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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1920
Page
7
Preston B Bunyan 60 of 42 Greenbrier Street Dorchester was found unconscious yesterday afternoon by passenger John Smith on the upper level of the Dudley Street Terminal Elevated. He died en route to City Hospital in the Dudley Street police station ambulance.
Mr. Fred Babb and Miss Mary Doyle, two well known Boston favorites, will headline a social gathering hosted by the men's Club and the Boston Film Club. The event aims to showcase local talent and foster community engagement.
The Senate opened the day with confirmation of James J. OHara of South Boston for the post of assistant solicitor in the Department of Commerce. Analysts expect smooth approval with no objections from Massachusetts senators.
General Leonard Wood authorized placing his name on the Indiana primary ballot as a Republican candidate for the presidency following Governor Goodrich's withdrawal. The move marks Wood's bid for nomination in the 1920 era context in Indianapolis.
Mrs. Minnie Freedman sues Mrs. Tillie Feldman in Superior Court contempt case. Freedman runs a millinery shop at Harrison Ave 400 and 402 while Feldman formerly lived at Harrison Ave Davis Street. Feldman, now separated, has a suit against Freedman for alleged alienation of Dr. Feldman’s affections.
Mrs Freedman sues Mrs Feldman in equity claiming daily telephonic abuse, vile language in public, calls to ruin credit, and an umbrella strike at a Manchester millinery store. A restraining order bars Feldman from near Freedman, her home, and her business until the merits are heard.
New York officers report the one gauge kitchen still as a new anti prohibition contrivance sold at six dollars. Raids across the city yield seizure of numerous units as agents warn owners to surrender the devices. An enforcement officer notes the setup uses a tin pan with a bulging cover and a pencil size worm to produce whiskey. Possession by non laboratory personnel is unlawful.
Numerous pairing entries list individuals with ages occupations and addresses across Boston and surrounding towns. Each entry pairs a groom and bride with hometowns and living addresses, reflecting upcoming marriage intentions in the era.
The notice lists Stanley M. Partridge and Edith P. Miller both at home with ages 20 and 19 respectively. Edward F. Welch and Agnes KF Sullivan both at home ages 23 and 22. Jett C. Mullin and Gertrude L. Kirchner, ages 27 and 21, with shared addresses. James Brusseau and Grace Ginsberg, ages 22 and 19, reside at 74 Moreland Ave in a listed pair.
Philip B. Campbell aged 88 at 22 Farwell Place Cambridge listed as government finance manager. Catherine B M Clairmonte aged 24 at 5 Ashton Place Cambridge listed as physician. George L. Poland aged 25 at 816 Huntington Avenue Boston listed as chemist. Altha J. Clark aged 27 at 113 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge listed as clerk.
An old advertisement touts a product labeled as a cold cure called To Cure a Cold in One Day using Bromo Quinine tablets. It promises to stop cough and headache and ends with I W Grove signature on each box and a 30 cent price.
Herbert C. Parsons told the Boston Women's Civic Club that Massachusetts prison inmates fell from about 9000 in the past twenty years to a combined 2600 across penal institutions. He noted jail and house of correction closures statewide as the trend continues, with Prohibition and the war cited as factors. He cited July 1 figures showing 2900 inmates previously and 2690 currently.
Miss Jennie May Trainor, renowned dancing and dramatic art instructor, hosts her first annual dance at Ellis Hall Cambridge with a real jazz orchestra. The event runs 8 to 12, promising a good time for all. notable attendees include the Professional Wo.
Sage and sulphur mixture promised to darken gray hair evenly and naturally. A pharmacy bottle of Wyeth s Sage and Sulphur Compound is advised as an easier method than home brewing for restoring youthful, glossy, darker hair over several applications.
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