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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1919
Page
11
Sariel Sawyer of Townshend, aged 86, was found dead in the woods near Brattleboro shortly after the opening of the deer season. His loaded rifle lay beside him and authorities suppose accidental self or friendly fire by another hunter. The incident occurred on December 1.
An advertisement urges maintaining blood health during winter citing anemia risks from poor diet and limited activity. Testimony from Mrs. Walter Donnellon of Clinton Mass praises rapid improvement after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. The pills are billed as a blood builder and nerve tonic available for 60 cents per box with a free booklet on request.
Police link a city wide plot to supply criminals with revolvers hidden in pocket knives. Thomas Beshara of Albany Street was found with a four inch knife gun. He claimed the weapon came by mail for a relative, with six months suspended after Central Court ruling. Boston and federal authorities pursue manufacturers and distributors.
Special permit granted by Judge Murray. The record lists Manuel Alfonso a 22 year old marine fireman of 180 Cambridge Street Cambridge and Fiorentina Liandro 18 a candy packer of 3 Clark Street. Also John Arciuolo 81 a shoe worker of 89 Salutation Street and Carmela Paona 80 a housekeeper widowed of Chelsea. Frances Embrogne 22 a sales woman of 157 Salem Street and Joseph A De George 24 a chauffeur of 26 Oneida Street. Glarence Taft 24 a dentist in U S N and Sarah Hunt 22 a nurse of Hoosie Falls. George Miller 31 a printer of 217 West Canton Street and Mary Williams 25 a nurse of the same address both colored.
A long roster lists bride and groom pairs with ages, occupations, and addresses across Boston and surrounding towns. Entries include William J. Sharkey and Ethel D. Lattin. Charles Keith and Blanche Watkins. Benjamin Epstein and nee Brody. William H. Wiechert and Minerva Biester. James E. Jackson and Anna M. Johnson. and many others, noting special permits where present.
A collection lists multiple couples with ages and occupations, pairing spouses and roommates across Somerville Cambridge Malden Watertown and Medford. Names include Arthur Forbes Mary Myron John Mecer Minnie Carroll John Alford Pauline Allen Emil Sellman Jennie Hammar Harry Hatch Nellie Phinney Israel Richmond Celia Gyslander Lester Hollis Gladys Warren and their addresses and jobs.
Pairings show Panl Arthur 25 of Cambridge with Miriam T. Wilson 23 of Cambridge at home. Frederick D Buck 81 with Martha A. Davis 30 of Cambridge. Walter A. McNulty 33 of Ayer with Helen M. O Connor 32 of Cambridge. A marine fireman with Pauline B. Allen 19 of Somerville. Frederick S. Sponagie 45 of Halifax with Annie Mosher 26 of Halifax. Dana T. Gallup 34 of Washington DC with Corinne W. Huling 34 of Cambridge.
William Herry Spooner 46 steamfitter and plumber of Natick Walkup court and Mable Maria Vales 37 piano teacher of New ton Lower Falls appear in a brief notice. Emil Albert Kratoville 23 laborer of Riverhead Long Island and May Leslie Sampson 18 housekeeper of New topville are also listed.
In Baltimore on December 1 authorities reported over a hundred cases of alleged Sunday observance violations. Offenders included truck drivers and vendors selling ice cream pickles or chewing gum. All faced jury trials with police promising harsher action next Sunday.
Senator Lodge announced the peace with Germany would be reported from the foreign relations committee likely later in the week. He warned that the treaty depends on reservations or not at all, with Democratic tensions and administration influence shaping the leadership in the Senate. Lodge said voters favor passage with reservations and noted no split with Republican leaders on using the treaty in 1920.
Senate discussions show no vote on the Germany peace treaty as Republicans push for early action The White House has not confirmed withdrawal and Democratic senators split on how President Wilson will address the issue Meanwhile church notices highlight services and gatherings across Boston area Protestant churches and church groups
Dorchester Junior Council will host an acquaintance dancing party tomorrow night at Lotus bungalow to raise funds for the first Jewish school. Arrangements are led by Sylvester Kaufman president Gussie Malsbrook secretary Max R Craft treasurer and Miss Ethel Wilner.
An old advertisement touts Bromo Quinine tablets as a germ destroying tonic and laxative to prevent colds grip and influenza. The label features E W Grove's signature on the box and claims unique Bromo Quinine efficacy.
The public health service asks Congress for a 6 million dollar deficiency appropriation to treat war risk insurance patients. Surgeon General Blue reported the 4 million dollars for the year ending next July will be insufficient to cover needs.
Appeals to delay deportation for Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman have been denied. A telegram from Anthony Caminetti released to counsel Harry Weinberger states orders are awaited to send the pair from Ellis Island, where they are on parole under Weinberger’s custody after two year sentences for obstructing the draft law.
Brdna Swan aged year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Max Swan of 58 Vine street Lynn was shot and killed by her 10 year old cousin Milton Katz of 61 Vine street Lynn during a game of hold up with a loaded revolver. Police say he aimed at the girl and shouted Flands up when the weapon discharged accidentally.
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