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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1914

Page

9

Mrs. Eddy Brown to testify in Boston grand jury case

Readers learn that Mrs. Eddy Brown is scheduled to testify in Boston as the grand jury probes the Siegel matter. District Attorney Pelletier aims to reveal how Boston bank depositors will be paid, with multiple summonses issued for Siegel associates and related witnesses.

Terious Back Bay Henry Siegel Boston Beaton Street New York Chicago James Brown Suffolk County Court House James Eddy Brown Pelletier Siegel Eddy Brown James 8. Brown Joseph Siegel District Attorney’s Office Siegel Company Boston Siegel Bank Whitman Melville

Mrs. Eddy’s Modest Frugal Life Revealed in Dorchester Area

Neighbors report Mrs. Eddy lived frugally at 33 Parkman Street after her husband Robert T. Eddy’s 1904 death. She did her own housework and cooking, wore fine gowns, and her two sons were well dressed. Estate records show little property and small cash. dependence appeared on her husband’s heirs and occasional singing engagements. James Salisbury Brown, her second husband, seen infrequently and with uncertain residence.

Parkman Street Robert Lewis Eddy William Talbot Eddy Henry Siegel Eddy District Attorney's Office Robert T. Hddy James Salisbury Brown Lowell James §. Brown Princeton Street Lowell Electric Light Company

Mayor Cuis Targets Health Department in Wage Cut Crusade

Mayor Curley pursued his economy axe in the health department. He fired two officials, transferred five others, and cut 5 percent from every employee earning $1000 or more annually.

Curley Health Department

Mayor Cuts Department Rolls By Twenty Eight Thousand Five Hundred

The Mayor reduced department payrolls by 28500 with several officers reassigned or terminated. Notable changes include Dr. William H. Davis of the Board of Health ending service April 30 and John L. Murdock placed on leave. others returned to duty. James F. Dowling was dropped and Alonzo Pulverman named as replacement. City Treasurer Charles H. Slattery was reappointed. Civil service commissioners confirmed six appointments to various boards and offices.

Michael Fitzgerald Fitzgerald Board of Health Bureau of Vital Statistics John L. Murdock Murdock Dr. Davis Hibbard James F. Dowling Alonzo A. Pulverman Pulverman Charles H. Slattery Civil Service Commissioners Thomas F. Galvin Board of Park Commissioners Daniel H. Coakley John H. Dowling Board of City Hospital Trustees William G. Shillaker Josiah H. Benton Board of Library Trustees

Robbery at Roxbury Crossing Targeted Edmund Trotter

Edmund Trotter of 2960 Washington Street was robbed of 1080 dollars by four young men in broad daylight yesterday at Roxbury Crossing. He had money in his pocket after selling a South Boston house and stopped beneath a railroad bridge when the thieves knocked it from his hand and fled as bystanders raised the alarm.

Edmund Trotter Washington Street Roxbury Crossing Trotter Boston

Movies Win In Dedham

Moving pictures triumphed in Dedham as the campaign to bar a movie from the town hall ended in apparent defeat. The warrant prohibiting hall use was indefinitely postponed by a 3 to 1 vote.

Moving Pictures Dedham Fown

Auction sets opening night seats at Wilbur Theatre

Seventy two dollars for the first block of four seats and rising bids marked opening night auctions at the Wilbur Theatre on Tremont Street. J W Coakley won four front row seats, Walter J Haynes bought four in the third row for 42, and Commodore Lewis J Bird oversaw the sale as 275 seats were traded before pausing to allow public access.

New Wilbur Theatre Shubert Big Playhouse Tremont Street J. W. Coakley Boston New Theatre Walter J. Haynes William CC. Codman Lewis J. Bird

Somerville Police Require Medical Proof to Be Paid

Somerville officers absent due to illness must prove to the city physician, the chief of police, and Mayor Cliff that their illness justifies paid leave. The order, issued by the Mayor, was read at roll-call last night.

Somerville Police Department Cliff

Burglar Steals Prize Bull Dog in Castle Square

A burglar broke into 27 Paul Street and grabbed a prize bull dog. The thief fled with the dog after a chase around Castle Square. Samuel Ball, 28, was arrested later by Patrolman Howard and jailed on theft charges. The dog was reportedly taken toward Dorchestor.

Castle Square Paul Street Charles Cassill Howard Dedham Street Samuel Ball Dorchester

Fleeing boy escapes Cambridge court detention pen

Eight year old Thomas Joy of 148 Berkshire Street Cambridge escaped from the detention pen in the Cambridge Municipal Court yesterday afternoon by wrenching a chain from its fastenings before being recaptured.

