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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1920

Page

6

Bishop Lawrence Heads to Lambeth Conference trip

Bishop Lawrence sails from New York on the Baltic to attend the Lambeth Conference in England this summer. He travels with Mrs. Lawrence and Frederick, plans to return in September, as Suffragan Bishop Babcock presides at diocesan ceremonies in his absence.

Lawrence England New York Baltic Episcopal Church United States Scotland Ireland Wales Canada Australasia Episcopal Church of Harvard Frederick Cunningham Longwood Boston Babcock

Rosindale Woman Endorses Dr True’s Elixir Prescriptio

Mrs Albert J Patch of Rosindale Massachusetts writes detailing relief from chronic stomach gnawing after taking Dr True s Elixir The Family Laxative and Worm Expeller Her account credits weight gain improved well being and worm expulsion and she endorses the remedy for a range of symptoms including headaches weakness and sleeplessness. The ad notes a long 1851 68 year reputation and lists availability at all dealers.

Mre Albert J. Patch Rosindale Mass Dr. True Dr True

Alumni of B U Law In Big Outing

Several hundred alumni of the Boston University Law School spent a day at Hap Ward's estate in Lynnfield for the Law School Association outing. The event featured a sports program, a dinner, and remarks by Judge Edward P. Pierce Judge George A Flynn and United States district attorney Daniel J. Gallagher.

B. U. Law Boston University Law. School Massachusetts Judiciary Hap Ward Lynnfield Law School Association Alfred S. Hall George H. Remely Attorney Carpenter W. T. A. Fitzgerald Suffolk County Association Fitzgerald Roland Sherman Edgar Sherman Superior Court Mr. Fitzgerald Edward P. Pierce Supreme Court Gorge A. Flynn Daniel J. Gallagher United States District Attorney Gallagher He Faten Dean Homer Albers Attorney Brown Attorney Rising Saunders Waters C. L. Newton Roland H. Sherman James A. Dorsey Hawley R. Rising Moses S. Lourie

Large Boston Graduation Count Hits New High

Yesterday marked one of the city’s largest elementary school graduations. Greater Boston’s 72 schools conferred diplomas on 6148 pupils, up from 5249 the previous year. Fifty two schools held formal exercises as part of the big term.

Greater Boston

Graduation Day Records Highlight Local Grammar Schools

Graduates received diplomas as several schools reported unusual attendance records. Bowditch Jamaica Plain tallied 33 of 78 graduates with perfect attendance, while Margaret C. Kelley achieved nine years of flawless attendance from kindergarten through grammar school. Other notable records include six star honorees Evelyn A. Karcher and six year attendance by Dorothy Douglass and Julia R. Hennessey. Meeting House Hill pre vocational pupils Thomas J. McCarthy and Joseph P. Gazello Jr. also earned three year perfect records. Training news notes 1000 public school teachers enrolled in state summer schools at Hyannis, Fitchburg and Amherst, up from last year, signaling strides in efficiency prompted by recent raises.

Bowditch School Jamaica Plain Margaret C. Kelley Bowditch Evelyn A. Karcher Dorothy Douglass On Plain Street Neponset Minot School Julia R. Hennessey Ellsworth Street Dorchester Mather School Thomas J. McCarthy Dorchester Avenue Joseph P. Gazello, Jr Downer Court Meeting House Hill Frank W. Wright Hyannis Fitchburg Amherst Wright

Moonshine Seized in Empty Brockton Tenement

Lieutenant D L Guerin and patrols raided an empty tenement rear of 1334 Main Street and seized 110 gallons of alleged moonshine whiskey. The liquor was in two barrels and four kegs as officers worked to locate the owner or owners by late hours.

Brockton D. L. Guerin Main Street

Mystery surrounding Elwell murder deepens with new lead

Police linked to a late evening conference among Dooling Busby and Carey as they pursue a third set of house keys found at 44 West Seventieth. The Walters tale shifts focus to a mysterious guest and a cuff message amid plans to reopen the 244 West Seventieth death scene for clues.

Ter Criminal Courts John T. Dooling George Busby Homicide Squad Arthur Carey Elwell West Seventieth Street Edgar Walters Edwells Walters J. B. Elwell Park Avenue New York City McCormick Brothers Charles C. Whaley

Government opposes skirt length limits in fashion drive

Howard Figg assistant to the Attorney General in charge of price reduction campaigns told National Garment Retailers' Association representatives that government will not endorse clothing modesty limits. Three models in knee length gowns were shown as next fall extremes. Figg declined to set a precise proper length but urged skirts to come below the waist, while retailers urged minimal changes to maximize wear.

Washington National Garment Retailers’ Association Howard Figg Mr. Figg

Mother Kills Baby And Cuts Own Throat In Tragic Incident

Mrs Richwagen slashed her infant’s throat then fatally wounded herself with the same knife. The baby died at the scene while Mrs Richwagen, in critical condition, was hospitalized. Police and relatives note she had been nervous and excited in the weeks before the act. The Richwagen family had moved to a new home four weeks earlier near Mrs Mary Richwagen, the husband left for work earlier. Neighbors alerted the father-in-law Emil Richwagen after the cries.

Emil Richwagen Heath Street

Actor Shot by Kitty Gordon in Chicago Vaudeville Incident

Milwaukee vaudeville actor Joseph A Hack was accidentally shot by actress Kitty Gordon in a Chicago theatre while awaiting his turn on stage. The pistol was believed unloaded. Hack’s wound to his right arm and chest was serious. Gordon and associates explained the incident to Police Chief Garrity, who deemed it accidental with no charges expected.

Chicago Joseph A. Hack Milwaukee Kitty Gordon Hack Gordon Jack Wilson Vera Beresford Frank Griffith Miss Gordon Garrity

Lasker Loses Chess Crown in London Match

World champion Emanuel Lasker reportedly loses his title to Cuban challenger Jose R Capablanca in a London match, according to a Times despatch from Amsterdam.

London Emanuel Lasker London Times Amsterdam Jose R. Capablanca

How to Build Up Enfeebled Nerves Promotes Pink Pills

An advertisement claims nervous weakness comes from thin blood and promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as the direct tonic. It features a testimonial from Mrs Agnes Riddell of Saco Maine who credits improved appetite color and strength to the remedy. Pills priced 60 cents from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY with a free booklet available.

Agnes Riddell No. 48 Hill Street Saco Maine Dr. Williams Dr. Williams Medicine Co Schenectady N. Y

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