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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1920
Page
12
Former Senator Theodore Burton of Ohio was nominated to be a member of the tariff commission in Washington on April 13.
The Gulf Pipe Company raises coastal crude oil price by 50 cents, effective today, to three dollars per barrel.
Mrs. M. Hickey of Leesburg New Jersey says her three year old daughter recovered from influenza and pneumonia after three months on Father John's Medicine. The ad touts the product as a drug free food medicine that strengthens health and nourishes growing children.
Former Governor McCall addresses about 200 Harvard attendees arguing the next president must master domestic and world affairs. He asserts Herbert Hoover has demonstrated these abilities more than any other man and should receive the nomination. The event followed a Hoover League dinner in Cambridge with Major General Wood also featured.
Lowell April 13 two men James A. Sullivan and George A. Marshall were arrested on charges of illegally transporting liquor. Police say they were carrying a barrel of whiskey from Boston to Lowell with other barrels believed disposed of en route.
Mrs. Antonio Latini of Woodlawn street appeals to the Boston Post for help finding her son Peppino Latini aged 20 who has been missing since last Friday. She says a quarrel with his father over money led to the disappearance and she believes he may have sought work in another manufacturing center rather than harming himself.
Five tobacco corporations including H. Days & Company American Cigar Company General Cigar Company Sumatra Tobacco Import Corporation and Sumatra Purchasing Corporation pleaded nolo contendere before Judge Mayer in federal court to an indictment alleging monopolization and conspiracy in Sumatra leaf trade. Each was fined $5000.
Hartford April 13 The scarcity of public school teachers in Connecticut was discussed at the State Board of Education meeting in the Capitol. It was noted that more students are needed for normal schools but many young women choose clerical work for higher pay, making higher salaries essential to attract teachers.
Boston University announces an athletic council for women to oversee activities. Miss Rachel Wardwick is named chairman, with Ruth Duffey as coach and faculty and student leaders including Warren Ault Christina Little Marion Clark and Esther MacCormac among the members.
A Cuban war department message from Lieut Rosillo reports eight American sailors drowned when an explosion aboard a launch at Manzanilla Harbor set it on fire. The ship's name and additional details were not provided.
Salem Oregon April 13 United States Senator Sillis Poindexter filed a petition to enter the Oregon preferential primary as a Republican presidential candidate.
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