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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1920

Page

21

20 Gallons of Whiskey in Malden Man's Car

Harry Hershman of Lyme Street Malden was before United States Commissioner Hayes on a liquor possession charge and again arrested for transporting 20 gallons of whiskey in an automobile. The incident occurred about 4 a.m. yesterday. James Brodnick of Eastern Avenue Malden faced the same offense and Hershman waived examination, being held.

Harry Hershman Lyme Street Malden United States Hayes James Brodnick Eastern Avenue Hershman

Unitarian Week Opens With Public Reception and Sermon

Unitarian week begins tomorrow with a reception by the Unitarian Laymen's League at Unity House from 4 to 6 pm. The anniversary sermon is set for Arlington Street Church at 7:45 pm delivered by Rev. John Morris Evans of Chicago, famed pulpit orator and former coal mine worker.

Unitarian Laymen's League Unity House Arlington Street John Morris Evans D. D Chicago Evans All Souls’ Church Interocean

Enamored Carl Sent Out of City

Osman Carl, who works out in the country, used to patronize a Cambridge candy store where Sadie Flax worked. After his stomach rebelled from the sweets he bought there, Sadie moved to a store on Anderson Street in Boston, and Osman rushed to the corner to see her.

Osman Carl Cambridge Sadie Flax Sadie Anderson Street Boston Osman

Sadie’s Remark Ties to Osman Leads to Probation

Sadie grows weary of Osman’s sighting as Night Patrolman Leonard stops him near closing time. Osman dodges authorities, hints at a knife, and faces trial in Central Court. Friends offer to take him away to keep him from trouble, and he is given double barreled probation.

Sadie Leonard Osman Central Court

Baker Replies To Eliot On West Point Curriculum

Secretary Baker challenged Dr. Charles W. Eliot’s criticism of the West Point curriculum in a letter to House Military Committee Chairman Kahn. He defended West Point as drawing from a wide geographic base and argued uniform selection would harm the nation. He noted 3081 of 205000 officers in the army were West Point graduates.

Washington Baker Charles W. Eliot Harvard University West Point Kahn House Military Committee Eliot

Rent bills advance in Senate amid postponements

Two of five rent bills moved forward in the Senate yesterday while the remaining measures were postponed to Monday. One bill extending the 30 day vacate notice was engrossed under suspension. A third reading was given to a bill allowing cities to seize houses for shelter. Senator Reed moved postponement of the rest until Monday.

Senate Reed Taunton

Wool Auction Draws Very Poor Boston Sale

British government high grade wool went begging at Ford Hall as less than 3000 of 18 560 bales were bought. Local wool merchants called the auction the worst sale in Boston history, citing banking troubles labor unrest transport issues price cutting and widespread hesitation from buyers.

Ford Hall Boston Frank B. Windeler

Events of Today at Boston: Libraries meeting and lectures

At 10 a.m. the New England Association of School Libraries holds its annual meeting at Boston Trade School. At 1 p.m. the Twentieth Century Club hosts a lunch with speakers Professor Harold J. Laski and H. W. Nevinson. Also at 1:30 p.m. a demonstration of Physical and Bayonet Training is at Fort Strong. Camp Fire Girls perform A Day in Camp at South Armory. Simmons Field Day is at 2 p.m. and at 8 p.m. Boston College students present The Comedy of Errors on the College Campus, University Heights.

New England Association of School Libraries Boston Trade School Twentieth Century Club Harold J. Laski H. W. Nevinson Fort Strong Camp Fire South Armory Simmons Boston College University Heights

Price drops must be gradual says Portland merchant

Felix Vorenberg of Boston told Portland Retail Merchants Association that prices must fall gradually and safely. He urged stopping future delivery price speculation and cutting advance orders, noting a 50 percent West price cut risks credit trouble and advising merchants to save profits in banks.

Portland Felix Vorenberg Boston Portland Retail Merchants’ Association Vorenberg

Business world demands sober thinking and strong sense

Mr. Vorenberg stated there has never been a time when strict, rational thinking and prudent, practical actions are as essential in business as they are today. He argued that careful deliberation and disciplined conduct are crucial to navigating current economic challenges.

Vorenberg

Bristol population up 52.7 percent to 20620

Washington reports Bristol Connecticut city population as 20620, rising by 7118 residents since prior count, a 52.7 percent increase.

Washington Bristol Conn

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