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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1922
Page
2
District Attorney O'Brien told about 530 physicians at the Massachusetts Medical Society annual dinner at Copley Plaza that the Legislature had passed a narcotic drug act this year, which he said would prove a good thing for the community.
A district attorney urged strong action to curb illicit drugs warning that crime would rise and Americans risk becoming slaves to the drug habit in 25 years. He proposed prison terms for traffickers and physicians who prescribe illegally and cited declining supply estimates and a million addicts in the United States.
New evidence is expected to tie a well known Winchester figure to the Ralph W. Brewster murder case. Winchester police officers made a secret trip to Pittsfield New Hampshire today as part of the investigation.
Winchester police Chief William R. McIntosh and Sergeant Thomas F. McCauley lead a new inquiry into the killing of Ralph C. Brewster, station agent at Winchester. The widow questions motive while others in Pittsfield are reinterviewed. Ballman, a marine on duty at Charlestown Navy Yard, deserted briefly amid the investigation.
State prosecutor finished its case against Paul Pap pas alias Dascalakis for the death of Alice Arsenault. The defendant offered no testimony after a short recess. Arsenault’s body was found in 1920 beneath a mattress and ashes in a cellar at 517 Columbus avenue. Arguments set for this morning with a probable jury verdict later today.
Pawtucket Rhode Island June 14 The Berkeley Mills closed since the start of the Rhode Island textile strike will reopen tomorrow strike leaders tell a meeting of workers from the Berkeley Ashton and Lonsdale Mills These mills share management but there was no word on Ashton or Lonsdale reopening Officials did not announce a reopening strike supporters urged early pickup to monitor the action
Worcester marks the 200th anniversary of its incorporation with a mass meeting. Greetings from President Harding were read as Charles C. Washburn, former congressman, delivered the principal address. Other speakers included Mayor Peter F. Sullivan and Dr. Wallace W. Atwood of Clark University.
Corabelle G. Francis of Newton was elected president of the YD Auxiliary at a meeting in the YD Club to succeed Mrs. H. W. Porter of New Bedford who resigned. Mrs. Edwards was named an honorary life member. A basket luncheon on July 12 at Franklin Field and an outing at Nantasket on August 9 were voted. Mrs. John Lowell presided.
Michael Collins head of the provisional government was greeted by thousands of Cork supporters as he passed through the city. He told a large crowd to vote for the candidate best qualified to carry on the work in the interest of Ireland.
Private Amede Rondeau of Greenfield, draft registrant for Division 4, was acquitted by an army court martial of the charge of desertion. The ruling followed an announcement from headquarters First Corps Area stating he deserted Greenfield on May 20, 1918.
Remaining in desertion until April 17 last, he surrendered at Camp Devens, marking a formal end to his unauthorized absence.
Crosland, of Alcazar Temple Montgomery Alabama, was elected imperial high priest and prophet. Clarence M was also named in the selection by the Shriners in San Francisco on June 14.
Mrs. Mary A. McLane of Mobile Alabama celebrated her 100th birthday by registering and qualifying to vote in the November election. Danbar of Palestine Temple Providence Rhode Island is here today as imperial oriental guide for the Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. only offices contested for with others advancing in rank.
Elizabeth Hayden, 42, of 36 Hadley Street North Cambridge, ended her life yesterday by inhaling gas in the bathroom of her home. Relatives say she had been in ill health and despondent for some time.
John Dwight Morton son of George C. Morton and namesake grandson of the late John D. Morton completes Princeton University studies this month. He prepared at Roxbury Latin School class of 1918 and will become associated with the Carpenter-Morton Company Boston.
Taste These menu item listing shows assorted cream caramels jelly drops coconut caramels and imported toffee candy offered by the Temple Place shop. Describes prices per pound and urges weekend hostess convenience with assorted wrapped candies.
A sale for jackets with or without sleeves in black navy brown green and red. Moderate priced options from five dollars to ten seventy five. Located at Winter Street on the second floor with a range of buttoned and tuxedo styles.
The readable bits discuss essential steps for completing a holiday task, noting the need for proper cutting and a comfortable, cool result. No clear people, places, or events are identified in the fragment.
Prices drop on skirts with fifty tweed designs in sport shades and thirty all wool sponge skirts. Plained and fringed options are marked to 5.95 and 2.95 respectively, inviting buyers who fear overspending.
The item describes rubber aprons with colored edging and shirring, offering white or fully colored designs in blue red green and white. It invites trying the coverall look to stay neat and dry with a pretty frock vibe and low price at 98 cents.
The ad promotes RENCH Voile novelty handkerchiefs in plain colors, checks, and stripes with bright and pastel colors. Some have a checked look from pulled threads. Priced at 29¢ each, including imitation Madeira embroidered patterns like basket and rose.
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