This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1920
Page
14
A committee headed by President Sam Moscow and assisted by Stanley Sumner organizes a multi week event at the Plaza Hotel. The effort aims to surpass all previous gatherings and draw significant local and regional interest.
Julius H. Barnes invites Cabinet officers, lawmakers, ICC and rail officials for a May 19 meeting in Washington to address the June 1 termination of the United States Grain Corporation and the looming disruption to hedging markets, credit, and grain shipments. Authorities warn of broader risks to producers and consumers.
Captain Thomas F. Goode of the Back Bay police station has been confined to his home for several days with threatened pneumonia. His illness is linked to labor tensions during the police strike and the creation of the new police department. Lieutenant Francis Mulligan will act as captain in his absence.
A vintage advertisement touts Fruit-a-tives for indigestion liver trouble constipation headaches and skin ailments. It claims the remedy combines apples oranges figs and prunes with tonics and antiseptics. Pricing 50c per box six for 2 59 and 25c trial size. available from dealers or by mail from Fruit-a-tives Limited Ogdensburg NY.
Frederick Conlin, receiver of Groton Iron Works, testified before a Congressional committee that he removed Charles W Morse and his three sons from officers of the company to save the concern 88000 dollars a year.
Testimony shows the Groton plant faced severe shortages of tool stock and incomplete dredging, with 16.2 million dollars in government funds spent for ships 90 percent complete. Receivers faced pressure from Morse interests to be removed while executives drew large salaries. A river boat used as lodging and cafeteria was shut as costly.
Dr Charles W Eliot former Harvard president told Boston University Education School assembly that the nation lacks proper schools especially in large cities and small towns. He urged voters to support an educational drive and higher teacher salaries to meet present needs and curb unrest.
Boston organizers announce a court gathering for Jesters with more than 400 members and guests attending a festive night featuring socializing, games, and entertainment in a local venue.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.