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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1920
Page
14
Advert says biliousness attacks constipation and headaches stem from digestive issues. NR Tablets are a vegetable remedy claiming to purify stomach liver bowels and kidneys, improve digestion and nourishment, increase vitality, and strengthen the body. A 25¢ box is offered as a trial with professional recommendation implied.
The Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America and Clothing Manufacturers' Association leaders met in Boston with General President Sidney Hillman and Luther C. White to review the current trade conditions and wage scale demands. Hillman said the matter had been satisfactorily adjusted and expected White to present a satisfactory proposal to manufacturers. A workers' meeting at Tremont Temple followed, where Hillman outlined conditions in major clothing centers.
Byron M. Pettibone 38 of Bennington is indicted by the grand jury for first degree murder in the death of his wife Eva Hart Pettibone. Authorities say he admitted poisoning her on April 6 and cited financial troubles as motive. He will be arraigned, with possible trial delay to December.
General Charles H. Cole Mayor Peters and Boston dignitaries attend the Yankee division production Sky High at the Shubert Theatre. Tonight is American Legion night with many former division officers and their guests. Proceeds fund the new YD club house at 200 Huntington avenue.
Federal officers and Hast Cambridge police arrested Joseph Cabral at 18 Gore Street after a raid found a complete copper still and several gallons of moonshine. Cabral was booked on prohibited liquor violations and later released on bond.
The outlaw strike on the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad halted freight in Boston yesterday. It began at Cedar Hill yard near New Haven and stopped all normal freight movement on the New Haven road.
A small but significant strike at Cedar Hill yards spreads as workers quit en masse. Embargoes follow on New Haven, Boston & Maine, and other lines, halting carload and less than carload freight via New York Central to Yonkers and south of the Hudson. The ICC orders carriers east of the Mississippi to enforce strict adherence amid labor unrest.
A railroad order authorizes an embargo on coal receipts and on placing coal cars with consignee until unloaded within a set period. Station agents must inform coal receivers by telephone about the directive. The New Haven line, aided by the Railroad Brotherhood, struggles to fill outlawed strikers’ posts at Maybrook and Harlem River amid New York City towboat and related disruptions.
Montreal June 22 Chief of Detectives Le Page believes Herman L. Barney and Charles R. Manster, Massachusetts State Prison escapees, may be involved in the killing of Constable Omas Chicoine weeks ago. Burglars fled in a motor car after the shooting. Police from Montreal and Boston pursue the fugitives in a joint search with the Chicoine inquest set for Friday.
Harvard class of 1901 will present $100000 to Harvard at the 75th anniversary. $25000 already bequeathed by the late Paul Keith, son of B F Keith. remaining $75000 to be raised by a committee led by Joseph Proctor. Reunion held yesterday at Ben Blake's Weston estate.
A Public Service Corporation pay car was robbed of 4000 at West Burlington New Jersey. Three bandits escaped on a motorcycle after assaulting driver Augustus Centerfonte and threatening guard Francis Murphy with revolvers as money bags were tossed into the motorcycle sidecar.
Madrid June 22 The king's planned trip to Barcelona on Saturday is the topic of much comment. Reported as an event of high political significance amid recent events in the city, the visit is said to have been suggested by the king and received favorably across Catalonia.
After a lengthy trial before Judge Sullivan in the Municipal Court, Charles Brown alias Harry Miller was held in $2000 for the grand jury, charged with larceny of 1500 dollars from Join Walsh, a Boston constable, in the Milk Street subway. Brown was represented by Judge Riley of Malden.
A group of Chinese merchants touring the world arrived in Boston yesterday to inspect American factories, focusing on textile machinery as they bet on stronger American China trade links and a favorable political future for China.
Arthur J. Sexton a federal employee of 12 Clarence street Roxbury was arrested and arraigned in Roxbury court. Police campaigns target reckless mail car driving following resident complaints of cars tearing through Roxbury Back Bay and Dudley Street stations.
Charlestown Gas requests a rate increase from 1.05 to 1.40 per 1000 cubic feet. The petition was pushed at a public utilities hearing with Albert Pillsbury counsel and Samuel Fowler treasurer present.
An advertising copy touts Tiz as a magical remedy for tired feet. It claims the product drains acids and poisons, relieves corns blisters bunions and chilblains, and lets wearers dance longer. Available from druggists and department stores at a low price for a year of comfort.
Marie Monz of Dundee Street Back Bay was arraigned for a slight assault on Officer White after a dispute over walking on the grass in the Public Garden. Catherine, arrested with her, failed to appear and is ordered to show up around October 1. The sisters claimed walking on the grass was allowed in the Common.
London June 22 Sir Henry Babington Smith a former royal commissioner said sending over 3000 English war missions to the United States was vital for friendly ties. John Blair MacAfee club president called these men Americas best propagandists for Great Britain in reply to the luncheon club remarks.
An advertisement touts genuine Bayer Tablets of Aspirin with the Bayer Cross stamp claiming quick relief and safety. It promotes a tin box of twelve tablets and notes physicians have prescribed Bayer aspirin for over eighteen years with a large Bayer label and trade mark details.
An advertisement touts P. D. Q as a powerful chemical compound to destroy bedbugs fleas and lice in homes pets and poultry. It claims a 6 cent package makes a quart of deadly mix that kills bedbugs including eggs and even pleases chickens with its ease of use.
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