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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1920
Page
7
The Dearborn Independent continues its anti Jewish campaign led by Henry Ford. Jewish leaders and others denounce the claims while Ford remains unapproachable at his Dearborn home.
Mrs. Capozzi of Ashford New York testifies that nightly physic caused constipation and piles. After one box of Fruit-a-tives she says no constipation or piles since, recommending them to friends. Sold 50c a box six for $2.60 trial size 2c from Fruit Aves Limited Ogdensburg NY.
Officer Frank McNabbe of the Back Bay station reports Lucy Meli has been arrested on a larceny charge.
Miss Meir pleaded not guilty and was allowed personal recognizance with a Jan 6 hearing set. Miss McDonald, a cutter from Back Bay, testified she gave Miss Mell 1000 dollars on Aug 6 and never saw notes, while noting difficulty locating Mell and that the money was paid at the Ponzi office on School Street.
The year ending tonight shows a severe drop in grain exports to Europe from Boston. Totals include 3 915 789 bushels of wheat and 429 065 oats with smaller amounts of rye barley and corn, plus 476 barrels and 389 913 sacks of flour. In 1919 Boston shipped 9 165 409 wheat and 4 027 982 oats with other grains and flour. The decline is mainly due to an unfavorable exchange rate reducing European buying.
An old advertisement promotes Father John's Medicine as a tonic that provides strength and resisting power to ward off illness, claiming no alcohol or drugs in the formula.
A well identified person is questioned but not held as investigators analyze dynamite blasts and searches around Turner’s Pond. The search for Collins boy continues amid circumstantial leads and official inquiries.
New Bedford authorities pursue a complex theory as Chief Almond and inspectors press a murder investigation into the James Collins disappearance. They search for motive amid moonshining rings, inspect sawdust piles, track footprints, and question woodchoppers and witnesses while a dog called Tramp is killed by an express train.
Avon residents gathered for the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar L. Emery. Two-score children and grandchildren attended the family reunion in Avon on December 20. Mrs. Emery, over 70, prepared the dinner herself, refusing aid and calling it “her party.”
Governor Coolidge refused to intervene at the request of A. P. Connor to block the Mt Greylock bear hunt. Director Adams found Mohawk Tom not protected by law and said hunting is not banned on the reservation without proper permit. The Mount Greylock Reservation Commission will review the case and determine next steps.
A New York meeting of representative citizens, including leading Irish American business figures, announced the formation of The American Committee for Relief in Ireland. The group will establish headquarters in New York to raise funds and dispatch food clothing and medical supplies to Ireland and arrange transport of workers and supplies.
Militia officers and men who earned glory in Europe with the Yankee Division gathered for a ball. Brigadier General Clarence R. Edwards, known as the daddy of the 26th Division, arrived at the last moment to lead the grand march with Miss Barbara Johnson of Wollaston.
General Edwards receives an enthusiastic reception at a Boston ball as he travels from Niagara to attend the New Year gala. He leaves Cleveland early to keep the engagement, joins a grand march, and greets prominent guests amid elaborate decorations and a full house.
A long roster of women including Mrs Elisha Flagg Mrs Reginald Foster Mrs Paul Hamien Mrs Charles Loring Jr and many others is presented in a Boston society page. The list names dozens of spouses and miss Peters and other prominent social figures, signaling a social register feature.
Burlington Vermont December 80 Captain Andrew I Goodhue known as Captain Goodhue completes eighty four years as inspector of boilers for steam vessels in Vermont and will retire from active life at age 73 He is father in law of Governor Coolidge and spent most of his life in Vermont born in Hancock New Hampshire Mrs Coolidge is his daughter's wife He retires due to declining health Seventy five vessels have been under his inspection at one time with no serious accidents in his long career
St John s Newfoundland December 3 The coasting steamer Euphrates missing since Tuesday s blizzard and believed foundered with six crew aboard. The vessel runs between St John s and Bell Island about 30 miles. The schooner Elsie M Corkum bound for Europe with fish cargo abandoned at sea but crew safe according to today s message.
Manchester New Hampshire December 30 Dr William M Parsons reputedly the oldest practising physician in the country marked his 95th birthday today. A native of Gilmanton New Hampshire he remains in good health and hopeful about the years ahead.
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