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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1920

Page

13

Freckles Removal Claim Promises Clear Complexion

An advertisement touts Othine for freckle removal with a money back guarantee. It promises faster results with double strength formula and urges readers to ask their druggist for the product.

Girl Loyal to Ireland

Elizabeth Leahy a New York stenographer refused the naturalization oath to become an American citizen because it would require her to acknowledge George V as King of Ireland. She said she preferred to remain a citizen of the Irish republic rather than renounce allegiance to the king of Great Britain and Ireland.

New York Elizabeth Leahy George V Ireland Irish Republic Great Britain Great Britain and Ireland

British Trade Commission Members Laud Boston Reception

Washington May 13. The British Trade Commission to the United States arriving from Boston praise the Boston farewell luncheon at Copley Plaza hotel. Chairman F W Cook endorses Felix Vorenberg speech stressing interdependence of nations and the value of cordial Anglo American trade relations.

Washington British Trade Commission United States Boston Copley Plaza F. W. Cook Felix Vorenberg Vorenberg Boston Retail Board of Trade America Great Britain

Barbers' Shorter Hours Refused by Union Employers

Barbers' Union 182 failed to win shorter weekly hours sought as the union and employers could not agree. After several conferences, the Shop Card Employers announced the demand could not be granted. The report came from a meeting last night at 995 Washington Street.

Barbers’ Union 182 Washington Street

Senate Honors Armenia and Calls for Black Sea Protection

The Senate adopted a resolution extending congratulations to the people of Armenia on recognizing the republic and asked President Wilson to dispatch a warship to Gatun on the Black Sea for the protection of American life and property.

Washington Armenia Senate of the United States Republic of Armenia Wilson Gatun Black Sea Senate

Burglaries Hit Hull and Nan Tasket Cottages

Hull and Boston police begin a rigid investigation into over 100 burglaries in summer cottages at Hull and Nan Tasket since last fall. Homes including Patrolman William I Marshall's are affected. Looters seek liquor. many houses show extensive damage and destroyed furniture.

Hull Boston Nantasket William I, Marshall

Golden Rooster to Close This Saturday

The Golden Rooster, renowned tea drinkers and cream cake venue, will shut its doors next Saturday night. Propr creators cite excessive police activity and external complaints about Bohemian atmosphere. Police raids have occurred since the current management began, the latest sealing the fate of Toston's only real Bohemia.

Judge Murley Discusses Irish Question at Civic League

Judge Joseph J. Murley of East Boston told the Margaret Brent Civic League at Hotel Westminster that Irish freedom has persisted through 700 years of thraldom. He linked the Easter Rising spark to renewed Celtic hope and ongoing efforts for Ireland’s freedom.

Erin Joseph J. Murley East Boston Margaret Brent

Post Office Clerks Thank the Post

At the regular monthly meeting held at the Quincy House on May 11, William Ef. Reardon secretary of the National Federation of Post Office Clerks expressed the group’s gratitude for the Post editorial’s sympathetic words. The message hopes to merit public approval through conduct.

Quincy House William EF. Reardon National Federation of Postificce Clerks American Federation of Labor

Fire disrupts Amalgamated Clothing Workers convention in Ashburton area

A fire discovered in an ante room off John Sharp Hall near Ashburton place and Bowdoin street interrupted a session of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers convention yesterday. Delegates escaped unharmed as Chief Secretary Schlossberg urged calm while Max Feldman fought the blaze before firemen contained it. damage is estimated at 300 dollars.

John Sharp Hall Ashburton Place Bowdoin Street Amalgamated Clothing Workers Schlossberg Max Feldman Commonwealth Hotel Ford Hall Feldman Secretary Schlossberg William C. Lyng Thde Boston Baptist Association

Landlord Cuts Rent Increase After Tenant Complaint

The Boston rent and housing committee reached an amicable agreement with eight tenants at a Fernboro Street eight unit house owned in part by Isador Grossman. The hearing revealed the property earns 15 percent equity and that rents had increased.

Boston Rent and Housing Committee Isador Grossman Fernboro Street

Controversy Over Boost Across Parties Stirs Debate

The argument centers on a 90 percent boost since 1917 with both sides in agreement about the measure, reflecting a rare cross party consensus amid longstanding dispute.

Plan Drives Growth Without Expanding Floor Space

The founder's plan, pursued for years, aimed to maximize sales while keeping selling expenses down by not increasing store space. Courage was needed to stay the course as competitors expanded nearby. The business could grow bigger but credits its success to its current smaller footprint and growth driven by efficiency.

Store Maximizes Usable Floor Space for Low Prices

The house operates at high productivity per square foot, claiming to run more business per floor space than similar houses in the country. Lower operating expenses are passed on as reduced prices, with customers preferring affordability over a larger store.

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