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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1920
Page
12
Governor Coolidge signed Major Thomas F. Woley of Worcester as the new commander of the 101st Infantry. Colonel Foley will lead the regiment, succeeding Colonel Gan who led the unit during the war.
Delegates from the National Association Mutual Insurance Companies and Federation Mutual Fire Insurance Companies gathered at the Copley Plaza after a day of sightseeing to explore automobile insurance risks. Frank Shankland of Des Moines and Hugh Phillips of Montpelier led technical discussions urging fuller risk investigation for fairness to both insurers and insured.
The Attorney General told a delegation from the American Federation of Labor led by Samuel Gompers that there will be no general amnesty for political prisoners jailed under wartime offenses. He favors individual case reviews, noting action has been taken in about 180 cases since the war. Gompers urged broader clemency, contrasting with European releases. Debs and others praised by supporters.
The first annual meeting of the Equipment Painting Division of the American Railroad Association began yesterday at the American House. The convention continues today and tomorrow with about 200 delegates from major railways and affiliated lines, plus their wives and children totaling over 400 attendees.
Police investigation at Jamaica Plain's Forest Hill street site linked clothing on the shore of McMorrow's Pond to a youngster from the Home for Destitute Jewish Children. The garments were returned to the home by authorities.
Six women from Norfolk County filed divorce petitions yesterday in Dedham Superior Court citing cruelty desertion and unfaithfulness. Plaintiffs include Mrs. Sarah A Mullett of Walpole seeking separation from Willie R Mullett. Mrs Ann May Taylor of Quincy from Arthur Taylor. Mrs Theresa H Grows of Randolph from Walter H Grows. Mrs Edith M Sawyer of Brookline from Ralph E Sawyer. Mrs Edith M Card of Milton from Jeremiah B Card. and Mrs Antonina Marcizewski of Norwood from Styf Marcizewski with desertion and abusive conduct alleged in several states and dates.
Fire at the Wellington Buck Coal Co woodyard in East Cambridge threatened hundreds of tons of coal. Cambridge firemen fought the blaze for two hours and contained it, destroying lumber and machinery with losses over 5000 dollars.
Blankets at 50 percent less than open market price offered for sale starting today at 10 am. Sale begins at the retail store in Sauna B of the wharf shed at the army supply base in South Boston.
In Boston a petitioned cable to Premier Lloyd George urged immediate unconditional release and repatriation of Lord Mayor MacSwiney and companions, and withdrawal of the British army from Ireland. Signatories included Charles S. O'Connor and Catherine Corkery, with copies sent to President Wilson and officials in Washington.
Mrs. Alexander Troup widow of Alexander Troup former publisher of the New Haven Union dies in New Haven Connecticut She survived by sons Philip Troup postmaster of New Haven and Alexander publisher of the Union and three daughters including Pero sons The report notes her role as Democratic national committeewoman from Connecticut in 1896.
An informal reception honored Mrs George R. Fearing Jr chairman of the Massachusetts League of Women Voters. The event followed a luncheon at Mrs Benjamin F. Pitman's Edgecomb summer home with executive board members as guests.
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