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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1920

Page

5

Farewell Reception Planned for Gen Edwards on Boston Common

Brigadier General Clarence R. Edwards, ordered to report to Camp Dix on September 1, plans a farewell on Boston Common. The event, organized by his former men and families, is set to surpass the Boston Arena reception given on his arrival after relief from overseas command. A hurried meeting at the YC Clubhouse, 200 Huntington Avenue, formed the committee.

Clarence R. Edwards Camp Dix N. J Boston Common Boston Arena Boston Huntington Avenue

Fruit-a-tives advertised cure and YD farewell parade plans

An advertisement touts Fruit-a-tives Liver Tablets claiming long relief from stomach trouble with a trial offer and bulk purchase options. Separately, Boston veterans of the YD plan a farewell parade for their former commander, drawing 20 000 participants and featuring ex-service men in uniform and remarks by Mayor Peters Governor Coolidge and Major General Edwards.

Peters Coolidge Edwards Boston Cole YC Division John H. Sherburne Edward L. Logan William J. Keville Frank Logan J. W. Bower Harold Smith Beniamin James Michael J. O'Connor

Roosevelt Club Faces Burrell Trouble in State Race

The Roosevelt Club challenges treasurer Burrell as a political fight heats up over the State Treasurer post. Debates swirl around direct primaries, possible independent bids, and calls for reform while Burrell accuses big bankers of pressuring him.

Trefry Department of Taxation House Joseph Walker Roosevelt Club Burrell State Street

Home hair removal method promises root-by-root vanish

An advertisement touts a new simple process to remove hair roots at home using a stick of phelactine from the druggist. It claims easy steps yield visible root removal quickly and harmlessly, with the product described as nonodorless and nonpoisonous.

Trust Company Treasurer Resigns in Ponzi Case

Daniel P. Desmond, treasurer of the Lawrence Trust Company, resigned and the board accepted. He had lent $10,000 to Charles Ponzi, per testimony, yet said his Ponzi dealings were personal and did not involve the bank's funds.

Boston Commonwealth National Shawmut First National Old Colony Trust Company National Second National Fidelity Trust Company Beacon Trust Company Federal Trust Company Lawrence Daniel P. Desmond Lawrence Trust Company Charles Ponzl Securities Exchange Company Desmond Ponzi

Briton-Government Talks Over US Warship Delays

Washington reports Britain has opened diplomatic talks with the United States to settle liability for costs caused by holding seven former German liners in American ports for troop movements. Britain claims title under the Allied Shipping Commission, while the US asserts permanent US allocation. The ships were delivered to Britain pending a final decision after contention with the Shipping Board and War Department.

Washington Great Britain United States Shipping Board War Department England Allied Shipping Commission Wilson

Delayed British Ships Cause Demurrage Talks

British crews sent to America to take over ships idle in New York await demurrage discussions. Sailing dates were announced on the British schedule. No formal reimbursement claim yet, but negotiations have begun to settle responsibility for the delay and determine ultimate vessel ownership including the Imperator operated by Cunard.

America New York Imperator Cunard Line

Hyde Park Ten Cent Fare Delayed By Track Work

The Hyde Park ten cent fare may be delayed for several weeks as work to double-track Hyde Park avenue by the Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company continues. Officials say car service by the Boston Elevated cannot start until the track project is finished, which may extend about a month.

Boston Boston Elevated Hyde Park Hyde Park Avenue Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company

Riot Turmoil At Brixton Jail In London Crowds

Nighttime disturbance outside Brixton prison in London erupts as thousands rally to support Sinn Fein. Police clash with demonstrators. several injured and arrests made. Redmond Howard, nephew of John Redmond, telegraphs King George III seeking clemency for hunger strikers.

London Brixton MacSweney Cork Sinn Fein Redmond Howard John Redmond King George

Lomasney Fires Accusations at Tague in Ward 5 Rally

In a Hendricks Club gathering of Ward 5 youths last night, Lomasney denounced Peter F. Tague as a traitor while campaigning for Congress. The scene highlighted sharp intra party tensions and the contest for votes among local supporters.

Lomasney Tague Martin Lomasney Ward 5 Hendricks Club Peter F. Tague Congress

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Gen. Edwards V.D Sacro Ave Sacramento, Cal F. S. Stolz Fruit-A- Tives, Limited Ogdensburg N. Y Commonwealth Avenue Clarendon Street Arlington Beacon Charles Street Charles H. Cole Massachusetts Republican Club Republican State Committee Frank B. Hall National Committee Will Hays Frank 8. Deland Patrick O’hearn Willam D. T. Trefry Marblehead State Treaurer Shreve, Crump and Low Company Tremont Street L. Ce CS Hovey Co. i Ieeiliiadii Snsieeee Trust Company Preeiee U. S Sinn Fe Ptet Lip Aterie Rte Lee CF Hovey Co Batiste Navy Jersey Aan
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