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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1909
Page
4
Subpenas served at the Emeryville race track on FP J. Treat and George H. Smith along with William F. Forsee and Robert McKibben. Alameda County District Attorney Donahue said the grand jury would take up betting on horse races at the track and the men subpoenaed will appear tomorrow.
Dr Myra Morgan of New York and Hartwellville says three masked men set upon her on a mountain road near Hartwellville. They robbed her of $400 in bills and a diamond ring valued at $350, then dragged her from the carriage and took her jewelry and money as she wore male clothing. She was found with a head wound, hat missing, and clothes in disarray at the Britton Hotel after the assault.
The woman says she defended herself after a blow to the head and a cut confirmed her tale. She continued to her hotel home after regaining consciousness as locals and a constable organized a search for suspects but found no clues. Early today a hat and carriage cushion were found in the road along with signs of a struggle near a watering trough.
Elwood Chase eight year old of Roxbury won a five dollar gold piece yesterday for being the child in the photograph. He is Sydny J. Chase’s son and attends Dillaway School Roxbury. He told his mother he will save the prize for Christmas. A scene noted at Boston post office room to identify the photo.
Mr and Mrs William Mitchell Armstrong of Dorchester celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in Truro on Cape Cod. The couple, who grew up there, sent picture notices since they could not host guests. They were married in 1859 and have three daughters: Mrs L H Mudgett, Miss Lillian Armstrong, and Miss Sarah Armstrong.
Miss Florence R Newhall daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry O Newhall of 291 Summer Street wed Ralph C Varley of Melrose in a ceremony performed by Rev J F Knotts at the bride’s home on Summer Street.
Mrs. Mercy Woodworth of Bowdoinham Maine, age 93 on October 24 1909, credits Duffy s Pure Malt Whiskey Elixir of Life as a tonic and stimulant for the aged. Her daughter Mrs C E Woodworth testifies that three teaspoonfuls twice daily in hot water keep her mother active, strengthen the system, and curb coughing from bronchitis.
Purported malt whiskey from Duffy Malt Whiskey Company claims to be a pure distillation with tonic stimulant properties. The ad asserts it aids overworked people and sickly children, invites readers to consult the Medical Department in Rochester New York and notes a one dollar bottle price.
A stylishly dressed woman admitted that the name Mary Riley was fictitious and chose a two month jail term over revealing her true identity and probation. Bail was posted in minutes and she disappeared into the crowd on Somerset Street toward Beacon Street. She had counsel, unusual in drunkenness cases, and refused to name herself despite assurances of probation.
A hotel fire in Lewiston Maine caused by a blaze in the boiler room burned out the wing housing the kitchen. About 100 guests evacuated without injuries as damage reached an estimated 40 000 dollars covered by insurance. Smoke and water damaged other areas of the building.
John F Murphy of 41 Mercer Street South Boston was surprised last night on his 15th wedding anniversary. Friends and musicians Dr James L Brosnahan John R McCue Walter Blake Oliver Beauregarde Dennis J Berrigan John J Driscoll James McDonough Patrick Donovan Edward Spargo James H Newton Daniel Buckley and William Burke attended and assisted in the entertainment.
R. Ken nerly Rumford, husband of Clara Butt, confronted Times critic Mr Colles at Queen's Hall during a concert and boxed his ears. Rumford refuses to apologize and Colles says he will file police court proceedings.
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