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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1920

Page

9

2000 Cases of Liquor in Hub

Two thousand cases of Italian vermouth were brought to Commonwealth Pier South Boston by the Italian steamship Mongibello from Naples. The shipment is in bond for Montreal and will likely be moved to cars sealed by government officials before transfer to Canada. Internal Revenue and Customs will cooperate to prevent seizures during handling.

Mongibello Commonwealth Pier Boston Naples Montreal Internal Revenue and Customs Departments Freiman Lewes Jewelry Co U.S U. S

Noonan Hair Petrole ad Promotes Dandruff Cure

Starved hair and dry scalps are claimed to improve with Noonan's Hair Petrole. The preparation uses petroleum and antiseptics to stop dandruff and renew hair vigor. Barbers sell it for 15 cents or $1 per bottle from T Noonan & Sons, 38 Portland St Boston.

Noonan Nature Drug and Dept Mstrs T. Noonan & Sons Portland St Boston

Useful Bird Citizens 3B Hammond BR

A field note describes the Summer Redbird or Scarlet Tanager like a real redbird with male plumage rose red and bright underparts while females show olive yellow. It covers range from Nebraska to Maryland and south to the gulf, and notes nesting behavior and parental care with annual dual broods and migrations to Central America.

Nebraska Iowa Wisconsin Indiana Ohio Maryland Gulf Plains Mexico Peru Redbird Oak Woods

New Officers Certified for Boston National Guard

The State Military Service Commission certified three Boston men for commission and promotions in the reorganized State National Guard. Major Alice Gray of Medford is recommended as lieutenant colonel of the 101st Engineers. Captain Arthur Desmond, formerly personnel officer of the 101st Infantry, becomes major commanding the 3d Battalion. The commission also certified Francis Logan.

State Military Service Commission Boston Reorganized State National Guard Alice Gray Medfort 3D Battalion 101St Infantry 101St Engineers 5Th Massachusetts Infantry Arthur Desmond 1Ist Infantry New National Guard Francis Logan

Brother of Colonel Logan Named Captain and Adjutant

The brother of Colonel Edward L. Logan is designated to serve as captain and adjutant of the 101st Infantry Massachusetts National Guard.

Edward L. Logan 101St Infantry Massachusetts National Guard

Edwards Guards to Attend Inauguration Discussed at Meeting

The Werst Infantry's Company B of the new State National Guard plans to attend the Washington inauguration exercises in March. A meeting will be held Tuesday night at the East Armory East Newton street to discuss this and to admit applicants after medical examinations.

Edwards Guards Werst Infantry New State National Guard Washington East Armory East Newton Street Paul H. Hines Edwards

Coe Will Leaves 150000 Each To Bowdoin And Maine

In Bangor on August 5 the will of Dr. Thomas Upham Coe was filed for probate. Gifts include 150000 to Bowdoin College and 150000 to the University of Maine, 70000 to Coes Northwood Academy, Durham New Hampshire, and 10000 to the Eastern Maine General Hospital. The estate value is estimated at 8000000.

Bowdoin Maine Bangor University of Maine Coes Northwood Academy Durham N. H Eastern Maine General Hospital Thomas Upham Coe

Policeman McKay Says He Will Resign After Street Fight

Patrolman Edgar L. McKay of the D street station South Boston announced he would resign after a rough fight with grocer William Ospowicz at 305 and 307 West Fourth street South Boston. McKay claimed he was double crossed and that bootleggers had been targeting him.

Edgar L. McKay D Street South Boston Police McKay William Ospowicz West Fourth Street

Boston Police Under Fire After Ospowicz McKay Scuffle

In South Boston neighbors report an alcohol fueled confrontation at Ospowicz store. McKay claims Ospowicz served him a non intoxicating drink, leading to a fight in which McKay’s uniform was removed and both men fought. Mrs Ospowicz says McKay visited with more drinks. Ospowicz’s head was cut and Mrs Ospowicz injured. Curran arrested Ospowicz for intoxication and they await a court appearance.

