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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1920
Page
10
President Franklin D. Roosevelt launches a sharp critique of Congress during a public address, faulting lawmakers for inaction and demanding bold fiscal and social measures to revive the economy and aid unemployed Americans.
A feature on how the Diamond Dyes method or product helps transform faded, shabby garments into renewed clothing. Women explore the dyeing process and its consumer appeal.
Diamond Dyes claims a guaranteed rich fadeless color for wool silk linen cotton and blends in dresses blouses skirts coats feathers draperies and coverings. The package directions promise simple steps and a Color Card shown by a druggist to match any material.
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Franklin D Roosevelt addresses over 1000 Harvard men urging a reorganized government on business lines. He attacks Congress and the executive branch as inefficient and warns against unconstitutional changes if the system is not reformed. He cites waste, multiple bear jurisdictions, and five navies to illustrate bureaucratic dysfunction.
Representative Hays of Brighton accused the metropolitan affairs committee of being influenced by a powerful “Charter Guard” and praised plum rewards for votes. The hearing examined bills to shorten Boston mayoral terms to two years and to establish district representation in the City Council.
A courtroom scene unfolds with a judge, weary witnesses, and a cross examining attorney. The jurors appear bored as questions probe whether a defendant’s marriage promise was serious or jocular. The plaintiff describes the air as ruffled and hands on the defendant.
The report condemns political violence but questions whether such shootings preceded repression. It notes Sinn Fein as de facto government in parts of Ireland and rejects partition as a remedy, proposing dominion self government or proportional self government with imperial defense retained. The piece also covers Lloyd George's Irish home rule bill, two parliaments for South and North, a cross‑parliament council, and funding via land annuities gift estimated at 15 million dollars.
The article notes renewed effort to end the treaty fight with a final test of strength within weeks. Republicans claim 22 Democrats ready to accept reservations while Democrats press for enough administration Senators to block ratification. Private conferences are seen as pivotal as the Senate debate resumes.
The reservation affecting Article 30 is likely to be shelved for now as the Senate tackles compromise amendments to the Republican reservation program. Voting on these amendments tomorrow is uncertain as several senators seek extended discussion on the treaty’s general provisions.
W J Noble president of the British chamber of shipping warns against under estimating American mercantile strength. He notes U S shipbuilding potentialities and a fleet of more than 9 000 000 tons, implying Americans may reach a supreme position in shipping as war reshapes world trade.
A heavy storm leaves Manchester and nearby cities snowbound cutting street railway service and disrupting railroad schedules. The blackout halts transit as crews work to clear lines and restore operations.
During the noon rush at Park Street subway yesterday Mrs. Mary Toomey aged 28 from 52 Chandler Street gave birth to a daughter eight pounds. Both mother and baby were taken to Relief Hospital by ambulance. the child arrived before the ambulance, both resting comfortably at the hospital last night.
An at home treatment using Parmint double strength mixed with hot water and sugar is promoted to relieve catarrh, head noises, and ear related symptoms. The ad asserts improvement within a day and that about ninety percent of ear troubles are caused by catarrh, promising restored hearing through this simple tonic.
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