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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1919
Page
8
Jake Tuton a 30-year-old foreman at the Chelsea A G Walton & Co shoe factory has set a remarkable production record in lasting and heels and sides. He averages up to 1000 pairs a day using a fast-growing machine, with colleagues praising his skill and speed.
An advertisement touts Danderine as a hair treatment that instantly doubles hair beauty, removes dust and oil, reduces dandruff, and promotes growth. It urges purchase at drug or toilet counters and describes a styling dress example reflecting fashion trends of the era.
Naval authorities at Charlestown navy yard probe ringleaders of Sunday riot as more than 100 sailors assault police officers. Lieutenant Nash and Chief Master-at-Arms Howard promise severe punishment for those apprehended. U S S Utah flagship Atlantic division involved.
Hight sailors arrested for rioting and assault on police were denounced by Judge Michael J. Murray as a disgrace to the uniform they wear and sentenced to six months in jail. Bail set at 1000 each with appeals filed. Navy plans immediate court martial upon return to ships and potential dishonorable discharge. Defendants include Carl S. Miller 17 Robert J. Marlow Arthur Peterson of the Utah Richard Donovan 18 of the Florida Stanley Mimachinski 19 Arthur C. Goodwin 20 and Raymond Gustafson 22.
Mr and Mrs Timothy D Sullivan of 1595 Tremont Street Roxbury celebrated their golden wedding on Sunday. They arrived from Ireland 18 years ago and settled in Roxbury. A large gathering of relatives and friends attended and many gold presents were given. They have six children, Mrs T J McTague of Saugus, Mrs J H Meo Elroy of Roxbury, Margaret and Bridget, John L and Neil J, plus seven grandchildren.
London, Nov 2 Sir Auckland Geddes, minister of national service and reconstruction, told the House of Commons that coal sold for household use will be reduced by 10 shillings per ton, starting December 1. The measure addresses long standing agitation within the labor party over the issue.
Wise mothers give babies Father John Medicine for colds or as a tonic. No alcohol. Advertisement copy touts health benefits and suitability for infants.
Acting on the fire department’s request, the Board of Street Commissioners unanimously passed an edict forbidding any vehicle to stop within 10 feet of a post hydrant throughout the city.
Arthur L. Wiseman twenty one of 434 Franklin street Cambridge was at the North Cambridge crossing near Harvey street when an outbound passenger train struck his auto truck yesterday morning. He was thrown to the ground but escaped with only minor injuries.
Former Mayor Fitzgerald spoke at a Boston University College of Business Administration noon meeting outlining the United States need to enter foreign trade. He was introduced by Dean Lord as a key founder of the school and an important factor in its creation.
Mr Fitzgerald calls for bold foreign trade growth as essential for the United States. He warns Europe’s dire poverty will push people to fight for survival and says Boston and New England must reclaim their role in world commerce. He advocates replacing old business ideas and aging leaders with a younger generation.
In the market district a large bird on display sparked debate over its identity with three naming it a Houcet and six others insisting it is a Whatsit. Louis F. Greene had the bird hung Friday. a West obtainment and Indian reservation origin are noted. Some readers speculate a hoax while others seek a definitive expert ID.
Twenty men arraigned after a Ward 17 Democratic Club raid on Bowdoin street Dorchester Sunday. Police observed a dice game during the Lord's Day and fined each participant five dollars.
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