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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1920
Page
2
Stop that weakening persistent cough or cold with Eckman's Alterative the tonic and upbuilder of 20 years' successful use. 80c and 1 50 bottles for sale at Liggett's Riker Jaynes stores and other leading druggists or from Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia.
Isaac Robert, named as manager of the Boston Egg Company on Fulton Street, was arrested by Deputy U S Marshal Ghiloni after noon for shipping to Berman and Dressler of Providence 10 cases of eggs unfit for food. Bail set at $500 with hearing scheduled March 24. Warrant sworn by Deputy Commissioner Mullowney of the Boston Board of Health, who noted prior municipal or state fines for similar offences.
The Boston transit department investigates Warren E. Locke's autoway proposal to run beneath Boston Common and Beacon Hill toward Scolling Square. Locke presented the idea to Transit Chairman Malcolm Nichols, Street Commission Chairman John J. O Callaghan, and Transit Engineer Edmund S. Davis yesterday.
Berlin authorities arrest Maximilian Harden editor of Die Zukunft today on a charge related to his publications. The incident marks a tense moment for press freedom amid ongoing political pressure in the city.
Provincetown fishermen join with Atlantic seaboard colleagues to form the United States Fishermen's Association to combat illegal actions by Truckmen and Fish Handlers unions. The note urges reporting intimidation to Massachusetts Supreme Court and to the federation at Woolworth Building New York City, affirming right to fish and market independently.
The 800 longshoremen strike at port terminals continues with no settlement in sight as both sides mark time awaiting New York developments where over 6000 workers are out. To prevent congestion Clyde and Ocean steamship lines halt shipments to Boston and New York. The Nacoochee from Savannah arrived without unloading its cargo. A velvet ribbon bracelet is noted as a novel ornament.
Jordan Marsh highlights upcoming Easter shopping with Spring clothing and accessories. The Avena Corset sale offers value before outfits, Organdie summer dresses in cobalt jade and orchid trend, smallwares and linings sale draws sewing customers, Organdie dresses with hats appeal to younger buyers, and lamp shades from Art Embroideries suit Summer homes.
The article recalls Boston during British occupation describing the peninsula shape, fortifications, and lines between Dedham and Canton streets. It notes American entrenchments on Prospect Hill and nearby rises, skirmishes, raids on islands for provisions, and privateers capturing British supplies including the Nancy with muskets and flints. It concludes with the March 17 evacuation and hoped reunions of about 12 000 former residents.
The 250 Hodges Fiber Carpet Company weavers resume work in Springfield after a March 8 strike over wages. An agreement grants a 10 percent wage increase effective April 1.
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