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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1920
Page
5
Lawrence announces a crackdown during a city wide crime purge. Marshal T J O Brien orders a keen lookout at roll calls and directs suspicious persons to head quarters for identification. Chamber of Commerce dry goods unit forms a committee to curb shoplifting and protect businesses.
An advertisement claims poor blood makes people tired and pale and urges using Pepto Mangan Gude's in liquid or tablet form. It promises to clear poisons from blood and improve vitality, noting both forms share the same value and to insist on the genuine brand.
Boston Federal Reserve Banks will open a central office by Wednesday to lend relief to savings depositors in four closed trust companies. A pool of $3,000,000 funds 25 percent loans against verified claims, with 23 banks sharing obligations and plans to reach depositors via proofs of claim mailed by Bank Commissioner Allen.
A broad coalition of Boston banks including National Shawmut and First National joined to back a $3,000,000 relief fund for depositors in closed trust companies. After reports of nonparticipation were denied, all Federal Reserve members approved contributions to help holiday needs.
A Boston & Albany passenger car derailed near Warren after leaving Boston at noon. No injuries were reported as the derailed car was the fourth from the engine. The engine and three forward cars continued to Springfield while the rear cars were redirected to West Brookfield. A wrecking crew cleared the line, causing a brief traffic delay.
Funeral services for Leon Aronson of 17 Stearns Road Brookline who died suddenly in New York last Thursday will be held tomorrow morning at 10 15 from his late residence Burial will be at Mishkan Tefila cemetery West Roxbury Mr Aronson was a member of Boston Royal Petticoat Company of 72 Kneeland Street He left Boston for a business trip in New York and died before calling on his trade He was a member of Temple Adath Israel Commonwealth Avenue and Congregation Mishkan Tefila He was a Mason and belonged to fraternal and charitable organizations He is survived by his widow and two daughters Irene and Ethel
A survey at Everett square collects views from residents, including Mrs. Alice B. Stover of Everett and Miss Marion Marshall of Somerville, on whether bachelors should face a tax to promote matrimony. Opinions vary from opposition to taxation to support for incentives, with several locals noting potential effects on marriages and social decisions.
The Inquiring Reporter interviews will appear in both the Daily and the Sunday Post until further notice.
Washington lawmakers this Dec 10 debated relief for farmers facing plummeting prices. The plan seeks to revive the War Finance Corporation to stimulate exports and stabilize agriculture, with belief banks will reopen as markets improve. Senator Capper warns of farmer hardship and demands credit and market relief to prevent collapse.
The debate on the measure was led by Senators Dial Democrat of South Carolina, Smith Democrat of Georgia, and Capper Republican of Kansas as the discussion brought new questions to the floor.
Imperial Potentate Ellis L. Garretson announced the Shriners annual convention will be held in Savannah Georgia next year instead of Atlantic City and the date moved from June to May.
Ten employees from the box and mills departments of the J. R. Booth Lumber Company went on strike in Burlington Vermont today after notices were posted that the plant would resume a 10 hour day to avert a wage cut.
To the Editor of the Post the writer notes a recurring problem with drivers who ignore crossing signals. He likens the Jay Walkers to a cock robin autoist who straddles crossings, urging safer street behavior and enforcement.
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