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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1921
Page
17
Curb broilers and fowls quoted from 45 to 66 cents a pound with varied sizes. turkeys, ducks, and geese priced per market standards. Beef cuts list as racks, short cuts, lean ends, and pork products including bacon and lard priced per hundredweight. fresh vegetables show cabbage 1.25 to 1.50 a head and tomatoes at market rates.
Last sales show varied results across U S and international issues including Erie 1st 5s, City of Paris 6s, Tokyo bonds, and Swiss government notes. Market activity names several banks and issuers with prices around 80 to 90 while noting shifts in U S Treasuries and corporate debentures amid modest volume.
A long price list shows bids and offers for beans, peas, corn products, butter, flour, hay, lambs, dairy, and farm staples. Items include N Y Mich choice pea beans 5 to 5.25, California small white 5.25 to 5.50, red kidneys 9 to 9.50, oats and corn products with varied grades, and onions Maine and Connecticut Valley per 100 lb bags. Poultry and dry packed chicken prices noted for Northern and Easter markets.
The article notes that prisoners at Bilibid, both male and female, receive a fixed number of cigarettes two per day at government expense.
Frank W. Stearns of Boston, elected as official messenger for Massachusetts, received the electoral papers sealed with the Commonwealth seal from Governor Cox and departed for Washington to deliver the state’s vote to Vice President Marshall in the Senate. Mrs. William Lowell Putnam witnessed the moment and wished him a safe journey.
Wade found guilty of first degree murder after trial with attorney present and Judge William H. Comley presiding. Proceedings concluded as verdict delivered in court.
The judge adjourned court after a first-degree murder verdict. Wade sat calm as his family learned the outcome by telephone, with 11 ballots taken during nearly six hours of deliberation. The verdict carries capital punishment by hanging, and no appeal details were given.
Outside brokers offer 8 percent, customers’ brokers loan 8 percent, year money ranges 8 to 9 percent. The latest report shows unchanged Lpt 23.0 at the clearing house.
Wade is found guilty and is led away as his father collapses in grief. The defense offered no statement while Wade’s final moments in the cell show a family shattered by the verdict. Spectators depart quietly as officers close the court.
The State Department was informed of the shooting of Lieutenant Langdon in Vladivostok. Consul Mac Gowan was directed to forward a more complete report.
Two reports from Admiral Gleaves describe the Jan 8 shooting of Lieutenant Langdon at Vladivostok near Peter the Great Square. The incident prompted Japanese officials to express profound regret and offer assistance as the Navy and State Department investigate.
A six foot man beyond a sentry was shot in the back by a sentry who fired two revolver shots after the man turned. Langdon, in full uniform, was wounded with the bullet exiting the left chest. Japanese officials offer assistance as the investigation continues.
Reports differ on Lieutenant W. H. Langdon of the Albany being shot by a Japanese sentry near Vladivostok while moving toward his ship. An American official later said Langdon died after returning to the vessel. A Tokyo despatch describes a torch being flashed, a challenge, a gun drawn, and a fatal shot, followed by a large warehouse fire with heavy losses at about $25,000 to stock and building.
Mrs Idella Langdon of Jamacia Plain mourns the death of her son Lieutenant Warren Hectore Langdon born March 16 1888 Branford Vermont. A navy machinist turned officer he served aboard the cruiser Albany and died during the Vladivostok expedition on January 15 1919. He left two brothers Carl and Clarence Langdon both in naval service.
A major fire at the Driscoll building on Milk Street and Central Street injured two firemen as flames blasted second and third floors. Ladder Company No 1 crews battled the blaze from across the street while heat and smoke forced operations back. Fire disrupted trains and sent passengers coughing at State Street station. The injured firefighter Coveney of 16 Crescent Avenue Dorchester was taken to Haymarket Square Relief Hospital with knee injuries and possible internal damage.
Ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle calomel substitute to cleanse blood bowels and liver. Claims include clearer skin and relief from dark breath and constipation with a vegetable formula sold at 15c to 30c.
English tenor Sir Edward Elwes died after being struck by a train beside wife Lady Winifride Elwes at the Marie Antoinette Hotel in New York. He had earlier career as a diplomat in Vienna and studied music in Paris, gaining fame in concert and oratorio and as Elgar’s favored tenor.
The State executive committee of the American Legion will meet next Wednesday at the State House to consider revoking Post 29's charter over the refusal of officers from the All New England Women's Post to move their Charlestown quarters. Commander Daisy Erd vows to fight the action with national headquarters and pursue legal action to preserve the post.
Advertisement for Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound promises to restore natural hair color from gray or faded hair. It claims a simple sponge application darkens hair naturally and evenly with several uses and is available at drug stores.
An advertisement touts a home made cough remedy using Pinex 21% ounces in a pint bottle with sugar syrup or substitutes. It promises instant soothing of air passages, loosened phlegm, and quick cold relief for throat chest bronchitis croup hoarseness and asthma with money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
So called stomach troubles such as digestion gas sourness stomach ache and inability to retain food stem from excess stomach acid. A teaspoonful of Wr su lated Magnesia with hot or cold water after meals neutralizes acidity quickly and safely.
A vintage promotion claims Mayr's Pine Needle Balm keeps noses clean to prevent colds and catarrh. It advertises two tube sizes, a free trial, and sale through druggists with Geo H. Mayr listed in Chicago.
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