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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1920
Page
2
Former Governor Foss considers a run for Congress as an independent Republican against Joseph Walsh of New Bedford. He has not announced but surveys the Cape district where he first found political success and speaks with his characteristic confident tones.
Interview reveals a veteran candidate undecided about running while promoting public ownership of transit railways and an international reciprocity policy to boost the merchant marine. He cites past Cape endorsements and notes pressure from rivals as he weighs his political future.
Lloyd H. Wilson a wealthy Chicago bond broker was indicted today on three charges of receiving bonds alleged to have been stolen from a securities firm. Authorities say the case centers on a scheme involving improperly obtained bonds through intermediaries. The indictment details the counts and pending legal actions against Wilson.
A special messenger for Charles Whitney & Co. of New York vanished while delivering bonds valued at 173000 dollars to another New York firm several months ago. The incident prompted an inquiry into the missing shipment and security protocols at both firms.
The city gave up a portion of a sidewalk to protect a historic church as Charles street widening neared completion. The church faced possible demolition or relocation, which required removing four and a half feet from River street sidewalk.
A mass of over 200 gathered on School Street near City Hall as a heated fracas erupted around the Josiah Quincy statue. Aaron Parker from the Park and Recreation Department interrupted the brawl with a powerful water spray. Citizens shouted taunts and watched from the sides as the scene unfolded.
Frederick R. Brophey of 27 Shepard Street Brighton was promoted from lieutenant to captain with Engine 41 on Harvard Street. The order was approved by Major Peters. The mayor also approved reti rement for Hoseman Timothy F. Cannon of Roxbury and Hoseman John J. Donahue of Harvard Avenue station.
The death of Ralph W. Chainey custodian of Paine Memorial Hall was ruled the result of an accident. Medical Examiner Timothy J. Leary performed the autopsy after which the cause was stated as a lacerated scalp a fractured skull and fractures of both arms. He died yesterday morning in the Memorial building Appleton Street.
Mayor Peters sent to the Civil Service Commission the name of Thomas C. O'Brien for appointment as commissioner of institutions at a salary of 7500 dollars yearly. The new office was created by consolidating four departments including children's and penal institutions.
Five trunks containing 15 cases of bottled in bond whiskey were seized by prohibition officers at the South station after bottles broke during shipment from New York City. Three enforcement agents await the rightful owners to claim the trunks and explain the delivery.
Immigration officials and East Boston police hunt six Italians who escaped from Jeffries Point detention station Thursday night. No trace found by dark last evening but Commissioner Skeffington expects recapture and removal from the country.
Elizabeth Lampter of Lynn testified before a grand jury in Lawrence about paying $3700 for bogus divorce advice from Daisy Stanley and Thomas Stanley. She claims a chamois bag hid the cash until an alleged blessing, after which only paper and rags remained. The pair were indicted on larceny charges and face trial.
Elizabeth recounted a tale advising her to withdraw all funds, sew money in a chamois bag to carry by day and tuck under her pillow at night. She was told to place sealed bottles of salt under her bed and under her pillow, though she did not foresee the danger.
Edward P. Wells, 22, of 47 Haskins Street Roxbury, was arrested on Mt. Auburn Street Cambridge yesterday afternoon by Patrolman McCarthy and Sergeant Presho of the Cambridge police on a charge of stealing an automobile.
A Bridge officer faces charges of stealing an automobile and was turned over to the Boston police for handling.
Roy E. McKinney, a Great Lakes Naval trainee who deserted to return to Chicago at the behest of his sweetheart Blanche, was killed when struck by a moving train near Node Wyoming. He had fled to a ranch and rode freight trains to reach his target, and a letter urging him to surrender was found on his coat.
Hair care advice warns against daily washing and urges washing once a week. Experts claim water can roughen hair and suggest using oils. Noonan's Hair Petrole, a petroleum antiseptic mix, is advertised to renew oils and leave hair glossy, sold at one dollar per bottle by T Noonan & Sons of Boston.
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