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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1920
Page
8
Advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle, cleansing alternative to calomel. Claims include clearer skin, improved digestion, and removal of toxins with a purely vegetable formula sold in 10c and 25c sizes, urging nightly use for a week.
The United States rejects any part of indemnity Germany would pay for the Scapa Flow destroyers. Washington says the settlement by the supreme council is objectionable in principle. Germany would deliver inland steamers docks and tugs, with 2 percent to the United States. The U S favored destroying the ships to avoid future naval expansion costs.
Joseph Kent born January 14 177 in Calvert County Maryland showed early promise and medical skill by age 20. He served as army surgeon and cavalry colonel before entering politics, twice serving in Congress and as Maryland governor at age 47. His tenure backed Baltimore West connections via canals and railroads and he advocated prison reform and educational land. He died at 58.
Berlin riot violence intensifies as troops fire on demonstrators gathering to oppose the exploitation law. Reports say crowds raged through the streets after noon, sparked by appeals from Die Freiheit, with widespread injuries and ongoing unrest despite police efforts.
Officers, nurses and enlisted personnel of the City Hospital unit will hold their first reunion and dance at Intercolonial Hall, Roxbury. The unit served with the American Expeditionary Forces in France, operating large hospitals and convalescent centers. Dr. John J. Dowling and Dr. E B Nicholls, both colonels, led the mission. Joseph F. Phelan serves as president and organized the annual dance.
At a meeting of the committee on post office and postal facilities the Boston Chamber of Commerce endorsed the new policy of numbering the postal stations in the Boston postal district. A statement urged support for postal officials in implementing the plan.
General Edwards will formally assume command of Camp Devens tomorrow. General McCain will continue to command Camp Devens under General Edwards in a transition arrangement.
Albany Jan 13 The judiciary committee opened to hear evidence against five Socialist Assemblymen suspended for alleged unfitness to hold office. Indications point to public hearings at the Capitol not starting until next Tuesday.
More than 500 jewelers attended the 82nd annual Boston Jewelers' Club banquet at the Copley Plaza Hotel. Colonel Harry Brown presided, Lieutenant-Governor Channing H. Cox spoke for the governor, and Melvin W. Johnson urged limits on freedom of speech. Mayor Peters outlined a tenant burdens committee and commented on Stuart and Eliot streets widening real estate prospects.
Indianapolis January 13 The American Legion may affiliate with Les Comarades de Combat a French veterans group A letter to national headquarters from F O Senechal acting president of the French organization proposes the affiliation The note signals growing French American wartime veteran ties through formal link proposal
Alice Cole widow of John Cole aged 78 of Dorchester and Thomas Cribben beloved husband of Annie Cribben noted in Dorchester. Vin Cenza Santartia of East Boston aged 64, mother of Serdinando Francesca Gaetano Santartia, with funeral details and mass times for each location.
James J. Doherty, president of the Boston Liquor Dealers Association, rebukes General Ruckman. He argues prohibition harms citizens by restricting beverages with healthful benefits and defends dealers as honest Americans who faced wartime hardships and legal sanction. He labels Ruckman’s statements as exaggerated and harmful to government and order.
The 8800 ton cargo carrier City of Alma was launched at the Merchants' Shipbuilding Corporation yard in Harriman Pennsylvania on the Delaware. Named for Alma Michigan Liberty Loan activities, Miss Esther Rhodes of Alma served as sponsor. This marks the 23d cargo ship launched at the Harriman war emergency plant.
Senator McNary of Oregon introduced by request a bill to extend the national prohibition amendment to American citizens in consular districts in China and other countries where treaties allow. The measure was referred to the judiciary committee.
In a district court ruling Judge Bingham appointed Bion C. Pierce of Taunton as receiver for the Nelson Machine Company of Taunton. The bond was set at 15000 dollars.
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