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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1920
Page
16
Attorney General Allen ordered arrests yesterday over marketing of oil and mining stocks and sales to small investors of alleged worthless stocks in exchange for discounted Liberty bonds. Prompt action requires property reports from a reputable engineer before mine stocks are listed on the curb.
Four stock promoters were arrested on charges of selling unregistered mining shares and false advertising under a 1911 act. The men, William R. Witzgerald, Louis Van Riper, Everett Tarr, and Daniel Samuel, faced bail ranging from 2,500 to 10,000 dollars as authorities warned of widespread unsound speculation.
A described attire item highlights a wool semi sports suit paired with a cretonne waistcoat. The note emphasizes fabric contrasts and period-appropriate tailoring.
Lawson attacks silver financiers and stock swindles in a biting takedown. He cites cases where stock values leap and fall on hype, likening schemes to Munchausen tales and accusing Wall Street of fabricating prosperity to fleece widows and orphans.
The literary world loses Mrs. Humphry Ward a leading English novelist whose prominence rose in the late 19th century.
The article outlines the life of English author Mrs. Ward born in 1851 in Tasmania. It notes her breakthrough with Robert Elsmere in 1888 and cites her prolific output including works such as The History of David Grieve 1892 and Marcella 1894. It highlights her opposition to woman suffrage and her role as magistrate under a 1919 act.
The readable text lists various work titles and publication years ranging from 1911 to 1918 including The Mating of Lydia 1911 and Missing 1917, with multiple other titles such as The Ccryston Family and Delia Blanch flower.
Attempts to identify a woman struck by an inbound Boston Elevated train at the Forest Hills terminal were unsuccessful by midnight. She was in the unconscious state at City Hospital with a right arm amputated and other injuries, wearing a black coat, white waist, black shoes, brown stockings, and a small round hat.
Governor and Mrs. Calvin Coolidge were guests of honor at the opening of the League of Women for Community Service new home at 558 Massachusetts avenue South End. The organization consists of Greater Boston colored women engaged in social and community activities.
Mrs Ellen Small of 292 Commercial Street Provincetown died suddenly of heart disease at home last night. Born in Truro 68 years ago she moved to Provincetown at age 12 and married in 1885. Funeral services will be held from the...
An advertisement urges readers feeling listless and low to try Pepto Mangan a famous tonic for anemia. It claims regular nourishment and healthy red blood improve energy mood and vigor and notes the product comes in liquid or tablet forms with the genuine Gude's label available at drugstores.
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