Alarm Fire Destroys Melrose Machine Shop
A machine shop on Lynnwood Street suffered a major blaze yesterday morning. Two automobiles were burned and total losses were reported, with local authorities estimating the damage at unspecified figures.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1920
Page
6
A machine shop on Lynnwood Street suffered a major blaze yesterday morning. Two automobiles were burned and total losses were reported, with local authorities estimating the damage at unspecified figures.
Parisville bride Edward D Millen of Hartford and 20 year old bride, both eloped on Saturday, married in Thompsonville by Rev O Brien, stayed at Boston Touraine, were bailed out by Millen's friends and face Salem district court on charges. Millen, 23, an insurance adjuster, served as an air pilot in WWI.
The piece portrays Samuel Gompers opposing Harding and promoting Cox, asserting labor leaders will actively campaign for Cox. It contrasts Harding's call for “normalcy” with Cox’s push for progress, and accuses the Republican platform of abandoning labor and ordinary workers.
This morning in Salem the groom and Millea announced their marriage to the groom's mother Mrs Annie Milledn. The bride's father objected and accused them of stealing his car, prompting police to visit the Millea home and invite them to the station for larceny of an automobile.
A health claim filled passage urges Pluto Water as a universal laxative and purgative. It promotes prompt, complete bowel action, links constipation to disease, and says physicians endorse the mineral water bottled at French Lick Springs Indiana for all ages and kidney treatment.
Reports from Cork on Lord Mayor Patrick Pearse MacSwiney show he marks the 38th day of his hunger strike. Irish Self-Determination League asserts no nourishment is given to him while officials debate the record with Doctor Tanner’s 40 day fast. Recruiting for the Royal Irish Constabulary continues with 2000 men already accepted.
Sir Hamar Greenwood informs County Louth magistrates he has no hope Britain will reverse its decision on Lord Mayor MacSwiney. The magistrates had urged full self government for Ireland with dominion-like powers and immediate release.
The chief secretary replies to magistrates stating no reversal is possible. He says the government desires full self government for Ireland and would welcome moderate expressions about the current state of affairs.
The Cork jail governor was told by Rev. T Carroll that Joseph Kenny, hunger striker, is an American citizen who lived in Montana. Kenny, jailed on suspicion as an Irish republican soldier, was married in Montana and returned to Ireland due to poor health, and he is a father of seven. Harold Barry asked the Arch Bishop of Canterbury to urge the premier to intervene after 40 days of hunger.
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