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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1911

Page

6

Desperado Battle Near Cambridge Bridge

More than 200 bystanders watched as 17 year old Louis Fisher confronted 19 year old Antonio Pachi so near the Craigie bridge. Fisher allegedly fought Pa chi so after Pa chi so attempted to rob Mrs. Rosie Engern in a narrow passage near her home on 11 Auburn street.

Cambridge Craigie Bridge Louis Fisher Brighton Street Antonio Pachiso Thorndike Street Rosie Engern Auburn Street

Fight ends with Pachiso’s arrest after chase and knife attack

After a reported attempted assault on Mrs. Engern, Young Fisher pursued Pachiso for 10 minutes across a bridge. Police arrested Pachiso after a knife was drawn and a crowd gathered. he was held for grand jury action before Judge Bolster.

Fisher Pachiso Bolster

Will Leaves $1000 to Charities in Cambridge

The will of Mary E. Murray of Cambridge filed yesterday leaves 300 to the Little Sisters of the Poor Somerville 400 to the Free Home for Consumptives Dorchester and 300 to the Holy Ghost Hospital for Incurables Cambridge in addition to bequests totaling 1000 to charities.

Mary. E. Murray Cambridge Little Sisters of the Poor Somerville Free Home For Dorchester Holy Ghost Hospital For

Pigeon Delays Court as Rescue Intervenes

In Municipal Court Judge Wentworth adjourned the morning session to rescue a pigeon trapped in an air shaft. The courtroom heard flapping wings and pleas as rescuers freed the captive, delaying judicial proceedings briefly.

Wentworth

Rescue of court pigeon captivates courthouse crowd

Spectators crowded the courthouse as a trapped pigeon in the air shaft prompted volunteers to remove a wire grate and lower Arthur Moynahan a 14 year old into the shaft. The boy retrieved the bird, which was black with dust, and the pigeon fluttered free through an open roof shaft.

Barry Court House Ing Pemberton Square Rescue Party Arthur Moynahan West End Arthur

Summoned Witnesses in Suffolk Tax Case Probe

Witnesses to testify before the Suffolk grand jury investigating the Quin cy A. Shaw estate tax dodging received summonses. The panel will consider incomplete inventories and possible conspiracy to defraud by executors. District Attorney Pelletier will direct the grand jury after reviewing evidence from the Mayor and Finance Commission. The case draws wide attention from trustees of large estates and property owners.

Suffolk Grand Jury Quincy A. Shaw Boston Grand Jury Pelletier Finance Commission Fitzgerald

Many Sales At Exhibit At Greater Boston Real Estate Show

Heavy rain failed to deter crowds at Horticultural Hall as the Greater Boston Real Estate and Ideal Home Exposition drew buyers nationwide. The Boston Real Estate Exchange reported the event exceeded expectations with New York firms selling multiple lots and a concrete house system receiving orders for about twenty houses.

Horticultural Hall Greater Boston Greater Boston Boston Real Estate Exchange New York Proprties

Sullivan is New Justice Sullivan is New Justice

Governor Foss appointed ex Senator Charles 8 Sullivan of Charlestown as associate justice of the Charlestown District Court to succeed Joseph J. Corbett now associate corporation counsel. Opponents cited friendship among Corbett Sullivan and Fitzgerald as controversy. Her Shoe Company of Malden remains busy after a February fire.

Foss Charles 8. Sullivan Charlestown Sullivan Joseph J. Corbett Fitzgerald Corbett Malden

Converse Rubber Shoe Co. Keeps Plant Running

Despite a recent fire that damaged part of the Converse Rubber Shoe Co plant, crews continue operations. The company plans partial rebuilds while maintaining production at the busy facility.

Converse Rubber Shoe CO Converse Rub

3000 Men Attend Dorchester Jesuit Retreat

Three thousand men, drenched by rain, walked to St Peter's Church on Meeting House Hill Dorchester for a week of retreat led by Jesuit Fathers from the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Married men met in the basement hall while single men occupied the main auditorium.

St. Peter's Church Meeting House Hill Dorchester Church of the Immaculate Conception

Boston Loses Tax Revenue As Residents Move Out

Boston's Board of Assessors received notices of change of residence from several prominent residents. The losses include nearly 250 000 dollars in personal property taxes this batch, bringing total lost tax revenue to about 1.25 million dollars. Names include Charles P. Jaynes moved to Lincoln and others moving to Decatur Illinois Brookline Marshfield and out of town.

Boston Charles P. Jaynes Lincoln Martha Moorehouse Ward 2 Decatur Ill Leonard H. Rhodes Sinking Funds Brookline Edwin D. Pratt Ward 11 Marshfield Tf. H. Nute Trene B. Crowell Intervale Street Clayton O. Dewey Walnut Street

Popular Shampoo Claims Hair Reform Through Canthrox

Mae Martyn writes in the San Francisco Chronicle that a simple canthrox shampoo solves lifeless hair and dandruff. Dissolve a teaspoonful in hot water for abundant lather that cleanses and rinses, leaving hair glossy and easy to style at little cost.

Mae Martyn San Francisco Chronicle

Eminent Skin Specialist Unveils Freckle Removing Drug

A leading skin expert announces ethine double strength a new remedy sold by Houghton & Dutton or Riker Jaynes Drug Co with a money back guarantee. The product promises rapid clear skin after first use with freckles fading and claims to be harmless even to tender skin.

Houghton & Dutton Riker-Jaynes Drug Co Bike Jaynes

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