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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1919
Page
10
Detroit authorities wage a 24 seven battle to curb liquor imports and home production. Chief Downey notes that while the city is not dry, enforcement targets bootlegging, with methods ranging from trunks and glucose vats to loose skirts and hidden bottles. The illicit trade flourishes, yet seizures and cases are rising as officers tighten the lid.
John Trumbull born April 24 1750 was a Yale College student by age 13 and a mature 17 graduate. He wrote the political satire McFingal for Congress and became a prominent but often controversial literary figure and lawyer who moved to Detroit later in life and died in 1831.
The 17 members of the American Congress in Porto Rico intend to sail for the United States late today. They found that a demand for independence did not reflect the true wish of the island’s people. Bond promotion message closes with thanks to bond owners.
The Arnold Arboretum awakens with magnolias in bloom and forsythia filling the landscape. Laborers plant outdoors and gardeners tend the young plants from around the world while guided tours showcase growth. New large labels mark the park as Maytime visitors arrive from across the country to enjoy perfumed blossoms.
War Department reports 48 fatalities in a national casualty release with 87 total deaths. Airplane and other accidents claim several lives. other deaths come from disease and wounds. New England lists ten on the honor roll, including seven fatalities. Lieutenant Brayton Nichols of Worcester and Lieutenant Edward Bullard of Revere are noted among the dead in accidents. Killed in action and wounded figures follow in a divided list.
Names and addresses of servicemen and casualties from New England listed with home towns across Bridgeport Marlboro Worcester Gardner Chicopee Falls Revere and Dorchester plus a call to back the boys on the Rhine. Pt James J Duffy Ignacis Nelson Coburn Henry David Robert M Smith Brayton Nichols St Edward Bullard Frank Bukoski Joseph Bogacz Walter Walendrenk.
Rear Admiral Wood met a large, cheering crowd in Boston where a hearty handshake caused his hand to be splinted. The Navy physician joked he “put it there” as citizens expressed strong good will toward the navy. The admiral said the gesture showed local support and he did not regret the incident. Bonds ad text appears after the main item.
An old trade advert promises dark glossy hair by using Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound. It claims the formula restores natural color, hides gray strands, and leaves hair lustrous after simple applications.
Cardinal MercierPrimate of Belgium and archbishop of Mechelen will visit Boston on his U S tour. The invitation came from Governor Coolidge and was accepted in a letter received yesterday.
John Owens a 12 year old orphan living with Cambridge water inspector Robert F Kane was fatally struck on Columbia Street by a motor truck. The Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company truck driven by Richard Byrne of Dorchester dragged Owens left foot under a rear wheel causing his death en route to Cambridge Relief Hospital. Byrne was detained by police and later released.
Providence dispatch reports the Rhode Island House voting to concur on an act declaring beer with not over four percent alcohol content to be non intoxicant. The measure passed amid likely implications for beverage regulation and tax treatment.
In Bangor Maine the Cassidy will contest began at the Penobscot county courthouse with a large legal team. Counsel for the contesting heirs included Daniel H. Coakley and W P Whitehouse. Proponents of the will were represented by Fellows & Fellows and others.
Contestants challenge the 1906 will and 1910 codicils of John Cassidy alleging improper execution and lack of sound mind. The estate valued at 3.46 million includes timberlands and real estate. James W. Cassidy prosecutes. special administrator questioned for inventory and accounting amid a lengthy court process.
The poem extols giving and living with love as the guiding light. It urges testing life by virtue, seeking large and noble aims beyond routine happiness, and finding meaning through effort, struggle, and growth.
George Henry Raphael a Northern Pacific locomotive fireman was denied American citizenship by Judge A T Cole after admitting membership in the Industrial Workers of the World and similar organizations. He came to Fargo from Minneapolis several years ago.
Mr D J Lane of 532 Lane Building St Marys Kansas claims a simple home remedy cures asthma. He offers a $1.25 postpaid bottle to testers who report effects within ten days and to be paid only if it cures. Send name and address for a bottle, no money required.
The Senate accepted the committee on municipal affairs report killing the annexation bill for Boston area towns and a recall clause bill. Favorable reports approved vacations for laborers and salaries for officials. road funding for winter vehicle passage. several adverse reports were accepted as senators left for a ball game.
In St Albans Vermont April 23 the Franklin county court ruled the second trial of Robert Warm on the murder of Jessie Hemmingway in August 17 insufficient. The case began after a manslaughter verdict in the first trial and a retrial due to juror misconduct.
The ad touts Sloan's Liniment for fever aches and joint pain with fast penetration without rubbing. It highlights relief from congestion inflammation stiffness and suggests ready availability from druggists in 30c 60c and 1.26 sizes.
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