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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1920
Page
14
The shooter escaped unharmed after shooting an officer in Brookline. Arrestee fled along an alley toward Carlton Street as residents saw him and lost pursuit before anyone could intervene.
Officer O Connell was shot twice in the back by a burglar in an alley behind Beacon street. Neighbors aided, Brookline and Boston police organized a wide search with Dr. and hospital reports noting bullets removed and no serious injury.
Newport ministers press the Navy court of inquiry to subpoena testimony from the Kent case. The request targets transcripts the Navy Department received last September from Hughes Webster and others. The Kent trial ended with acquittal on vice charges, and a conference with Bishop Perry and bishops is noted. Captain Hines fell ill, and the court may continue with two members.
An advertisement from Troy New York promotes Fruit-a-tives Fruit Liver Tablets claimed to cure kidney trouble and constipation. Testimonial by Henry Dater says symptoms disappeared after a month. Package prices show IQ a box six for 2.50 and 25 cent trial size. Sold by dealers or Fruit-A-Tives Limited Ogdensburg Nick.
An Amberg representative invites readers to adopt the Amberg Plan immediately with no cost and no obligation, claiming it will not disturb current routines. The notice emphasizes ease and no financial commitment for interested individuals.
The Superior Court judges named three new bail commissioners. Bartley Costello of 32 Fayette Street Jamaica Plain joins Harry G. Blaze of 60 Butler Avenue East Boston and William F. Reddish of 19 Estralla Street Jamaica Plain. Costello, born in the South End 28 years ago, attended Brimmer School and Boston English High School before Boston University Law School. At 17 he won the world amateur five mile roller skating championship in New York, defeating Ralph Jordan of California. Leading Suffolk bar members endorsed his appointment.
Miss Lucille D Littlefield daughter of Captain Charles F E Littlefield of the United States Shipping Board will marry Lieutenant Clair L Spencer of the United States coast guard this Saturday. The MIT librarian met him in New London prior to his commission training at Fort Trumbull. The ceremony will be held at 29 Welles avenue Dorchester.
Fire started by Frank Maher’s children on the second floor of a business block at Wellesley Hills square caused about 5000 in damage. Mrs. Maher slipped at the stairs and was injured. Water damaged the first floor tenants including the post office, a fruit store, and a tailoring company.
Advertise Noonan's Hair Petrole promises to enhance natural gloss and tone while removing dandruff and reviving hair. It claims style flexibility and universal appeal for women, available in drug and department stores or directly from T Noonan & Sons of Boston at $1.00 per bottle.
Secretary Daniels accuses Admiral Sims of belittling the navy while focusing testimony on medal awards. He contends sea service merit, not just ship loss, should govern honors and urges immediate pay legislation to lift Navy compensation. The hearing adjourns to Friday as the committee reviews his remarks.
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