Prohibition Cocktails Spark Brockton Court Case
Four Brockton residents faced court after police detailed a Jamaica ginger liquor sales ring. Dufalt pleaded guilty and paid a 50 dollar fine while London Raiser and Koypary along with Dufalt’s associates had cases postponed to January 30. Police noted Jamaica ginger in most drunken arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Willard
Brockton
Bridgewater
Daniel T. Guerin
Charles W. Grose
Michael Stewart
Guardians of the Peace
Arthur A. Dufalt
Main Street
Morris London
Keve Raiser
Lincoln Street
Spero Koypary
Dufalt
Shipping Interests Strikers End Port Tie Up
Agents of shipping interests report no settlement possible while the Federation of Maritime Workers pushes its Soviet idea for on board discipline. They demand federation control over crew discipline rather than ship officers. The Buenos Aires harbor strike continues to paralayze port activity as talks stall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Ayres
Minister of Marine
Federation of
Maritime Workers
Federation
Reduced Ocean Rates Aid Belgium Trade Rebuild
The Shipping Board announced today reduced ocean freight rates across routes including special rates on commodities to Belgium. The move aims to support Belgium's reconstruction of commerce and recovery after disruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Belgium
The
Shipping Board
Sloan's Liniment for Pain Relief Advertises Efficacy
An advertisement claims Sloan's Liniment quickly relieves neuralgia lumbago sciatica and other aches by drawing blood from congested areas. It explains counter irritant action soothes nerves and eliminates soreness without rubbing, with easy application and availability in generous size bottles at druggists.
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Sloan
Radway
Eady
J. P. Sutton
Magnolia Ave
Los Angeles
California
Mrs Boyd’s Foot Alluring in Divorce Case Details
Mrs Florence M Boyd appears in Suffolk county court as her husband Joseph H Boyd seeks a divorce. Mrs Mary C Tanner, of Spencer avenue Chelsea, described incidents in the home life from January 1914 to February 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence M. Boyd
Joseph H. Boyd
Suffolk County Court
Cox
Mary C. Tanner
Spencer Avenue
Chelsea
Mystery Lodger Implicates Mrs Boyd In Chelsea Trial
Mrs Tanner testifies a Bay State street railway employee lodged at Mrs Boyd's Chelsea home. She describes him as “my friend” aiding with duties and bringing groceries while observing Mrs Boyd. The witness ties Wilkinson to the property drama and recounts dramatic incidents as the trial resumes this morning.
Youths Hold Up Roxbury Shoe Dealer for Twenty-One Dollars
A Roxbury shoe dealer Joseph Liberman at 515A Dudley street was robbed of 21 dollars at gunpoint by two youths under 21 who entered the shop shortly before 7 pm. One pretended to buy shoes, then a second youth brandished a revolver and demanded all money. The pair escaped with the till contents. Liberman was alone during the holdup. The description notes the robbers were well dressed and wore golf caps.
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Joseph Liberman
Dudley Street
Roxbury
Liberman
Cats At Boston Show Draw Big Crowd For Charity
Over 1500 people attended the 14th annual Boston Cat Club championship at Copley Plaza. Proceeds go to the American Fund for the French wounded. Prizes were awarded in multiple classes. Consilverra, owned by Mrs. David Sturtevant, won best in show for the fourth year running. Second went to Conquer or, owned by Mrs. George Brayton. third to Princess Patricia. Lavender Lou won best novice. Lavender Girl best kitten. Mareschal Foch was raffled to boost funds. Subscriptions sold to prospective cat owners. Today trophy contests close the event.
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Boston Cat Club
Copley Plaza
American Fund
Hwthel R. B. Champion
Consilverra
David Sturtevant
Auburndale
Conqueror
George Brayton
Brighton
Princess Patricia
F. I. Norton
Lavender Lou
W. Paul Dunn
Albany
N. Y
Mareschal Foch
EB. F. Bell
Knights Service Club plans gala assembly ball at Copley Plaza
The Knights of Columbus Service Club will host an assembly ball on Feb 7 at the Copley Plaza to raise proceeds for hospitalities at its Berkeley street headquarters. Mrs Edwin Arthur Shuman chairs the committees, Ex Mayor Fitzgerald heads the reception, and James Parsons leads ushers.
