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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1905

Page

7

Man Surrenders Over Polyamorous Marriages in Arlington Case

Charles William Pattin, 54, a German subject, faces Arlington court on polygamy charges after confessing he married Bertha Bing in New York last March then wed Mrs. Westlake of North Scituate weeks later and, after a London honeymoon, claimed love for Westlake. Police report his claims and sanity exam to follow.

Charles William Pattin Arlington Court New York Westlake North Scituate Pattin London England Watts Bertha Bing Messrs. Funk & Waenalls Eighth Avenue Ruth Eugene Pattri Leeds Bing Marie Krenkesamoier Clara Westlake Charles William Patrie

Woman Wields A Big Knife In Shoplifting Clash

Two alleged shoplifters were brought to Pemberton square inspector's office after a struggle with Miss Edith Thompson a department store detective. Her waist was slashed by a large knife during the confrontation as the suspects named Mrs. Bertha Hurley and Miss Alice McDonald. The pair, said to live on Silver street South Boston and with the other, allegedly stole goods valued at about 100 dollars from three stores. Hurley is about 50 McDonald 30.

Pemberton Square Edith Thompson Bertha Hurley Alice McDonald

Jerome declares candidacy for district attorney not mayor

New York July 31 District Attorney W T Jerome issued a statement denying any intention to run for mayor. He confirms he is a candidate for district attorney and does not desire mayoral office in New York.

New York W.T. Jerome

Boston Doctor Held in Port Royal Photo Case

Dr. Franklin Clarke of Boston was committed to trial in Jamaica for allegedly obtaining a photograph of Port Royal fortifications. A British NCO who helped him enter the fortress will face court martial. Clarke, an American and Boston medical graduate, was arrested at Kingston on July 17 while taking fort photos. He had traveled from St March and says he is an amateur photographer.

Kingston Franklin Clarke Boston Port Royal Clarke Kingston la St March

Stones Thrown at Dorchester Trains Alarm Conductors

Conductors and brakemen report youths throwing stones at trains through Dorchester. The nuisance is so severe that passengers must draw blinds to avoid being struck by missiles, affecting safety and comfort on service lines.

Dorchester

Secret Wedding in Worcester Ties Boston Couple

Miss Mabel C Allard formerly a Lynn central office hello girl wed Thomas M Morton a General Electric meter room foreman in Worcester on July 22 by Rev B F Marshall. Morton faces parental opposition and possible loss of inheritance while uncle Richard Morton’s California sheep ranch interests loom. They reside with the bride’s sister in Lynn and seek blessing from groom’s parents. Morton is 22, an English High School alumnus class of 1901, trained on ship Enterprise and now pursuing electrical engineering.

Lynn Mabel C. Allard Central Office Thomas M. Morton General Electric Works Worcester Gretna B. F. Marshall Morton Michael S. Morton Forest Hills Washington Street Arthur F. Ricker Greenwood Street Richard Morton California Boston English High School Enterprise Europe Salem St. James

Winthrop elects water commission from Citizens' Association

In a special election with 824 of 1500 voters casting ballots, the Winthrop Citizens' Association wins water commissioner seats and approves a $250,000 purchase of the Revere Water Company plant. John T. Whitman 440 votes, Charles W. Howard 427, James S. Carr 877. defeated: S. A. Freeman W. H. Brittan W. D. Allen.

Committee of Safety Winthrop Winthrop Citizens’ Association Revere Water Company John T. Whitman Charles W. Howard James S. Carr S. A. Freeman W. H. Brittan W. D. Allen Citizens’ Association Jeremiah Green Highlands Board of Selectmen

Dedication of Starr Memorial at King's Chapel

Hosea Starr Ballou announces a service to dedicate the Starr family memorial stone at King's Chapel burying ground at 10 a.m. on August 24. All descendants of Dr. Comfort Starr are invited.

Hosea Starr Ballou Dr. Comfort Starr King's Chapel Burying Ground

Visit of the Forty third Canadian Rifles to Boston

The Forty third Regiment of Canadian Rifles arrives in Boston Saturday at 7 am with over 1000 Ottawa civilians and local supporters. Veterans escort from North to South station then to Providence with military honors and return Saturday evening. A church parade is planned Sunday at 2 pm with multiple veteran units as escort. Officers will dine at Beaconsfield Hotel while civilians attend headquarters at 730 Washington Street. The group marks the Nile 100th anniversary with Earl of Nelson as honorary member and Admiral Seymour plans to attend on October 21.

