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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1920
Page
8
An organized band of fraudulent revenue agents under dis honest men in the department victimized more than 100 New York saloon keepers. Ringleaders identified by James J. Quigley assistant supervising federal prohibition agent. Amounts collected ranged from 1 to 500 dollars with some liquor seized.
J. Quigley notes the band members were chosen for genuine revenue work with the ability to use firearms if needed. The informant badge shown by the swindlers proved the saloon keeper’s involvement, as dry law enforcement always produced results, he added.
An advertisement touts Poslam antiseptic skin treatment and Poslam Soap with free samples. The piece also reports law actions against profiteering druggists charging high whiskey prices on prescriptions and mentions liquor shipments to New York and a rose carni val display in Oregon with a piano and wax figure.
Colonel James L. Bevans assistant chief of the Northeastern Department Medical Corps received the Distinguished Service Medal from Major General Edwards yesterday in a ceremony before the department and staff. He was honored for solving sanitation and evacuation problems during the Argonne Meuse offensive while serving as chief surgeon of the Third Army Corps.
Washington on January 22 the bi partisans Senate leaders held a session focused on the Lodge reservation to Article X of the League covenant. Both factions expressed hope for an ultimate settlement as progress toward a complete agreement on reservations persisted.
Democratic leaders seek decisive action tomorrow on Article 10 changes while bipartisan talks persist and key figures like Senator Frelinghuysen warn against binding compromises. Negotiations aim for a 64 vote result, with Republicans making concessions on form yet opposing core principles. A McKellar Kendrick draft proposal to limit U S obligations and require Congress action gains attention.
Nashua N H January 22 The 21 year old mother of a baby born at Congressman Edward H Wason s Merrimack farm remains unidentified though her LeominsterMass home and shoe factory work are noted Her relatives arrived and will cover bills while mother and baby stay The man Wal ter D Smith of Pittsfield NH faces an adultery charge In Nashua court He is jailed for May term non support of his wife and two children Pittsfield officials request his return for further charges
The Episcopal Theological School trustees elected Rev. Henry M. Washburn D.D. as dean to succeed the late Dean Hodges. Washburn had served as acting dean since Hodges’ death. In Boston, Rev. Dr. Charles L. Slattery, elected dean last October, declined the post.
An informal reunion of the 301st Field Artillery alumni held the first annual dance at Ellis Hall Central Square Cambridge. American Legion post commanders from Greater Boston attended and helped at the reception. Souvenirs were given to all the ladies and dancing continued past midnight.
Advertisement for Bear Grove laxative bromide quinine tablets claims to stop coughing headache and cold in one day. IncludesBew. Grove signature with each bottle and 30 cents price.
Chicago January 22. Trance mediums are asked to aid law and order by summoning the spirit of a saloon keeper charged with illegal whiskey sales in September 1919. The supposed specter would plead guilty or not guilty before Federal Judge John Carpenter as deputy marshals attempt to serve the warrant, only to find the man has been dead two years.
Alderman John F. Finnegan announced at a Lawrence City Council special meeting that water rates would rise retroactively to January 1 from 10 to 18 cents per 1% cubic foot with a minimum charge of $8, replacing the prior $5 minimum. The move aims to curb overdrafts in the water department, which totaled $66,000 last year.
The most powerful searchlight in the world is the product of American engineer C. A. Halvorson of Lynn Massachusetts. The ray it projects has 160,000 candle power. The apparatus weighs 1000 pounds and comprises 20 parts.
An advertising card touts Bayer Aspirin as the genuine safe pain reliever used by millions for colds headaches toothaches and more. It urges buyers to say Bayer and look for the Bayer Cross on packaging and tablets with small tin box prices and larger packages available from druggists.
The sale advertises women's suits and yardage with prices such as 22.50 to 40.00 for various Oxford and Broadcloth belted outfits, plus dresses, skirts, and silks. It lists luxurious fur and coat items including mink, seal, nutria, and beaver styles with prices ranging from 75.00 to 875.00, highlighting extensive outerwear and accessories.
A retail notice promotes birthday bargains with new goods at marked down prices. It highlights low prices like 19¢ and emphasizes variety and fresh stock for shoppers seeking value.
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