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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1916
Page
3
Alfonso Jairer Gomez, 24, a Technology sophomore from Medellin, Colombia and president of the Latin American Club of Technology, died after ingesting hydrocyanic test tubes at his 432 Marlboro Street lodging on Monday night. Authorities cite melancholia from over study as a likely cause.
Mrs. Frank May of Memphis rushed to City Hospital after a 50 hour journey to see her son Glenn L. May, 22, who died in the evening from poisoning due to corrosive sublimate taken accidentally. May had represented the May Lumber Company in the city and his body was to be moved to Memphis today.
Captain John Mathias R N a renowned commander of White Star liners in Boston service was killed on the steamship Laurentic while locating a blaze in the hold A loose hatch beam crushed his head He lived in Liscard England and planned Christmas visit He was 45 and leaves a family.
King George presents the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant Commander Bernard Cecil Freyberg in London as confirmation of the highest wartime honor.
Three unmasked men entered the Plaza Theatre box office on Front Street in Worcester and robbed cashier Mrs. Anna Trabant of 336 dollars at gunpoint after one suspect was captured and identified.
A group of men attempted a box office heist at a theatre, firing a shot that lodged in the ceiling and prompting a near riot. One robber fought a female cashier, another lost his belt, and a third suffered a three inch temple gash. Officer Murphy detained a wounded suspect named James Cronin, 22, of Worcester, linked to a recent larceny case and jewelry theft at Lekeberg’s Main Street store. The attackers fled toward Cypress Street rail tracks after demanding the receipts from Mrs Trahant.
A city owned automobile used by the Park and Recreation Department bears the city seal on its radiator hood with the legend City of Boston P. & R. D. The vehicle is marked and lettered to designate ownership per Mayor Curley’s orders.
Franklin Park workshops face a space problem as 30 inch letter requirements conflict with 21 inch hood height. City cars to bear gold 2.5 inch by 4 inch department names under Mayor Curley orders. Workmen warn letters will lap over or radator hoods must be raised.
Abraham Gordon of 7 Stamford Street Boston says he won 530 dollars at a Chelsea hall craps game. A man known as Beano Breen grabbed the money at gunpoint, then fled. Gordon obtained a warrant at Chelsea Court and Boston police pursue Breen.
Sidney S. Conrad requests Massachusetts lawmakers retain Boston pneumatic tube mail service. He cites chamber report of Nov 8 and warns vehicle mail may worsen street congestion, especially in snow. Conrad questions Postmaster General Murray and urges support to keep the tubes for efficient postal operation. Boston December 15, 1916.
The House post office committee favorably reported a bill prohibiting liquor advertisements by mail to individuals except licensed dealers or agents. It targets mail order liquor businesses in dry areas and was announced from Washington on December 15.
Albert H. Cohen sues Julius Marcus for 5000 dollars claiming promised 3000 cash and 3000 from investment from marriage to Marcus's daughter. Furniture worth 3000 was delivered. Jury trial before Judge Sweeney. additional suits seek 25000 each for alienation of affection and divorce actions.
Frank B. Sanborn known as the Sage of Concord observed his 85th birthday at his son Francis Sanborn’s home. Born in Hampton Falls New Hampshire December 15 1831 he has been in good health and in Concord this fall.
Garment Workers Union 98 AF of IL unanimously endorsed Thomas J. Collins for Boston City Council. Leaders praised his labor record and pledged to back him to secure living wages and curb what they termed invisible government. Collins listed as active unionist with extensive Boston affiliations.
Boston residents planning to marry on Christmas Day must obtain a marriage license within the next two days. Officials urge couples to complete applications promptly to avoid delays and ensure legal ceremony validity.
Advertisement touts Dr Edwards' Olive Tablets as a mild laxative and liver aid offering a calomel replacement. It claims quick action without harming teeth or gums and notes relief from headaches and dullness linked to constipation. Prices listed at 10c and 25c.
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