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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1920
Page
11
Mrs. Clara Williams of South End cared for over twenty young children for six weeks under a State Board of Charities case. Police and charity agents summoned her to court. Two children were removed in the morning and by evening several mothers had collected their youngsters from the Williams home.
Mrs Williams and her two daughters cared for sixteen children under age three at 658 Tremont Street when two visitors from the State Board of Charities visited without permits. They reportedly attempted to enter rooms and asked for police. Police were alerted after the visit.
Mrs Williams explains she began sheltering displaced infants weeks ago and has never turned away a child. She notes she has received small payments for care but has gone weeks without money despite loving the work and helping many young mothers.
Dr. Leslie Ashton reports from Lawrence that travel by air in Germany is cheaper than rail or streetcar travel at home. He notes the rapid growth of German air service, with planes meeting ships at Bremen and promising a future transatlantic link within five years.
Memorial Hall Dedham hosted a Republican rally organized by the Massachusetts party women’s division. Principal speakers included Mrs. Charles Sumner Bird and Mrs. James D. Tillinghast, with Louis A. Frothingham, candidate for Congress from the 14th district, also featured. An afternoon regional conference preceded the event.
Attorney General Allen appointed Henry F. Hurlburt of Boston as special assistant attorney general to lead the investigation of automobile thefts and related matters. The Governor and council approved the appointment, with ongoing department work and Ponzi case funding noted. One assistant will join Hurlburt and hand over existing information in days.
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