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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1920
Page
8
In Louisville a joint commission of the North and South wings of the Methodist Church will meet tomorrow to pursue reunification of the divided church body.
Bayer name signifies genuine Aspirin prescribed by physicians for nineteen years. Boxes of 12 tablets cost a few cents. The aspirin is the trademark of the Bayer company and is used for colds, pain, headache, neuralgia, lumbago, and rheumatism with proper directions in the package.
Albany Jan 14 The Assembly judiciary committee set the stage for next Tuesday's trial of five Socialist assemblymen suspended at the opening of the Legislature and another move to reinstate them looms for Monday night. Assemblyman William C Amos Republican plans to seek their restoration arguing the suspension violated the State constitution and nullified all proceedings since.
In Chicago on January 14 a hearing in Superior Court addressed Henry Anthony Marsh’s right to a share of Marshall Field’s estate. Marsh, three, is the son of Henry Field and Peggy Marsh, a former chorus girl. Field’s brother's death and a $100,000 fund for Peggy Marsh suggest he acknowledged paternity in a prior settlement.
Federal officers arrested William S. Richardson of Hull on embezzling $800 of government property from a Western Union office between July 1 1918 and August 1 1919 While in custody Richardson pleaded not guilty before the United States vote and was held in 1000 until January 29.
An advertisement touts Bitro-Phosphate as a safe organic phosphate tonic to increase weight and nerve energy. It cites clinical cases from St. Catherine's Hospital New York claiming gains of 78 and 27 pounds with improved strength, sleep, and mood, warning it should not be used by those not seeking weight gain.
The Executive Council approved a pardon for James G. Hourihan of South Boston on parole conditions, date unsure. Hourihan, 22, was convicted January 1, 1919, of assault with intent to rob and sentenced to two and a half to four years. His counsel plans absolute pardon action citing new evidence and possible misidentification with Stephen King. Police believe a different partner committed the crime.
Washington reports a list of 15 Admirals headed by Rear Admiral William S. Sims was sent to Secretary Daniels by Senator Hale to recall them for testimony before the Senate naval sub committee investigating navy decoration awards. The hearings begin Friday with additional requests for Marine Corps Major General Barnett and all bureau chiefs to appear.
Indigestion and acid discomfort vanish after taking a tablet or two of Pape's Diapepsin. The ad promises immediate relief from acidity, sour belching and distress, claiming millions use it. It urges readers to buy a box, noting low cost and high benefit.
Wellesley and Radcliffe students join the Franklin Square House fund drive to raise 140000. Wellesley launches tomorrow with pledges and subscriptions. Radcliffe delays to Feb 1 due to exams. Jackson College women begin personal volunteer work as tickets sell for a second chance series. A large six foot diameter clock will soon display daily progress and funds raised by the girls.
Thieves from New York, specializing in silk dress goods and women s apparel, are thought to be responsible for two robberies yesterday morning. Mayers Dress House at 18 Oxford street lost 7843 yards of georgette taffeta and satin valued at over 15000. Nine fur coats were stolen from Regal Cloak on Washington street total value over 2000. Includes three marmot coats, three feline coats, two muskrat coats and one near seal. Less than a week earlier Raphael Dress Manufacturing at 9 Harrison avenue extension was burgled with silks appraised over 9000.
Be ons women will tackle the high cost of living this afternoon as representatives of local women's clubs meet with the Department of Justice in City Hall. Miss Mary Barr chairs the public service committee and will preside at 3 o'clock.
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