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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1920
Page
19
Levi L. Bashaw and his divorced wife were found on the floor of Bashaw's restaurant with the man dead and the woman seriously wounded by a revolver. Police think he killed her and killed himself. The woman was taken to St. Johnsbury hospital for an operation. Mrs. Bashaw had recently returned to Morrisville after a divorce.
Harry N. Haywood, secretary of Central Construction Co, accused the Jamaica Bay park and recreation department of favoritism after the lowest bid for paving Jamaica Way between Huntington Ave and Willow Pond Rd was not accepted. The award went to Warren Brothers for a higher bid, with officials claiming economic advantage. Haywood said the decision lacked justification and pressed the Finance Commission.
At 9 am Alpha Kappa Psi holds an event at City Club. 9 30 am Missionary Institute marks the 150th anniversary of Universalism at Tufts College. 10 30 am graduating exercises take place at the Industrial School for Crippled and Deformed Children 241 St Botolph. 4 pm nurses graduate at Boston State Hospital. 8 pm Swedish Singing Societies Ball at Convention Hall. 8 pm Brookline War Memorial public meeting at Brookline Public Library. 8 pm Mechanic Arts High School graduation exercises.
Mr and Mrs John Desmond Keefe return from their wedding trip and set a home at 33 Parker Hill Avenue Brookline The bride Miss Isabel McLaughlin daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter McLaughlin Roslindale wore a lace gown over satin and a tulle veil with roses and lilies of the valley The couple are well known in Boston and Mr Keefe is connected with the Boston Globe
Promoted by Mae Edna Wilder the Derwillo facial treatment claims instant skin improvement and lasting results. The ad asserts safety and superiority over powder with a peachy glow and reduced blemishes, backed by a money back guarantee and wide department store sales.
Secretaries Daniels and Payne will travel to Alaska next month to study conditions related to their departments. They plan to spend at least one month in the territory, leaving Seattle on July 8 aboard a destroyer.
Hampden county officials propose consolidating Hampden Hampshire Franklin and Berkshire jails into a single Hampden County Jail in Hampden city. The smaller inmate population under prohibition and probation allows one building, saving yearly expense. formal action to follow next month with state approval already given.
The R H White Co advertises a permanent hair wave for straight hair. It promises long lasting curls through expert treatment and invites readers to visit the hair-dressing parlor to learn more, noting a seaside and boardwalk lifestyle appeal.
The United States Navy lists surplus stock in a wide range of materials from hardware to shipboard equipment. Items include metal, glass, glassware, rope, tools, fittings, shells, lighting, electrical gear, and medical supplies. Sale details point to the Wholesale Sales Section at Navy Yard Boston, with contact for full pricing and terms. Captain Josephus Daniels signs as Secretary of the Navy.
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