Thomas Joy Berkshire Street Cambridge Cambridge Municipal Court

Escape From Pen Door Captured On Cambridge Street

Joy, previously sentenced to six months in the House of Correction for non-support, was captured last evening by Station 9 officers on Cambridge Street after escaping while on duty left the vicinity. He had violated his probation.

Remarkable Homemade Hair Grower Promises Marvellous Results

A home made hair tonic claims to stop hair loss and regrow hair. A testimonial describes a woman who used La vona de Composee Menthol Crystals and Bay Rum, reporting halted shedding and about eight inches of growth in two months, with improved shine and scalp health.

Funeral notices from Brookline to Malden printed April 1906

Obituary notices list numerous individuals by surname with dates of passing in Brookline Charlestown Roxbury Winthrop and surrounding areas. Entries give next of kin residence funeral times and places often including churches addresses and affiliations with local organizations. Each notice invites relatives and friends to attend and notes church services or burial plans.

Post Falcon St Boston Vireo Department Monticello Lodge Annie Coburn H. W. Coburn Regent St Brockton Mass Liverpool N. S Cousins Winthrop Annie Edward II Cousing Nee Coleman Plumer Ave Church of St. John the Evangelist St. John's Newfoundland Winthrop Centre Davis Atlantic Ephraim Farnham Winthrop Beach Eliza H. A. Gilson Winthrop Shore Drive Oakland Lewiston Fay Roxbury Mary Fay Dolan John Fay James Cléary Bragdon St All Saints’ Church Fifield Squantum Charlotte G Walter Fifield East Squantum Ocean St Foley West Newton Annie J John L. Foley Connearney Auburndale Ave St. Bernard's Church Calvary Cemetery Waltham Ford Chelsea Elizabeth A. Ford John Ford Farmer Arkway Our Lady of Grace Church Fraser City Hospital Alexander D. Fraser James A. G. Fraser G. L. Hevaleon Waterman Chapel Washington St Picton County Goodenough Brookline Samuel Dustin Goodenough Babcock Hili Charlestown Alva Fremont Hill Bryant Austin St Hollis N. H Concord Sq Albert H. Howland Irwin Dorchester Bridget A. Irwin Catherine Donavan Hamilton St St. Peter’s Church Knight Spencer Gerstrude Woodward Knight Weir Bow Street Methodist Church Somerville Long Jamaica Plain Sabina J Patrick H. Long Boston Theresa Smith Wise St Maguire Mary Ann Maguire Treanor Andrew Maguire Devon St St. Hugh's Church Grove Hall John Hartenae Eral Reoseclair St St. Margaret’s Church Brookdale Cemetery Dedham Stonehaven Margaret J. O'Neill Quinlan John G O’ Neil West End St Northfield St St. Philip’s Church Harrison Ave O'Rourke James Bridget O'Rourke Vee McDermott Tremont St St. Francis de Sales’ Church S. H B. J Cne Perrins Hephaibah Samuel Perring Kim Quinn Martin Delia Quinn Clougher Columbus Ave Ryan Lee F John Johanna Ryan Lonergan Wriday Tate Kim St Scholl Louisa Becking Frank J. Scholl Gration St Richmond Tracy James M Mary Tracy Hanley Church of the Blessed Sacrament Hartford Conn California Tumberg South Department Charles Mary Charles Tumberg Commercial St Woodlawn Twitchell Irene Jeremiah Josephine Twitenell Willard Pl St. Augustine's Episcopal Church Lenox St Willey Malden Caroline Sg

Local merchant praises health boost from new treatment

Horace A. Kyes of 31 North Street Boston, a prominent beef merchant, credits a farm purchase and a remedy named Varnesis for rapid health recovery from acid stomach indigestion and pain. He reports weight gain and full recovery after trying the treatment, with free advice at the Boston office 140 Boylston Street.

Horace A. Kyes North St Boston Mr. Eyes New England W. A. Varney Lynn Mass Boylston Street Riker- Jaynes

Musterole Heats Up Back Pain Relief

An advertisement touts Musterole as a mustard oil ointment for back pain stiffness and sore muscles. It claims rapid relief without blistering, with usages listed for bronchitis neuralgia and colds, priced 25 and 50 cents plus a hospital size, with order options via mail from Cleveland Ohio.

Masterole Company Cleveland Ohio W. H. Thurmond Rockfish

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