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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1920
Page
7
In a Boston divorce case, Mrs. Freeman testifies of persistent abuse by Ernest Freeman from 1904 onward. She recalls frequent blows, threats, and coercive control while detailing letters proving emotional manipulation and requests for fidelity. The proceedings include affectionate notes and accusations of infidelity, with testimonies describing 1918 illnesses and several confrontations.
In a note from Atlanta dated 11, 14, 1906, the writer explains a two hour train delay, missing Deanes & Dashiell at the office, plans to rest and prepare for them in the morning, and gratitude for a telegram received. No mail arrived, hope for morning mail, and a night message was sent due to late hour. The message conveys relief upon learning certain news.
An advertisement touts Pepto-Mangan as boosting rich blood and vitality. It emphasizes that genuine Pepto-Mangan is by the name "Gude's" and sold in liquid or tablet form, with the same medicinal value.
Boston installs a modern traffic police unit in the Quin cy Market building second floor former Ames Chilled Plow space. Lieutenant Bernard J. Hoppe and three sergeants will oversee operations with a public office, guard and recreation room, two steel locker rooms, washroom facilities, showers, and bunks for overnight sleep-ins. Hoppe and Sergeant Foley will supervise from the HQ, with patrols downtown and sergeants Gaffney and Kennedy directing Back Bay and South End traffic. A possible opening and reception with First Motor Corps members may occur soon.
A personal missive describes loneliness and longing as the writer urges the recipient to be true and loving. The letter mentions snow in Atlanta, a desire to stay together, and plans to bring Sally a new doll. It ends with a request to keep the sender posted and to kiss the babies.
London reports a heavy northwestern frontier engagement last week where the Derajat column advanced into Mahsud country north of Ahnaf Banghi. The British suffered 385 casualties including eight officers killed and 12 wounded or missing, while Mahsuds lost 130 killed and over 200 wounded.
A description notes decorative hats featuring translucent brims adorned with flowers pressed flat between layers of tulle. The detail evokes delicate millinery style and a light, airy silhouette suitable for formal wear.
Louisville January 19 Government agents seized the warehouse and equipment of the distillery R and Wathen and Co along with 35000 barrels of hard liquor The action followed an investigation into last weeks removal of 100 cases of whiskey stated as medicinal but not properly marked The collector Elwood Hamilton said suit for forfeiture of the plant and contents would be filed and that about 8000 cases had departed the warehouses under medicinal tax markings The government contends much of the whiskey was sold for beverage use and taxed at a higher rate
Bridgeport, Conn. January 1. The United States government announced the sale of war housing in Bridgeport to the Bridgeport Housing Company. The deal covers apartments and houses built for munition workers and the price paid is $1,300,000.
Nashua New Hampshire January 19 Merrimac selectmen faced a puzzle over a mysterious woman who gave birth yesterday after her car became stuck in a snow-drift on a State highway near Congressmen Edward H. Wason's farm. She remains with the baby there as if deserted by a man listed as Mr and Mrs W H Smith Concord who registered at the Luton House Saturday.
No new developments on the identity of the mother. Mr. Smith failed to return by Tuesday leaving Mrs. Smith and the baby at risk of being taken to the county farm at Grasmere. The couple paid Thomas H. Pentland to drive to Manchester. the money was returned after a snowbound delay near Wason's farm. Dr. Wallace and Dr. Davis were blocked by drifts, but Arthur M. Wright helped bring them to the birth of the baby. County officials seek Smith on a serious charge, with indications he hails from Pittsfield and Manchester while Mrs. Smith keeps silent.
John J. McCarthy, treasurer of McCarthy & Co., Inc., re-elected president of the City of Boston Hotel Association at the annual meeting. Everett B. Rich of the Vendome elected vice-president. Thomas O. Paige secretary. Charles P. Costello treasurer. McCarthy’s group controls the Quincy House and Hotel Essex and has expanded properties opposite Boston College.
The advertisement boasts Father John's Medicine as a longtime remedy for coughs colds and a bodybuilding tonic with over sixty years of proven use. It markets health benefits and lasting efficacy for general wellness.
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