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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1919
Page
9
Lieutenant Harmon recounts a desperate attempted nine fifty dollar car purchase with a thousand dollar deposit and a sudden uptick in deceit. A new prospect is pitched a six year old nonskid Futz tourer while harmon hopes to roll up Broadway in a limousine.
Charles Hugh Wilson age 48 once YMCA secretary evangelist and travelling salesman confessed to seven living wives including a double marriage. He was convicted of bigamy and today sentenced to three years and six months in Sing Sing prison. Judge Wadhams reduced the maximum by 18 months for time already served in a Wisconsin penitentiary for a different crime.
Patrolman Jeremiah J. Mahoney Jr retired after nearly 12 years with multiple injuries and service in the super's office at headquarters. He requested half pay and will enter business. Patrolman Patrick J. Duke of Mattapan station retires after 26 years of service, granted pension on incapacity.
Mrs. Margaret Kelley of 4 Hastings Square Cambridge found a tomato with a humanlike grin in her vegetable garden. She saved the fruit and photographed it noting the two eyes and wide mouth. The sight inspired memories of gargoyles and goblins decorating medieval walls.
Joseph C. Pelletier announces his bid for re election as Suffolk County district attorney. He notes a campaign may form against him but plans to issue a public statement after withdrawal deadlines and will continue to perform duties to the best of his ability.
Metuchen, Aug 15 Ezra F Mundy 86 a Rutgers College graduate of 1852 announced he will run as an independent candidate for Governor of New Jersey.
General Ludendorff confesses he did not foresee Russia’s collapse and says the U-boat gamble drew the United States into the war, sealing Germany’s fate. Despatches from Sweden report his forthcoming book will shock the world and reveal the real power behind the throne.
Rome reports General Pershing will use his own locomotive and coal for the trip to Italy. A military review is set in his honor with King Victor Emmanuel General Diaz and Lieutenant-General Albrioci among those to entertain him.
Suffolk county grand jury investigated shoe prices and hinted at a conspiracy involving bankers and shoe manufacturers. Thomas W. Lawson provided motive for a potential evidence search and testified for nearly two hours before DA Pelletier and assistant Sheevan.
The grand jury heard witnesses attack curb merchants and watered stock prices arguing high costs for footwear harm the public. They cited bankers, shoe firms, and leather men profiting before manufacturing via price hikes. A New Hampshire girl's $10 weekly earnings buy is noted as illustration. The panel will reconvene Monday.
Nehemiah Cahoone, long sightless for 16 years, remains cheerful while running a local news delivery route near South Chatham. His Maltese cat companion helps navigate busy State road traffic and wakes him for Sunday papers, delivering to nearly 100 houses weekly.
A list of individuals and partners filing marriage intentions across Boston and surrounding towns. Names include James K. Hardy, Winifred W. Woodman, Leonard Moody, Elizabeth Seigle, Robert W. Taylor, Leonia Sullivan, and many others with occupations from salesman to machinist. Addresses span Mass Ave, Roxbury, Dorchester, Medford, and nearby communities.
The cafe will close after tonight until Tuesday for upgrades. Improvements planned should interest all ignitrons and aim to enhance service and ambiance.
Washington August 15 Senator McNary Republican of Oregon introduces a bill to grant old age pensions to persons over a threshold income. The plan would provide a weekly pension of four dollars to individuals with incomes not exceeding six dollars per week, with the measure sent to the pensions committee.
Premier Hara said restitution of Shantung areas including Kiao-Chau now held by Japan will come without undue delay, depending on China's attitude. He referenced Viscount Uchida's Aug 2 statement that Japan would restore Shantung to China and negotiate after Versailles ratification. He urged pre-arranged details with China and stressed urgency in completing leased territory restitution.
The Central New England Sanatorium at Rutland advances tuberculosis care by adding occupational therapy to the standard regimen of good food fresh air and rest. A nearby workshop already allows patients to earn income through light work, reducing maintenance costs as recovery progresses.
The Independent Mill at Victor, one of the region’s largest gold mills, was robbed last night. Bandits overpowered two watchmen and fled with gold concentrate. The injured guards were hospitalized in Victor.
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