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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1916
Page
8
A Wakefield Fourth of July fireworks show postponed by rain may be repeated next month in the park. The celebration committee faulted the display for quantity and quality, with Chairman H A Simonds withholding payment pending settlement after two committee-company meetings.
The trial of Van Kleeck Allison, charged with distributing birth control literature, will start today in a special session of the police court. District Attorney Pelletier will prosecute for the government. Arrangements handled to accommodate a large crowd of spectators.
The 45 liquor dealers summoned for alleged infractions appeared before the Licensing Board yesterday. They were told to live up to the board rule on treating and reminded of other minor violations.
In Wilmington on July 19 Colonel Edmund C Buckner vice president and head of military sales testified in federal court about secrets in filling orders for Entente allies. The suit concerns about 56 million dollars in the corporation stock and Buckner said there was fear the company might not complete foreign contracts.
Colonel Buckner testified that foreign agents sabotaged powder boxes with nails and scraps to cause rejection while plants faced fear of explosions. He described a price surge and a $14 million stock purchase by Pierre S. Du Pont and directors, with securities rising to $56 million due to war contracts. Allies delayed prepayment, and powder contracts stretched to 56 million pounds for $62 million by March 1915 as material costs spiked from 20 cents to 21 dollars per gallon for toluol and acid from 14 to 150 a ton.
William B. Rogerson of Newton charged with manslaughter in the death of Peter J. Olson of Watertown by his car on July 8 at Watertown was found not guilty in the Waltham court yesterday and discharged.
Advert says overheating blood causes sleepless, irritable nerves in summer. Claims Margo cools blood, opens pores, reduces swelling in hands and feet, steadies nerves, and improves daytime work. Promises no dope, six vitalizing elements, and money back guarantee from Boston druggists.
An ad touts Sargol tablets as a solution for thin people, promising weight gain of 5 to 8 pounds and improved nourishment. It claims to restore digestion, boost blood quality, and make fat stay, urging readers to buy 40 tablets with a money back guarantee.
Bids for paving 17 streets in outlying districts were opened with five contenders. Central Construction Company led at 1.60 per square yard for asphalt or Topeka paving, totaling 69286 dollars, while Warren Bros. offered 2.05 per square yard for bithulithic, totaling 82063 dollars. Edward Tracey of Derby placed second with bids of 1.62 for asphalt and 1.56 for Topeka. Public works commissioner to decide paving type for about 27645 square yards.
A memorial meeting for the late Dr. Theodore Herzl founder of the Zionist movement will be held tonight at Brunswick Hall Roxbury under the auspices of the Zion Association of Greater Boston Speakers include Rabbi J J Jurman East Boston Rabbi P Israeli Roxbury Jacob de Haas P M Leavitt and Julius Meyer
A report to the Massachusetts Minimum Wage Commission proposes a weekly wage of 8.75 for experienced adult women in cloak and suit shops, 7 for inexperienced women, and 6 for girls with a public hearing set for August 3. The board notes industry conditions include mushroom firms and high death rates among established businesses, and urges a start date no earlier than February.
A short compliance note references earlier probes and uses prior findings as the basis for new figures. It signals a continuation of analytical work rather than fresh data, implying caution in interpretation and reliance on established methods.
Lawrence Comey, who tried to kill himself in the North station over a week ago, was arraigned in the police court yesterday on a charge of carrying a loaded revolver. The case was continued until July 21. Comey was released from City Hospital yesterday and arrested as he passed through the fate.
The judge, Dowd, imposed a sentence following his guilty plea to forging and uttering three checks for small sums.
An advertisement proclaims a bold guarantee that Wingfoot Air Heels will outwear any other rubber heel. It details testing, nationwide availability, and price five dollars per pair with installation through shoe dealers and cobblers.
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