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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1920

Page

8

One-Cent Pocketbook Theft Held in Malden Court

Andrew McManus of 368 Tremont Street and John T. Sutton of 84 Harrison Avenue were held in $100 in Malden District Court on charges of stealing a 10-cent pocketbook containing one cent from Dominic Coce of 5 Fenwick Street Linden on Saturday night.

Andrew McManus Tremont Street John T. Sutton Harrison Avenue Malden District Court Dominic Coce Fenwick Street Linden

Bayer Aspirin Promoted as Genuine Medicine

An old advertisement touts Bayer Aspirin with the Bayer Cross on genuine tablets. It claims relief for colds headaches neuritis rheumatism and other pains and notes 12 tab tins are affordable at drug stores.

Bayer

Conductor in Train Theft Ring Shoots Self After Bail

The Framingham based case ties railroad workers to a multi-year theft ring valued at $75,000 to $100,000. Willis, a 31-year NH railroad veteran, killed himself at home within half an hour of bail. Arrests spread to Brookline area towns as police raid houses and recover merchandise. The Ladies' Catholic Club hosted a 500 guest whist party at Copley Plaza with Miss Fitzgerald and Miss Burns performing.

Willis Framingham Holbrook I Arlington Street New Haven Thomas F. White New Haven Railroad Secret Service Interstate Commerce Service Edward Martin South Chelmsford William Moss Lowell Otto Hodges Arlington Street Holliston Natick George Vose West Central Street Frank L. Phipps Hastings Street George H. Sealey Hartford Street Herbert L. Langdon Thomas White New Haven Police Ladies’ Catholic Club of Boston Copley Plaza Margaret Fitzgerald Nora Burns Helen Katherine Connors Helen McVey Eleanor Holland Marjorie Doyle Loretta Hayes Pauline Hopkins Rosamond Butters Mary A. Barr James S. Fox Daniel V. McIisaac Mary Crosby Edward Carroll Emily Dowd Catherine Goode Louise Hatch Kelley Ladies’ Catholic Club Helen Connors

Marriage Intenhons Pairs From Boston and Nearby Areas

A list of intended marriages shows couples including William Marshall and Bud Beyer at 31 Crescent St and 15 Fere dale St, with others from Franklin to Providence. The notices include professions such as manager, saleswoman, dentist, teacher, and shipper, pairing individuals across multiple streets and cities with details on ages, marital status, and residences.

Local Names Listed in Filing Notice

Harry R. Ellis 24 shipping clerk of 10 Spence Street New Bedford and Marie L. Scott 24 nurse of SS Newbury Street. Henry Noyce 25 teamster of 35 Cutter Street and Kianehe Murray 22 cracker packer of unknown address. William D. Brooks 29 sales man of 00 Pearl Street and Margaret S. Stengel 26 purse of 90 Pearl Street.

Harry R. Ellis Spence St New T Bedford Marie L. Scott Newbury St Henry (. Noyce Cutter St Teamster Kianehe Murray Cracker Packer William D. Brooks Pearl St Salesm Aan Margaret S. Stengel

Today’s City Events Bring Lectures and Bazaars Across Boston

Luncheon at Pilgrim Publicity Association on Paper in Relation to Modern Advertising. Boston City Club hosts Alexander Frederick Whyte. Harvard marks Graduate School of Education founding with banquet at Harvard Union. Advanced educational conference on media functions. Greece lecture by Prof A C Coolidge at Lowell Institute. Roger Casement Branch of Friends of Irish Freedom meets at Historic Hall. Dorchester Woman’s Circle all day session. Abraham Lincoln Post G A R opens bazaar at Charlestown post HQ. Gilchrist Employees Cooperative Association ball at Whitney Hall.

Pilgrim Publcity Association Washington Street Benjamin van Wyck Boston City Club Alexander Frederick Whyte Harvard Graduate School of Education Harvard Union Pilgrim Publicity Association Greece A. C. Coolidge Lowell Institute Roger Casement Friends of Irishreedom Historic Hall Dorchester Woman's Clile Abraham Lincoln Charlestown Post Samuel Dexter Green Street Ball Gilchrist Employees’ Cooperative Association Whitney Hall Coolidge Corner

All the Brothers Were Valiant serial in Boston Post Magazine

Ben Ames Williams story to run in the Boston Sunday Post Magazine. Adventure on the high seas by the noted Boston author.

