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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1921
Page
13
In Manchester New Hampshire the thermometer surged 41 degrees to 81 degrees this afternoon marking one of the hottest April 6 readings on local record.
Medical authorities say nine tenths of stomach trouble stems from excess hydrochloric acid. The ad promotes Magnesia as a harmless, inexpensive remedy taken after meals to sweeten the stomach and prevent sourness gas and pain, claiming it avoids artificial digestive aids.
Boston owned Mayflower completes hull in under nine weeks at John F. James & Son shipyards Essex. Lieutenant Governor Fuller, Mayor Peters, officials, designer’s daughter Miss Starling N Burgess to break a bottle as the vessel slips into the Atlantic for its first dip and Halifax challenge against Bluenose.
Providence April 6 Wayne B Wheeler general counsel of the Anti Saloon League of America told a legislative hearing that 47 states would have enforcement codes by year end. He cautioned some codes may diverge from the 1921 model but would energize law enforcement. He expected Louisiana to be the sole holdout with most states joining next session. The hearing concerned the proposed enforcement act before the General Assembly. The text also notes fashion mentions period influence on corsages and capes.
A busy program lists meetings and talks including the Ice Dealers Association convention lunch, Dorchester Mothers' Club at Dorchester High, Mrs. H A Bruce lecture at Hotel Vendome, National Colonial Association gathering, and the Irish rally at Harvard Union. Also on the slate are a Women’s City Club lecture, a play by Boston University students, and mental hygiene discussions at Ford Hall.
The New York Senate unanimously approved a resolution by Senator Nathan Straus Jr. to extend the state's hand clasp of fellowship and heartfelt welcome to Dr. Albert Einstein and Dr. Chaim Weizmann.
The House replaced the committee report with a bill by Stephen C. Sullivan East Boston to grant civil service preference to disabled World War I veterans. Opponents Pond Greenfield Wood Fall River Fish Brookline argued the draft is loose and urged postponement for a better measure. A stray line notes a blue Harding gown with blond lace and side train.
April 6 Ocean Bluffs post office scene of pistol duel when Post master Charles Witman confronted a break in attempt. Invader fired twice while Witman claimed five shots were fired. no hits. Two men attempted entry, one remained outside. both escaped as a posse searched roads.
Second Engineer Bower of the Oronoke pleaded guilty in Federal Court to illegally importing Scotch whiskey into the United States. He was fined $10 with none of the liquor removed from the ship.
Signalmen of the Philadelphia and Reading railway rejected a 15 to 20 percent wage cut. The dispute will be referred to the National Labor Board for resolution.
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