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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1920
Page
19
Tomasso Rosato of 16 Moon Street North End says a suspenders buckle saved him when a shot from his cook Antonio Infusio wounded him slightly. Police hunt Infusio after an argument over wages led to the firing around 7 pm. Rosato treated at Haymarket Relief Hospital and returned to work.
An advertisement from Schenectady New York features AA Young praising Fruit-a-fives Liver Tablets for liver and stomach relief and improved complexion. It describes the product as a higher result of New Thought medicine and lists prices 50c a box 6 for 2.50 and a 25c trial size, with dealer or Fru it-a-tives Limited Ogdensburg New York as the source.
A letter from Montreal describes a Greece obtained treatment that allegedly cured rheumatism. The writer claims rapid recovery after returning from Greece and offers to share details for a fee or instruction. He invites personal contact to learn methods and promises lasting relief in weeks.
Major Thomas L. Walsh announces a strong Irish bond drive in Boston despite weather and adverse propaganda. Subscriptions near six thousand dollars with Ward 4 leading. Hannah Sullivan of Ward 5 has raised two hundred fifty two0 dollars, while Cath erine Hannon and Annie McGovern reach one thousand each. Local figures from Ward 18 report twenty five hundred dollar and one thousand dollar gifts, with notable donors including Rev J H Harrigan and St Ambrose pastor Lawrence Murphy. Natick forms its drive with J J Healy as chair and Judge M I Kennedy to preside at a 3 PM Sunday mass meeting.
Major Walsh cited brisk support across Boston as residents rush to buy bond certificates for Ireland. In South Boston wards 14 and 9 subscriptions exceed $15,000 with leaders like Richard Dwyer and Captain John Joseph Murphy reporting gains as volunteers canvass door to door. The Logan family and others contributed sizable sums, while a pledge card system expands access for more donors before the March 11 deadline.
George D. Smith, 50, famed New York book dealer and authority on old editions, died of heart disease in his bookstore. He recently paid $75,000 for Shakespeare's Venus and Adonis in London and bought the Britwell-Court library for $500,000 and Arbury Hall library for $150,000. He was credited in 1914 with breaking a London book ring that hid prize volumes from Americans.
A two story brick building collapsed in Worcester as an adjoining block was jacked up during repairs. Mrs Ida Leary aged 35 was the only injured. Financial loss estimated at 15000 dollars.
Senator Silas D. Reed of Taunton charged that a bill now in the Senate would allow the capital and reserve funds of domestic insurers to be deposited in savings and trust companies to benefit weaker trust firms with half a billion dollars for speculative uses. The measure, approved by the insurance commissioner, passed engrossment 15 to 6 but without a roll call, as eight votes were needed for a yeas and nays.
At the Public Utilities Commission hearing in the State House, Union Street Railway seeks a 25 cent through fare from Fall River to New Bedford City Hall, replacing the current 20 cent rate. The line partly uses Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway rails. attorney Philip G. Carleton and Fred J. Macleod represented opposing sides. The commission took the petition under advisement.
William H Anderson state superintendent of the Anti Saloon League challenged Governor Smith to a joint debate on prohibition. In a letter he urged a public discussion during his state tour, arguing the issue has more bite than the proposed 3 percent beer policy.
New Haven March 4. Yale Professor Herbert E. Gregory organizes a two year scientific expedition to trace origins of the South American, Pacific and Asiatic races. Questions probe Inca and Aztec links, Pacific migrations, island formation, Polynesian origins, and Aryan traits among Hawaii, Samoa, Tahiti, Tonga, and Maori. Funded by Bayard Dominick, banker.
The House quickly elected James Beatty as sergeant-at-arms to replace the late Thomas F. Pedrick. Representative Naphen of Natick had supported Newhall of Stoneham in the caucus and moved for acclamation. the motion carried unanimously.
A health alert promotes a scalp treatment claiming to remove dandruff and stop hair loss. It urges readers to use the product to restore a clean scalp and thicker hair, mentioning noticeable results after regular use.
An ad-style claim urges using a small bottle of Danderine from drug or toilet counters to stop hair loss and remove dandruff. Applies to scalp, promising dandruff removal and revived hair with renewed life, vigor, brightness, thickness, and color after several applications.
Police investigate the discovery of two nude infant bodies, a boy and girl, found floating in Fort Point Channel near Summer Street and Dorchester Avenue bridges. Identifications could not be established, and there were no marks of violence. The Watchman rescued them and they were taken to the Northern mortuary for exam.
A March winds warning urges facial care with Othine double strength to remove freckles. A prominent physician endorses the preparation sold by druggists with a money back guarantee if it fails. An ounce may improve the complexion and may even make small freckles vanish.
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