Ben Ames Williams High Seas Boston Boston Sunday Post

Preventive Cold Remedy Ad Promotes Brom Quin ine Tablets

An advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a preventative for colds flu and influenza with a claim of a FE W. Groves signature box and a 30 cent price point.

FE. W. Grove

Gompers Urges Rational Change At Civic Federation Meet

Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor presided over a National Civic Federation conference in New York urging changes in America through rational development not revolution. The gathering aims to combat revolutionary activities and uphold American ideals.

New York America Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor National Civic Federation

Labor leader warns against autocracy and interlocking directorates

A labor leader argues that autocracy should be avoided in America citing the Russian revolution as a failure. John W. Sullivan adds that an interlocking directorate of at most 500 people coordinates radical groups to seize industry, destroy government, and spread disloyalty and unrest.

America John W. Sullivan War Labor Board Sullivan

Reverend Pem berton Hale Cressey Dies in Beverly

The Rev. Pem berton Hale Cressey 47 pastor of the First Parish Church Unitarian Beverly died at his home 51 Washington Street after several weeks illness. He served as pastor for four years.

Beverly Pemberton Hale Cressey Unitarian Washington Street

Creo Ferrum Tonic Claims To Restore Strength And Vitality

A Brooklyn resident credits Creo Ferrum with reversing severe weakness. The testimonial cites improved blood, energy, and appearance after using the capsule tonic priced at $1.25. Bernard Laboratories markets the product from 306 East 40th Street New York, touting benefits for coughs bronchitis convalescence and nervous exhaustion.

Creo Ferrum

Equal Pay Demanded by Boston Women Teachers

Boston high school women renew push for equal pay for equal work. A petition to the school committee seeks abolition of sex discrimination with a bill to be presented to the Legislature. The group urges annual increments of 144 dollars for women, plus a 50 percent reduction gap over two years, and cites support from notable figures and organizations.

Boston McCall Clarence R. Edwards James J. Phelan Guy A. Ham American Federation of Labor Boston Central Labor Union Boston Equal Suffrage Association Women's Trade Union League

Kilmer Swamp Root advertised kidney remedy pitch

A Boston Daily Post ad extols Jr. Kilmer's SwampRoot as a cure for lame back and kidney disorders. It claims quick relief, lists symptoms, urges readers to obtain regular and sample bottles, and provides address details for Dr. Kilmer & Co in Binghamton New York.

Jr. Kilmer Pinghamton N. Y Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton Binghamton, N.Y Boston Daily Post

Sloan's Liniment Ad Promises Quick Pain Relief

Advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment for aches and pains from rheumatic stiffness to neuralgia and weather exposure. It claims fast penetration without rubbing and no skin staining, urging readers to keep a bottle handy. Available in three sizes from druggists at 35c, 70c, and $1.40.

Sloan

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Falk William Marshall Crescent St Bud B. Beyer Feredale St Franklin Marden Waterlow St Irene Hibbard Irwyn F. Allen Porter St Stoughton Annie S. Allen Shawmut Ave Dorothy M. Evsenviller Dale St Augustus G. Anastasis Williams St Providence R. I Sappho M. Kouroyen Myrtle Peter A. Caporale Thacher Mary Garifio Prince St John Mac John A. Nerceross Common St Rosette M. McDonald Cotton Winder Lemuel H. Heller Stockton St Strocklyn Furrier Augusta Portman Lorne St Charles A. Rogers Salida Colo Leona Frey Summit Ave Marnard Stein Munroe St Rose Rosen George F. Blake Neponset St Lilla M. Arbing Samuel Kamins South Russell St Bessie Bikman Lutmaker Eugene Murray Horace St Mary E. Callahan Morris V. Brock Emerald St Ida D. Seidman Walnut St Chelsea Ines J. Forsberg Elien Anderson Hancock=ave Newton Somerville Gompers Beverly Pastor H. D. Waite East 7Th St Brooklyn Katherine K. Marlow the Prime Furniture CO Reed Eliot Street Isement Nature Carter Raneyae
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