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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1919
Page
8
A note describes a proposed replacement of the current Lechmere square to Charles and Cambridge streets line with a new route looping via Leverett Causeway streets to the North Station, altering the segment between North Station and those streets.
A grateful East Boston mother praises Dr True s Elixir for restoring her health and her children s bowels appetite and strength after illness fatigue and nervous strain. The testimonial notes worm symptoms and urges use for children and adults since 1851 with availability at all dealers.
Helena Arkansas October 1 report says two white men Clinton Lee and J A Tappen were killed along with seven negroes in Elaine near Helena after a crowd of negroes clashed with a posse seeking those who yesterday shot and killed railroad agent W D Adkins. A white man Ira Proctor and several negroes were reported wounded.
Tappen and Lee died of wounds from this morning street fighting in Elaine. Proctor is not expected to live. Bodies of Lee and Tappen arrived home. Clash began when the Elaine crowd fired on a posse, who returned fire and sparked widespread street fighting. Reinforcements from Blaine and 500 U.S. soldiers from Camp Pike due to reach Elaine at midnight.
Frederick Wai-Sing-Kuo, born in Roxbury, named Radcliffe class baby, with a silver spoon from 100 graduates. Mother Mrs Yang-Mo-Kuo of Cambridge, father Mr Kuo MIT graduate, plans to return to China. Public health student father and Harvard vicinity scene noted.
An ad describes skin flaws and self confidence, urging regular hygienic care. It explains causes of blemishes and enlarged nose pores, then prescribes Woodbury's Facial Soap cleansing routines with hot water lathers and cold finishes. It notes pricing and where to order from The Andrew Jergens Co. in Cincinnati or Perth Ontario.
The United Improvement Association unanimously backed creating a Law and Order Day in Boston schools. A request to Superintendent Thompson would formalize the day with lectures to deter hoodlumism. Other notes urged renaming duplicate streets for war heroes and ferry improvements. The group also opposed police officers striking or joining the AFL.
New York October 1 Otto Praeger second assistant post master general announced failure to arrange an aerial mail route between Havana and Key West after returning from Havana on the steamship Mexico He said a company is being formed to run an airline between the two ports and the government might use planes if regular delivery can be guaranteed
A Washington bureau statement reports California Republicans favor ratification of the peace treaty and the League covenant. Signers include A J Wallace and campaign managers for Johnson for Senate and Governor, plus several committee leaders and local officials from Los Angeles, Orange and Imperial counties.
A telegram from prominent Southern California supporters to Senator Hiram Johnson in Washington states their loyal backing in his campaigns for governor and U.S. senator and asserts that the overwhelming sentiment of California voters favors him.
Fire destroyed the Hotel Cyr at St. Leonard's New Brunswick today causing about 50000 dollars in damage. The Bangor Maine dispatch notes the blaze occurred on October 1 and engulfed the hotel with flames shooting through the structure.
At Van Buren Maine on the American side of the international bridge, a fire threatened the home of proprietor Charles L. Cyt. Fire department assistance saved the building as guests escaped moments before the flames reached the upper stories, and water could not be pressed on the Canadian side.
An ad touts Gets-It for corn removal using two drops and a tiny glass rod. It claims ease, no flesh damage, and a money-back guarantee sold by HB Lawrence & Co in Chicago.
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