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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1920
Page
17
A Mass reader from Rosindale endorses Dr True's Elixir claiming relief from stomach gnawing, weight loss, and worm expulsion after half an hour of meals. The ad promises headaches weakness bad breath sleeplessness and irritability relief for all ages since 1851 with a 68 year reputational claim.
The American steamer William O’Brien likely sank after sending a distress call Sunday night stating hatches washed off and heavy leaks. Coast guard cutters Acushnet and Seminole plus multiple liners searched 48 hours but found no trace, though a life boat discovery supports a sinking.
The Acushnet’s position 250 miles from Boston with no sign of O'Brien drives ongoing search. Crews believed to have taken lifeboats, weather mild offshore, rescue likely complete or near harbor. Two crew from Greater Boston. Ralph Burnham of Braintree chief officer and Kenneth Plummer of Boston is second engineer.
Sir Auckland Geddes the new British ambassador was received today by Secretary Colby at the State Department. He was granted the privilege to discuss embassy matters in advance of presenting his credentials to President Wilson.
Pasquale Busce 80 of Plymouth and Dominic Tentino of Hoboken went down the harbor after mussels for bait. A rising tide and wind sent their dory adrift leaving them marooned on the flats. Tentino reached Plymouth Beach and mainland, while Russo disappeared. search by Italian fishing fleet found only a rubber boat. Russo, from Hoboken, and his wife visiting.
An indictment of Isaac Anderson for grand larceny follows an investigation that shows annual thefts in New York totaling more than $260000 in merchandise. Prosecutors say 120 velvet pieces valued at $6000 were seized from a shipment consigned to a Chicago firm as part of the case.
William H. Bruinsma a 33 year old Holland native living at 70 Shawmut Avenue stowed aboard the West Isleta after overstaying a Antwerp leave. He hid on the ship during the voyage to Boston and was turned over to immigration authorities but may be signed as crew by Captain Hansen.
More than one in five former Signal Corps phone operators in New England will be barred from joining the American Legion State Branch. Washington reports these women are not recognized as ex service members and cannot receive the $60 government bonus, while Massachusetts has already granted $100 bonuses to 42 former Signal Corps operators.
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