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Knights of Columbus Service Club
Berkeley Street
Ladies’ Auxiliary
K. of C. Service Club
Copley- Plaza
Copley-Plaza
Edwin Arthur Shuman
Fitzgerald
James Parsons
Health Sunday Postponed To February Twenty Third
The Health Sunday event is moved from February 9 to February 23 to avoid clashing with Theodore Roosevelt memorial services. Surgeon General Blue of the Public Health Service announces the switch. Ensign Alfred J. Moore, credited with launching the navy jazz band, returned home after six months in France.
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Washington
Theodore Roosevelt
Blue
United States Public Health Service
Alfred J. Moore
Jamaica Plain
Navy
Wilson
France
Post War Wage Readjustment Warned By Chamber Speaker
John J. Martin told Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce members at the Boston City Club that wages should not be suddenly cut after the war. He argued inflation hit wages as living costs rose, caused by many workers moving from productive labor to wartime roles, and said price readjustment will occur when peacetime industries resume. He urged fair wage practices and against profiteering, calling for accountability for dishonest behavior.
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John J. Martin
Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce
Boston City Club
Battle for Booze Fueled Smuggling Run in Portsmouth
Police cornered a speeding truck carrying over 3000 dollars in liquor smuggled from Boston. The driver, Carl Beetle, led officers on a short chase before abandoning the vehicle on Court Street. Beetle said the liquor was bought in Boston and that Portsmouth was “ready for the smuggling.”
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Portsmouth
N. H
Boston
Court Street
Carl Beetle
Woods Brothers
Portland Street
War service men seek employment across Boston area
Governor Coolidge and Lt Governor Cox report new job openings for veterans after a Tuesday canvass. Bethlehem Steel is advertising for shipyard tradesmen, Tufts College seeks two firemen and a plumber, and Mayor Peters letters four plants for returning soldiers.
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Coolidge
Cox
Senate
House
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Homer
George W. Henson
Tufts College
Boston Avenue
Medford Hillside
Hays
Boston
Committee On Rules
Bliss of
Malden
Committee On Municipal Finance
Niland
Commonwealth
Warner
Beck
Bureau of Statistics
Peters
Thomas G. Plant
Jamaica Plain
J. H. McGaffee
United Drug Company
J. C. McCormick
George W. Ellis
Fred T. Ley Construction Company
A. S. Bull
Boston Consolidated Gas Company
Sentences and arrests across Cambridge and Boston area
Local briefs report Charles M Klein of Montague pleading guilty to a January post office break in and facing sentencing after $500 bail was set. Homer H Leep of Brooklyn arraigned for wearing an improper navy uniform in Cambridge. Robert L Thomas of Wollaston, ex paying teller of United States Trust, reappears in court on embezzlement charges. Sidewalk spitters fines issued in Third District Court. Willard Wood charged with larceny from Benjamin E Ogins. 16 year old Joseph Turesky critically injured by a trolley car in Dorchester. Soldiers and Sailors Relief Society to meet in Dorchester. Harvard Geology Club revival led by J B Woodworth. South Boston women host victory party with Irish Independence Dance. Despondent man attempts suicide. hospitalized. Hub Club Girls host party for 150 young workers at Mechanics Hall.
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Charles M. Klein
Mainstreet
Montague
Federal District Court
East Cambridge
New York
United States
Homer H. Leep
Brooklyn
Navy
Patriotic Women of
South Boston
East Broadway
Francis J. W. Ford
William J. Crohan
France
Theresa Ward Leonard
Marie Reardon
Balmwort Kidney Tablets Promising Rheumatism Aid
Mr. J M Hunter of Longmont Colorado reports Balmwort Kidney Tablets help his rheumatism more than any prior remedies. The ad states rheumatism partly stems from kidney and bladder shortcomings and claims Balmwort revives their function. Sold by all druggists.
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J. M. Hunter
Longmont
Colo
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