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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1920

Page

17

Necktie clue helps nab quartet in city break in

Four men were arrested after a changeable necktie linked them to burglaries at the Louis Breck haberdashery on Dover street and the Sternburg Brothers clothing house on Washington street. Officers traced Lyon Fleming and Morgan by the tie, leading to arrests of Cornelius Driscoll and William Gallano after questioning and a search revealed stolen underwear on Morgan.

Louis Breck Haberdashery Dover Street Sternburg Brothers Washington Street Charles Flanders East Dedham Street Dover Washington Streets John Fleming Fifth Street Boston Fleming Breck John Morgan Fourth Street South Boston Cornelius Driscoll Broadway William Gallano Norwell Street Dorchester Station House Morgan

Oppenheim Whimsical Three Tale Heads for Boston Post

E. Phillips Oppenheim continues the Curious trio series with Sir Julian Rand & Co. to be featured in the Boston Sunday Post Magazine. The upcoming installment promises intrigue and refined social satire in a classic detective style.

Oppenheim E. Phillips Oppenheim Sir Julian Rand & Co Boston Sunday Post

South Boston Girl’s Elaborate Doll House

The four room playhouse of 4 year old James F. Peacock of South Boston features papered rooms, electric lights, a fireplace, and movable furniture. A lawn, tiny walk, and a water fountain enhance the setup at 764 Sixth Street, with a 10 cent toy auto that runs on demand.

James F. Peacock South Boston Sixth Street South Boston James C. Peacock

Petition to Put Name of Bryan on Ballot

Petitions to place the name of William J. Bryan on the ballot for the Democratic presidential nomination were received by the Secretary of State in Lansing Michigan. Senator Hiram Johnson qualified yesterday for a place on the Republican ticket.

Bryan Lansing Mich William J. Bryan Hiram Johnson

Seek for Husbands in Boston

Minneapolis women seek Boston men for husbands in a bold appeal prompted by loneliness. Miss Laura Meyers urged Minneapolis police chief Michael H. Crowley to aid in finding suitable matches amid a city short of eligible suitors.

Minneapolis Boston Laura Meyers Michael H. Crowley

Four Minneapolis women seek husbands through notices

A letter from MISS LAURA MEYERS asks readers to help find a husband for four girls in Minneapolis. She seeks a man aged 24 to 28 with a steady job and lovable disposition, not fond of cars, not overly concerned with looks, hoping for successful matches.

Minneapolis Laura Meyers Minn

Roosevelt to Probe Naval Prison at Portsmouth

Assistant Secretary of the Navy Franklin D. Roosevelt will arrive in Portsmouth February 24 for two days to oversee the naval investigation of the Portsmouth naval prison and Lieutenant-Commander Thomas Mott Osborne. He will be joined by Rear Admirals Dunn and Hallstead along with various civilians and naval officials implicated in the charges. Foulard is noted for trimmings and linings.

New Haven Conn Yale Corporation Hadley Yale University Portsmouth N. H Franklin D. Roosevelt Portsmouth Naval Prison Naval Prison Thomas Mott

Police Believe Barry Died By His Own Hand

Milford reports police think Jack Barry killed himself at Round Yon d. Investigators probe claim he faced Reds threats and will send Chief Murphy to Concord to verify possible delusions. Records show Barry did not gamble or win large sums and led a temperate life.

Milford Jack” Barry Round Yond Reds Murphy Conia N. H Barry

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