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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1920

Page

6

Guilty of Murder Man Tries Death by Own Action

Plymouth Feb 20 John Arsenti found guilty of second degree murder for killing Frank Gentili at Brockton on July 11 last. He attempted death by his own action in the deck of the superior court when life imprisonment was imposed. He dashed his head against the railing and later butted an anteroom wall. We will recover.

Plymouth John Arsenti Frank Gentili Brockton Superior Court

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Ad Claim Health Boost

A vintage advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable liver and bowel stimulant. It promises clearer skin brighter eyes and buoyant feeling by cleansing the system without calomel’s dangers and notes millions of boxes sold at 10 or 25 cents.

Dr. Edwards J. Edwards Dr.Edwards Edwards

Plan of U S Treaty Making Discussion in Oxford

John W. Davis, the American ambassador, spoke to the Oxford University British American Club explaining U S treaty making powers. He compared British and American methods, stressing shared ties and the need to test them link by link while praising checks and debates that prevent secret treaties.

Oxford England John W. Davis Oxford University United States Davis

New Brady Play Wins Audience in Boston

William A. Brady tested Owen Davis's new melodrama The Wedding Ring at Plymouth Theatre Boston yesterday afternoon. Davis, known for melodramas about human frailties, again crafts a tale of moral conflict and resolution in this piece.

William A. Brady Boston Plymouth Theatre Owen Davis Mr. Brady

New England Conference Planned in Boston for Feb 24

The national executive committee of the Committee of 48 announces all arrangements are complete for the New England conference. The event will be held in Boston on Tuesday afternoon and evening at Lorimer Hall Tremont Temple.

Committee of 48 New England Boston Lorimer Hall Tremont Temple Committee of Forty-Fight Tremont Street At & O Dudley Field Malone Allen McCurdy Committee of Forty-Eight Charles Zueblin Organization of Wm. C. Gerrish Beacon Street J. A. H. Hopkins

Theatre and Bank Plot Unfolds in Mixed Drama

A melodrama centers on David and John Compton, brothers at a bank, a missing 15 000 tied to teller Briscoe, and Emily Rand torn between lovers. Revelations occur as trials, shootings, and a twist reveal John’s innocence while Briscoe confesses the theft. The cast then shifts to a stage production and a political conference notice closes the item.

David Compton John Compton Briscoe John Emily Rand Compton Jack David Emily Oklahoma Teller Briscoe Plymouth John Cromwell Kenneth MacKenna Marie Goff Frank Dawson Robert Harrison Richard Collins Davis

Auto Dealers Meet at Lenox Tonight

New England officers of the National Automobile Dealers Association to convene at the Hotel Lenox. Attendees include H. A. Robinson of Ellsworth, C. H. Everett of Providence, R. D. Britton of Hartford, A. J. Shorey of Boston, and directors R. W. Powers and Charles F. Coe. Massachusetts bills pending will get serious consideration with plans for a campaign against those not acceptable to the industry.

New England National Automobile Dealers’ Association Hotel Lenox Maine H. A Robinson Ellsworth Rhode Island C. H. Everett Providence Connecticut R. D. Britton Hartford Massachusetts A. J. Shorey Boston R. W. Powers Fall River Charles F. Coe

A Nutritious Diet for All Ages Quick Lunch at Home or Office

A concise guide promotes a balanced lunch plan suitable for home or work. It emphasizes simple wholesome choices, avoids imitations and substitutes, and targets all ages with practical menus and portion ideas.

Diner waiter held on liquor charge after search

Charles A. Brown a waiter in the dining car service of the New Haven road was accosted by a policeman at Huntington avenue and Massachusetts avenue Thursday night while waiting for a car home to Cambridge The officer searched him and found a bottle of Canadian Club whiskey and another quart bottle

Charles A. Brown New Haven Road Huntington Avenue Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge

Local figure famed for portraits beside a fat horse

A reminiscence notes the subject’s fondness for posing beside a very fat horse, aiming a noble look. It states he died in his 68th year with an unblemished record and mentions thousands of streets and babies named after him.

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