Town Fire Injures Two Guests During Destruction
A blaze today destroyed a town property leaving nine guests in distress. Two people were injured. one jumped from a third story window breaking his back, the other severely burned.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1920
Page
5
A blaze today destroyed a town property leaving nine guests in distress. Two people were injured. one jumped from a third story window breaking his back, the other severely burned.
An ad urges nose and throat care with Ely's Cream Balm for germ prevention and breathing ease. It claims fast opening of blocked passages, soothing relief, and long standing use by millions, recommending nightly use and room ventilation.
Right Rev Charles H Brent calls for asylum seekers fair work access and a thaw in the League of Nations ratification stalemate at Symphony Hall. Bishop Brent notes his own immigrant path and urges adherence to Washington and Lincoln era principles, as Massachusetts crowds applaud the Church's Call campaign.
The author argues Americans must maintain poise and loyalty to their nation amid global pressures. They critique alien newcomers who disregard American institutions and urge personal responsibility over mere organizational or church affiliation as paths to virtue.
Thomas J. Preston Jr. resigns as dean of the New York Homeopathic Medical College and Flower Hospital citing insufficient funds and ill health. The board of trustees will consider the resignation at a meeting next Wednesday.
The Rev. Gabriel Reid Maguire delivered a lecture to parishioners at Ruggles Street Baptist Church about his experiences in Africa, sharing reflections on faith and travel.
New England faces a serious shortage of hay and grain feed that could affect horses cows and hens. Milk supplies and general food distribution may suffer if relief is not found. A J Merigold of the Whittemore Company urged the Boston Chamber of Commerce to act and a conference with railroad officials is planned at South Station to seek relief.
A 16 inch naval shell from the South Charleston ordnance plant bored through 13 inches of armor belt steel at Indian Head proving ground. The third shell in a test group of five met all requirements and set a potential production record. Private plants contracted to make 16 inch projectiles had mixed results over 15 months.
At the South Charleston plant 2100 pounds of explosive will be used against the 1400 pounds of the 14 inch shell in long range tests for the 16 inch guns. Two ships, the Maryland and the Colorado, are slated for spring launch as part of the new dreadnought program.
I Higginson Jr of Lee Higginson & Co said Sir Eric Geddes is not being considered as a prospective partner in Higginson & Co. London. a London despatch claimed otherwise in Modern Transport. Some Boston and New York partners are also in the London firm, but the concerns are independent despite cross dealings. Sir Hugh G Levick recently retired to join the Reparations Commission.
The Lynn City Council unanimously voted to revoke all jitney licenses on April 26 after a lengthy public hearing. Councillor John J. Joyce made the motion amid extensive debate with jitney operators and opponents lasting over two hours. The Bay State officials had agreed to offer Lynn residents 16 rides for a dollar.
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