Bomb blast theory questioned in molasses tank case
Professor George B Russell of the Institute of Technology testifies before auditor Hugh D Ogden that the Industrial Alcohol Company molasses tank explosion was caused by a dynamite bomb. He spent weeks examining alternative theories before reaching this conclusion as suits over deaths injuries and property damage proceed.
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Re-elected Sagadahoc County Attorney Dies After Illness
Charles D. Newell re-elected Sagadahoc county attorney Monday died today after several months of illness. A seven term veteran, he retired 15 years ago and was elected again two years ago. Governor Milliken will fill the vacancy. Newell, born in Richmond, moved to Bath two years ago.
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Milliken
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Richmond
Additions to Boston University Faculty Expanded
Boston University School of Religious Education adds Arthur E Batley and Herbert C Mayer to teaching ranks. The fine arts in religion department gains Esther Willard Bates Arthur Vincent Bennett Percy Mackaye Marie Moore Forrest H Augustine Smith Mary Alice Emerson Edith Thomas Lois Bailey among others.
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Arthur E. Batley
Worcester Academy
Community School of Religious Education
Worcester
Herbert C. Mayer
International Sunday School Board
Esther Willard
Coal Mine Manager Killed In Ambush At Corona Mine
JASPER Alabama September 18 J L M Adler general manager of the Corona Coal Company was shot from ambush and killed while riding in an automobile Deputy Sheriff Earl Edger in the car with him was probably fatally wounded and Deputy Sheriff Brown was badly injured A coal strike has lasted ten days in the state Sheriff Clark Guthrie of Walker county asks for troops to preserve order
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JL. M. Adler
Corona Coal Company
Earl Edger
Brown
Alabama
Clark Guthrie
Walker County
Fire at auto tire thieves sparks chase near Huntington Ave
Residents near the old ball grounds along Huntington Avenue witnessed a gunfire display as two Roxbury Crossing officers fired at two men suspected of stealing tires. The suspects fled after refusing to stop, abandoning tires later found near the New Haven tracks.
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Roxbury Crossing
New Haven
Boston's 1920 Tax Rate Surges to 24.10 Per Thousand
Boston announces a new 1920 tax rate of 24.10 dollars per thousand, up 0.50 from last year. The higher levy contradicts rumors that the rate would reach startling levels and confirms the town's financial stance.
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Boston
City realty gains offset by higher school tax in 1920
City assessors raise real estate values by about 46 million dollars, with Ward 5 seeing a 22 million jump. The school department tax rises 2.12 while mayor controlled departments drop 0.23, lifting the overall tax rate to 84.10 despite cost pressures and legislative limits. The net personal and real valuation gain totals 44.44 million, up roughly 14 million from last year.
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Dorchester
Back Bay
Gen Nicholson elected president of Army and Navy Club
Brigadier General William J. Nicholson former commander of the 167th Infantry Brigade 79th Division was elected president of the Army and Navy Club of America in New York tonight He succeeds Rear Admiral Bradley A Fiske who resigned due to his transfer to Washington.
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New York
William J. Nicholson
Army and Navy Club of America
Bradley A. Fiske
Washington
Careful use of shampoo avoids dry scalp and brittle hair
This ad recommends Malsified cocoanut oil shampoo as the best steady option. It claims it cleanses hair thoroughly with a rich lather, rinses easily, and leaves scalp soft, hair silky and manageable. Available at pharmacies, cheap, with a few ounces lasting months.
Priority for Materials Hinge on Federal Transport Aid
Boston building trades prepare an appeal to Washington for priority shipment rights on building materials. At a Detroit convention the National Association of Builders' Exchanges elected John F. Walsh of Boston transportation chairman. Boston and other areas pledge support to press for Interstate Commerce Commission relief.
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National Association of Builders’ Exchanges
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John F. Walsh
Boston
Building Trades’ Council of
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