Boy Slayers Sentenced in South Boston Case
Thomas F. Foley aged 15 and Christopher Harris aged 13 were sentenced to indefinite terms in reform schools by Chief Justice Aiken in Suffolk Superior Court for the shooting death of 12-year-old Mary Joyce of 104 West Third Street South Boston. Foley pleaded guilty to the actual shooting after finding two revolvers on November 1 in a South Boston stable and purchasing cartridges to shoot at a target.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Foley
Christopher Harris
Mary Joyce
West Third Street
South Boston
Aiken
Suffolk Superior Court
Foley
McIsaac
Boston
Notable Incident Involving Joyce Girl and School-Aged Suspects
In a group of schoolchildren on the way from school a Joyce girl was intercepted by boys. Foley aimed a revolver at the girl and fired, the bullet striking her head. Foley was sent to the Suffolk School for Boys and Harris to the Lyman School. Harris, the younger boy, faced a larceny indictment in 1912 and now has two pending actions for breaking and entering and malicious mischief.
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Joyce
Foley
Suffolk School For
Harris
Lyman
Michief
Paskert Sued for 20000 Damages Over Auto Crash
Cleveland report states George H. Paskert, Philadelphia National League outfielder, was sued for 20000 dollars by John Farry after a October 28 automobile collision in Cleveland. Farry seeks damages for injuries from the crash.
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Cleveland, O
George H. Paskert
John Farry
Paskert
Farry
Rexall Olive Oil Emulsion as nerve food tonic
Nervousness stems from nerve exhaustion and poor nourishment. Rexall Olive Oil Emulsion is advertised as a non stimulant nerve food tonic that strengthens nerves and the blood, with a money back guarantee if not satisfactory. Sold exclusively at Rexall Stores nationwide.
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Rexall
Five Days Left for Santa In The Post
The Post urges readers to help needy children before Christmas. The Santa Claus editor asks for assistance, noting thousands of poor children rely on donations and promising practical ways to aid while boosting the giver’s happiness.
Post Santa needs autos for delivery to poor Boston children
The Boston Post Santa Claus program plans to send 8000 to 10000 bundles of toys, stockings, dolls, and candy to needy families starting Monday. Donors have funded and supplied items, with companies like Hersey Manufacturing and Baby Chamberlain contributing, and readers urged to loan cars or donate vehicles for delivery.
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Santa
Post Santa
Post Publishing Company
Washington Street
Boston
Mass
Boston Post
Santa Claus
Hersey Manufacturing Company
Frank C. Hersey, Jr
Assisant
The
Post
F. 8. Moseley & Co
Baby Chamberlain
Estey
Mattapan
Stiff Neck relief with St Jacobs Oil ad
An advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as fast relief for sore neck and shoulders. It claims soothing, penetrating action without burning the skin and notes use for rheumatism lumbago backache neuralgia sprains colds and sore throat. A small trial bottle is available at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Jacobs
Gloucester Fishing Boat Takes Tumble
The Gloucester fishing schooner Premier, hauled out at the Yarmouth drydock, suddenly listed to starboard and fell onto the slip. The slip was partly demolished and the vessel left in a dangerous position requiring extra manpower to extricate. The boat appears not to be injured. Several fishermen had just moved from the area moments before the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Premier
Yarmouth
N. S
Cure of Eczema with Cuticura Soap and Ointment
A Worcester, Massachusetts tester describes severe eczema on the back lasting four weeks. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, and a free sample, the pimples dried up and full recovery occurred in a week. Also promotes Cuticura for rough hands with a night treatment and mailed samples.
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Gilman St
Worcester
Mass
Albert L. Carlson
Splendid Home Made Cold Remedy From Pure Mentho Laxene
A cheap, effective cold and cough medicine using Mentho Laxene essence mixed with a simple sugar syrup. Suggests making a half gallon syrup, then adding 214 oz bottle essence for a season's supply. Claims relief from colds catarrh bronchitis hoarseness and lung trouble with tonic laxative action and appetite boost.
In Memory and Donations for Local Figures and Shops
A fragmented list from a Boston area page records donations and memorials including Mary Thomas of Chelsea, F. Moseley and Co, Alice T. Clapp, L. M. Cleveland, Henry Cleveland, and others. Amounts range from 1.00 to 5.00 with various names and places such as Dorchester, Wilton ME, and Beachmont. Total shown is 2028.07.
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Mary Thomas
Chelsea
Ows
F. 8
Moseley
BONO
Bayeset
Alice T. Clapp
South
L. M
Bass Shoe Shop
Wilton
Henry
Cleveland
New Hampshire
Eels
Berkshire Hi
Bobby
Peteee
Little Tad
Shriners
Harrison Avenue
Lee Ols Te Wes
Dorothy G Steee
Kr. R. Bee Ee
Frank Cushman
Gorham
N. H
Edwin Stall
Freeport St
Dorchester
E. Robinson
Beachmont
Advent conference at Immaculate Conception Church
The fourth Advent conference at Immaculate Conception Church Harrison Ave will discuss Christ as Man the Divine Word Made Man led by Rev Matthew L Fortier. Ember Days mark today and tomorrow with working-class meat privileges and church events continue with a St Patrick's society dance on January 19 and a pool tournament among members with matches on Tuesdays and Fridays.
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Immaculate Conception Church
Harrison Avenue
Christ
Matthew L. Fortier
St. Patrick’s Total Abstinence and Literary Society
St. Patrick's Church
Dudley Street
Roxbury
Otisfield Hall
Blue Hill Avenue
Maynard Votes to Erect New High School on Main Street
Maynard residents approve building a new high school on Main street with a site at least 100 by 100 feet. The committee on the project includes B. J. Coughlin William Naylor Frank McCarron George Creighton and school committee members.
