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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1920
Page
10
Senator Borah declares he would back a nomination for Wood and criticizes pre convention spending by presidential candidates. The remark reflects party finance concerns and intra party debate ahead of the convention.
Senator Borah accuses Wood and Lowden camps of spending huge sums to sway the Republican nomination. He cites a $1,000,000 Wood fund and $2.50 testimonials in Indiana, calls for public disclosure and a $10,000 state limit, and warns of a corruption risk before the convention.
An advertisement warns thousands of mothers their children suffer from worms and urges immediate use of Dr True’s Elixir The Family Laxative and Warm Expeller. It cites Mrs H N Roberts of Flint Michigan who reports her child was cured and praises the medicine for worm-related symptoms and overall health.
New York's vice hunt intensifies as Commissioner Hirshfield reveals that Assistant District Attorney James E. Smith allegedly operated a gambling house named the Civitas Club and planned to push rivals out of business. Inspector Henry releases six affidavits accusing Smith of seeking protection for disorderly houses. Smith denies the charges, claiming Civitas Club membership ended in 1916 and denying Goldwater's testimony as false.
Miss Nettie Olson an 18 year old domestic employed at 12 Phillips place Cambridge was attacked by a man after leaving a theatre. She screamed alerting neighbors and the assailant fled. He is described as about 22, 5 feet 8, 120 pounds, cap and dark suit with no overcoat. Police nationwide search mounted with no result.
Carl E. Akeley the noted African explorer will lecture twice today at Tremont Temple to benefit the Children's Museum of Jamaica Plain. This afternoon his talk on With Lions and Elephants in Africa targets children while tonight he addresses adults on Roosevelt's Africa.
Washington March 26 The Republican leaders of the House decided to support a resolution declaring war with Germany to be at an end. The measure will be reported from the committee on foreign affairs next Tuesday.
Lawmakers clash over adopting a peace resolution to restore trade with Germany and repeal wartime laws. Rogers and Porter push a House start, Lodge and Mondell coordinate amid Senate hesitancy. Wilson silent as pressure, anti German marriage cases flood the Capitol with alien enemy act concerns.
Worcester March 26 Mayor Peter F Sullivan at a conference with Chamber of Commerce officials newspaper editors and trolley heads demanded the Worcester Consolidated Street Railway Company revert to a five cent fare. He proposed a 39 day trial with a two or three cent transfer and urged public support while promising cooperation if the revenue falls short. He upbraided the company for its attitude toward him and the public since taking office.
Cities from Worcester to Portland move toward daylight saving. Boston Stock Exchange sets new hours to reduce market confusion with New York and Chicago. Portland bishops oppose instant adoption while business groups push for immediate change.
Middlesex District Attorney Nathan A. Tufts to open an inquiry into the death of Mrs. Jennie Cholakean of Watertown. A five inch surgeon's clamp found in her body is alleged by the medical examiner to have caused her death after she died Thursday at Cambridge Hospital. The case was brought to the DA's office by hospital authorities who noted she suffered intensely before death. Autopsy by Medical Examiner David C. Dow followed at Tufts' request.
A report states the surgeon’s clamp, believed left inside the deceased woman during an earlier operation, was recovered. The discovery intensifies scrutiny of the prior procedure and current inquiry.
Nine South Boston storekeepers were fined $10 each in South Boston District Court after being arraigned on charges of keeping and selling explosive stove polish. State expert Walter L. Wedger found the polish contained 4.71 percent gasoline. Cases were prosecuted by the Boston fire department and the State police.
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