D Street Force McKay Ospowicz Michael Curran South Boston Post Curran George W. Gavin West Broadway

Special Committee Formed to Aid Martin Campaign

A 25 member Republican committee formed at Young's Hotel luncheon to back John J. Martin for the Governor's Council from the first district. Speakers included Congressman George Holden Tinkham Representative James M Hunnewell City Councilman Daniel W Lane March G Bennett and Herbert S Frost.

John J. Martin The Exchange Trust Company Governor’s Council Young's Hotel George Holden Tinkham James M. Hunnewell Daniel W. Lane March G. Bennett Herbert S. Frost

Police Power Questioned on Volstead Act Arrests

Baltimore officials report that city police lack authority to arrest for dry law violations under the Volstead act. State Attorney-General Armstrong issued the ruling clarifying police arrest powers in the enforcement of Prohibition laws.

Baltimore, Md Armstrong Baltimore City

Lamont Brothers Win 15 Portable School Buildings Contract

A 1920 building programme contract for 15 portable school structures was awarded to Lamont Brothers Company yesterday for 65 010 dollars. Two other bids were higher.

Lamont Brothers Company

Tague urged to withdraw pledge over East Boston candidate

A letter from Thomas A. Niland to Hon. Peter F. Tague recalls a 1920 pledge to back an East Boston candidate and invites him to withdraw from the current contest. A citizens’ committee will meet at the Secretary of State's office in Boston at noon to discuss selecting a preferred candidate in line with the pledge.

Peter F. Tague East Boston Thomas A. Niland Secretary of State State Capitol Thomas A Niland

Ghouls Reported Working in Malden Cemetery

Professional ghouls believed to be paid for private medical research tampered with the corpse of Caspar Ezert in Holy Cross Cemetery. The body dug up from its October 1912 grave was desecrated, the head torn off, and the coffin left with the seated casket exposed. Police fear motive and identities. investigators remain baffled.

Holy Cross Malden Caspar Ezert South Benton Ezert J. J. McDermott

Dublin Grants Freedom of City to Archbishop Mannix

Dublin council voted unanimously to grant Archbishop Mannix of Australia freedom of the city. A committee will arrange welcomes on his arrival. Attendance was light with fewer than 40 of 80 members present as a cable protest from Cape Town urged allowing the archbishop to land despite government objections.

Dublin Mannix Australia Dublin Corporation Cape Town

Robbers Enter Lenox Turkish Baths in Overnight Heist

In New York on August 5 five burglars quietly entered the Lenox Turkish baths while 175 patrons slept. They held up five attendants and fled with about 10000 dollars in valuables checked by the sleepers.

New York Lenox Turkish Baths

Funeral Services for James H. Finn Civil War Veteran

Funeral services were held for James H. Finn, quartermaster and past commander of George L. Stearns Post 149, G. A. R., Charlestown, at St Marys Church of the Assumption in Brookline. Monsignor Michael T. McManus led a high mass of requiem with Fathers A R Finn and John Frawley assisting. The G A R rites were conducted at Finns Roxbury home by Commander Michael Murphy. Burial followed at Holyhood Cemetery.

James H. Finn George L. Stearns Charlestown St. Mary's Church of the Assumption Brookline Michael T. McManus A. R. Finn John Frawley Grand Army of the Republic Finn Longwood Avenue

Milk Dealers Fined in Dorchester Court

Five milk dealers faced fines from Judge William F. Merritt in Dorchester Court for milk law violations. One more case was placed on file as James O. Jordan of the Bureau of Milk Inspection led the charges.

William F. Merritt Dorchester James O. Jordan Bureau of Milk Inspection

What is Beauty and Noonan's Lemon Complexion Cream

An ad touts beauty through complexion by promising four creams in one that cleanse bleach smooth and rejuvenate. It urges readers to ask for Noonan's Lemon Complexion Cream in a 50 cent four ounce jar or order from T Noonan & Sons Co Boston Mass.

Noonan T. Noonan & Sons Co Boston Mass

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