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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1920
Page
13
Hartford date 1919 figures show total deaths 18 228 with a death rate of 12 4 per thousand. State wealth department notes 1919 mortality is the lowest on record since vital statistics began.
John E. White aged 18 is charged in Cambridge with uttering and forging small amount checks. Police report he forged several checks and attempted repayments in the Cambridge area.
Address at 12 Rutland Street Cambridge was arrested by Inspector Pelton of police headquarters last night. It is alleged that White forged the name of F J Stinson to the checks, passing them on Boston department stores. He will appear in Municipal Court this morning.
The Dutch cabinet presented a bill to parliament proposing Holland join the League of Nations. In a memorial, the government said the league fell short of expectations but advised participation as a matter of policy.
The 1920 National Shoe Retailers convention wrapped with 3000 delegates banqueted at Mechanics' Building and heard speeches from Governor Coolidge and Edward A. Filene. Attendees adjourned to a Copley Plaza ball, with special trains carrying about 5000 visitors homeward.
Charles F Weed hosts a banqueting event where Governor Coolidge, amid public applause, speaks on law, justice and the balance of labor and capital, citing Lincoln and Massachusetts as a model. Edward A. Filene adds remarks on national and international business conditions after returning from abroad.
Edward A. Filene addresses the National Shoe Retailers Association urging cooperative distribution to cut costs and raise service. He argues better merchandising can free shoppers to enjoy more leisure by making shoes cheaper or higher quality for the same price, aiding freedom as an economic condition and advancing civilization.
James P. Orr elected president of the National Shoe Retailers Association as a country-wide vigilance panel to police the shoe trade and aid the Department of Justice in stamping out profiteering. The move follows Attorney General Palmer's telegram expressing regret he could not attend the 1920 Mechanics' building session and urging action.
Rosenbach of Chicago named secretary treasurer and Frank P. Méyer of Danville held secretary commissioner duties. T C Mirkil of Philadelphia also listed. New appointees include A Katchinski of San Francisco Christian Ludebuhl of Pittsburg and Victor Vall of Kekoma Indiana.
Joseph Murphy of 65 Robinson Street Lynn narrowly escaped fatal injury at the Victory Laundry 153 Pleasant Street Lynn when caught in the shafting. His clothing was torn off and he was swung between the ceiling and machinery before being taken to Lynn Hospital with cuts and bruises.
An advertisement from 3807 Sacro Ave Sacramento features Mrs F S Stolz praising Fruit-a-tives for relieving years of stomach trouble and cramps after taking a trial box. The copy touts 50c per box, six for 2.50, trial size 25c, available at dealers or from Fruit-a-Tives Limited Odgensburg NY.
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