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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1920
Page
13
Randolph Wellford Smith vice president and chairman of the publicity committees of the Loyal Coalition of Boston is in Washington to oppose the Mason bill and any legislation meddling in the Irish question.
An advertisement touts Gude's Pepto Mangan as a red blood builder that cures languor by enriching the blood. It claims thousands have regained vigor with the tonic, available in liquid and tablet forms, and urges customers to ask their druggist for "Gude's" Pepto Mangan.
The Boston rent and housing committee filed with the City Planning Board says 3280 new dwelling houses are needed this year to keep the five year construction average. It calls for a 140 percent rise in output over the last five years to meet the goal.
The committee notes only 120 houses were built last year and 24 the year before, vs a 30 year pre 1914 average of 4116 annually. Over two years office, mercantile and industrial plant construction rose, and 3280 buildings would be needed to reach a five year average.
The engagement was announced yesterday for Miss Hazel Ruth Shay daughter of Archibald M. Shay and Mrs Shay of 1422 Blue Hill Avenue Mattapan to Kenneth B Crowell son of Andrew Crowell of 42 Idaho Street Dorchester Lower Mills.
Special Arbiter Ellis of the rent and housing committee yesterday asked Rudnick & Baer owners of the building at 1086 Commonwealth avenue to show receipted bills for amounts spent on the apartment house. Tenants had complained of alleged excessive rent increases.
Tenants report rent boosts from 52.50 to 9 dollars and 42.50 to 75 dollars with varied totals. Mr Ellis delays ruling, seeks papers, as Mr Goldberg and wife face accusations about undisclosed purchase price and a 45 dollar rent hike to 50 dollars under a no-change-before-October agreement.
After $60,000 in repairs, the ferryboat John H. Sullivan resumed service on the East Boston line. The vessel now carries 40 vehicles up from 15, improving capacity for commuters and freight in the harbor link.
A lengthy fundraising program organized by prominent Italian leaders aims to raise 100000 for a home for Italian children. Events include dancing parties lawn fetes minstrel shows and a tag day with Austin De Guglielmo in Cambridge. A Revere City Hall party and an Eliot School graduation minstrel show are planned.
Ex Mayor John F Fitzgerald issued a statement noting Boston port fell to fifth in 1919 foreign commerce from third in 1914, with Baltimore and Philadelphia surpassing it. Boston's tonnage declined from 5,580,621 to 2,563,627 while Baltimore and New Orleans gained since 1914. He argues the Chamber of Commerce has
A schedule of today events includes services at King Chapel at 9 am and an annual meeting of the Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association at 10 am. 11 am features a reception for General Leonard Wood, 12 pm a Non-Partisan Association luncheon, and 2 pm a talk on the cost of clothes. Additional talks and events run through 8 pm at venues across Roxbury Arlington and the YWCA.
For the second time Mayor Peters refused to grant Hyde Park Motor Lines a jitney license. The City Council had approved licenses twice, but the Mayor vetoed their orders each time.
John Bendisler, a World War I veteran described as shell shocked, was granted a divorce yesterday by Chief Justice Aiken in Suffolk County Divorce Court from his wife Marie on grounds of cruel and abusive treatment. He testified he was married in 1915, moved to Boston, and that his wife assaulted him, knocked him down, and once threw a heavy glass tumbler.
Congressman George H. Tinkham announced the West Point appointment of Arthur W. Grimm of 58 Beech Glen Roxbury. Grimm is a Dudley Grammar School and Boston College High School graduate and will graduate next month from Boston College. He belongs to Roxbury Post No. 44 American Legion.
Mayor Peters approved a coal supply contract with Burton-Farber Coal Co for 350 tons of Pocahontas semi bituminous coal to City Hospital at 11.25 per ton. Delivery f b to Hasi Boston. city to pay towing charges.
An advertisement touts Gets It as the proven corn remover praised as quick easy and safe by millions seeking relief. It promises a reliable remedy for corns with a simple method and broad consumer confidence.
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