Logan and Choate Clash Over Legion Post Expulsion
Boston Legion leaders clashed as State Commander Logan faced charges from Southboro commander Joseph B. Choate. The executive committee voted to expel Choate, while Logan urged leniency and distribution of the report to posts statewide.
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Boston
State House
Legion
United States
Choate
Special Committee
Southboro
Logan
Executive
Boston Herald
Joseph B. Choate
Leo A. Bagley
Herald
Mr. Choate
Department
American Legion
Executive Committee
Roland H. Choate
Beverly
State Executive Committee
Judson Hannigan
Salem
California Syrup of Figs Ad Serves as Child Laxative
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children, branding it as a trusted remedy. The copy appeals to mothers seeking a reliable digestive aid, emphasizing ease of use and safety for kids.
California Syrup of Figs Ad Claims Safe Gentle Relief
A brief ad praises California Syrup of Figs as the best harmless laxative for children. It notes the fruity taste aids acceptance and promises full directions on each bottle.
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California
Milton Passes Sunday Baseball and Transport Measures
Milton voters approve an appropriation not exceeding 10009 dollars to maintain trolley service between Milton Lower Mills and East Milton by Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway. A Sunday baseball measure passes 251 to 161 amid church opposition. Additionally, voters empower the moderator to form committees to negotiate with the Boston Elevated for Blue Hill street cars and to cooperate with Eastern Street Railway on the East Milton line.
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Milton Lower Mills
East Milton
Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company
Milton Town Hall
Milton
Edwards
Milton Episcopal Church
Boston Elevated Railroad
Blue Hill Street Railway
Eastern Street Railway Company
Britain Receives Former German Warships and Submarines
London May 3 Six former German battleships Baden Helgoland Posen Rheinland Westfalen Nurnberg and 124 submarines allocated to Great Britain The United States gets Ostfriesland and Frankfurt France Thuringen and Emden 38 submarines Japan Oldenburg Nassau Augsburg Italy seven submarines Scapa Flow scuttled ships to Britain Remaining light cruisers destroyers and torpedo boats allocations depend on France and Italy selections under the Austrian treaty.
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London
Baden
Helgoland
Posen
Rheinland
Westfalen
Nurnberg
Great Britain
House of Commons
United States
Ostfriesland
Frankfurt
France
Thuringen
Emden
Japan
Oldenburg
Nassau
Augsburg
Italy
Scapa Flow
Baby girl found abandoned in church gallery
A three month old girl was found in the gallery of St Stephen's Church on Hanover Street by sexton John Babstock during rounds. A nursing bottle with milk lay beside the child and police were notified.
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St. Stephen's Church
Hanover Street
John Babstock
Babstock
Firemen Ordered to Quit. Mills Hit by Strike Action
New Bedford May 3 The strike of operatives in 37 cotton mills here prompted union headquarters to order all union firemen to quit work tomorrow. Union leaders said many firemen reported to work today due to a misunderstanding.
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New
Bedford
Textile strike aims to keep mills open despite walkout
Officials report 15 000 operatives joined the strike while most mills stayed open. Pickets at mill gates tested compliance and police kept order as union leaders warned further shutdowns may follow.
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Manufacturers’ Association
Textile Council
Binns
Langshaw
Abraham Binns
Charles S. Ashley
Textile workers seek 17 1/2 percent wage rise in New England
The New England Council of the Amalgamated Textile Workers of America and the United Textile Workers of America in Boston announced demands for a 17 1/2 percent pay increase. The two groups, together, cover most organized textile workers in the region, affecting about 75,000 operatives in New England.
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Boston
New England
Amalgamated Textile Workers of America
Thomas F. McMahon
United Textile Workers of America
Amalgamated
United Textile Workers
American Federation of Labor
California and Indiana Vote in Presidential Primaries
Washington May 3 The political center centers on California and Indiana primaries set for tomorrow. Republicans Johnson and Hoover face off in California as the campaign’s fate hinges on delegates, while Indiana tests General Wood against Wood, Lowden, Harding and Johnson with experts predicting decisive outcomes.
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Washington
California
Indiana
Hiram Johnson
Herbert Ioover
Leonard Wood
Johnson
Wood
Frank ©. Lowden
Harding
City approves $4000 settlement for East Boston injury
The City Council authorized a $4000 payment to James F. Webber of Revere for injuries from being knocked down by a patrol wagon in East Boston on January 1, 1920. The action notes the long-closed case arising from the incident.
