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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1911

Page

6

Eight Women Arrested for Shoplifting in City Stores

Police arrested eight women late yesterday for shoplifting across department stores. Among those charged was Mrs Albertson of Dorchester accused of stealing $9 in goods from three shops. The case involved her 4 year old daughter who accompanied her to the inspectors office and was later held with the mother. Cora Brighter 21 and her mother Pauline Roughter 47 faced larceny counts for a mesh bag and two pins valued at $4.98. Mary Fleck 35 declined to provide an address and was charged with larceny of waists and other items worth $5. Isabelle Holbrooks 69 was charged with waists and other goods valued at $5. Minnie Swartz 20 Sadie Miller 20 and Anna Priscore 20 faced separate larceny charges in different stores.

Albertson Dorchester Cora Brighter Pauline Roughter Mary Fleck Isabelle Holbrooks Minnie Swartz Sadie Miller Anna Priscore

Cardinal O'Connell to be welcomed in Boston homecoming

A grand return for Cardinal O'Connell is planned for January 29 with a Boston welcome to rival any in New England. A reception committee led by Bishop Anderson oversees arrangements, including mass at the Cathedral, a banquet at the Somerset, and citywide decorations in cardinal red, papal colors, and American hues.

Cardinal O’connell New England Joseph G. Anderson D. D Boston United States Granby Street Rome Union Park Street Naples Cathedral of the Holy Cross Somerset Sacred College Anderson Water Street Charlestown

Cardinal O Connell Sends Benediction to Boston Mayor

Cardinal O Connell writes from Rome after receiving the cardinal's hat that he thanks Boston Mayor and family for support and sends heartfelt benediction and prayers to the mayor and eternal devotion to the city. The letter, dated November 30, 1911, marks the first known message from him to Boston after his elevation.

Fitzgerald O’connnell Boston Cardinal O’connell Rome Pius X Christ O'Connell Hotel Quirinal

Prosecution rests in Triangle Waist manslaughter trial

Kate Alterman testified about the locked ninth floor door during the Triangle Waist Co fire that killed 147, describing Margaret Schwartz crawling and crying I can’t unlock it as the door remained shut. Defense contends the door’s key was in the lock and could be opened if workers had moved.

New York Harris and Blanck Triangle Waist Company Margaret Schwartz Kate Alterman Philadelphia Waist Company Margaret Max Steur

Allan Ross Mae Dougall Sentenced for Attack on Lloyd George

Allan Ross Mae Dougall received two months at hard labor after hurling a brass bound box at David Lloyd George as he left a women's Liberal meeting. The incident occurred on Saturday evening in London.

George London Allan Ross MaeDougall David Lloyd George

Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Bromonine Tablets

Advertisement claims a single day cure for a cold using Bromonine laxative tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. Signature of E. W. Grove appears on each box as authenticity.

E. W. Grove

Former Canadian Prime Minister Sir Charles Tupper critically ill

London dispatch reports Sir Charles Tupper baronet former Prime Minister of Canada and long time Canada high commissioner in London is critically ill with bronchitis at Mt Bexley Heath Kent. Born July 2 1821 he had a storied career including Nova Scotia premier minister of public works and finance minister before losing to Laurier.

London Charles Tupper Dominion of Canada Canada Mt. Bexley Heath Kent C. B Armdale Aylesford N. S University of Edinburgh Amherst Cumberland County Cape Breton Nova Scotia Sir Charles Wilfrid Laurier

Williams Book Store Shows Rapid Boston Growth

In Boston the Williams Book Store at 249 Washington Street demonstrates brisk expansion. The five story shop draws buyers with Post ads and a browse invitation. It stocks every kind of book and buys or sells entire libraries, including rare second hand volumes and first editions.

Williams Book Store Boston Washington Street Post Williams

Raphael Tuck Holiday Offerings Feature Dickens Centenary

Raphael Puck & Sons presents a wide holiday card and calendar collection for 1912. Notable items include colored photogravure leaflets and art panels, Christmas and New Year cards, autograph stationery, and over 1000 new designs appealing to diverse tastes.

Raphael Tuck Raphael Puck & Sons Company

Home Treatment for Tuberculosis Relieved by Eckman Alterative

Consumptive patients may treat at home with Eckman Alterative from Eckman Laboratory. A Colwyn Pa. patient reports four years of coughing and weakness eased in three weeks, with night sweats, chest pain, and fever resolving and full recovery lasting ten years. Product sold by Riker Jaynes Stores Houghton & Dutton Drug Dept and others.

S. 4Th St Colwyn (Darby Polyclinic Hospital Eckman Mary Wasson

Novel Divorce Trial Ends After Jewish Rite Performed

A divorce trial conducted under an ancient Jewish procedure ended in the detention room of the Superior Criminal Court. Molley Brandt petitioned for divorce from Benjamin Kate zoff, who agreed to return to his first wife. rabbi Shareshevsky led the ceremony with two witnesses and lawers present, the parchment signed in Hebrew.

Superior Criminal Court J. Michael Molley Brandt Benjamin Katezoff Katzoff Rabbi Shareshevsky Shareshevsky

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