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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1911

Page

3

Theft Charge for Joy Rider in Stockbridge Case

William Leidorf, a 34 year old New York chauffeur, took Morris Gross's Stearns touring car on a joy ride with seven companions from Parsons' garage in Stockbridge. He was arrested in Great Barrington, fined 50 dollars, and the case will be reported to New York authorities. Agnes Healy, injured in the crash, remains in the House of Mercy Hospital in serious condition with risk of blood poisoning. six weeks or more before she can leave.

Great Barrington William lLeidorf New York Morris Gross Large Stearns Parsons Stockbridge Leidorf House of Mercy Hospital Pittsfield Alfred Foote Holyoke Agnes Healy House of Mercy

Missing City Point police dog returns after rescue

Jerry the collie known for his ties to City Point police officers vanished from his favorite East First street hangout near the Elevated power plant. Special Officer Gilbert had him licensed, but he ended up at the Animal Rescue League before being found and brought home. Now he wears a new large collar and accompanies officers on patrol.

Jerry City Point East First Street Animal Rescue League Gilbert

Jesuit Preacher to Tour America

The Rev. Bernard J. Vaughan 8 S. J. of London plans a year long tour of the United States. He will preach across the nation, following fame from his Brompton Oratory sermons that criticized social abuses.

Bernard J. Vaughan S. J London America United States Father Vaughan Brompton Oratory

Second Baby Girl Born to Countess Szechenyi

Vienna Aug 4 A second daughter was born to Countess Lazlo Szechenyi formerly Gladys Moore Vanderbilt at Castle Remete near Vasgyar. The first child Cornelia was born Oct 27 1908 at Castle Orosran. The couple married in New York Jan 27 1908. The family inherits vast Szechenyi estates and part of Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt's 10 million dollars. Both mother and child are reported well.

Countess Szechenyi Vienna Lazlo Szechenyi Gladys Moore Vanderbilt Castle Remete Vasgyar Count Szechenyi Tates Cornelius Vanderbilt Castle Remote Countess Lazlo Szechenyi Gladys Vanderbilt

Roosevelt Visits West Point Grounds on West Point Visit

Former President Theodore Roosevelt visited West Point on August 4. He paid respects to General Barry the superintendent then toured grounds and inspected sites of interest around the academy.

West Point N. Y Theodore Roosevelt Barry Roosevelt

Reading youth falls 40 feet in elevator shaft

George Cowles an 18 year old worker of Ash street Reading fell 40 feet while removing cables in the E L Fitzhenry Company shaft at 49 Washington street north. He was rushed to Relief Hospital with cuts bruises and possible internal injuries but was not in critical condition. His plea not to inform his mother underscored family distress as his sister lay ill.

George Cowles Ash Street Reading Washington Street North E. L. Fitzhenry Company Cowles

Wilson Heads the Rhode Island Party

Providence August 4 The Republican party elected United States District Attorney Charles A Wilson as its state chairman and executive committee head. Wilson plans to resign his federal post to focus on party leadership with the job paying $2500 and follows the resignation of former chairman George R Lawton of Tiverton.

Providence Republican Party Charles R. Brayton State Central Committee United States Charles A. Wilson George R. Lawton Tiverton

Free Evening School To Be Opened Monday

A free evening school for foreigners will open at the Washington School on South Margin and Norman streets this Monday at 7 30 o clock. All classes may attend to learn English at no cost. The school committee backs the effort providing use of the school and janitorial care.

Washington School South Margin Norman Streets

Fines Imposed on Milk Dealers in East Boston Court

Milk dealers were fined for possessing milk below standard quality in East Boston District Court. The C Brigham Company paid $20, Hood & Sons sought and received a continuance, Graustein Company was fined $30 and appealed, Luigi Poto was fined $10 for selling milk without a license and appealed.

Dimick East Boston C. Brigham Company H. P. Hood & Sons Company Graustein Company Luigi Poto

Jordan Gift Enables New England Conservatory Expansion

Eben D. Jordan's land donation adjacent to the Huntington avenue campus will allow expanding the New England Conservatory of Music. The conservatory, now 59 years old, struggles to accommodate applicants as demand grows beyond the 2800 students served last season.

Eben D. Jordan New England _Conservatory Huntington Avenue United States Conservatory

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