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Maynard
Main Street
B. J. Coughlin
William Naylor
Frank McCarron
George Creighton
Salem Undertaker to Wed Local Entertainer
Salem notes the forthcoming marriage of Frank E. Smith, 67, a local undertaker, to Miss Luke G. Coffin, 47, a well-known local entertainer. The couple obtained a marriage license today, with the ceremony to occur in a few days per friends.
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Salem
Frank E. Smith
Luke G. Coffin
Iron League Dines Schwab at Copley Plaza
The New England Iron League held its Christmas dinner at Copley Plaza with officers and mill men in jovial mood. Guests included Charles M. Schwab of Bethlehem Steel and executives from Cambria, Bethlehem, Lukens, Carnegie, and Lackawanna Steel companies. Afterward a fan-making session allowed storytelling, while business was off limits and Herbert Jackson led as toastmaster.
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New England Iron League
Steel
Copley Plaza
Charles M. Schwab
Bethlehem Steel Company
Lloyd H. Atkinson
John c. Davies
Cambria Steel Company
Johnstown
Penn
Lorenzo Co. Dilks
Herbert Arnold Jackson
League
H. W. Hayes
Alleged Murderer Hangs Self in Hudson Falls Jail
Edward F. Hitchcock held on a murder charge for killing his brother in law Henry Norton on a local farm hanged himself in his cell today. He fashioned a rope from bed clothing and had previously been an inmate at Matteawan.
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Hudson Falls
WN. Y
Edward F. Hitchcock
Henry Norton
Hitchcock
Matteawan
Norton
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Newman's Flowers
J.newman & Sons
Tremont St
Newman's
New England
America
GEO. W. Torrey CO
South Market ST
Bosto
Skill Dental CO
Washington St
Gilchrist
Filene
Felten's
Bugohogy
Caterpilles Co
Easy Garfoon
Resson
Atman
Preddie
Buck
Hlo, Lai Peay
Freddie
Blanche
Cambridge
Harold
Daniel
Santa Clause
Irving
West Medford
Marcella
James Kennedy
Greenwood Union
CS BR Ae
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N. A
C. i
Stanley
Newton
Lynn
Sbuy “Loyal
Boocles
Buster
Jackson
Winifred
Viola
Penobscot
If. H. Benson
New Haven
B. Leary
Belfast
L. B
Slipper City
Black Vox
Cardigan
Crunk Telegraph
Rasselas
Gretchen Hanna
Doris
Wakefield
Arlington
Maybelle
Bridgewater Friends
Edwin Forrest
Mina A. Moore
Newton Highlands
Veronica
William
Wareham
Weymouth
Maine
Island Falls
Miss Ida
St. Johnsbury
H. Rowe
Charles
Westminster
City Point
Gladys
George H. Ochs
Presque Isle
John R. Neal
ML. A. B
Ralph W. Atkins
Waterville
Nancy B. Leacock
Brookline Friend
G. A
Maudie
Virginia
Friend
East Anonymous
Seaca A. M
Canaan
N. T
Cirele
Little Girls
Steno
Pittsfield
Joseph Chadbourne
Helen
Elvira
Strickland
Melrose
Allston
Malden
Annex
George i Charles
Bacon
Alex Young
W. J
Haverhill
Tittle
Roslindale
Alice
Mildred
IB A
Newtonville
Ashby
Ruth
Hudson
George B. Dodge
N. Rre
Yorkie
Francis Donnelly
Endea Tees
Westford
Rich
Winthrop M. Friend
Brooke
Catholic Church Notes
Salem Undertaker
Iron League
Schwab
Frank A. Andrews, Inc
Washington, Col
Water Street
Tango
Howard
Tom Barker
Tony Kennedy
Gladys Sears
Mlle. Veola
Bertha Rich
Leona Murray
Majestic Musical
Josh
Henry Frey
Game Motte
Zarrell
Old Howard
Boston Opera House
Mme
Tetrazzini
LA Traviata
Tanlongo
Ancona
Moranzoni
I Pagliacci
Nielsen
Ferrari- Fontana
Everett
Pavlova
Cavalleria Rusticana
Amsden
Laffitte
Fornari
Schiavoni
Sun
Alice Nielsen
Heyman
Mardones
Giaccone
Gregets
TOSCA
Edvinay Laffitte, Danges
Maranzoni
Steinert’s
Boylston, Mason & Hamlin
la Mat
Winthrop Ames
Arnold Bennett
Olympia Theatre
Loew’s
Hollis Spree
Donald Brian In
Loew's
Orpheum
Liberty Y Girls
Waldron
Plymouth
Henry Jewett
Selwyn & CO
William Ourten
Mats
Colonial Tomorrow
Aeee
the Barnum & Baley van Maccaeek
Montgomery and
Stone Elsie Janis
Castle Sq
Miss Brown
Down Town
Winter St
Miss Pocahontas
Mary
Cohan and
Dewar's Circus
Safaring Ey Gilfi
Tmi
Tremontast
Richard Bennett
Lina
Abarbanell
Sherry
B. F. Kfth
Valeska Suratt
Gordon Highlanders
Percy Wenrich
Dolly Connolly
Fisher & Greene
Les Jardys
DE Leon & Davies
Hopkins-Anteles CO
Roach & McCurdy
Wentworth
Vesta & Ted
PATHE
DU Pont
Paris
Restaurateur
West St
Col
Tremont Temple
Tomorrow
Mar
Herbert W
Southern California
Abrams CO
Portland Street
City
Stokell
Boylston St
Tel
Bor
New York
Star
Georgia Daily
Micke
Europe
Egypt
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