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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1920
Page
8
Richardd H. Long of Framingham spent 74.80 in his Democratic primary campaign with all expenses for postage. Benjamin B. Gilman of Haverhill reported 1346 for the Essex county Republican nomination for county commissioner, and Eben T. Brackett of Lynn reported 984 for the same post.
Bridgeport Connecticut grand jury returned true bills charging murder against Mrs Ethel Hutchins Nott Elwood B Wade and John Edward Johnson in the slaying of George B Nott formerly of Chelsea Massachusetts buried in a trunk in a swamp. All pleaded not guilty.
An advertisement touts Noonan's Lemon Complexion Cream as a four in one skin aid that cleanses, bleaches, smooths, and rejuvenates. It claims old time principles and a Boston cosmetician created the product, with a five cent jar available at drug stores or by mail from T Noonan & Sons Co.
A chlorine gas attack at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology yesterday afternoon left seven men overcome but not fatally injured. Bystanders donned gas masks as workers provided first aid in areas swept by the poison vapor.
A tank of liquid chlorine on an auto truck burst its cap at a mining building loading door. The escaping gas showered driver John Evans and formed a green vapor blown across the campus by a favorable east wind, prompting local evacuation as the incident unfolded.
A green cloud swept through the mining building tripping gas fumes that felled Evans and two coworkers. Cooper Santosanni and others were weakened, with ten requiring first aid. Rescue teams and student gas masks aided, while authorities seek a cause.
More than 125 laundry workers in five Lynn laundries quit en masse after wage demands of 35 to 40 percent were refused. Proposed pay ranged from 17 to 20 dollars weekly. Three laundries claimed lockouts, with two more expected to be affected today.
Miss Mary Dews Mitchell and Earle Harrison Strickland of Auburn N Y were married at the bride’s parents home 5 Granite Street New London this afternoon The ceremony was performed by Rev F W Haist rector of Seabury Memorial Church Groton
Bay State Automobile Association held its fifth and final golf event of the season. A record crowd attended with fifty three entrants including members and outsiders. Prizes totaled five and net trophies were tied for all winners after a close competition.
A column discusses the Irish question with references to Dominion home rule and Sinn Fein. It argues British rule has failed to unite Ulster and the rest of Ireland and urges the Irish to form their own scheme under pressure of responsibility.
Ralph Mason age 23 with several aliases, recently sentenced for larceny, was identified as an escaped life convict. He previously robbed a department store, was arrested in San Francisco December 1 1919, convicted March 20 1920, and escaped April 4 while being transferred to Folsom prison. Identification came from Boston fingerprint records via Philadelphia police.
Tufts College Press Club began its second year at Medford with officers elected in Eaton Memorial Library. Frank M. Tighe of Brooklyn was named president and Russell E. Carpenter of Meriden secretary treasurer. Eligible members include R. E. Carpenter A V Leary H E Curry W J Alcott L Keegan W J OConnell F M Tighe and R Chenny with L O'Donnell and W J McIntyre handling news distribution beyond Boston.
A coroner's jury ruled that James Connolly aged seven was killed by a revolver wound while police tried to arrest his son. The officer and the military sergeant accompanying him were found guilty of wilful murder and did not attend the inquiry in Belfast.
Belfast officials report two civilians killed and many wounded after rioters on Falls Road fired toward Shankill Road as street lamps were extinguished. Troops arrived, returned fire, and a curfew patrol at Falls Road was fired upon with unknown casualties.
The text outlines three cardinal points for Ireland and Great Britain: a single foreign policy and defense, Irish self-government within the dominions, and a set time for transition. It proposes the British government governIreland for up to two years then withdraw, placing responsibility on Irish people to govern themselves. It argues this approach will restore responsibility and address Irish troubles and disunion.
Sir Horace Plunkett, advocate of dominion home rule, appeals to Sinn Fein to abandon republican aims and accept his plan as the sole solution to Ireland's problem. He issued the call from London on September 29.
Cork fire brigade was summoned to Mallow at 1 30 am but could not respond until after 3 due to curfew. Townspeople fled amid fears of reprisals after a barracks raid as shops and homes were heavily damaged and residents sought safety in streets and fields.
A Londonderry shipyard worker was shot and wounded while walking the main street. The assailants escaped as a crowd formed and troops dispersed it. Earlier a Crimoleague police patrol near Skibbereen was attacked, with a sergeant seriously wounded.
Mrs Jewel Williams 60 files in Suffolk Superior Court for divorce from William Williams 53 a Chelsea real estate dealer and former Chelsea Republican chair. She asks 75000 in alimony and property. The couple married January 15 1893 and have two sons. The co respondent is unknown and Williams will not contest.
Twenty five business associates of Frank J. Fahey and E. V. Hickey attended a dinner at the Belmont Springs Country Club to celebrate their return from extended trips abroad. Afternoon golf yielded unique prizes for winners.
A city list records major Boston parades from 1915 to 1920 with marcher counts and onlooker totals. Preparedness Day 1916 drew 75 to 80 thousand marchers and 500 thousand spectators. Liberty Loan 1918 drew 70 thousand marchers and 800 thousand onlookers. Odd Fellows 1920 had 40 thousand marchers and 300 thousand onlookers. Yankee Division 1919 had 21 thousand marchers and 1 million spectators. Suffrage 1915 had 16 thousand marchers and 300 to 400 thousand onlookers.
The Rev. Dr. Joseph V. Tracey of St. Columbkine's Church was honored at a reception by the Brighton Women's Catholic Club in the school hall to mark the fall opening of the club.
The list shows ranges for items like students desks 37.00 to 57.00 and chairs 23.50 to 32.00. Other goods include student oil lamps 0.80 to 1.20, black iron andirons 2.75 to 25.00, black iron fire sets 6.50 to 20.00, and fire screens 5.50 to 15.00 with additional broad ranges 18.00 to 50.00 and 8.15.00 to 37.50.
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