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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1921
Page
7
Ruth Gordon who was bow-legged had both legs broken in two places by a Chicago surgeon to straighten them. She fainted at audience glimpses and dreamed of legs like Marilynn Miller's. United News reported the bold procedure on February 4 in Chicago.
After six weeks in hospital Ruth Gordon has straight legs following Dr Edwin Ryerson's successful operation. The scene ends with her tears and relief as she learns she can perform in Booth Tarkington's Seventeen and play Juliet in Romeo and Juliet without fear.
Advertisement for Musterole ointment claims quick relief from headaches and colds without stomach or heart effects. Describes external use only, contrasts with internal medicines, and lists ailments including sore throat bronchitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia congestion pleurisy rheumatism back pains sprains bruises and chilblains. Priced 35c 65c jars and hospital size 3.00.
Washington Feb 4 The Senate began work on the Fordney emergency tariff bill and by session's end four amendments had been adopted. Votes on the amendments showed the bill’s supporters maintaining a 10 to 13 vote edge.
Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania links early session to tariff debate. Senate clerks approve a 40 cent wheat duty while amendments ease restrictions on rice for canning and set meat duties. Senator Harrison protests, Senator Williams rejects private agreements amid accusations of machinations.
A lively blaze in the Dorchester High School locker rooms yesterday afternoon prompted 1800 pupils to file calmly into the street as lower rooms filled with smoke. Investigators believe careless matches were the cause of the incident.
Building Commissioner Herbert A. Wilson said a rigid investigation will begin today into the Dorchester garage collapse at 3 Mount Vernon Street in which one man was killed and eight injured. Police and a Grand Jury inquiry are expected to assist in fixing responsibility for the catastrophe.
A brick one story garage under construction near 67 Greenwich Street collapses before noon killing 22 year old Timothy McLaughlin. Injured workers include Barnett Lesser and Angelo Rose among others, with several hospitalized. Police and Medical Examiner investigators probe pillar failure and prior warnings against cellar excavation.
Jeremiah Coleman, one of the injured, is the father of five children. He had been working on the building since last Monday and remained at work until about a month ago when he was laid off.
Massachusetts American Legion state commander James T. Duane denies charges that stay-at-homes run the department. He cites 12 overseas and five U S veterans among this year’s officers and 13 officers with French service last year. The charges arose during a legislative committee hearing at the State House on quarters petitions.
Portland, Me. February 4. Portland cannot host the National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic this year as requests for reduced excursion rail rates to the region were denied. The New England Passenger Association informed local groups that a one cent per mile rate could not be granted due to rail carriers’ serious financial condition. A more centrally located city is likely to be chosen.
Advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a liver stimulant to ease indigestion and stomach troubles. Claims improved digestion by aiding liver function with olive color tablets sold 16c and 30c per package. Take one or two at bedtime for quick relief.
President Wilson plans to answer railroad labor unions tomorrow regarding their request that readjusted wages be mandated after bargaining with Chicago railroad executives. The reply is expected to reflect Interior Secretary Payne's recommendations, with Payne continuing as director general of the railroad administration.
Londonderry New Hampshire February 4 Elmer F Wheeler missing town clerk and town treasurer is short 9706 in his accounts Selectmen announced after a town auditors report Wheeler disappeared two weeks ago with his wife and infant daughter leaving a note that his accounts were impaired No trace of him has been found The town is protected by bond to the extent of 5000
Cardinal O Connell issues Lent regulations for the archdiocese fore the season starting next Wednesday. The rules largely continue past practice with fast days on all Lent days except Sundays and special abstinence rules.
Boston's debt dropped by 1 947 046 since last year while mayor Peters announced a total reduction of 5 987 718 since taking office. The current debt stands at 48 208 935 excluding rapid transit debt.
Henry Peterson, 78, an East Boston social worker with four decades at the Industrial Aid Society, says the widespread jobless period in Boston will be brief and the unemployment problem will gradually settle as the economy recovers.
The elderly Boston social worker, famed for placing over 114000 people, spoke at a Princeton Street home last evening. He argued unemployment is a supply and demand issue and urged factories to restart. He warned against prolonged depression and noted wages are generally falling.
The rector Rev Edward T Sullivan will speak at 7 15 Sunday evening in Trinity Church Newton Centre on A Challenge to Women of Woman the Custodian of Social Standards interpreting Show me your women and I ll tell you what you are The morning service at 10 45 will discuss The Misdemeanor of Indifference.
The Rev. Edmund T. Shanahan, newly appointed pastor of Sacred Heart parish Mt. Auburn, was honored at a reception last evening marking the parish’s %th anniversary. The event took place at St. Mary’s Hall on Prospect Street in Cambridge.
Two women, patients of dentists, were victims of an ancient larceny yesterday. A young man posing as a college student used a silent theft at a dentist’s office, dropping his hat to conceal a handbag then leaving with the purse. Mrs James J Brogan of 316 Pearl Cambridge and Mrs Brewer A Anderson of 12 Chatham lost their handbags at Dr Albert J McKnight and Dr Edward F Temple offices on Massachusetts Avenue.
A Rochester woman credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring strength and appetite after severe nervous debilitation. She describes improved sleep, steadier nerves, and renewed vigor within ten days, and notes the medicine is available from local druggists or by direct order from the Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady.
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