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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1920
Page
10
Lowell January 14 The Harvard Brewery corporation announces a pro rata dividend payable in hard liquor to stockholders. Each holder will receive his share and may not sell or negotiate it. The brewery had purchased the liquor in anticipation of lifting prohibition loans.
Kingston Jamaica Jan 14 The battleship H M S New Zealand sailed for Trinidad this morning carrying Admiral Jellicoe and Sir Robert Borden aboard.
An advertisement claims Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People bolster blood and digestion, aiding thin pale women with headaches backaches and general weakness. Mrs H McCarl of Springfield Mass endorses them after using six boxes for relief and renewed strength. The pills are sold by druggists or direct from Schenectady with a 60 cent price and a free booklet on nervous diseases.
Representative Benjamin C Lane of Boston filed in the House an order urging the department of public utilities to report by May 1 on the practicability of extending a neighborhood flat rate telephone service at a maximum annual cost of 18 dollars to all communities currently served by telephone but lacking this service.
The article covers a state report urging study of measured versus flat rate telephone service and classified service, a joint Senate House oath for Councillor Ingraham, and Democratic resistance to increasing roll-call votes from 30 to 40. It also notes Marshfield petitioning for Pilgrim Tercentenary land to build a cemetery for proper approaches.
A North End Italian community wedding in East Boston united Pierina Giordani daughter of James Giordani with Anthony Albertelli a returned Italian war hero. At St. Lazarus Church Leyden street Rev Louis Toma officiated with Josephine Valenti as bridesmaid and Lawrence Albertelli as best man. A reception followed at 23 Breed street and the couple departed for an extended wedding trip.
Rep Doyle of New Bedford filed a bill to void the sliding scale pricing of gas in Boston unless the Boston Consolidated Gas Company proves to the public utilities department that no Massachusetts Gas Companies or other voluntary group holds a majority of its stock. A companion Senate bill by Sen Quinn of Swampscott proposes juror pay at five dollars a day plus mileage, higher than the current three dollars.
Former Brookline Police Chief Alonzo W. Corey was guest of honor at a formal dinner and reception hosted by Brookline board of selectmen at the Country Club. Attending were selectmen, city department heads, and speeches were given by Judge P. S. Parker, Judge Charles A. Perkins, Walter I. Cusick, police commissioner chair, and current chief H. Allen Rutherford.
Washington January 14 The sterling anti sedition bill passed by the Senate last Saturday was set aside today by the House Judiciary Committee which substituted for it the House measure drafted by Attorney General Palmer. Members said the Senate bill was too drastic in some provisions. Committee action forecasts extended conference discussion if the House upholds it before final enactment. House discussion expected to begin this week.
Carl E. Akeley of the American Museum of Natural History gave "Roosevelt's Africa" as a stereopticon lecture during the 46th annual meeting and dinner of the Massachusetts Fish and Game Protective Association held at the City Club last night.
Senate Democrats face a leadership vote amid debates over ratification of the League of Nations covenant and possible fall elections. Key figures include Hitchcock and Underwood with regional and political tensions shaping the race. wire votes possible as Carter Glass may weigh in.
Franklin Park and Field hosted one of the largest winter pleasure crowds. Police counted about 13,000 skaters and spectators enjoying hillsides, tobogoan slides, and snowball fights with no damage reported.
Advertises Lobel O toothache plasters with guaranteed relief and convenience. Claims quick, local relief from toothache symptoms and easy application for near instant comfort.
Police say a woman abducted a baby boy after posing as the mother. The missing child case centers on the suspect who gained consent through deception and is being sought by authorities.
A young Everett factory worker, 18, seeks her eight month old son held by a woman who pretended to be a Dorchester city councillor’s wife. The mother, who refuses to reveal identity, left the baby at 82 Everett Street with Mrs. William Underwood after the impostor answered an adoption ad. The woman urged legal adoption promising the child would have a good home and later persuaded the mother to relinquish the baby among other applicants.
More than 25 alleged radicals imprisoned at Deer Island were given hearings before immigration inspectors yesterday and five were released on bail. Four inspectors are hearing the cases now and the work is expected to be completed much more rapidly than first anticipated.
Miss Viola Bell of Roxbury coughed up a shredded but usable $2 bill in Roxbury Court after a $20 theft report by washerwoman Mrs. Anna Stefany. Judge sentences Bell to three months in the house of correction while further search for the missing $20 continues.
Hartford report states Fair Price Commissioner Robert Scoville authorized higher bread prices. The 16-ounce loaf will cost 12 cents and the 24-ounce loaf 18 cents, with a possible further flour price rise from 14 to 16 dollars within 60 days.
The city moves to remove the elevated Boston structure improving streets and traffic flow, with officials signaling a long planned project to modernize transit and reduce noise in neighborhoods.
About 400 Charlestown district residents gathered at High School Hall last night to urge improvements, focusing on playground facilities and modifications to the Chelsea bridge draw.
New Haven Conn Jan 14 The State Board of Education announced today it has approved a plan to train student apprentices in railroading, marking a step to prepare pupils for railroad careers.
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