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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1909

Page

3

Great Bargains In Honest Blue Serge Suits Sale

Honest blue serge suits offered with acid-test color-fast guarantee or money refunded. Sale highlights affordable pricing and durable fabrics for all buyers seeking reliable attire.

Italian Mission Appeals for Aid in Weston

The third year of the Italian M E Mission in Weston seeks funds to aid hundreds of poor Italians housed there. Rev Salvatore Musso in charge invites personal investigation and urges help as the mission promises to relieve crowded tenement families and offer country vacation benefits.

M. E. Mission Weston Salvatore Musso

War damages claims arise in Middleboro region

A squad of government adjusters led by Advocate General William C. Rogers fans out from Middleboro to assess civilian damage claims following a recent military advance. They settle some cases quickly in Rock Village and South Middleboro but face steep demands in East Middleboro and Eddyville, with bills ranging from 25 to 200 dollars per property. The team plans to move on to Bridgewater once done.

Middleboro William C. Rogers Hanover Four Corners Corps of Rock Village South Middleboro East Middleboro Eddyville Bridgewater

Fresh Interest in Red Tag Reduction Sale at Wolf’s

Interest in the Red Tag Reduction Sale at Wolf’s My Clothier corner of Hanover and Portland streets grows despite hot weather. Mr Wolf says the goods must go and has set prices to move quickly as stock takes place on September 1 to clear odd lots and broken sizes before that date.

Wolf's Hanover Portland

Exonerated Reserveman FitzGerald in assault case

Reserveman John R. Fitzgerald, attached to the Hanover street station, was exonerated of assault charges after a two day hearing before Captains Gaskin Forest F Hall and Brickley. The case, which involved an ice cream factory on Commercial street, led to a lengthy investigation and general order by Police Commissioner Stephen O'Meara. The board found no proof of assault, noting conflicting testimony from the complainant, his partner, and witnesses, and detailing the alleged struggle and actions on the night in question.

John R. Fitzgerald Hanover Street Stephen O’meara Gaskin Forest F. Hall Brickley Louis Miller Commercial Street Fitzgerald O'Meara Reserveman Fitzgerald Boston

Disputed timing at hearing and past record emerge in Nova Scotia case

The hearing centers on whether events occurred after 12 or just after 11, with witnesses split on the time. The complainant’s past offenses include arson sentence, street rubble disposal, assault in Revere, and a 1909 injunction for keeping horses, plus a recent $25 fine for assaulting a sheriff's officer.

Reserveman Fitzgerald House of Correction Boston Chelsea Court Revere Board of Health

Police promote 73 reserve men to patrol duty citywide

Police Commissioner Stephen O Meara announces 73 reserve officers elevated to patrolman across 16 stations. Promotions effective today at 5 45 with sworn-in ceremonies at the chief clerk’s office. Names listed by division include officers assigned to East Dedham Street Broadway East Boston Dudley Street Roxbury Crossing Adams Street Fourth Street Jamaica Plain Brighton Charlestown Back Bay stations.

Stephen O’meara Joseph M. Balk Edward F. Brennan David Buckley David E. Mulcahey Dedham Street Edward McGarr Max B. F. Thormer Broadway South Boston Robert J. Eberts Daniel J. Hurley David W. McDonald Jeremiah O'Neil Olvin D. Saunders Norman F. Sherman East Boston Patrick Hickey Dudley Street George A. Hughes William A. Moore Roxbury Crossing Arthur Bostwick James M. Carroll Walter Chalmers Joseph F. Eberlein James Hickey, Jr George A. Johnson Adams Street Dorchester Alfred Boucher Joseph Cohen John J. Gale James F. McInnis Fourth Street Thomas J. Crocker John J. Ford William J. Hayes Patrick J. Lydon Elmer F. Rider Jamaica Plain Station Jeremiah F. Buckley Frederic W. Copethorn Joseph N. Flanagan James Goode Richard O’hearn Leonard M. Pike Joseph F. Quilty Thomas N. Trainor Walter F. Welsh Brighton William F. Frost Joseph Mattey Joseph P. Murray Michael Sullivan Charlestown Station Charles F. Bartick Frederick L. Clauss John J. Fitzgerald Back Bay Station James F. Blaney John R. Brett Arthur T. Dolan Stephen J. Flaherty Arthur G. Hamilton Robert C. Huddy William R. Leary Daniel Linehan Bartholomew J. Mulhern Edward J. Sullivan

Surgeon Trotter dies saving shipmate after sinking

Navy Surgeon Charles B. Trotter drowned Aug 11 when the tug Nezinscot sank near Lanesville Massachusetts. He floated on wreckage for about an hour and urged rescuers to save machinist’s mate A Belfrie, sacrificing himself while others were pulled from the sea. Belfrie survived.

Washington, D. C Navy Charles B. Trotter Lanesville Mass Navy Department Trotter A. Belfrie

Clerks Fined After Cocaine Sale Guilty Verdict

Joseph Deloff and Edward McGowan two clerks at a drug store on Harrison avenue and Reach street were found guilty of selling cocaine to agents of the Watch and Ward Society. They were fined zero dollars each after withdrawing an appeal they had begun.

Joseph Deloff Edward McGowan Harrison Avenue Reach Street Watch and Ward Society

Promoted Officers Attached to Four Stations Listed

The article names promoted members and their stations: Hanover Street Division 1 includes Costello Deininger Falk Fitzgerald Flavin Mahoney Murphy Mc Laughlin McManus Wilson. Court Square Division 2 includes Ford Hanley McCarthy Manning. Joy Street Division 3 includes Foley Sullivan Trainor. Lagrange Street Division 4.

Hanover Street James F. Costello Charles E. Deininger Gustave C. Falk John R. Fitzgerald John J. Flavin Jeremiah J. Mahoney Timothy F. Murphy John D. McLaughin Francis R. McManus Carl M. Wilson Court Square Edward J. Ford Patrick A. Hanley John F. McCarthy John J. Manning Joy Street Thomas Foley Maurice W. Sullivan Joseph P. Trainor Lagrange Street

Car Hits Team In Boston Injures Man

At 8 20 PM a Bay View car struck Walker's Express wagon driven by Edward Carroll at East Sixth Street and O Street. George H Bosselman 26 of 179 West Fifth Street South Boston was thrown to the ground and injured about the head and left leg. The impact reportedly tore away part of the car running board.

Bay View Walker Edward Carroll George H. Bosselman West Fifth Street South Boston East Sixth Street O Street

Block of Stone Pins Man in Haverhill Street Accident

In Haverhill on Washington street a 500 pound cutting block rolled down stairs and blocked the doorway striking Charles I. Manchester publisher of the city directory. He was knocked to the ground and pinned under plaster and debris but expected to recover in a few days. The block had been brought to the street by workers from the Brody heel factory.

Haverhill Washington Street Charles I. Manchester W. A. Greenough Boston City Directory Manchester Brody Heel

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