Barnett of Kinky Hair Suit Against Miss Roberts
A court suit names George Barnett as plaintiff against Miss Emily Z. Roberts over a hair and scalp treatment. The case concerns a request for a hair straightening service rather than a shampoo.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1921
Page
2
A court suit names George Barnett as plaintiff against Miss Emily Z. Roberts over a hair and scalp treatment. The case concerns a request for a hair straightening service rather than a shampoo.
London March 31 The national coal miners strike set to begin at midnight hinges on outcomes of early next week meetings with railway and transport workers. The Associated Press reports the result will determine success or failure of the strike action.
A Boston court heard testimony about a controversial hair treatment offered by a woman to Barnett and another man. The witness described the procedure and a burning sensation, plus a social meeting at Windsor Street in Roxbury in 1918. The witness, questioned by W. H. Ugwis, denied marriage and noted the man’s interest in hair care. Cross-examination set for morning.
The Financial Commission of the League for Nations decided to send a mission to Austria to study relief measures. The investigation will span five to six weeks following remarks by Baron Eichhoff, Austrian ambassador to France, to the commission.
The government counters with naval personnel ready to enter the pits if necessary to prevent the ruination of the mines and safeguard vital operations.
Hopeful workers face cooled prospects as railway men and transport workers issue statements opposing wage cuts and district level deals. A national conference for railway delegates is planned for April 6 to decide miners' solidarity, with a joint executives meeting set for April to back similar action. The triple alliance could unite nearly 3,000,000 workers, as miners prepare a walkout order impacting pumping and mine operations.
A British freighter ran aground on Great Round at Vineyard Sound mouth early this morning. By nightfall she remained stuck in the mud despite high tide, and a float attempt is planned for tomorrow at o'clock.
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