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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1920
Page
10
The Knights of Columbus Employment Bureau at 204 Berkeley Street reports broad demand for labor from shipping clerks to machinists and bakers with nearly 700 ex service men placed in one week. The free service credits strong employer interest for its success.
Newburyport reports Mrs. John Gilds aged 52 cut four deep gashes in her left arm in an attempted suicide. She was hospitalized in weak condition from blood loss after a period of nervous illness.
The Suffolk County Divorce Court heard testimony from John Nickerson about a dictaphone setup at Mrs Flanagan s Winthrop home used to monitor Dr Flanagan s visit. Detectives and counsel portrayed the scene outside as witnesses described Mrs Flanagan s dishabille and the doctor s conduct.
Miss Murphy testified that Dr Flanagan and his father visited the couple at her apartment and that the doctor fired a revolver toward his wife while she was in bed and threatened to blow Murphy’s brains out if she spoke. The trial resumed with Mrs Flanagan expected to testify.
Navy Department issued a circular asking operators for additional bids on 2,300,000 tons of bituminous coal. Secretary Daniels said last week's bids were mostly rejected as prices rose up to 1.42 over preApril 1 fixed levels. A May 18 opening is planned with assurances of more satisfactory tenders and prices free of protective margins.
Reports from San Antonio indicate President Carranza asked Mexico’s congress to suspend individual guarantees so the entire country could be placed under military law. Unconfirmed notes say General Arnulfo Gomez with 4000 men captured Tuxpan and allied with Sonora secessionists.
Federal officers seized 20 stills found in a box car labeled tin sheeting after the train crossed from Arkansas into Texas. The car, en route from Chicago to Mexico via Laredo, was seized under a search and seizure warrant in Texarkana.
Subscriptions total $662,800 with $44,900 added since Tuesday. About 150 team captains will report to President John R. Macomber at the Boston City Club on ten days of work. Ralph Hornblower and George Baldwin lead banking and investment gifts of $102,000 as Frederick Snyder expects funds to exceed $700,000 at today’s luncheon.
An old print promotes California Syrup of Figs as a preferred laxative for children. The ad highlights gentle action and reliable relief for regular digestion in youngsters.
A consumer instruction emphasizes choosing California Syrup of Figs for children's gentle laxative needs. It highlights the product name California on the package and notes pleasant fruity taste with full directions on each bottle.
Paris circles discuss a day when clocks and time stop though schools remain open. Government orders teachers to report for duty while Vincennes race track cancels its meeting and several sports events are called off. Transportation is expected to halt on May 1.
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