Forty-third Regiment of Canadian Rifles Boston C. §. Courtenay North Station Providence R. I Courtenay Bancroft Elevated South Armory Ottawa Irvington Street Armory Highland Dress Brigade Ancient and Honorables Amoskeag Veterans New Hampshire Independent Fusiliers Heavies Fifth Regiment Forty-third Washington Street Beaconsfield Brookline Battle of the Nile T the Earl of Nelson Lord Nelson Edward Hubert Seymour Royal Navy

Big Quarry Deal At Barre

Bugbee and Alexander purchase 300 acres of Newark and East Burke granite quarry land for 100000 dollars. The site lies six miles from Lyndonville rail lines and six miles from Island Pond. When active the quarry will employ about 1000 men.

Mr Siegel To Live At The Somerset Hotel

The permanent Boston home of Mr Henry Siegel will be the Hotel Somerset Back Bay where he has leased a handsome suite of rooms to reside long term.

Coolidge May Get New Job In National Finance

Natick July 31 announcement that Louis Arthur Coolidge may become controller of the currency when Ridgely completes his five year term in October 1906. Coolidge, a Natick boy with family ties and local voting rights, has been in the news field.

Natick Louis Arthur Coolidge Ridgely Coolidge

Literary figure shifts to finance after Harvard class of 1983

The subject, a Harvard College graduate from the class of 1983, spent much of the later 1980s in Washington. His move to the Treasury Department signals a shift from literary work to financial duties within the government.

Harvard College Washington Treasury Department

$50 Fine For Boy Who Shot Lad By Accident

Harry J. Russell a shooting gallery attendant was found guilty of assault with a dangerous weapon after accidentally firing a rifle at Everett Brown 14 at a political outing in Revere Oak Island. The bullet lodged in Brown s cheek and he was treated at Frost Hospital. Russell appealed and faces a $50 fine.

Harry J. Russell Everett Brown Boston Jeremiah J. McNamara Oak Island Revere Bosson Chelsea Russell Everett Frost Hospital Rhoades

Verdict Pending in Bar Association Case Against Weir

The Bar Association suit against lawyer George L. Weir stalled yesterday in the equity division before Judge Fesenden. The case, four years old, went to master Boyd B. Jones who filed a report now under court action. Charges concern improper practice not involving money matters.

The Bar Association George L. Weir Boyd B. Jones Fessenden Equity Superior Court

Woman Jumps Window in Nervous Fit at Home

Mrs. Rose Jacobson a 25 year old resident of 32 Spring Street jumped from a window to the back yard about 3 30 yesterday during a nervous episode caused by illness She was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital doctors fear a skull fracture her delicate condition may cause serious results

Rose Jacobson Spring Street Massachusetts General Hospital

Dear Miss Champagne Advice on a Secret Crush

A reader asks how to meet a slightly older suitor without parental approval. The columnist cautions that mutual interest should lead to introduction, otherwise the man may not be as eager. Love will find a way, but secrecy and family disapproval complicate the match.

Miss Champagne

Shadow of Love Clarified for Sophia G

A reader asks if marrying a man with another pursuing him would doom happiness. The adviser argues the rival’s efforts would end after marriage, and that Sophia should not let the persistent other woman ruin her prospects. The tone aims to reassure and justify pursuing a committed match.

Lactated Food Praised By Henry Family In Antrim NH

Antrim New Hampshire report highlights Lactated Food praised by Mrs. C. E. Henry for her 18 month old son weighing 27 pounds. The advertisement claims the product restores sickly babies to health and is used by doctors and hospitals nationwide.

Antrim N. H C. E. Henry

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Jerome DR. Clarke Conenmide Butler’s Tremont St Butler’s Branch Temple New Ation Bostons Winter ST Acta Reo Mae Starr King’s Chapel Rifles Barre W. F. Lakin Robertson St Quincy Mass X-Zalia X-Zalia Corporation Batterymarch St Natick Man Louis A. Coolidger Lad Mildred Champagne Sweet Sophia G Henry Wells & Richardson Co Burlington Vermont
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