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James F. Webber
Revere
Webber
Boston
President of Senate Delays Beer Bill Amid Volstead Debate
The President of the Senate defers signing a 2.75 beer bill, citing no rule requiring timely action. Supporters urge immediate enactment, while opponents question the hold as a potential stall until Supreme Court rulings on the Volstead act. A roll call later enacted the measure despite the delay.
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Senate
McKnight
United States Supreme Court
State House
Walsh
Boston
Anti-Saloon League
Wells
Legal Affairs Committee
Bliss
Malden
Butler
Lawrence
Cassassa
Revere
Churchill
Plymouth
Cooke
Worcester
Dahlborg
Brockton
Donovan
Emery
Newburyport
Foley
Gibbs
Waltham
Griswold
Greenfield
Halliwell
New Bedford
L. F. Hardy
Huntington
W. A. Hardy
Fitchburg
Martin
Holyoke
McIntosh
Quincy
McLane
Fall River
Nason
Haverhill
Nel
Four Million Workers Short in America Declared by Expert
Charles H. Eglee of the National Industrial Conference Board warned at the Economic Club dinner that industrial America is 4,000,000 workers short due to insufficient immigration. John Graham Brooks presided the City Club event.
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Charles H. Eglee
National Industrial Conference Board
Industrial America
City Club
John Graham Brooks
Danderine Hair Product Advert Claims Hair Improvement
A brief advertisement touts Danderine promising no fallen hairs or dandruff after use. It asserts hairs show life vigor brightness and more color and thickness following application. The copy presents a persuasive product claim typical of old newspaper ads.
Spring Blood Purifier Promises Health Boost
Many men women and children need a Spring Blood Purifier to thin and purify the blood after winter poisons. Claims relief from typhoid scarlet fever coughs colds catarrh neuralgia rheumatic pains loss of appetite and sluggish feeling. Promotes elimination of poisons with Sulpher Tablets sold in 60c tubes guaranteed satisfactory or money back.
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Allen
Signs of worms and a mother's note on Dr True's Elixir
An old advertisement lists worm symptoms such as constipation sour stomach and dull eyes. It cites Mrs H N Roberts of Flint Michigan praising True's Elixir for her sick baby and urges immediate use and purchase from dealers in three sizes.
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H. N. Roberts
Asylum Street
Flint
Mich
Dr. True
Roberta
J. F. True & Co
True
Arbolone Ad Poetry Promotes Weight Loss Tablet
A Los Angeles literary woman writes a testimonial poem praising Tablets Arbolone as a cure for cravings and fat. The piece touts rapid weight loss and normal appetite with the drug store remedy used in advertising.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Lift Off Corns Freezone Claim
An ad promotes Freezone as magical for corns claiming immediate lift off with fingers and no pain.
Freezone corn remover promises painless relief and removal
A promotional pitch claims Freezone instantly stops corn pain and removes hard and soft corns or calluses. It touts a tiny bottle from the druggist at a low cost and credits a Cincinnati genius for the discovery.
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Cincinnati
Thousands Suffer Kidney Trouble Yet Do Not Suspect It
Advertises Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a successful kidney remedy. An insurer notes many applicants are rejected due to undetected kidney issues. The pill is sold in two bottle sizes and a sample can be requested by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co. in Binghamton NY, asking to mention the Boston Daily Post.
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Kilmer
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Spring Health Boost
Thousands use Hood's Sarsaparilla as spring medicine for fatigue nervous weakness and impure blood claiming better appetite sleep and energy. The ad says it strengthens white blood cells to fight germs and resists grip influenza fevers and other ailments. Also recommends Hood's Pills if a laxative is needed.
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Hood
Bedbugs Multiply Rapidly If Left Unchecked
Bedbugs lay seven eggs daily and hatch in five days with two thirds females. They mature to adults in four weeks and can lay again. If one female or egg is unmolested for a year, population would explode. Advertisement touts Pesky Devils Quietus by P. D. Q. as an egg-killing remedy sold by druggists and sent by mail order.
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Owl Chemical Co
Terre Haute
Ind
Woodward Drug Co
Eastern Drug Co
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