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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1920

Page

10

Warner Opens Campaign for Lieutenant Governor

Joseph E. Warner of Taunton, speaker of the Massachusetts House, announced his bid for the Republican nomination for Lieutenant Governor at a Springfield dinner. He vows to win on his record of economy and efficiency in state finances and on eight years of Capitol experience.

Joseph E. Warner Springfield Joseph E.warner Taunton Massachusetts House of Representatives

Letter touts Dr True's Elixir as family laxative

A Boston reader praises Dr True's Elixir The Family Laxative and Worm Expeller for poor appetite headaches weakness and nervous symptoms. The writer claims improved energy and ability to do housework and even gives it to children for worm relief.

Boston Mass J. F. True & Co Dr. True

City Council tables vendors sworn value ordinance

After heavy criticism from City Councilman Hagan over itinerant vendors the council tabled the proposed ordinance requiring sworn value statements. Councilman Ford urged a broader rule for all retailers to disclose merchandise value, arguing it protects the public while Hagan called the plan weak.

Hagan Ford Committee On

Aristocrat Pups Heliopolus And Adamantus At Rescue

Two young dogs, a fox terrier and a collie, were brought to the Animal Rescue League on the same day. They resemble each other closely, enjoy each other’s company, and await new owners after families could no longer care for them. They have been named Heliopolus and Adamantus. Dr. F J Sullivan has tended to them with much care.

Animal Rescue League League Carver Street

Distinction Marked by Dr Sulli van at Animal Rescue Home

Residents of the Animal Rescue Home note that receiving a pat or shake from Dr Sulli van is a mark of distinction, reflecting his attentive interest and favorable regard toward them.

Speedy Newsie Gillen Sells 1500 Posts by Adams Square

Walter Red Gillen of 113 Tyler Street South End handles a morning rush in Adams Square selling 1500 Posts in half an hour. Fellow newsies call him the speediest, noting his rain or shine cheer and early 1 to 8 weekday shifts.

Adams Square Walter Red” Gillen Tyler Street South End

O Brien Girl Questioned In Auto Theft Ring Probe

Middlesex and Essex counties prepare grand jury investigations into the Cambridge auto theft ring. Witnesses including Mrs. Marion O'Brien deny involvement and refute sensational stories. District Attorneys plan indictments of additional suspects at the September grand jury session.

Middlesex County Cambridge Harvey Wagner Marion O’brien Herman J. Barney Barney O’brien Spy Pond Essex County al Pfaeff Howard Donnell

Kidnaper Sentenced to Prison in Vermont Case

James B. Decamp of Cambridgeport was sentenced to five to six years in state prison after pleading guilty to a technical kidnapping charge. He had been living with T. McQuaide’s family, rumors arose about his relationship with McQuaide’s wife, and he allegedly left town with a 22 month old child. Decamp claimed to be father of eight and said his wife was dead. Sheriff's later custody of Decamp and the child occurred in Quebec.

Bellows Falls James B. Decamp Cambridgeport Decamp McQuaide

Couple Captured After Two Month Northern Escape

Decamp and Mrs. Edward L. McQuaide with infant Donald fled June 1 from their hometown and eluded pursuit through Greenfield Burlington and Quebec until Deputy Sheriff George Alexander located them in Saxtons River. State's Attorney Ernest Gibson urged a stiff sentence for Decamp, citing white slave act offenses and anticipating possible federal action.

New England Decamp Edward L. McQuaide Donald Greenfield Burlington Quebec George Alexander Saxtons River Ernest Gibson Brattleboro T. E. O’brien Gibson

Earthquake Shocks Los Angeles at 4:12 AM

A sharp quake stirred Los Angeles at 4 12 this morning waking residents and rattling chimneys across the city. No major damage reported as people evaluated frightened but uninjured aftershocks.

Los Angeles Cal

Breakage and Damage Report After Incident

Debris from the incident left windows rattled and dishes broken as the aftermath unfolded, with structural damage noted in the surrounding area. Details on causes or injuries are not provided in the readable text.

Neys

Light Seismic Shalow Noted at 8:69 A M Shake

A second, lighter shoal was felt at 8:69 a m indicating minor tremor activity. Local observers reported the tremor as brief with negligible aftereffects.

Danderine Stops Hair Coming Out and Doubles Beauty

A historical ad asserts Danderine stops hair loss and doubles its beauty. The claim highlights dramatic results and promises stronger, thicker hair for users seeking instant cosmetic improvement.

Danderine Claim Highlights Hair Revival Benefits

Advertising touts a hair treatment called Danderine promising quick results. It asserts hair appears thicker, brighter, and healthier with reduction of dandruff and loss after application.

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