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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1920

Page

2

Derailment Blocks Providence Freight Route Near Moosup

Providence February 1 traffic on the Willimantic division will be tied up until tomorrow after a freight derailment at 8 15 this morning. The caboose and rear car of the Providence Hartford freight plunged from a wooden trestle over the Moosup River near Moosup Conn. station.

Providence Willimantic New Haven Ccuboose Providence-Hartford Moosup River Moosup Conn

Wrecks Trestle Delays Trains and Shakes Crews

The trestle supports failed causing a wreck that halted trains. Conductor William Eldredge and Brakeman Joseph Saunders of Centreville and Brakeman Joseph Malo of 178 Pearl Street were injured but escaped serious harm. A brake shoe dropping into a switch frog triggered the crash as cars left the rails and dragged 800 feet, tearing rail and timber. Crews repaired the link from the city to Moosup, and passengers traveled the gap by automobile.

William Eldredge Joseph Saunders Centreville Joseph Malo Pearl Street Moosup Station

Hood's Sarsaparilla Purifies Blood and Builds Health

An advertisement promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a thorough blood purifier and tonic for health enhancement. It emphasizes cleansing impurities and supporting overall vitality through a daily intake. The claim targets readers seeking improved wellness and strength.

Hood

Brockton Klondike Gold Seeker Stephen Bigney Dies

Stephen Bigney, one of Brockton’s original Klondike prospectors of 1838, died at Brockton Hospital from blood poisoning tied to an infected thumb. A renowned carpenter and contractor, his early work helped shape aging North Bridgewater structures. He planned to attend the old prospectors’ reunion on Feb 16.

Brockton Stephen Bigney Klondike Brockton Hospital

Emerson Girls Debate Mexico Intervention With Y M C A

Emerson College girls debating team to speak in Bates Hall on February 5. Miss Lucile Knowles with Helene Collins and Bernice Caswell will argue in favor of United States intervention in Mexico to establish a responsible government. Opposing trio from Y M C A includes Charles Wagner William Dempsey and Samuel Bloomsberg.

United States Mexico Emerson Bates Hall Lucile Knowles Helene Collins Bernice Caswell Charles IL H. Wagner William Dempsey Samuel Bloomsberg

Strikers to Stay Out and North Haven Handlers May Join

Strikers to Stay Out and North Haven handlers may join the walkout as planned protests progressed. The event, postponed earlier in the afternoon, faced cancellations on arrival, with continued activity lingering among involved workers and officials.

N. H

Surprise union talks hinge on Hines decision at meets

Reports say Mr. Hines may announce a firm date for his decision this week. Union leaders planned meetings yesterday to vote on a return to work, hoping for a settlement by Wednesday. If not delivered, New Haven freight handlers could join others on strike amid Washington pressure. Special union meetings were expected today for an update on timing.

Mr. Hines Washington New England Hines

Workers face vote on return to work today

If the plan materializes, the men could vote today to resume work tomorrow. The director general aims to accommodate New Haven workers before February 4, having already thanked those who stayed on.

New Haven

McGraw Offers Resignation From Wood Campaign

The Leonard Wood national campaign committee announced that J. J. McGraw Oklahoma national Republican committeeman offered his resignation from the Wood committee but it has not been accepted. He seeks retirement due to opposition to his leadership amid a party split in Oklahoma. The committee said Wood’s lead is challenged in South Dakota and Michigan by Governor Lowden’s forces and that vigorous campaigns would be run there.

New York Leonard Wood National Campaign Committee J. J. McGraw National Republican Oklahoma The Wood Committee McGraw Republican Party Wood South Dakota Michigan Lowden

The Mighty Trifle boosts Tangles again in Boston Sunday Post

Margaret Cameron returns with another Tangles story in the Boston Sunday Post Magazine. The Mighty Trifle promises more genuine comedy value from the acclaimed series.

Margaret Cameron Boston Sunday Post

Do minion Coal steamer Nevada freed from ice at harbor entrance

The Nevada coal steamer was towed into Rockland harbor by the coast guard cutter Acushnet after distress signals. The Acushnet was sent to clear ice and regain navigation in the harbor and nearby channels Eggemoggin Beach and North Haven thoroughfare during the next days.

Nevada Acushnet Eggemoggin Beach North Haven Rockland Dominion Coal Company Coast Guard

Chicago Society Woman Shot Wounds Husband Refuses Comment

Mrs Richard S Folsom, prominent Chicago society figure and wife of a former city corporation counsel, was reported tonight to be recovering from a bullet wound suffered last Friday night. Her husband refused to discuss the incident.

Chicago Society Chicago Richard S&s. Folsom City Corporation

Noonan's Lemon Complexion Cream Aimed at Women

Modern lemon based cream claims to cleanse whiten and hydrate skin overnight. The Noonan & Sons Co advertises a four in one complexion cream with lemon oils promising pore tightening dust protection and wind resistance at 50 cents per jar. Available at local stores or direct from the Boston manufacturer.

Noonan T. Noonan & Sons Co Portland St Boston

Accidentally Discharged Revolver In Police Probe

Chief of Police Garrity said during a personal investigation that a revolver was accidentally discharged by Mrs. Folsom while she was examining it. The report portrays the incident as an accidental discharge rather than intentional harm.

Garrity

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