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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1919
Page
6
The judge cites internal pressure from molasses, aided by a warmer layer, as the main cause of the tank burst. He accuses both the building department and the public of lax oversight and political influence overruling technical safety, and orders process against United States Industrial Alcohol Company.
Philadelphia woman Margaret Ness reports seven years of back pain irregularities and weakness eased after trying Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad urges women with displacement irregularities inflammation and related pains to try the remedy and cites widespread testimonials.
Thousands seek relief from stomach upset by targeting the liver and bowels. Dr Edwards Olive Tablets stimulate natural function, reducing indigestion and bad taste with a vegetable formula and olive oil. Take one or two at bedtime. 10c to 25c per box.
One hundred men from D Company of New England's 55th Artillery, fresh from nine months service in France, arrived at South Station unannounced to meet family and friends. They served in key battles including the Marne, Meuse, and Argonne, firing 155mm guns and aiding the Allied offensive before returning to Boston area communities.
Patrick O Hearn former Boston building commissioner tells a Post reporter he knew nothing of the permit for the molasses tank and only learned of its existence the day of the disaster. He praises Finneran and Cronan, notes Civil Service advances for engineers, and says the tank’s construction was unusual for the region.
Henry Vee der of Swift & Co testified before the Senate agriculture committee that Packers friends nationwide were solicited to influence Congress against the Borland resolution for a meat packing industry investigation. Delegations were sent to Washington to monitor the Senate sub committee in 1916, with memoranda noting conferences among the five big packers and a Minnesota professor invited to help. Durand suggested prearranged questions for friendly lawmakers to pose during the probe.
Felix Marechal died from injuries said to be received in a Saturday altercation with Albert Sabourin formerly of Battery E Field Artillery Camp Jackson South Carolina. Sabourin faces assault with intent to kill charges and is reported to have struck Marechal in the eye with a punch as Marechal fell, sustaining a scalp wound.
Washington, Feb 7. A cabinet and industry group recommends government intervention to stabilize basic commodity prices to avert industrial stagnation and unemployment. Secretary Redfield says a representative committee would study production costs and set purchase prices, with cooperation from producers, consumers, and labor.
Paris February 7 report says direct exchanges between Italian Premier Orlando and Jugoslav Premier Protitch will likely lead to a quick adjustment of sharp boundary differences. Orlando and M Trumbatch the Jugoslav foreign minister met with President Wilson to discuss the matter.
William Jethro Spudd of the Spudd Dialogues in Beal's Boston Post Sunday Magazine offers a personal prejudiced view on valentines and experiences a shift in his stance in the upcoming issue.
Major General Goethals told the House military affairs committee that the War Department seeks 60 million dollars for surplus war supplies storage. Thirty million is requested for storage rental and thirty million for maintenance as thousands of tons return from France. Ports debarkation are congested and much material is left exposed risking heavy loss from deterioration.
Secretary Baker asked Congress to include in the military appropriation bill a provision enabling the War Department to employ and train men for technical posts. It would allow two percent of bureau officers to study at colleges or commercial schools and permit army special services to hire prominent technicians as instructors.
Get Sloan's for your pain relief and try it on joints muscles and back for soothing relief. Won’t stain skin and applies quickly with quick results. Large bottle saves money and available from any druggist. Prices 380c 60c and 1.20.
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