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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1920
Page
2
Chester Turner, 11, of 4 Central Square, Brockton, has been in a lethargic state for more than a week due to sleeping sickness.
An advertisement from Dr. J. F. True & Co claims Dr True's Elixir cleanses poisons and worm symptoms with a long history of 68 years. It touts effectiveness for worms including swollen lips sour stomach dull eyes and skin symptoms, urging readers to buy at all dealers.
The American Legion and attorneys including former Lieutenant Governor Louis A. Frothingham and E. H. Hewitt secured a restraining order in Equity Court before Judge William C. Wait against John J. Clain & Sons Co of Lowell for patent infringement of the official Legion button. The Lowell firm allegedly sold the button to legion posts nationwide despite warnings from national headquarters in Indianapolis.
BERNE reports Spotted fever spreading through Eastern Galicia with 43000 cases in January and February. Lemberg doctors compiled official statistics showing depopulated Ukrainian villages and mountain areas where hunger and typhus worsen the disease.
Alexander M. Howat president of District No 14 United Mine Workers of America and three district officials were jailed by District Judge A J Curran in Pittsburg Kansas for refusing to testify before the Kansas Industrial Relations Court.
Howat and three associates were jailed in Girard Kansas after contempt charges. Judge Curran ordered their confinement until they agree to answer questions from the Industrial Relations Court or post bond pending a state Supreme Court appeal. Also jailed were August Dorby Thomas Harvey and Robert Foster, all linked to the district miners union as the court probes mine field conditions and producer relations.
George Haddad aged 16 of 67 Albany Street South End attempted to kill himself with a 28 calibre revolver in the left breast last night about 11 o clock. The bullet lodged in the arm and he was taken to City Hospital in a non serious condition.
Committees on legal affairs plan favorable Senate report next Tuesday on a bill to permit Massachusetts manufacture and sale of light wines and beer with not more than 2.75 percent alcohol. The measure, supported by the Massachusetts AFL, was drafted by a subcommittee led by Senators Wells and Reed and Representative Shuebruk, and will be filed with the Legislature next Tuesday.
An open meeting of the Boston Postoffice Clerks Association Branch 6 is set for tomorrow at 2 30 PM in Longfellow Hall Dudley Street. Postmaster Roland Baker, newly installed, will speak and a reception will follow. National President C J Francicus of New York will attend and discuss congressional salary and legislation developments.
A mass meeting at Faneuil Hall Sunday at 2 30 p m will oppose relegating colored soldiers to non combat units. The National Equal Rights League calls for inclusion of colored troops in the National Guard above pioneer infantry. Speakers include Rev W D McClane J W Schenck Esq Rev MA Shaw B R Wilson Esq Rev BW Swain Rev CB Sawyer Rev T S Harten E T Morris and members of the Massachusetts Colored Officers Association.
In Back Bay on Hemenway Street Mrs. Seuffert and her daughter Olga faced a fatal assault. Herman Seufert shot his former wife in the right breast after a struggle and then killed himself on the third floor. The tragedy unfolded as neighbors heard screams and police rushed to evacuate and treat the injured woman. A letter found on Seufert outlined addresses and acquaintances related to the couple and their circle.
The House moved a bill to automatically transfer women already registered to vote for school committees to the regular voting list once the suffrage amendment is ratified. Debate focused on timing and legal effects. final passage occurred without dissent as the committee, with the attorney-general, prepares further action.
At 400 Boylston Street this afternoon the League of Catholic Women will hear Mrs. Francis B. Slattery describe the achievements and needs of the Children's Hospital. She is a member of the hospital welfare committee and will also attend a reception hosted by Mrs. F. L. Ames on Tuesday where General Wood is to attend and speak.
The House approved raises for the Attorney General and first deputy in the State Treasurer's office while denying increases for the Treasurer and for deputies in the Secretary of State and Auditor departments. A proposed hike for the State Treasurer from 6000 to 7000 was defeated 45 to 49 after Representative Hays of Brighton pressed for equal increases. Bills for the Auditor and Secretary of State departments were rejected after failed postponement bids.
Four year old Jessie J. Johnson of 40 Chestnut street died at Hartford Hospital twenty minutes after being struck by an automobile truck on the Walnut Street bridge over the railroad. Chauffeur Albert V. Mansfield of 973 New Britain avenue was arrested on reckless driving charges.
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