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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1922
Page
15
Federal court petition seeks condemnation of more than 250000 dollars in old time whiskies and alcohol seized in 1920 and 1921 in Massachusetts. If approved, the liquors will be given to hospitals or sold to approved bidders. The story also notes a predicted England census surplus of 2,000,000 women.
Mark F. Cohen a Congress street broker was held in 2000 bail by Judge Creed in Municipal Court on a charge of forging and uttering. Inspectors Finn and Flaherty arrested him at his Mattapan home after he allegedly forged a 175 check on Boston Safety Deposit Trust bearing the name of Lewis Reed. Reed allegedly heard Cohen request certification at the paying teller’s window.
Letter from Mrs. A. Maroney of Carnegie Pa extols Mentho Laxene for rapid cough relief and cold cure. She describes a cheap home preparation method, the syrup’s safety for children and adults, and the medical claims of its antiseptic laxative action without narcotics.
Titta Ruffo led the Apollo Club in Symphony Hall for the golden anniversary under Emil Mollenhauer. The soloist impressed with Barber of Seville, while some moments of Toreador and exaggerated phrasing sparked mixed judgments. The chorus, supported by organ, piano, trumpets and trombones, earned high praise for tone, balance, and drama.
Four year old Eugene McCarthy Jr. of 138 Spring Street East Cambridge was struck and killed by a motor truck while playing in his yard yesterday afternoon. He died at Middlesex Hospital from internal injuries and a fractured pelvis after the collision. Truck driver Andrew Bartletti of Boston was questioned at East Cambridge police station and released.
A Hudson sedan owned by Charles T. Jeffrey was used in an auto show stunt in Copley Square Medford Hillside listeners heard a concert a bedtime story and a Viola Dana broadcast via a magnavox set with four wires looping around the car. The station American Radio and Research Corp Medford sent Dana's message to distant listeners but Pittsburg reception proved too faint.
A youth known as Brooklyn Jimmy of Cottage Place East Boston was arrested on suspicion in the shooting of Anthony de Angelo 37 owner of a Bowdoin square lunch room. De Angelo was wounded in the arm and hand after two men jumped from a car on Maverick street near his home. He was treated at Boston City Hospital where police hoped to obtain identification when he can be examined.
The Cambridge city council last night confirmed Mayor Quinn of William F. Brooks as chief of the licensing board. Dr. William G. Brusseau is named city physician, with J. J. Sullivan and T. F. McCarthy as cemetery trustees. Downey and Redstone and Lynch are tabled for library and buildings roles.
Cuban tobacco firms ship a new cigar line aimed at London’s fashionable women smokers. The campaign emphasizes elegant branding and exclusive appeal, reflecting a trend in luxury clientele.
Massachusetts D A R members urged Washington to correctly hang the Stars and Stripes behind the Speaker’s desk in the Capitol. Speaker Gillette was asked to intervene. Mrs. William DeVough Field, flag committee chair, proposed resolutions seeking a federal law on proper flag use and etiquette.
A blaze at Mae G. Comley hairdressing establishment at 3 Hamilton Place caused about 2000 dollars in damage yesterday. The fire started from an unknown cause and spread through the ceiling from the fifth to the sixth floor.
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