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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1920
Page
8
Warren G. Harding spent a long day of conferences surveying the Ohio political scene and China issues. The schedule prevented finishing his front porch campaign speech and he expected to finalize the manuscript late tonight before his Saturday appearance.
A delegation from Mansfield Ohio will hear a short address on campaign finance plans. Senator Harding hosted 40 Chicago Republicans at the Marion Club breakfast, joined by Fred W Upham. They discussed a popular fund to finance the campaign with contributions from states including Arizona New York and Chicago. George H Clark asserted Ohio remains Republican and will exceed previous gains for Harding and Coolidge based on county surveys.
William R. Williams of Richmond Va named assistant secretary of war succeeding Benedict Crowell who resigns to return to private business. Williams will take the oath tomorrow and oversee procurement of munitions and industrial organization for war under the army reorganization act. He is currently with Richmond Forging Company after long service at American Locomotive Works.
At 10 am an auto outing for wounded war veterans to the estate of Louis F K Liggett in Chestnut Hill. Band concerts at 12 pm and 8 pm on Boston Common. A 6 pm dinner for prominent Knights of Pythias at Ford Hall. An 8 pm conference for all branches of the Irish National Foresters at Hibernian Hall in Roxbury.
Advertisements claim Othine double strength can remove freckles with no cost if unsuccessful and guarantee money back. Consumers are urged to buy an ounce from a druggist and apply until freckles fade, promising a homely complexion improvement.
A Brookline blaze at 4 Powell Street is linked by Chief Johnson to a continuing series of incendiary fires attributed to a childlike arsonist known as the Queen of Fires. Police report a choreman and youths seen nearby before the porch fire caused $100 damage, with investigators pursuing leads on whether a local child or group started it.
Tense dispute between Middlesex County officials and Cambridge authorities over arrest authority in an auto theft inquiry fuels rumors of warrants. Chief McBride says he may apply for at least one warrant. details on count remain undisclosed. Grand jury presentation planned for next Monday as parallel investigations loom.
Fireworks at Braves Field will feature a variety of aerial set pieces including a Niagara Falls reproduction. Teel's Band of Boston will provide music starting at 7 20 o clock, and the display follows the July 4th crowd turnout as the season's second major pyrotechnic event.
Farmington Conn July 2 Winghel Smith announces that Douglas Fairbanks and his bride will be guests here all next week.
A fleet of nine fishing vessels arrived at the Fish Pier with seven carrying groundfish and halibut shipments, two delivering swordfish. Notable hauls include the Richard J. Nunan with 130,000 pounds of groundfish and the Mineola with 30,000 pounds of halibut and 21 swordfish. Acushla reported 30,000 pounds of cod and 2,000 pounds of halibut. Over 1,000,000 pounds of groundfish were landed by trawlers. Ex vessel sales list haddock and cod prices. several trawlers report totals. The steamer Loon landed 110,000 pounds of groundfish. The American tank steamer George W. Barnes arrived from Tampico with 2,772,000 gallons of crude Mexican petroleum to be pumped at Chelsea. The harbor tug Ida M. Chase sustained damage including a blown stack and torn rails, repairing yard time ahead. Over 11,000,000 pounds of raw sugar are en route from Cuba aboard Norden and Georgeana Weams, due later this week. The Landsman.
Shipping news lists numerous steamers schooners and tugs sailing and loading at diverse ports. Vessels include Prince Arthur City of Lincoln North Land Everglades Alamo Lake Bridge Grecian Meteor and many tow barges for Portland Bangor and New York with several harbour movements noted.
The Public Utilities Commission approved nine cent cash fare for a single ride and six tickets for 50 cents for the Andros Coggin and Kennebec Railway, after the company sought ten cents. The ruling was issued in Augusta Maine on July 29.
The passage notes that Norah mirrors her dead mother in temperament yet inherits her father's stubborn streak. Despite others' attempts to turn her away from a person, she clings more firmly to him, illustrating a strong will shaped by family traits.
George Laxton, heir to Barton Manor, dodges villagers and his conscience on an English country road. Norah Ackroyd confronts his fame while Laurie Fenton arrives from London and a web of jealousy and impending marriage unfolds around the manor and its owner.
Norah defends Laxton against accusations from Mr. Ackroyd and Bethune contends the man’s misdeeds. Ackroyd accuses Laxton of a reckless past in England and America, prompting Norah’s anger and Bethune’s stern defense. The scene ends with a tease of continued conflict in tomorrow’s Post.
The notice urges consumers to demand Diamond Dyes for car dye projects. It warns against streaks and material damage from inferior products and emphasizes checking that fractions are within the packaging.
An advertisement touts Freezone as a quick painless remedy for hard and soft corns and corn between the toes. It claims the tiny bottle costs a few cents and lets you lift the corn off with fingers without soreness or irritation.
Frank R. Wallace of 41 Maple street Malden was knocked unconscious yesterday when a black horse at his stable at 212 Pleasant street kicked him in the head and face. He was treated at home by his physician and was reported resting comfortably with plans to be about in a few days.
Figures from the Chamber of Commerce census committee show 1,691,301 people living in the Metropolitan Boston area across 39 cities and towns, up from earlier counts. The release notes parameters and compares with past figures, highlighting growth and distribution.
Superintendent H. W. Sanderson of the water department, arranged with Police Chief Floutom, paints and repairs the police ambulance to avoid a fine for a minor traffic law violation. Patrolman McDermott had halted him days earlier for the infraction, a charge that could have led to a district court appearance.
The report notes that authorities have not reached a satisfactory painting compromise with the police chief, leaving the dispute unsettled and under review by city officials.
A promotional note urges daily use of Noonan’s Hair Petrole to stop dandruff and restore hair health. Barbers charge 15 cents per application. bottles sell for $1 from T Noonan & Sons in Boston or through department stores and direct from the manufacturer.
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