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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1920
Page
7
Milwaukee December 27 a Wisconsin brewery asked permission to make beer for medicinal purposes. Nelson A White chief inspector announced the request was tentatively refused. Several physicians told Delaney they preferred to prescribe beer in certain cases instead of whiskey.
Senator Harding interrupted his foreign policy and league of nations brief to address domestic budget concerns at Marion Ohio on December 27. He planned to focus this week on issues affecting the home front while meeting with prominent citizens.
Senator Harding met today with Congressman Good of Iowa, head of the House appropriations committee, to discuss appropriations and a budget system. He also conferred with Max Rabinoff of the Chicago Opera Company regarding Russia trade and opening relations through cooperative societies without recognizing the Soviet government.
John J. Horgan aged 59 collapsed and died at 8 Centre Street Newburyport after clearing snow from his walk this afternoon. The death occurred suddenly at his residence with no prior warning. Authorities stated no foul play is suspected.
Governor-elect Channing H. Cox announced key appointments for his incoming administration. Herman A. MacDonald of Beverly will be secretary to the governor, and Brigadier-General Jesse F. Stevens will return as Adjutant-General. Charles M. Stiller of Roxbury is named assistant secretary.
An overheated furnace nearly destroyed Winthrop's ancient town hall which houses the police station and other departments. An electric fan and dry wood fueled the blaze before staff noticed. Firemen battled the flames, gaining control with only minor damage.
A busy afternoon into evening features a State Federation of Women’s Clubs conference at Jordan Marsh, Phi Epsilon Pi convention at Copley Plaza, a winter sports carnival supporting a BC expansion at University Heights, a New England Anti-Vivisection Society meeting at Tremont Temple, a Boston Athenaeum librarian talk at the Museum of Fine Arts, and an Irish mayor’s lecture in Charlestown.
Washington reports the last quarter's income and profit tax receipts surpassed the $650 million initial estimate. On Dec 23 payments totaled $650,603,546 for the month, with a year over year comparison of $824,178,191. Total receipts since June 1 reached $1,608,135,297 versus $1,922,194,430 a year earlier.
The Corsican Brothers stage production at Tremont draws audience with its occult themed plot and intriguing drama.
At Tremont Theatre Boston Frances Starr stars in Edward Knoblock’s One as Pearl and Ruby Delgado twins sharing one soul. Telepathic link and shared fate drive the drama with Starr delivering a demanding dual role and strong stage commanding presence.
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