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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1920

Page

2

Goodhue Becomes Quincy Police Chief After McKay’s Death

Alfred W. Goodhue last night assumed the duties of chief of the Quincy police to fill the vacancy caused by Chief Daniel R. McKay’s death. Inspector Ernest H. Bishop was promoted to captain and Lieut John T. Larkin to inspector. Major Joseph L. Whiton announced plans to name two replacements for senior sergeant within days as the force prepares for the annual ball at Music Hall.

Alfred W. Goodhue Quincy Police Daniel R. McKay Ernest H. Bishop John T. Larkin Edward Johnson Joseph L. Whiton Quincy Police Force Music Hall

Chicago Flu Deaths Dip in 24 Hours Reach 135 Fatalities

Chicago reports 24 hour flu and pneumonia deaths down by 48 to 135. New cases totalled 1,287 across the city as health officials monitor spread and urge precautions.

Chicago S&t

Keep Looking Young With Olive Tablets Investment Ad

Advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a liver and bowel tonic to prevent sallow complexion dark rings pimples and bilious appearance. The Ohio doctor promotes a vegetable compound with olive oil as a gentle no calomel substitute marketed in 10c and 25c sizes claiming to restore natural buoyancy by cleansing impurities.

Edwards Ohio

Two More Beauties of Candy Making Industry

The Massachusetts Chocolate Company of Roxbury touts two striking workers, Mary B. McKinney of Charlestown and Helen D. Trainor of Roxbury, as industry beauties. McKinney, 23, began eight years ago at 15 and rose from a dipper to chief specialist in fancy packing, earning the nickname Miss Waneta. Trainor, a three-year veteran, works as a chocolate wrapper. Both are blondes with blue eyes and say beauty plays little part beside skill.

New England Massachusetts Chocolate Company Roxbury Mary B. McKinney Charlestown Waneta Cocoa and Chocolate Waneta Miss McKinney Beauty Helen D. Trainor Massachusetts

British Societies Charitable Ball At Copley Plaza

Last night the British charity ball at the Copley Plaza drew heads of allied British societies. Attendees included Penkivil Mohun of the Victorian Club and Freeman Davison of the Canadian Club. Proceeds benefited the British Charitable Society and the Woman's Auxiliary.

Copleyv Plaza Penkivil Mohun Freeman ‘'’. Davison Woman’s Auxiliary

Ambulance and Nurse Boost as Flu Strikes City

The influenza outbreak prompts immediate city actions. Health officials call in former war ambulance drivers at five dollars a day to drive ambulances and carry stretchers. City nurses are to be increased to meet rising demand.

Woodward

City mobilizes nurses and ambulances for influenza

Boston officials report 634 influenza cases and 23 deaths in the prior day and note state totals of 2206 cases. A two conference plan creates a Hospital and Ambulance Service Bureau and a shift system for nurses. 125 district nursing volunteers offer home guard service as officials urge home care when possible.

Woodward Boston State Health Department Commonwealth Mary A. Beard The Health Department Health Organization Fort Hill Hospital and Ambulance Service Bureau Main

Treaty Debate Faces Senate Clash Over Cloture Rule

Washington February 4 Senate leaders predicted failure in an effort to write a new cloture provision into Senate rules to curb debate on the peace treaty when it is renewed next week.

Washington Senate

Senators Tangle Over Treaty Debate Rules

The rules committee will meet to discuss limits on debate before the treaty is called up on Monday. Opponents of debate limits plan to push a cloture fight that could prevent a roll call before the deadline. Leaders aim to end old cloture restraints and allow unlimited debate when the treaty is considered, hoping for a prompt final ratification roll call. Some senators believe a ten day window may suffice for agreement on reservations.

Senate Treaty Debates Could Narrow to Key Propositions

Observers expect rapid narrowing of disputes once the treaty is released. Others fear Republican leaders will demand original reservations, rejecting bipartisan modifications and triggering a prolonged clash in the Senate.

Senate

Brookline Policeman Wounded in Beacon Street Burglary

Patrolman Joseph J. O’Connell Jr remains hospitalized after being shot while pursuing a burglar at 103 Beacon Street Tuesday night. Police seek a man matching the description, who bought 38 calibre cartridges in a Brookline hardware store that afternoon, and plan to show O’Connell photos from Boston to identify the suspect.

O'Connell Brookline Joseph J. O'Connell Beacon Street O’connell Veggman Massachusetts General Hospital Allan Rutherford Brookline Force Boston Rogues

Captain Evans Named Division Inspector In City Police

Captain Thomas C. Evans, a senior police captain recently stationed at city prison, was appointed division inspector by Commissioner Curtis last evening. He will assume his duties today and inspect stations citywide under district captain supervision.

Thomas C. Evans City Prison Curtis

Coal shortage may stop Brockton street railway cars

Brockton division of the Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway fears drastic curtailment or suspension if Quincy power station coal bins are not replenished. Less than two weeks of supply remains and Campello carbarn has been cut off from Quincy. Police? No. Services will be maintained as long as possible while coal is purchased from local dealers.

Brockton Bay State Quincy P. F. Sheehan Brockton di Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company Sheehan

Meyer Jonasson Ball Draws 300 at Strand Ballroom

More than 300 Meyer Jonasson & Company employees and guests attended the annual costume ball at the Strand ballroom. Notable costumes included Miss Alice Garrity as Little Lord Fauntleroy and Miss Leola Rubin as a Spanish dancer.

Meyer Jonasson & Company Strand Ballroom Alice Garrity Chelsea Little Lord Fauntleroy Leola Rubin Grace Tobin Dorchester Mary J. McCarron May Doyle Bertha Olsen Jennie Abrams

Hartford Man Is Honored by Pope

William Joseph Mulligan of Hartford Conn was awarded the Knighthood of the Order of Saint Sylvester by Pope Benedict in Rome on February 4.

Hartford Pope Rome Benedict Order of Saint Sylvester William Joseph Mulligan Conn

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Goodhue Bellanns Trainor Massachusetts Chocolate CO Helen B. Trainor Mary E. McKinney British Societies’ Charitable Ball the Patent Cereals CO New York, N. Y Atlantic Ave Public Works Department Dr. Wernet Wernet Dental Ofg. Co Beekman St N.o Writi Capt. Evans Meyer Jonasson R. R. Ross, Inc Boylston St Gilchrist Women’s Union Suitts Bungalow Yvriday Charmeuse Sateen Dimity H. S. Shams Art Dept Bortle Store OF Progress Gilchrist CO
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