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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1921
Page
6
Federal prohibition agents opened streams of liquor into the sewers of Waukegan after a raid that yielded nearly 350000 quarts of intoxicants seized. The operation marks a major enforcement action in the area.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a harmless reliable antacid that quickly relieves indigestion acidity heartburn and stomach discomfort. It claims millions trust the product to regulate the stomach so you can eat favorite foods without fear and notes the low cost at drug stores.
In Washington, January 11, Senator Kenyon of Iowa urged a law requiring lobbyists to register and reveal their clients and interests. He cited heavy lobbying by oil and lumber interests and noted Kansas already requires registration. Senator Walsh of Massachusetts expressed support, citing a rise in lobbying and an unnamed group reportedly spending $200,000 yearly in Washington.
J P Coats thread makers in Pawtucket Rhode Island announced an immediate wage reduction affecting about 2500 workers. The exact amount was not disclosed.
An account of Dr. John Collins Warren born 1778 in Boston includes his autobiography’s depictions of city life. He recalls barbering routines daily, period dress, festive parties with wine and punch, temperance views, and slow business after the 1783 peace as merchants enjoyed leisure and lax promptness.
Governor Cox will be the guest of honor at the Boston Tufts Club annual reunion and banquet at the Copley Plaza Hotel. The event draws a large attendance from Tufts graduates within 40 miles of Boston. After the banquet the club will conduct its annual election of officers.
Word arrives that Mrs Salome Dingley widow of late Congressman Nelson Dingley died this morning in Seabreeze Florida where she was wintering She was 87 years old
The Cambridge community increased contributions to the fund for Mrs. Nora Riley widow of Patrolman Thomas J. Riley who was slain while quelling a disturbance on Nov 21. The trial of suspect Rocco Scicchitano was scheduled for Jan 2 with District Attorney Tufts prosecuting.
Women of Roslindale West Roxbury invited to a Florence Street School Mothers Association meeting at 2 pm today. Miss Jordan from the Boston Public Library children’s department will speak on training and teaching children.
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