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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1920

Page

24

Trousers Hold Jury's Interest in Burke Trial

In Skowhegan Maine Dr Frank N Whittier Bowdoin College expert examines Burke trousers worn on Oct 15 the night of Nelson Bartleys murder as the trial continues. The widow Mrs Bartley faces the couple with restrained poise. The case draws lunch break box party spectators and daily WASP sheet coverage.

Burke Bartley Skowhegan Frank N. Whittier Bowdoin College John A. Burke Supreme Judicial Court Nelson W. Bartley Jackman Richard Burke Bowdoin Mrs. Bartley Mrs. Burke Dr. Whittier William R. Pattangall Moose River Merrill

Gray Hair Remedy Promoted By Dr Paulson

Dr A L Paulson of New York City endorses a home made gray hair remedy using Orlex powder. Dissolve in distilled water and comb through hair to turn gray to black brown or light brown with a gold bond guarantee. Safe non greasy not rub off and leaves hair fluffy.

A. L. Paulson M. D New York City

Navy to return control of private radio stations at end of war

Naval operation of private radio stations will end midnight Feb 29 under a Daniels executive order. All wartime government stations will revert to owners, and postwar operation of stations built during the war but restricted can resume. Six RCA high power stations listed, plus smaller stations reverting to private firms in New Orleans Boston Hawaiian Islands Brooklyn Conneaut Ohio.

Washington Naval Daniels Office of Naval Communications Radio Corporation of America Marion Mass New Brunswick Tuckerton N. J Bolinas and Marshall Cal Kahuku Hawaiian Islands United Fruit Company New Orleans Boston Mutual Telephone Company International Radio Telegraph Company Brooklyn Newport Marquette and Bessemer Dock & Navigation Company Conneaut

Dorchester Girl Engaged to Chicago Naval Veteran

Miss Charlotte Shire of Dorchester will wed Jack Goldberg of Chicago formerly first class machinist on the U S S Delaware. The couple met in childhood friendships and wartime separations. Miss Shire is a pianist and Mr Goldberg served a year in European waters with the Navy and now works for the Chicago Tribune. They plan to reside in Chicago after marriage.

Dorchester Jack Goldberg Chicago Delaware Charlotte Shire U. S. S. Delaware Shire Revere Goldberg Chicago Tribune

City Firemen Two Platoon Bill Withdrawn

The committee on cities reported leave to withdraw Mayor Peters bill to repeal the law permitting voter submission of adopting a two platoon firemen system.

Committee On Cities Peters

Opposition to Armistice Day as a Massachusetts holiday

A hearing of the committee on legal affairs revealed strong opposition to making Armistice Day a legal holiday in Massachusetts. Lawmakers suggested combining the cessation of World War I fighting with Thanksgiving in lieu of creating a separate holiday.

Committee On Legal Affairs Massachusetts

Lawmakers Debate Establishing a Thanksgiving World War Memorial

Representative Hartshorn advocates a permanent memorial holiday for World War service. Edmund W. Longley warns a new holiday would cost $5,000,000 in lost wages. Richard B. Stanley argues a new holiday risks being ignored like Washington's Birthday. Stoughton Bell and the Boston and Massachusetts chambers of commerce oppose the bill.

Hartshorn Gardner Edmund W. Longley New England Telephone & Telegraph Company Richard B. Stanley Washington Lincoln Stoughton Bell Boston Massachusetts Chambers of Commerce

Missionary Rev James H Pettee Dies Sudden in Boston

The Rev James H Pettee long time Japan missionary died suddenly yesterday afternoon at the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions office at 10 Beacon Street Boston He planned to return to Japan with his wife after illness He was born in Manchester NH in 1851 and was a Dartmouth graduate In Tokio he interpreted Japanese and helped establish the Okayama Orphanage Funeral plans are not yet announced.

James H. Pettee Japan American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions Beacon Street Pettee Manchester N. H Dartmouth Andover Theological School Tokio Okayama

Mass Realty Commercial Co Holds Annual Dinner

The Massachusetts Realty Commercial Company, a Boston real estate cooperative, aims to raise 1 000 000 capital by June 1. At its seventh annual dinner at the Boston City Club about 250 stockholders and as many guests attended. The annual financial statement shows cash and Liberty bonds sufficient to cover liabilities outside of capital and property valued at 603 237.30, with substantial additional value. President James Solomont refused a salary. he remains ill with influenza and would not consider pay until capital reaches 1 000 000. David A. Laurie served as toastmaster.

The Massachusetts Realty Commercial Company Boston Boston City Club Liberty Bonds James Solomont Solomont David A. Laurie

Gompers Urges Aid for Russia Amid Crisis

Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, called on Americans to aid Russia through Russian relief efforts. He urged support for Russia's recovery by building basic industries and warned against turning away due to current conditions, recalling Russia's historic democracy and peasant life.

New York Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Russia Gompers American Central Committee For Russian Relief

Hughes Declines to Seek Republican Presidential Nomination

Charles Fe Hughes states in a letter to County Clerk Frank Dewey that he does not want his name presented in the State primary for the Republican nomination. He cites a desire for Republican unity and urges Dewey not to bring his name forward despite appreciating support.

Omaha Charles FE. Hughes Frank Dewey

Newton Soldiers Honored by France

Fighty memorial certificates from the French government were presented to the parents of Newton soldiers who died in France by Captain Andre Morize, member of the French mission, in Newton High School last evening.

Fighty Newton France Andre Morize

Reduction in the Cost of Living Not Yet Marked

Market supplies are easier with more fruit and vegetable variety due to better transportation. However the overall cost of living has not fallen enough to make any impression on shoppers.

Market Prices Hold Steady Across Staples and Meats

Prices remain near high marks across groceries with sugar at 17 and 1712 cents per pound. Lamb and beef show limited declines as wholesale volatility fails to reach consumers. Pork, veal, fowl, and fish list varied rates, with fresh butter and eggs largely unchanged and egg prices around 8 1 2 cents per dozen.

Market Prices For Fresh Produce And Eggs

Dozen eggs quoted with choice varieties at high cents per dozen. Eastern eggs at 80 cents and western at 75 cents per dozen. Storage eggs poor quality and scarce. Florida oranges 50 to 75 cents per dozen, California oranges 60 cents to $1, grape fruit 10 cents each or two for 25 cents. Apples 5 cents to $1.15 per peck, rhubarb 25 cents per pound. Cauliflower 35 cents per head, celery scarce, radishes 5 cents per bunch, spinach 50 cents per peck, root vegetables 8 to 9 cents per pound. Sweet potatoes three pounds for 2 cents, white potatoes 90 cents per peck, lettuce 10 to 15 cents per head.

Florida California

Framed for Liquor Crime in South End Flush

Fred I. Ames of Clermont Street faces drunkenness charges after police recover 64 quarts of pre prohibition beverages eight friends hosted a party that led to his arrest and disappearance of his hoarded stock. Police will question the eight friends about the missing crates.

Fred I Ames Fred South End Clermont Street Central Court Th Station

Fruit-a-tives Cure Sufferer’s Years of Headaches

SICK HEADACHES for years at 160 Caroline Ave Ogdensburg N Y. C E Beswick reports relief after using Fruit-a-tives Liver Tablets. The ad touts price 50c a box six for 2 50 and 25c trial size with orders via Fruit-a-tives Limited Ogdensburg N Y.

Ogdensburg C. E. Beswick Fruit-A-Tives Limited N. Y

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