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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1920

Page

6

US Embargo Threat to Canada Pulp Wood Trade

The House Foreign Affairs Committee reported a Senate resolution for a special commission to press the Dominion government on embargoes. It warns Canada must receive coal sulphur and dyes from the US or face similar woes as US publishers. Embargoes on pulp wood hinder paper mill building and risk shifts of mills to Canada unless Canadian pulp wood is secured.

United States Canada House Foreign Affairs Committee Senate

Will Remodel Mason Street Engine House

Fire Commissioner Murphy announced remodeling of Engine 26-85 on Mason Street will begin in about two weeks. Bids for a concrete floor and fireproofing the garage will be advertised in City Hall Record. The station houses Chief Peter E. Walsh and two steam motor engines.

Murphy Mason Street City Peter E. Walsh

Met Driving Club Open Air Show Delights at Charles River

At the Charles River Speedway the Metropolitan Driving Club staged open air horse events. J R Macomber and A Clement led in the two running races by neck and nose. In jumping, Bliss horses and Weld Stock Farm entries won multiple ribbons. Beaul Brummel led per saddle class. Jane Ford tops combination class. Imp wins harness pony. Lord Biltmore dominates large ponies. Little Friend wins harness pony smaller. Bounce and Opera Express contend in harness and roadster classes.

Helen Sanborn Beau Brummell Miss Sanborn Weld Stock Farm Beau Brummel Metropolitan Driving Club Charles River Speedway J. R. Macomber J. Clement A. Clement Clarence Edwards Captain Hyatt Charles A. Otis Cleveland Bliss Twilight Pathfinder Rap'd Transit Haymarket Toronto FE. A A. Bardol Jane Ford Dorothy Charlton Charles C. Beebe Margaret Castleman Peggy Baker Fensholm Stables Imp Applecrest Farm Lord Biltmore Frederick Grinnell Jessie Bancroft Alexander Lincoln Edmund Morrihan George S. West Mrs. West Bounce Plenty Arthur Piccolillis Harry Burnett Earl of Morgan W. J. McDonald Opera Express Forbes Oregon Hat

Waterfront Railway Granted Extension to May 27 1921

The East Boston Waterfront Freight Railway Company, chartered in 1919 to begin service within a year, was granted by the Department of Public Utilities an extension until May 27, 1921. Officials say the company has shown due diligence but was hindered by abnormal conditions.

East Boston Waterfront Freight Railway Company Department of Public Utilities

McDonald Named Bunker Hill Day Chief in Charlestown

Daniel J. McDonald former City Councilman after ten years service was named district chairman of the Bunker Hill Day celebration in Charlestown on June 17 by Mayor Peters.

Daniel J. McDonald Charlestown Peters

Missing wine prompts probe at bonded winery

Federal prohibition officers in Providence search for more than 275000 quarts of wine reported missing from a bonded winery.

Providence

Air Friction Carburetor Promise Big Gas Savings

The Air Friction Carburetor Co announces a device that cuts gasoline use by one third to one half and boosts power 30 to 50 percent across cars including Fords. It claims 45 to 50 miles per gallon for some Ford owners and offers 30 days trial, with plans for local agents and substantial profits.

Ford Madison St Dayton Ohio

Maternity Benefits Bill Narrowly Targets Needy Mothers

Senate Ways and Means reports a redrafted maternity benefits bill restricting aid to mothers lacking means to care for themselves or infants. The measure, aligned with Edna Lawrence Spencer, would exclude all prenatal care for all expectant mothers and adds a provision to pursue fathers for costs when births are illegitimate.

Senate Committee On Ways and Means State Department of Public Health Edna Lawrence Spencer

New Blouses Feature High Collars and Cravats

The high collar and cravat are highlighted as key features of the new blouses. This description notes the fashion emphasis and styling details observed in the garment presentation.

Fire at United China Company store on Portland street

Fire of unknown origin swept the United China Company store at 813 Portland street early last night, threatening to wipe out the building for a time.

United China Company Portland Street

Three Stores Entered at Field's Corner

Police investigated burglaries at three Field's Corner stores near the station. The Outlet Clothing Store at 1447 Dorchester Avenue was entered through the cellar and about $200 worth of clothing and dress goods stolen. Nearby, Economy Grocery and Hood's Creamery were entered, with $42 in cash taken from Hood's Creamery and crackers and sardines left scattered.

Field Dorchester Avenue Hood’s

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