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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1920
Page
7
Premier leaders outline a path to settle the Adriatic dispute by withdrawing earlier proposals and seeking an agreement between Italy and Yugoslavia. If talks fail, the United States and Allies will reassess with concrete proposals while honoring Wilson’s Albanian policy.
Washington officials report no surprise at the British and French premiers inviting President Wilson to back a formal Adriatic settlement proposal. The note was received at the State Department and lies before the President, with a reply expected in days. Officials withheld comment while noting the Dec 9 agreement and the condition that any settlement not undermine nationals of a third power.
Old fashioned home remedy touts yellow mustard poultices for sore throats chest colds and inflammations. Heat eases pain and Begg's Mustarine blends mustard with soothing agents for quicker relief sold 60 to 80 cents by S C Wells & Co LeRoy New York.
Advert says Partola candies remove constipation without medicines. Describes them as mint lozenges called The Doctor in Candy form, claiming they act as laxative and internal antiseptic while aiding digestion and general health. Available in 25c 50c and 1.00 boxes from druggists.
Pembroke, Feb 7 The oldest box factory in America owned by Gil bert H West of Bryantville was gutted by a February fire after a boiler room blaze. Ninety workers escaped injury by leaping from windows as gale winds and heavy snow fed the blaze. Estimated damage is $100 000 with lumber sheds spared for a near total loss.
Alexander Brin editor of the Boston Jewish Advocate urged the Menorah Society at Boston University Law School to promote a common humanity. He called for genuine sympathy for people wherever located to preserve Americas traditions and ideals.
Veterans groups clash with the art commission over where Massachusetts World War and Civil War flags should be placed. Debated options include Memorial Hall or Grand Staircase Hall, with a sub committee appointed to reconcile the differences.
Patrolman Phillip McMahon dived from the Wellesley station platform and pulled Evelyn McGaughy, BU student of Abbott road Wellesley Hills, from between train coaches before the wheel crushed her. She was taken to Newton Hospital with a foot injury likely to sideline her for weeks.
Demand for Father John’s Medicine surged during the grip epidemic leading to a temporary shortage. Wholesale druggists report supply restored and able to restock all depleted retailers. The product, alcohol free and over 60 years in use, claims to strengthen breathing passages and aid recovery.
Washington February 27 The Senate discussed the peace treaty but took no vote. Irreconcilable opponents led by Senator Norris Republican Nebraska spoke long about Egypt provisions and the treatment of Egyptian Versailles delegates, delaying ratification considerations.
Discussion on the pending reservation for domestic questions under the league occurred briefly before adjournment. Senator Smith urged adopting the original form, while Senator Hitchcock's substitute would amend the treaty. Republicans seek votes for ratification, Democrats weigh irreconcilables and possible backlash if reservations block ratification.
More than 1500 former members of the Soist Infantry Boston's Own Regiment are expected at an 8 p m reunion tonight in the First Corps of Cadets Armory Columbus Avenue Major Peters Lieutenant Governor Cox and Colonel Edward L Logan will attend Colonel Frank Tomkins the former commander speaks The First Corps of Cadets Band will provide music a light luncheon will follow The 301st formed from draft Boston men trained at Camp Devens sailed July 4 1918 and served overseas after Chateau Thierry the regiment was broken up to reinforce other units most served in the 37th 1st and 2nd Divisions
Rocheh former owner of Clark's Hotel shot himself yesterday at his wife's grave in Forest Hills Cemetery. The death appears as deliberate self inflicted action connected to personal sorrow. Police say no further suspects are involved and the grave site is secured.
A body was located lying on a snow covered mound with a bullet hole in the left breast over the heart. A revolver was found near the body.
Police discover Fischer in the cemetery area after his chauffeur, waiting outside the main entrance, reports the driver waited half an hour while taking Fischer from Hotel Harvard Back Bay. Stenographer Miss Marion Fowles says Fischer talked of suicide amid grief since his wife’s death and recent family losses. Fischer, famed for a 1906 trolley crash heroism, faced mounting illness and loneliness as relatives were notified of his death.
Oklahoma City Feb 27 The Oklahoma Senate approved the House resolution ratifying the federal woman suffrage amendment by a 2% to 13 vote but struck out the emergency clause. The amended measure returns to the House for debate tomorrow.
Francis N Balch for the Boston Chamber of Commerce told the metropolitan affairs committee that the current Boston charter is the best monument to the party's intelligence and sincerity. He opposed bills proposing district representation in the City Council.
Mr Balch argues district representation would ruin city government while praising the current charter. He contends the mayoral post demands skill beyond a governor’s role and rebuts a two year mayor term, saying much time would be spent learning and then campaigning for re election.
Dr James L Barton chairman of the near east relief committee says there is no safety for Christians under Turkish rule after commenting on Lloyd George remarks in the British House of Commons. He had returned from eight months relief work in Turkey.
A historical letter argues against British French and Italian guns protecting Christians under Turkish rule in Constantinople. It contends massacres arise from spontaneous local actions, not decrees, and cites Marash and Constantinople fleets as evidence of ongoing peril to Armenians and Christian civilians.
Thomas J. Connelly of Oak Street was arrested on Albion Street South End by Patrolman William Hazard. Police report morphine valued at 250 dollars found on him and say he was attempting to sell drugs to a woman near Dover Street. Connelly slipped on ice fleeing and was later searched at the station with the drugs in small boxes.
Boston lawyer Joseph F. Warren, linked to victims of Warren and Palmer, will surrender at police headquarters this morning. He will be booked and arraigned in Municipal Court after processing, according to a close friend.
Advertisement explains exhausted nerve cells are renewed by blood nourishment. It warns thin blood weakens nerve supply causing nervous headache neuralgia sciatica or nervous indigestion. A non alcoholic tonic is recommended to restore blood and revitalize nerves.
Kensington Connecticut resident Agnes Holmquist credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with relieving indigestion sleeplessness and nervousness. She details gradual improvement including restored appetite digestion sleep and reduced headaches after using the blood building tonic. The ad promotes 60 cent packages and a free booklet by mail from Schenectady New York.
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