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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1920
Page
8
Copenhagen June 15 Knud Rasmussen and cartographer Peter Prenchen prepare an expedition to visit the northernmost American Esquimaux. Rasmussen says the journey will likely be his longest yet with provisions for five years and a probable seven year duration.
Washington reports indicate several departments examined an embargo on coal exports to ease a national fuel shortage. New England cites severe shortages with some towns holding only two days of supply. Attney General Palmer and the Interstate Commerce Commission discussed options to ease rail and marine bottlenecks, with embargo powers uncertain under current law.
Captain Collings spent years at sea before a double rupture forced him ashore and bedridden. After failed doctors and trusses he faced a dangerous operation or death. He chose self cure and recovered.
Final exercises for the graduating class of 408 at Boston University begin at 10 this morning with Judge Wendell Phillips Stafford delivering the commencement address. Diplomas will be awarded, followed by convocations in Jacob Sleeper Hall and an alumni gathering.
The Chamber of Commerce census committee reports many omissions in Boston's federal census. The group will meet to plan corrections and has distributed thousands of questionnaires via department stores for employees to verify their listings. Ten-minute men will contact ten people each to test the accuracy of the government count.
Cambridge resident Russell A. Wood yesterday filed for the Republican nomination for Secretary of State to succeed A. P. Langtry who is running for Lieutenant Governor. Wood has priorly sought the office under the Progressive ticket during the Bull Moose era and backed General Leonard Wood in recent primaries.
Lancaster June 15 Announcement cites engagement of Mrs. Amy F. Everall longtime superintendent of the State Industrial School for Girls and William B. Kuber Iowa State Industrial School for Boys. Marriage expected in early fall with Mrs. Everall leaving her post about August 1.
Senator I L Lenroot of Wisconsin states he regrets Harding’s nomination but urges hearty support for the Republican ticket. He argues progressives face a choice between backing the Republicans or enduring four more years of Democratic rule and its implications.
Drug ads boast P. D. Q as a universal killer for bedbugs fleas lice and roaches claiming eggs and adults are destroyed in one quart mix. The piece touts deodorizing disinfectant use for fabrics fur storage and even chicken lice and offers prepaid packs and wholesale distributors with a patent spout on each bottle.
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