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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1913

Page

9

Girl Fends Off Burglars in Lynn Home

Miss Edith Lyman aged 18 surprised two burglars at midnight in her Lynn residence at 8 Philbrick Court. She chased one man over a fence, identified suspect Fiben Roundville on Walnut Street, and police later arrested Roundville for breaking and entering a dwelling at night.

Edith Ly Lynn Lyman Philbrick Court Swampscott Edith Dinah Gardner Street Walnut Street Miss Lyman Edith Anderson Mildred Street Lynn Hospital Emil Anderson

Laughing Water Receives 320 Acres on Assiniboine River

In Edmonton on August 24, Laughing Water the Cree’s adopted daughter in the Peace River country was allotted 320 acres on the Assinaboine reservation valued at about 10 thousand dollars. She is the wife of Charles E. George editor and lawyer of San Francisco, formerly Miss Selina Klein of Milwaukee, long a stenographer at the Plankington House.

Edmonton Alberta Laughing Water Peace River Assinaboine Charles E. George San Francisco Selina ‘Xlein Milwaukee Wis Plankington House

Marriage of Reppetto Brother Divorced Wife Reported

In Wheeling on August 26 the first news arrived about the marriage of Charles Reppetto to his older brother's divorced wife Lazelle Caroline Reppetto born July 30 in Atlantic City and weighing nine pounds. Charles and Harvey Reppetto, sons of a local store manufacturer, were involved in a notable divorce case last October.

Wheeling Charles Reppetto Lazelle Caroline C. E. Reppetto Atlantic City Charles Harvey Reppetto

Rich oil man cuts off wife's tresses in jealously act

In Parkersburg West Virginia on August 26 Henry Phillips a wealthy petroleum operator cut off his wife’s hair to prevent her from attracting other men Mrs Phillips obtained an assault and battery warrant against him and he fled the scene done in a jealous dispute and fled

Parkersburg W. Va Henry Phillips

Californian man seeks wife in Guthrie contact

Describing himself as 48 years old and 5 feet 10 inches, C K Ballwird of Sacramento writes Guthrie County Clerk asking help in finding a wife. He claims a willingness to consider an Indian girl for a good white husband. The piece also notes comic features in the Sunday Post.

Guthrie Okla C. K. Ballwird Jay Street Sacramento Cal Charles S. Olsen Ballwird Californian

Wahedhans Toru Kehur In Unclear Ledger Tale

A garbled message references WAHDHANS TORU Kehur and a claim about a large sum of money. It mentions a DORA answer and personal proof, with skepticism about wealth. The text reads as an unclear snippet from an financial or fraud related note with fragmented names and phrases.

Skeptics Rally Behind Knowles Bold Wilderness Trek

Skeptics now believe Knowles will succeed as he faces cold, mosquitoes, and wild animal threats on his daring bear capture quest. Supporters note his resourcefulness and courage despite doubts about supplies, terrain, and dangers in swampy areas.

Knowles Boston

Shed Skin to Reveal Whiter Youthful Complexion

Advice from Family Coulson in Popular Monthly recommends removing surface skin with mercorized wax to eliminate tan and freckles, followed by a home remedy of saxolite powder dissolved in witch hazel to tighten skin and smooth lines for a younger look.

Family Coulson

Army clothes and freezing fears eased by clothing

The report notes the danger was greater without adequate clothing. Knowles will be safer in lighter garments than heavy gear, as he had feared freezing to death without proper protection. With sufficient clothing he avoids a disease burden and death risk.

Knowles

Hotel proprietor disappears from York Beach

Eugene Sewall, proprietor and manager of the Hastings-Lyman Hotel at York Beach, has vanished after leaving a note to his wife saying the departure was on her account. He was a Dartmouth graduate of 1905 and Harvard Law School alum, married three years, with a two year old son.

York Beach Eugene Sewall Hastings-Lyman Sewall Dartmouth Harvard Law School

Three Drowned in Michigan Lake At Pearl Beach

Miss Sarah Clinesmith aged 29 and her brothers Lawrence 17 and Charles 26 from Cleveland drowned in Lake St Clair at Pearl Beach while fishing from a leaky boat. The boat flooded and they jumped overboard. The report notes a film feature in the Post Magazine by Roy Norton titled Hardpan & Co with a stirring next instalment.

MT. Clemens Mich Sarah Clinesmith Lawrence Charles Cleveland Lake St Clair Pearl Beach Roy Norton Hardpan & Co Next Post

Jailed man found with multiple stolen items in bundle

William Battles a 36 year old colored man well known to police was stopped at Boylston and Washington streets carrying a heavy bundle containing 14 pairs of trousers and a silk skirt valued at 59 dollars. He could not explain the origin of the goods and was taken into custody by Inspectors Shields and Conway.

William Battles Boylston Washington Battles Shields and Conway

Amesbury Pastor's Daughter Wed in Main Street Church

Miss Ruth Merrill daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Frederick G. Merrill married Dr. Willis Pearl Middleton son of Dr. and Mrs. W. J. Middleton in Amesbury at the Main Street Congregational Church. The groom, a Tufts 1912 graduate, is stationed in Ancon Panama with government service.

Amesbury Ruth Merrill Wheaton Frederick G. Merrill Willis Pearl Middleton Tufts Quincy Main Street Congregational Church W. J. Middleton Ancon Panama

Attorney General McReynolds Heads to Canada Meeting

Attorney General McReynolds will depart for Montreal to attend a United States federal judges gathering linked to the American Bar Association convention. The event occurs next Saturday with McReynolds traveling from Washington on the eve of the meeting.

Washington McReynolds Montreal American Bar Association

$250,000 Fund for Strikers Called by Plumbers Union

The United Association of Plumbers Gas Fitters Steam Fitters and Steam Fitters Helpers plans a $250,000 defense fund. The union ended its 11th biennial convention in this city and decisions passed by the convention were sent to the general executive board for implementation. The board met all day yesterday at the Revere House to arrange details.

United Association of Association Revere House

Convention plans defense fund and enhanced death benefits

The convention proposed a $250,000 defense fund available only for major strikes or emergencies, to be raised by a membership assessment to be decided by the executive board. It also approved raising death benefits to families of deceased members from $100 to $1000, with details to be finalized by the executive board.

Unusual Contributions Forecast for Everybody's Page

The Boston Sunday Post previews next Sunday's Everybody's Page with unusually interesting submissions. The exact items and contributors are not listed but readers can expect notable content.

Boston Sunday Post

Baptist Publications Merge Sparks Regional Meetings

A plan to consolidate The Examiner of New York and The Watchman of Boston created a sensation. A Brooklyn meeting is held today with a Boston session Thursday to complete the deal.

Baptist Examiner of New York Watchsman of Boston Brooklyn N. Y

Watchman Newspaper Amalgamated with Boston Paper to Form Watchman Examiner

News comes that the Watchman Company plans an amalgamation with a Boston paper to create the Watchman Examiner with an editor in chief. Dr Curtis Lee Laws will resign to become editor chief in New York, while Dr Er Merriam heads the Boston office. The paper will be issued from both cities with frequent editor exchanges.

Watchman Copany Watchman Company New York Boston Sheet Policy Aggards Peanecualy the Watchman New England Union Mor Star The Free Baptist Watchman Examiner Curtis Lee Laws Brooklyn Boston Er. F. Merriam

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