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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1920
Page
4
An advertisement urges readers to take Pepto-Mangan to build blood and stay vigorous when feeling run down. It touts the red blood builder as safe for sensitive stomachs and available in liquid or tablet form, sold by druggists with the Gude's branding.
Judge Sanderson in the East Cambridge Court yesterday weighed the divorce filing by Marie A. Walden of Ayer against her alleged husband Sergeant Angus G. Walden of the regular army. The defendant contends no marriage ever occurred while Mrs Walden claims a justice of peace in Albany, New York united them, though she lacks a record of the ceremony and suspects it may have been faked.
Harvard professor Melville C. Whipple reported to the Cambridge Water Board that the city water quality has not deteriorated enough to threaten public health. He noted no current contamination beyond historical levels and affirmed safety for drinking.
Mrs. Walden, 35, seeks divorce alleging she is Walden’s third wife after living with him since 1912 and marrying him in 1913. Walden admits letters but denies any marriage or intent. his court martial followed an incident at Fort Terry and he disputes the divorce grounds of faithlessness.
Professor Whipple reports that current water quality shows no serious deterioration despite high chlorine and nitrate readings. He notes surface water contamination from Fresh Pond and urges public reassurance while acknowledging local pollution and ongoing disinfection measures.
Four brokers including Joseph Finney and Edward F. Wallace were arrested on accusations tied to illegal stock sale advertising under a 1911 statute. Each posted cash or Liberty bond bail of 2500, with suspects held for Municipal Court. Investigations involve Attorney General Allen and Chief Inspector Armstrong after meetings with stock exchange leaders.
Donald D. McKay of Newton Highlands was elected president of the Amherst College Alumni Association for the coming year at a meeting of the association's executive committee. He was one of the best-known members of his class during college.
Three bandits robbed a Chestnut street clothing shop on March 2, binding four men and a girl and taking nearly 400 dollars, four watches, and clothing. They declined to take the woman’s money, returned a dollar for her fare, and let a junk dealer keep his cash. The robbers changed into new suits, leaving the victims bound. one man freed himself and alerted a traffic officer too late.
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge flew to Boston from Washington for a rest following his Senate duties on the peace treaty. He visits with Dr. William Sturgis Bigelow and his presence, unknown to Republicans, prevents a yesterday political gathering. Leaders expect to seek his counsel today and tomorrow on state primaries and the national campaign.
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