits
Severe sentencing for lawlessness in Roxbury Court
Judge Hayden ordered harsh penalties for lawless acts and gambling in Roxbury. George E. Cummings held on 20000 bond for a late night robbery of Miss Clarice Currie, while Stephen Coughlin faced 10000 bond for break in at Harry Gold’s tailor shop. Other gamblers and drunkenness cases received fines and warnings.
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Hayden
Roxbury
George E. Cummings
George Clark
Charles R. Rogers
Cummings
Harry Gold
Huntington Avenue
Sergeant Byrne
Wrage
Roxbury Crossing
Charles Allen
Frank Rose
Elijah Ripley
Egyptian Princess Prays in Public Park
A brief account notes a girl praying in the Public Garden this morning drawing attention to public order. The scene raises questions about who should handle such religious displays and which authorities are responsible for maintaining calm and order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Guard
Egyptian Princess Della Patra at Central Park
Daily in Central Park a striking Egyptian beauty named Princess Della Patra wears a bewitching oriental veil bright red velvet jacket and blue brocade trousers. She stands in meditation before the Holy Obelisk praying for the welfare and uplift of Egyptian women.
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Central Park
Della Patra
New York
Princess Della Patra
Aerial Derby Taking Shape
Plans for the first trans continental aerial derby began to take shape as Rear Admiral Robert N. Peary announced a arrangements committee. The panel will draft rules set dates and finalize prize details expected to exceed 100 000. Captain Charles J. Glidden chairs the committee with Santos Dumont and Lt. Godfrey L. Cabot of the Aero Club of New England also named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Robert N. Peary
Aerial League of America
Charles J. Glidden
Santos Dumont
Godfrey L. Cabot
The
Aero Club of New England
Inventory of roads begins as railroads return to private control
Washington September 12 1920 Director General Hines orders all rail lines to start an inventory of supplies on hand as of December 31 1919. This date marks the end of government supervision per President Wilsons congressional address.
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Washington
Hines
Wilson
Congress
Myers Says Boston Needs an Ole Hanson
Senator Myers of Montana attacked Boston policemen's union in the Senate calling the strike an everlasting shame and urged a figure like Ole Hanson to lead Boston and potentially Congress to improve the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myers
Boston
Washington
Policemen’s Union of
Senate
Montana
Benedict Arnold
Congress
United States
Eastman opposes public ownership of street railways
Joseph B. Eastman of the Interstate Commerce Commission writes to Charles G. Washburn of the Special Street Railway Commission arguing against immediate public ownership. He warns it would test public finances under unfavorable conditions, favors truth in public briefing, and notes a 10 cent fare is consistent with current costs.
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Joseph B. Eastman
Interstate Commerce Commission
Charles G. Washburn
Special Street Railway Commission
Eastman
Boston Elevated
Legion Men to Give Views on U S Military Policy
Several hundred ex service men of the American Legion will present personal views on bills shaping U S military policy before a Senate committee. The list was sent to Senator Wadsworth in Washington at the request of Henry Do Lindsley, chairman of the Legion's executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Legion
United States
Senate
Senator Wadsworth
Washington
Henry Do. Lindsley
Legion
Lindsley
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London
Copley Theatre
Firene
Jordan
Bernard Shaw
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Mary Brong
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I Yin Tey
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Buster
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Loew's
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God's Outlaw
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Quixcy Four
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Transfield Sisters
John Guiran
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SMART
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Tremont Theatre
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Peary Names Committee
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Ryan & Moore
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Petroval
Shubert
Zeiine
Arthur Hammerstein
Frank Tinney
Iri Rela
Spectaci Brigham
U. S
Huntington Ave
R. J. Galvin
Bo Nae
Rowe’s Wharf
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W.H. Brennan
SymPhony Hall
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Temple
Deckeford
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Zunty
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King Philip
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Who
Go. Abie
Dorchester
Arthur Ashley
Elks’ Ball Room
Central Square
Cambridge
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Fenway Park
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Cleveland
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City of
Gloucester
GreGally
Central Wharf
Billie Burke
Dorothy Dalton
Dorothy Gish " Yame
Pathe
Nazimova
the Brat
Howard
Young Kloby
Revere
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Ilgrims
Cape Cod
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Atlantic Ave
Musis Tel
Fort Hill
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