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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1919

Page

2

Drowning Incidents Near Bangor Mentioned in Penobscot

Madeline McAllister, 15 months old, daughter of Patrolman William F. McAllister, drowned while bathing in the Penobscot near Bangor dam. Her sister and others nearby could not help. James Lane, 45, of Bangor, drowned when a canoe capsized near Bald Hill Cove. his body is not yet recovered.

Bangor Madeline William F. McAllister Penobscot Bangor Dam James Lane Bald Hill Cove

Two Teens Arrested At Dorchester Dice Game

Raymond Fahey aged 18 and Harold Sperks aged 17 were arrested by Field's Corner police after breaking up a dice game on Westville Street Dorchester near Geneva Avenue. They will appear in court this morning charged with being present at a dice game on the Lord's Day.

Raymond Fahey Harold Sperks Field’s Corner Station Westville Street Dorchester Geneva Avenue

Boy Breaks Arm After Roof Fall in Roxburys Wild Hunt

Daniel J. Sullivan nine years old of 24 Madison Street Roxbury climbed onto a roof during a wild Indian hunt yesterday afternoon and tumbled to City Hospital narrowly escaping death with a broken arm.

Daniel J. Sullivan Madison Street Roxbury City Hospital

Palmer Seen as Strong Democratic Presidential Candidate

Attorney General J Mitchell Palmer is viewed as a strong 1920 Democratic contender. Leaders backing Palmer cite his nationwide actions against food profiteers and hoarders as a key strength for the campaign.

Washington J. Mitchell Palmer Palmer

Church Soloist Becomes Bride in Boston Ceremony

Miss Viola Foucher soprano soloist at Notre Dame des Victoires married Clifford Grant of AlbanyN Y in a ceremony with a large parish gathering. A reception followed at the parish hall before the couple left Boston for a trip to New York and Atlantic City. They will reside in Boston.

Mary Viola Foucher Notre Dame Des Victoires Isabella Street Clifford Grant Albany N. Y Fore River Boston New York Atlantic City Mrs. Grant

Palmer Looms as Key Democratic Hope in Nomination

The piece outlines Palmer from Pennsylvania rising as a strong Democratic candidate amid Wilson era debates. It notes hopes of ratifying the League with reservations, possible peace talks, and looming cost of living legislation giving the Attorney General expansive power. It mentions Walsh defending independence from administration influence and cites a forthcoming veto vote on daylight saving repeal.

Wilson Palmer League of Nations Germany Senate Foreign Relations Committee Congress Mr. Palmer Pennsylvania Knox Berlin Lodge War Department Republican National Committee Boston Senator Walsh Massachusetts Walsh Civil Service Commission United States United States Senate House

Veto Override Opens Path as Republicans Probe West Coast Shipyards

A clear majority backs overriding the veto as opponents struggle to marshal a two thirds vote. Democrats join a special House committee led by Congressman Walsh of Massachusetts to investigate the Shipping Board. The four Republicans depart to survey West Coast shipyards, signaling costly federal investigations.

Shipping Board Congressman Walsh Massachusetts Uncle Sam

Beatty Resigns as Lexington Trust Company Treasurer

Walter Scott Beatty resigns after six years with Lexington Trust Company to become office manager at a Boston bond house. The bank notes his tenure and new position in a brief notice.

Walter Scott Beatty Lexington Trust Company Boston

Drug Men 10 Meet Today

Sir Thomas Robinson former lord mayor of Dublin and stockholder in United Drug Company arrives to participate in the company convention today.

Sir Thomas Robinson Heads To Boston For United Drug Meet

Sir Thomas Robinson former Lord Mayor of Dublin arrives in Boston for the United Drug Company convention opening tomorrow. He is a prominent Irish politician and business figure leading 13 Rexall stores run by Haynes Conyngham Robinson Ltd England Ireland. Also traveling with him are Edwin Thompson and Edmund B Carpenter among other stockholders and delegates from across the United States and Britain.

Sir Thomas Robinson Dublin Ireland Boston United Drug Company Sir Thomas Rexall Haynes, Conyngham & Robinson, Ltd England Canada Edwin Thompson Thompson & Capper Liverpool Edmund 8. Carpenter Henry Hodder & Co., Ltd Bristol Bath Newport Pacific Coast Chicago

Picked His Own Pocket Watch Incident at Police Station

A Boston sergeant misplaced his watch while preparing to contact the East Dedham Street station. Carey advised the watch was on the bed where he left his clothes, a relief that prompted him to have it kept safe until morning. The tale ends with a humorous note on storing a watch at a police station.

East Dedham Street Carey Killion Killian

Pershing to sail for home about Sept 1

Paris Aug 17 General John J Pershing commander in chief of the American armies in France said he expected to sail for America about Sept 1 He also recommended that a monument be placed at Romagne site of the fiercest fighting in the Meuse Argonne battle by American troops

Paris Associated Press Italy John J. Pershing France America Pershing Romagne Meuse-Argonne

Horsford’s Acid Phosphate Benefit Claim

Advert text claims Horsford's Acid Phosphate helps exhaustion from heat overwork or insomnia and promotes refreshment. No verifiable evidence or usage details provided.

Horsford

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