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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1920

Page

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Harding Rejects Ireland Policy as Internal Matter

Senator Harding declared the Irish problem is not an official American issue and would be internal and domestic under the League covenant. He did not specify policy if elected but said the nation has meddled abroad and suggested Washington action would differ from sympathy. He spoke at a busy day of meetings and a front porch address seeking business and reformer cooperation.

Marion Harding America Washington Senate

New Masonic Temple Planned for Manchester NH

Manchester NH September 23 The Masonic fraternity has purchased the Straw milusion on Elm street and enough land for an addition to the present building The price is around 45000 dollars for a new Masonic temple

Manchester N. H Masonic Fraternity Elm Street

Flour prices drop three cents a barrel to 12 60

Drepon Rept reports a 3 cent per barrel reduction for patent flour effective today. This marks the first flour market change since late last July.

Murder charge in fall from Lenox Street tenement

Charles H. Rodgers, 23, is charged with murder for hurling his step-daughter Doro thy Rodgers, 6, from the roof of the 71 East Lenox Street tenement. He faces Roxbury District Court after arrest at 5:30 yesterday following police inquiry by Captain Skillings and involvement of his wife.

Dorothy Rodgers East Lenox Street Charles H. Rodgers Roxbury Perley S. Skillings Dudley Street Rodgers

Taxi Drivers Strike Hits Boston Firms Today

Union taxicab drivers in Boston walk out after refusing a wage demand of five dollars a day, 75 cents overtime, and one day off in 15. Current pay is 3.60 a day. Affects Town Taxi, Cummins Bros, Taxi Service and several independents.

Boston Washington Street Town Taxi Cummins Bros Taxi Service

Boy Pedestrian Dies in Roxbury Auto Crash

Five year old Peter McGeever of Tremont Street was struck by a car owned and driven by 58 year old Angus MacDonald of Jumper Street Roxbury. The child died at City Hospital and MacDonald was arrested on manslaughter charges.

Peter McGeever Tremont Street Angus MacDonald Juniper Street Roxbury MacDonald

Lost boy from Maine reported missing in 1920

Aged 1 year, 6 feet 11 inches tall and 135 pounds, missing from Mt. Kineo House in Maine since September 13, 1920. Describes attire and appearance. Last known to be en route to West Somerville, Massachusetts. Information requested via Morgan Active Agency, Boston.

Rudolph Edward Co R. H MT. Kineo House Maine Bromfield Road West Somerville Mass Morgan Active Agency Aeyen St Boston

Cork Lord Mayor MacSwiney in better condition says bulletin

The Lord Mayor of Cork was somewhat less exhausted and still conscious, according to a bulletin from the Irish Self-Determination League. Archbishop Mannix denounced the exchange of his life for murders and called the alternative to dying in Brixton prison callous, at a dinner with bishops.

London Associated Press Cork Irish Self-Determination League Cloyne Southark Portsmouth Mannix Melbourne MacSwiney Brixton Prison

Reprisals in Lahinch raid burn farms and Castle May

A Central News despatch says uniformed men shot at policemen near Lahinch and then torched 18 houses in Milltown Malbay Lahinch and Ennis. Three civilians were killed and Castle May the Longfield estate dating to King John’s era was set ablaze, occupants given ten minutes to flee.

London Lahinch Ennis Milltown Malbay Ennistown Castle May Longfield John

Carmen's Union Seeks Charge of Chelsea Street Line

Chelsea division carmen's union plans a proposal to Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway trustees to manage the Chelsea division. Leader James M. O'Brien says the action could raise transportation, lower fares, restore dead lines, and improve company operations.

Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company Chelsea The Road James M. O’brien Carmen’s Union

Baseball scores from yesterday in major leagues

In the American League Boston beat Philadelphia 8 to 2 and Chicago defeated Cleveland 10 to 5. St Louis won the first game against Detroit 8 to 4 and took the second 3 to 0. In the National League Philadelphia won 7 to 6 over Boston in the first game and 6 to 1 in the second. Pittsburgh blanked Cincinnati 4 to 0.

Boston Philadelphia Chicago Cleveland St. Louis Detroit Pittsburg Cincinnati

Governor Coolidge and officials pledge no coal famine in Massachusetts

After a conference at the State House with Governor Coolidge Fuel Administrator Eugene C. Hultman and six coal dealers, officials stated there will be no serious coal shortage in Massachusetts this winter.

