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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1916
Page
2
The Massachusetts Fish and Game Commission released new fall hunting regulations based on United States Biological Survey advice. Waterfowl season runs Sept 16 to Dec 31, with exclusions for swans and wood ducks but including coots gallinules and jacksnipe.
Deco Attardo, 33, was shot three times and seriously wounded by his wife Rosie at their Willimantic home after discovering a boarder living with them. The wife accidentally shot herself in the left arm. the boarder escaped. The shooting was linked to jealousy as a former friend of the wife had become a boarder.
Five men including three city building inspectors and one member each of the contracting firm and the apartment house owner were arrested on manslaughter charges after a Bronx building under construction collapsed last Wednesday, killing two and injuring 16. Each was held on five thousand dollars bail.
Lieutenant Carl H Tobey of M Com pany Eighth Regiment Somerville has filed for a marriage license at Somerville City Hall. The bride is Miss Isabella C Lesslie of 26 Everett street Everett. Tobey is home on a 15 day border furlough and seeks a waiver of the five day law so the ceremony can occur now so he can take his bride back to the border on return.
Four youths from Providence were detained by Boston police on suspicion of auto theft. They allegedly tried to peddle a car in Boston while one claimed ownership but failed to match the license handwriting. the man gave the alias W. A. Richardson, which police dispute. The others identified themselves as George Dolan Joseph Healey and Charles Henry of Providence.
The Volunteer Aid Association reports many Mexican border soldiers send their 50 cent daily pay home, with $15 monthly in many cases, aiding 500 families cared for by the association. Five aid applications were received at 79 Kilby Street. none were emergencies, funds often years of savings exhausted.
Three men arrested in St Anthony Idaho over a failed kidnapping plan targeting Roland Harriman son of the late railroad magnate. A ransom of 100000 was promised with threats to disfigure if not paid. Suspect Lufkin confessed while MecLoy and Zufelt were detained. Zufelt denies involvement.
A 6 year old boy sobbed on the Suffolk County Courthouse second floor as custody switched after a divorce. Judge Fox dismissed contempt proceedings when the mother agreed to obey the court order and return the boy to her care.
General Charles H. Cole and Frederick W. Mansfield campaign this week in Greater Boston communities and public venues. Cole attends Brighton Newton house parties and visits Dorchester Somerville Milton Cambridge. Mansfield holds Chelsea rallies then visits Randolph Quincy and speaks at Steam Gauge Valley works. They will meet Worcester and Middlesex county Democrats at Edgemere Worcester and Waltham after Saturday events.
Boston College announced the transfer of Rev. Thomas H. Miley S J physics and calculus professor after two years at BC. He will be replaced by Rev. William G. Logue S J from Brooklyn College. Logue is from Dorchester and a Fordham and Technology alumnus who joined the Jesuits nine years ago.
Miss Mercedes J. Gavin daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas J Gavin of 66 Irving Street Wartertown married yesterday morning at St Patrick Church to Alexander Rorke assistant district attorney of New York The ceremony was performed by the Right Reverend Bishop.
Advertises cocoanut oil as a superior shampoo option that avoids alkali found in soaps and shampoos. Claims it cleanses scalp, removes dust and oil, leaves hair silky and easy to manage, and is inexpensive and greaseless. Recommends using one to two teaspoons with water for a rich lather.
A brief note records Rev. Mgr. A. F. Roche being present with numerous friends from Boston and Watertown. The passage highlights the gathering as a notable social moment referenced in local notices.
A Plant Juice advertisement features Dr J M Ernest of Alliance Ohio endorsing the remedy after five weeks of illness including sciatic rheumatism. He states one bottle cured his pains and restored appetite and sleep. The Plant Juice Man claims widespread newspaper coverage and growing Boston and Massachusetts use with testimonials from respected figures.
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