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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1920
Page
2
Danville district infiltrated by Dr. Eli B. Cooley as Republican stalwart Joe Cannon, 84, seeks renomination to Congress for the 19th but is challenged by a whirlwind campaign arguing age may end his long service. Cannon predicts return, cautions against premature victory.
A local candidate described as “Uncle Joe” continues his campaign from his front porch and says he will not abandon it until after the primaries next Wednesday. The quotation notes he has latched enough supporters to gauge egg quality while on the doorstep.
To the Editor of the Post Sir I have just returned to Boston after a short absence and hasten to send sincere thanks for the splendid assistance the Post gave to the committee in charge of the farewell parade and reception to General Edwards on Boston Common The committee had no means of reaching veterans or the public except through newspapers I recognize the call on you for space and appreciate the amount given On behalf of all friends of General Edwards I again thank you for your courtesy and generosity C H COLE Chief Marshal Sept 9 1920.
School children and thousands of visitors attended the dahlia show at Horticultural Hall, praised as one of the year’s most beautiful. A rare orchid collection contrasted with numerous colored dahlias, plus garden produce like peaches pears and apples. Miss Louise Florin of Hemenway School Dorchester is noted as an avid flower show visitor.
Sheriff John A. Keliher faces an unopposed re election after winning the Democratic nomination amid Sullivan's challenge. In Boston Winthrop Revere and Chelsea he led Graves for the Republican nomination with a large plurality. Keliher says voters backed his policy and notes his belief in treating every charged person as innocent until proven guilty.
Belfast September 12 a citizen John Toner was shot dead on Newtowards road after curfew, bringing Belfast riot deaths to 52 in the latest disturbances and raising totals from July and August to 62 in the city’s worst unrest. In Saturday’s clashes fifty eight arrests were reported and armed raiders later seized arms at Torr Head coast guard station.
In London London, Sept 12, exports of whiskey to the United States have surged after the prohibition ban was lifted. Irish, Scotch and British whiskeys flood the market for medicinal use, driving up prices and cutting local sales by about 15 percent as customers balk at higher costs. retail bottles now fetch about 3 dollars.
Calais Maine Sept 12 Word arrived today that Dr Robert A Holland of Calais died last night in a Winnipeg hospital while on a business trip The physician and surgeon was a well known native of Portland and highly regarded in this section of the state
United News reports a coroner's inquest will examine the drowning of Mrs. Gertrude Viger Kuehling, Detroit heiress. Her bruised body was recovered from the Potomac and identified by former husband William D. Osgood of Detroit, who recognized a platinum wedding band. Charges, if any, will be determined at the inquest.
Police continue to probe the canoeing death of Mrs. Kuehling after a capsize on Wednesday. Roy Harper Kuehling, her husband, is detained and faced with a partial identification of the body found downstream. An autopsy yielded no conclusive results as detectives review divorce-related theories amid diver rescue attempts and witness statements.
The next H. C. Witwer story titled A Fool There Wasn't appears in the Boston Sunday Post Magazine as part of the There’s No Base Like Home series.
In Rome on September 12 United News reports Socialist leaders abandon plans to extend the Soviet model to all Italian workers after government warnings of political revolution and bloodshed. Negotiations with metal manufacturers continue, workers retain factory control, and a general strike remains unresolved as confederation leaders deadlock.
Department store feature lists dresses in navy blue serge and fancy plum tones for girls aged 6 to 14 years. Styles include box plaited and straight girds with embroidery, belts, organza collars, and regulation coats. Prices range from 13.50 to 30 dollars with specials on several 6 to 14 year sizes.
New fabrics offer crepes satins and broches for one piece dresses in poor-will broches. Plaids and stripes combine black blue black purple green brown and other colorings. Velveteens plain and novelties in solid colors and plaids. Streets costumes feature velveteen plaids and coin spots in blues browns greens and black.
In a striking shift new wool materials appear in vivid colors such as Ming Cheefoo Suchow greens blue-greens and Siberian and Dryad tones. Rich browns Malay and Zanzibar pair with velour and duvetyne textures like Marvella Corduvel Evora Superior Veldyne and Pearl Check Vel dyne. A wide range of checks stripes and plaids suits odd skirts.
Closely knit ribbed stockings in medium weight from soft Australian lambs wool. Dark brown oxford dark green and heather shades priced at $350. A fair and practical wardrobe addition with comfortable fit.
An advertisement showcases children's undergarments in assorted trimmings. It lists drawers knicker and straight styles in sizes 2 to 16 years and drawers with lace embroidery in sizes 2 to 12 years, priced from 1.50 to 3 dollars.
A sale list describes 400 boys’ wash suits and outfits including white madras blouses with colored trousers in sizes 2 to 5 years, all white India Head cloth Dickens model in sizes 2 to 4, and fancy stripe gingham Russian blouses in sizes 2 to 4 years.
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