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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1920
Page
4
The allied powers reject Germany’s request to keep a 200000 man army under the Versailles terms. They insist Germany must meet disarmament obligations before any reconsideration, citing failures to destroy war material, cut forces, supply coal, pay reparations, and cover occupation costs, and noting attacks on allied mission members.
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children, praising its fruity taste and clear directions on each bottle. The text is mixed with a dense 1920s treaty discussion noting Allied insistence on Versailles terms and potential German reparations, emphasizing unity, enforcement, and possible occupation if needed.
A two alarm blaze on Montebello road Jamaica Plain destroyed a six family building while damaging a nearby roof. Twelve women and three men at Gordon Home Hospital were terrified as the fire threatened Egleston square. Damage neared 20000 dollars. cause undetermined amid water soaking. A crowd of about 4000 watched the spectacular fire.
Fire at 24 Montebello road basement of a six tenement under construction by Michael McPherson spread rapidly engulfing the building and touching the roof of the Gordon Home Hospital across the street. Firemen moved hoses on the hospital eaves as 15 patients were carried to safety from the fire adjacent area.
Opening recruiting night for Boston’s 1011st Infantry of the reorganized State National Guard enrolls 150 recruits at East Armory. At least 60 percent are ex-service men with many former YD men. Recruits will join line companies of the 1st Battalion after medicals and a final test Friday. headquarters at Hast Armory. Speculation grows on Colonel Foley’s successor with Majors Gray Penny and Ford named as candidates.
The report states that campaign activities were completed by Colonel Foley and the 1st Battalion officers at a meeting last night. Recruiting parties will be assigned to cover each district of Greater Boston on the first of next week.
A stylish 22 year old woman calling herself Dorothy Mason boarded at 956 Main Street Melrose Highlands and was taken from the Ketterer Hotel after firing two shots at herself last night.
The Boston City Council tabled the mayor's order to buy land at Milk and Sears for a new Station 2 police house. Police Commissioner Curtis warned the city must provide police quarters as required by law. The 7 to 2 vote saw Hagan and Collins dissent. The earlier order sought a loan from last year's reserve fund.
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