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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1910
Page
7
In Kansas City Judge Jones held that a wife's cigarette smoking is not sufficient grounds for divorce. The Houk case involved Robert L. Houk versus Florence Houk with testimony of smoking in bed causing a curtain fire and cigarettes rolled during meals.
In Lovell on Thanksgiving evening a dead skunk was thrown into Billerica Centre Town Hall halting a Howe School dance. Raymond Champagne, 16, faced juvenile court on malicious mischief charges after the incident and was fined 20 dollars with his mother paying.
George Sehardt of Columbiana attended a show at a Youngstown theatre last night. He laughed so hard he went into hysterics and was taken to a hospital before being sent home once the fit subsided.
Albert Sommers age 58 collapsed after laughing at a friend's joke in Lacrosse Wisconsin. He died hours later with doctors attributing the fatal stroke to the strain of laughing.
A period advertisement extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a gentle, safe laxative suitable for maidens, wives, and mothers in all life seasons. It highlights delicate flavor, pleasant stomach toning, and easy use, noting genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product available from leading druggists at fifty cents per bottle.
GREENFIELD Dec 16 James J Casey of Waterbury Conn charged with vagrancy yesterday attempted to gain freedom by eating the Commonwealths evidence He succeeded in taking one large bite of the written appeal with which he had been soliciting alms Very convincing said the court as it glanced at the remnant of Caseys lunch Six months in jail Casey.
A 4 year old, Calister Iacib, had two safety pins removed from his stomach at Central Emergency Hospital. His mother, Mrs. Iacib of 3922 Sacramento Street, had searched the house for them. The boy is expected to recover.
Miss Cora Evelyn reported a theft of jewelry worth 250 dollars including a ring that held the ashes of her former sweetheart Charles Patterson who died in Binghamton New York a year ago. She had placed ashes in the ring setting behind a transparent film for a daily reminder.
In Brockton on December 16, Harry Weldstrom’s bantams shared a bond. One bantam broke a leg and died accidentally, and its mate refused food, grew thin, and died, leading Weldstrom to believe the survivor died of a broken heart.
Hartford December 16 report notes Wesley Hollister owns the famed Manchester Bullet hen that lays a large brown egg daily. Alfred Brewer of Dakota Illinois has challenged with a pullet five months nine days old that has laid forty eggs in forty days.
Nominating papers close after fraud and forgery allegations as 13 council hopefuls and five school committee candidates file with between 5800 and 10000 signatures. Notable entrants include Ward 6 rival Frank Severoni and Ward 1’s Logan McLean, with Doyle and OConnor among noted contenders and several Municipal League-backed names.
The Salvation Army plans to feed 11 000 of the citys poor this Christmas. Headquarters on East Brookline Street are crowded as workers canvass congested districts locating families to receive baskets of Christmas cheer. Most beneficiaries are wage earners out of work and reluctant to reveal hardship due to pride.
George H. Bohannan, 37, of 21 Schuyler Street Roxbury, was struck by an automobile at Tremont and Berkeley streets last night. He suffered a fractured skull and was taken to City Hospital, where doctors say he is not expected to recover.
A 17 year old Scottish girl in Boston stood at the Park Street subway exit from 9 AM to 6 PM collecting funds for the Salvation Army Christmas dinner and entertainment. She endured icy winds and snow while passersby donated, and she offered encouragement with a cheery smile. Her efforts aim to provide a festive meal for needy children and youths this Christmas.
One hundred men halted a train near the Orient Heights trestle to save James W. Pass of Lynn after his hat dropped on the ice. Pass slid into the water while retrieving it as a section of ice gave way. Conductor William C. Sheldon spotted him and Erick Cartfield leaped in to seize Pass by the hair. The crew and passengers pulled both from the icy water with no serious aftereffects.
London Dec 16 with 28 House seats still to fill the general election is nearly over. Government coalition leads with 877 to Unionist opposition 265. Lords members agree to call the ballot result a draw but differ on how to handle the veto bill with Parliament meeting soon.
Saco Savings Bank in Saco Maine was closed today by order of State bank commissioner W B Skelton. The action follows the York County Savings Bank closure last August and caused concern among depositors though officials say no irregularities and no losses are expected.
Dr George L Ferin reports an additional $2683 for the Franklin Square House canvass bringing total subscriptions to $51214 and leaving $54786 still to be secured. Once raised the corporation will own property valued at $300000 free of debt.
A dormitory at Farnsworth Hall, part of Vermont Academy in Saxton's River Vermont, burned today with contents. No students or staff were present as they had left for Christmas holidays. The administration building 4 Hall was at risk briefly. Estimated total loss around 35000 dollars including valuable libraries and faculty rooms.
The Mauretania, after a stormy start for the Teutonic, docks near 5 PM with unloading underway. Captain Turner hopes to beat the Liverpool voyage record on the return trip, aiming under 12 days.
Between noon on Tuesday and Wednesday the steamer logged 639 nautical miles. The brief travel update follows a day’s progress across the water. The crew report highlights a steady pace and favorable conditions.
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