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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1920
Page
9
Regional director of the United States railroad administration issued a freight embargo feared to echo 1916 hardships. New England grain dealers and dairymen worry grain shipments fall under the ban and could trigger cattle feed shortages.
The Boston Chamber of Commerce Grain Board organized a protest after regional director issued a grain embargo for Eastbound freight to Central New England and New York lines. They warned of severe grain shortages and cited past dairy hardships, urging lift of the embargo and quicker grain movement to New England.
A blaze in the Randolph building, owned by District Attorney Thomas J. Hammond, centered in Northampton, caused about 30000 dollars in damage. The occupants suffered heavy losses as flames swept through the business block tonight.
The National Equal Rights League wired Governor Allen of Kansas appealing against extraditing Robert L. Hill to Arkansas. They claim Hill, president of the Farmers' and Household Union, faces a miscarriage of justice after brief trials and insist records show the union fought for lawful protection of colored farmers against planter fraud.
Robert Sheppard 50 years old formerly of Jamaica Plain died by self infliction at 486 Main street Amesbury today. Friends say he had suffered nervous trouble for some time. He was a widower and the son of the late Samuel L. Sheppard.
The 11th annual John T. Connor Associates ball drew over 1000 attendees at Convention Hall with dancing and a Boston theatre entertainment program. Charles F. Adams and John J. McCarthy led as honored guests and organizers. President McCarthy announced a profit sharing plan and reported 606 new stores added to the chain in the last year.
Experts estimate that a single rat eats 40 to 50 pounds of food per year and predict total consumption will rise by at least 100 during 1920.
An advertisement promotes Ely's Cream Balm to prevent germs entering nose and throat. It claims the antiseptic cream clears clogged passages instantly, relieves inflamed membranes, and stops mucus discharge. It urges use at night and during colds, noting 30 years of use and widespread trust.
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