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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1916

Page

8

Submarine Sightings Reported in Mid Atlantic Lane

Captain Olson of the Norwegian steamer Alf reports a submarine sighting in mid Atlantic in the Norfolk to English Channel lane on Aug 6. The German submarine Deutschland left the Virginia Capes on Aug 2 but may not have reached Olson's reported position.

Norfolk Olson Alf Hydrographic Office mid-Atlantic English Channel Deutschland Virginia Capes Olsen

Will of Lina Mathenny Leaves $10000 to Employer

New York Aug 16 The will of Lina Mathenny a longtime domestic filed for probate leaves ten thousand dollars the savings of eighty years in the service of her employer Dr Emanuel Baruch In a memorandum annexed to the will she asks that no other disposition of her estate be allowed due to fear relatives may contest the will.

New York Lina Mathenny Emanuel Baruch

Burbank Names Two Deputies to Administration

Thomas W. White of Newton and Ernest H. Maling of Burbank were appointed deputies to the supervisor of administration. Salaries set at $4500 and $3500. council approved nominations and pay. Council also authorized the acting Governor to name a three member committee to report by December 1 on standardizing salaries and other compensation for state and county officials and employees.

Thomas W. White Newton Ernest H. Maling Charles E. Burbank House Senate

South Weymouth Pair Wed in Portsmouth

In Portsmouth, on a pretend beach trip, Dr. Harold F. Burrell of South Weymouth Mass and Miss Ruth Gertrude Allen of the same town married today. Rev. Charles A. Morrill officiated. Burrell, 22, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Burrell. Allen is 20.

Portsmouth N. H Harold F. Burrell South Weymouth Mass Ruth Gertrude Allen Charles A. Morrill Episcopal Church Franklin Burrell

Janitor Dies After Fall From School Ladder

Patrick J. Hogarty, 42, of 29 Goldsmith Street Jamaica Plain, died at City Hospital from a fractured skull after falling from a step ladder at West Roxbury High School where he worked as janitor. He fell in the morning and died late yesterday afternoon.

Patrick J. Hogarty Goldsmith Street Jamaica Plain City Hospital West Roxbury High School

Lightweight dressy suit case with straw handle and lock

A light portable dressy suit case features a straw catching handle and a locking mechanism. Valued at 2.29, it emphasizes ease of carrying and secure transport.

Had Battle With Foot Sawfish At Beach Encounter

An automobile along a 20 mile straight hard beach recounted a battle with a foot sawfish. The fish was landed and many bullets could be picked from its purple skin without penetration. Attached to the fish were pilot fish commonly found on whales.

Encounter with a Purple Sea Monster

A hypothetical meeting with a purple sea monster weighing about 1000 pounds, wearing hippo-hide haberdashery and wielding a seven foot sword would prompt immediate caution. I would avoid direct confrontation, seek safe distance, and contact maritime authorities for safe removal or containment.

Visitors Sign Swearin Book and Sawfish Hunt Tale

A quirky sketch mixes a Boston real estate man J W Wilbur eyeing a seven foot sword and a 15 foot sawfish off Florida a hunt that towed ashore tail first. It also recalls Fall River Attleboro and Brantford visitors signing the state oath book at the Governor’s office and an executive clerk eyeing ink erasure.

J. W. Wilbur Boston Wilbur-by-the- Sea Florida Mr. Wilbur Ton Hull Atlantic State Street Wilbur-by-the-Sea Wilbur Port Orange Daytona State House Fall River Attleboro Brantford Ont Executive Council Supreme Court Charles F. Hamlin

Bible and Missionary Conference At Pine Banks Park Melrose

A two day conference under the Christian and Missionary Alliance drew strong turnout at Pine Banks Park Melrose. Noted pastors and local leaders such as Hon John Warrabee Mayor Charles Adams William McCoy and Frank Curtis organized the event. Rev Edward T Sullivan of Trinity Church Newton Centre will preach at Cathedral Church of St Paul Sunday with hymns sung on the porch at 7 15 pm and services at 7 30 pm. The Federal Council reports French Huguenot churches face wartime strain and have asked American churches for aid with about 45000 already raised and a target of 150000.

Bible and Missionary Conference Pine Banks Park Melrose New England Christian and Missionary Alliance John Warrabee Charles H. Adams William Albert McCoy Frank Curtis William Franklin John F. Bowditch A. T. Lange Edward T. Sullivan Trinity Church Newton Centre St. Paul

Frothingham Case Hears Mary Blatchford Testimony

Miss Mary E Blatchford 21 of Lynn testified in the Police Court as a government witness in the case of Dr James A Frothingham charged with an illegal operation. She denied any operation occurred and a conference followed with Judge Murray and Assistant District Attorney.

Mary E. Blatchford Lynn James A. Frothingham Murray

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