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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1916
Page
9
An ad offers Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets to relieve belching sour risings fermenta tion and indigestion after meals. It claims rapid relief and promotes a free sample by mail, with the product sold at druggists for 50 cents per box.
New York reports in a Supreme Court divorce claim allege Miss Joan Sawyer known as a dancer triggered trouble between former Senorita Blanca Errazuriz and her husband John Longer De Saulles Yale quarterback. Referee Ingraham filed the report today.
Former Congressman and longtime Worcester Democrat John R Thayer died at his home in Worcester aged 71 or 72. A jurist and political figure, he served in the State Legislature and Senate, chaired committees, and was a four term U S Representative from 1899 to 1905. Survived by three sons and three daughters. A parish fundraiser at St Ambrose Church in Field's Corner is planned with prizes including turkeys and other goods.
Testimony before the referee in two hearings shows Miss Sawyer at peak as a dancer and artist model while diverting Mr. De Saulles from his wife by accompanying him in high speed cars. The referee recommends granting Mrs. De Saulles a divorce. De Saulles, Yale graduate and former football captain, once married Chilean heiress Bianca Errazuriz in Paris in 1911 and now works in real estate near the Yale Club. They have a son, John Longer De Saulles Jr. He once organized the Woodrow Wilson College Men’s League and was named US minister to Uruguay before resigning.
Charles M. Schwab has purchased the Lackawanna Steel Company’s interests in the Cornwall ore mines and Freeman interests in Cornwall railroads and furnaces. This gives him control of the Cornwall ore mines and outright ownership of the American Iron and Steel plants including the $2,000,000 steel mill and several furnaces, with leases directing key Cornwall operations and facilities.
A reader from East Lancaster New Hampshire argues that allowing dogs to hunt harms sheep husbandry. The letter blames dog depredations for shrinking flocks and urges New England states to adopt stronger dog laws to protect sheep and curb depredations. Dated December 17, signed Mrs. Ellery G. Hala.
Washington December 198. A House rules committee report will bring up for immediate consideration Representative Mann of Illinois resolution for an investigation into the rise of print paper prices after the Christmas holiday recess.
Mr Thayer served Worcester municipal council and both state legislative chambers and represented a strong Republican district in Congress as a Democrat. A protectionist and gold-standard advocate, he defeated Republican Joseph H Walker and built a notable legal career in civil and criminal work with Thayer Chapin and Thayer Rugg.
An old health note links high heels to corns and infections, touting freezone as a cheap remedy. The drug, applied as drops, supposedly shrivels and removes corns without irritation, encouraging readers to try it.
Boston University students begin Christmas vacation today, lasting two weeks with return on January 3l. The Christmas convocation occurs this afternoon at Old South Church with music by BU glee clubs.
Washington reports the House adopted Democratic Leader Kitchin’s resolution to recess from December 22 to January 2 by 141 to 44. The Senate is expected to pass a similar measure.
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