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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1920
Page
8
Parish meeting of the North Cambridge Universalist Church voted unanimously to call the Rev Lucius R Paige of Indianapolis as pastor. Paige had left the South Boston Universalist Church two years earlier to serve in Indianapolis.
Advertisement for Poslam skin treatment claims rapid relief from itching and eruptions including eczema acne and pimples. Promotes Poslam soap for tender skin and offers free samples from Emergency Laboratories New York City.
Receiver list shows donations from George B. Lewis J B Aberdein and others, including Miss Day Graves, Mrs Imcy Hyland, Charles Hyland, and Mrs Bertha Bates. Amounts range from 1.00 to 15.00 with a final total of 6 10,023.96 patel. The listing includes organizations such as Central Square Theatre Co East Boston and Plimpton Press Composing Room Norwood Mass.
A severe cold wave in Mexico City has caused forty deaths among the poor. Officials fear crop damage in northern states as freezing temperatures persist.
Medical Examiner Timothy J. Leary warned Boston last night that severe colds and grippe due to bad weather are being mistaken for Spanish influenza. He said only mild influenza exists and there is no reason for alarm about a repetition of last year’s siege.
Medical leaders urge prompt care for prostrating colds and keep active outdoors to avoid influenza. The Homeopathic Hospital offers free serum after January 30 with sub-stations planned for high demand. State Health Commissioner Dr Kelly says the medical system is better prepared. 482 new cases in 24 hours, 184 in Boston.
Chicago reports a winter peak in deaths from influenza and pneumonia surpassing prior totals while new cases show a decline. The briefing notes the city facing a grim surge in fatalities despite fewer new infections this day.
The Powhatan arrived in port after a perilous voyage assisted by the tug Relief and cutters Ossipee and Acushnet. Captain Randall praised his crew for saving the transport amid freezing seas, with no lives lost and passengers transferred safely to the Northern Pacific. The commander recalled the cold, dangerous hours and lauded the brave men who repaired leaks and managed lines without power.
The health department noted influenza deaths up to 86 in the last two hours, a gain of 10, while pneumonia deaths reached 91, up 11. Daily influenza cases numbered 1378, down 2 percent from Monday, and pneumonia cases totaled 360, down 107. Fourteen thousand Red Cross trained nurses were mobilized today to assist in checking the epidemic.
New York health officials report 57 influenza deaths and 36.3 new cases today as Dr Royal Copeland predicts over 4000 cases tomorrow while noting the death rate remains low despite the ongoing outbreak in the city.
Hartford January 27 The State department of health reported 904 new influenza cases with Waterbury leading at 387. Additional tallies include Watertown 110 Norwich 56 New London 85.
San Francisco January 27. Federal Judge Frank H Rudkin denied a writ of habeas corpus for J J Dillon an auto truck driver arrested for transporting liquor after January 16. The ruling marks a setback for California wine interests in opposing the Eighteenth Amendment enforcement.
A Boston Post fund is raised for Mrs Clancy and her three year old son after her husband’s death in America. Neighbors recall the couple’s wartime courtship in Blackpool and Ipswich Massachusetts. The boy smiles despite sorrow, declaring he will soon sail to see his daddy.
Judge Rudkin upheld the national prohibition amendment as valid and in force, finding Congress and the states had authority to propose and ratify. He rejected wine interests’ argument that a constitutional amendment must modify the Constitution, not add an article, and ruled Ohio's referendum cannot overturn the amendment.
Boston business concerns formed the Business Office Association at the Parker House to guide activities over the coming year. M. W. Osgood of Jordan Marsh presided, W. A. Hawkins and W. D. Fuller were honored members, with S. M. Damond elected president and Miss M. A. Parnell secretary. Executive committee members named.
The United States Shipping Board steamer Buffalo Fridge, en route from Lisbon to New York, lost its propellers off the Nova Scotian coast and was towed into Halifax outer harbor today by the steamer Clairton.
An unannounced thaw sent Boston streets into rivers of icy water and treacherous slush as the temperature rose to 43 degrees. Early drizzle and warm west winds melted snow while a bright afternoon sun accelerated the thaw. a brief spell of fair weather and cooler days is forecast with NW to N winds.
The Boston Police Relief Association ball will be held tonight in Mechanics' building. The Boston Elevated Railway Company announces that additional cars will be used and schedules altered to handle the crowds.
Miss Margaret S. Ross, 28, of 21 Wellscourt, Lynn, died at Lynn Hospital from burns suffered while lighting a gas stove at home. Neighbors tried to smother the flames after her clothing ignited, leaving her badly burned.
Prominent New York eye specialist Dr. Smith and Massachusetts physician Dr. Judkins report on Bon-Opto. They claim the remedy strengthens eyesight by about 50 percent in a week, aids work strain and various eye conditions, and can reduce or replace glasses for many users.
A notice promotes using four ounces of liquid argon at night to dissolve dandruff. It claims immediate relief from itching and permanent scalp cleanliness after a few applications. The text says liquid argon is available at drug stores, inexpensive, and always effective.
Rheumatism is described as a constitutional disease needing systemic treatment not local cures. Hood's Sarsaparilla is promoted as a blood purifier and tonic that corrects the acid condition of the blood causing rheumatism, with Hood's Pills suggested if a laxative is needed.
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