Massachusetts Coolidge George Pickering Salem Eugene C. Hultman Elmer A. Packard Brockton William A Clark Northampton Massachusetts Coal Dealers’ Association Edward Hamlin Metropolitan Coal Company Wallace B. Phinney City Fuel Company

Fuel Admin Orders Coal Delivery Limits and House Fuel Checks

Fuel Administrator Hultman issued an order restricting coal deliveries to at most three tons of anthracite in any size and forbidding sales to houses believed to have a month's supply of fuel on hand. The directive targets broken egg stove and nut sizes and aims to conserve fuel during shortages.

Hultman

First ovation for ex Kaiser Amerongen hospital move

Sept 23 Aasso ciated Press reports William Hohenzollern former German emperor handed over a hospital he had ordered built as a memorial to the Amerongen asylum. In Doorn he traveled to Amerongen where villagers crowded to thank him and showered him with bouquets as his car moved through the decorated town.

Amerongen William Hohenzollern Germany Doorn Holland

G A R per Capita Tax Increase and Ritual Change

Indianapolis delegates at the G A R encampment raised the annual per capita tax from 3 12 cents to 10 cents. They also voted to revise the ritual to read one country one language and one flag replacing the prior phrase.

Indianapolis Ind Grand Army of the Republic

Woman's Relief Corps Elects Minnesota Leader and Officers

Extended debate at the organization meeting delayed officer elections and next encampment session. Emma W. Campbell of Minnesota was chosen department president and executive committee chairperson, with Delia A. Ricker of Texas named chaplain and Wastella Plopper re-elected treasurer. Executive committee members include Lillian Inman, Annie M. Schittig, Fannie M. Ferguson, and Rachel M. Hall. Nellie M. Goodman of Roxbury was elected president of the Daughters of Veterans.

Woman's Relief Corps Emma W. Campbell Minnesota National Organization Delia A. Ricker Texas Wastella Plopper

Indians Beaten by White Sox in Pennant Clash

Cleveland eclipsed by the White Sox 10 to 3 as Bagby faltered in the 6th frame. Players Jackson Schalk and Tris Speaker saw the teams diverge early, ending hopes for a late pennant surge in this afternoon game.

Indians White Sox Cleveland Tris Speaker Bagby

KILLED BY OWN STILL KILLING AGAIN AT HOME

Police say Joseph Brattakis 42 of 73 Wexford Street Brighton died from burns received while working over a small still yesterday. After being treated he collapsed near 69 Wexford Street and died at St Elizabeth Hospital. Police found the still and fire evidence in his apartment.

Joseph Brattakis Wexford Street Brighton St. Elizabeth Braztakis Brasztakis

Threats and Hectic Warnings Spur Boston District Turmoil

A menacing note promises Mayor Peters will be shot at midnight while two or more residents report threatening letters in Greater Boston. Socialist literature promoting William D. Heywood floods Back Bay and Roxbury as Massachusetts faces a wave of terror fears.

Peters Greater Boston William D. Heywood Back Bay Roxbury Massachusetts

Red bomb scare cools with peaceful night in six cities

The anticipated blasts in Boston Fall River and New Bedford yesterday did not occur. Armed guards around public buildings banks and churches were increased and mail boxes linked to the threats were closely watched as authorities kept watch for any further action.

Boston Fall River New Bedford

Gambling Scandal Echoes In Grand Jury Hearings

Rube Bence testifies Hal Chase and Buck Herzog offered him easy money to throw a World Series game. Benton arrives from New York as a key witness in the baseball gambling investigation.

Rube” Bence Ater New York Nationals Hal Chase Benton New York Buck” Herzog Cubs Chicago

Benton speaks after jury chambers closing remarks

After emerging from the jury chambers Benton told newspapermen that Continued on Page 19 Third Col.

Benton

12th United States president referenced in World War I era notice

A compact item noting anniversaries and events: the 12th U.S. president mentioned in wartime context, German forces south of Antwerp and Greek mobilization, a Bulgarian maneuver response, a 1915 reference, Samuel Kengene testifying to the Interstate Commerce Commission about a steel strike, and six Roman Catholic prelates opening a national conference in Washington.

Staten United States Antwerp Greece Samuel Kengene United States Interstate Commerce Commission Washington

Fair and unsettled outlook for Hoston area weekend

The forecast shows Friday mostly fair and Saturday turning unsettled with mild temperatures. Winds shift from moderate north to southeast along the coast, from Sandy Hook to Hatteras, as the pattern moves through New England and eastern New York.

Hoston Washington New England New York Sandy Hook Hatteras

Weather outlook remains fair with cooler nights ahead

Forecast indicates continued fair conditions today and tonight with a drop in temperatures especially overnight. Winds stay light as temperatures edge downward, bringing a cooler feel after daytime values.

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