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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1920
Page
33
The Haverhill Shoe Manufacturers' Association, dominating local industry, issued an ultimatum to the Shoe Workers' Protective Union today, breaking off negotiations that had been ongoing for several weeks.
Union and manufacturers remain deadlocked over disputes, forcing city shoe plants to shut until at least January 1. Shoe service is paralyzed and destitution fears drive Municipal Council to approve fundraising to aid the unemployed.
Cork reports 11 hunger strikers including 18 year old Peter Crowley in critical condition. Most are conscious but emaciated with increasing restlessness and fading pulses. Sean Hennessy, 19, remains conscious while Kenny is also in danger. Prison physicians note deteriorating health across the group.
Pere Marquette Council K of C South Boston opened its annual bazaar at the council grounds on M street after a parade from Dorchester avenue and Broadway to N street. Past Grand Knight Richard Dwyer was chief marshal. The parade featured police escorts and St. Vincent's Cadets and band, the A O H Guards, the council, and the Daughters of Isabella.
Mrs Nellie Dunlap aged 60, thrice married, mistook wedding date with Captain Al Benson a Civil War veteran, 79. He avoided home until arrangements set. both plan marriage next week though ages total 139 years. Captain Benson has one son. Dunlap has a married daughter. home at 12 FellSway West Somerville.
Mrs Dun Lap tells a reporter that yesterday’s wedding day confusion was a mix up. The captain, speaking from 52 Boylston Street in Cambridge, confirms the date was moved ahead and the couple remains happy.
The American Legion unveiled plans to unite retail dealers into local associations to offer discounts up to about 50 percent to its 2,000,000 members and families. Details were shared by G. Robert Baines as the plan awaits approval by the national executive committee before the Cleveland convention.
Amesbury September 16 former Representative Albert P. Wadleigh of Merrimac defeats Senator Arthur R. Nason of Haverhill by two votes after recounted totals show Wadleigh ahead by two in the fourth Essex senatorial district. Original returns listed Wadleigh by 15.
After the district wide recanvass the final municipality finished and Senator Nason stated his legal team would review the results. He emphasized the need for accuracy and lawful steps as the recount concluded.
A mention that six ballots are challenged as accredited to the opponent and that the petitioner will ask the State Ballot Law Commission to decide the issue raised.
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