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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1918
Page
6
Dr Joseph Homer a former Los Angeles dentist who was convicted of stealing jewels worth $12000 from Mrs Madge I Wilbur a Boston widow while she stayed at the Hotel Touraine was denied a new trial by Judge Lawton. Attorney John T Hughes argued prosecutorial over zeal.
Judge Law ton dismissed Mrs Wilbur narrative as improbable though not intrinsic to the main issue of whether Dr Homer robbed her at the hotel. Homer, held in jail, shows changed appearance since trial that began in June, with about 1400 pages of testimony over two and a half weeks. case may go to the Supreme Court on questions of law.
Dr. Leverett Bristol, Missouri health commissioner, warns holiday gatherings should be minimized to curb flu spread. He reports a milder overall epidemic but increased impact on children, with cases rising in Portland Auburn Lewiston Eastport and Waterville. An advertisement for Horlicks Malted Milk appears.
A reading note on The Lure of Music explains how the book makes music accessible to all by focusing on the human appeal and avoiding technical terms. It covers well known composers and principal forms, with illustrations and a price of 1.50 dollars.
A parade of 1918 war books headlined by Major Frederick Palmer America in France. Other notable works include Waldo’s America at the Front Whitaker’s Taunting the German Shark and Wharton’s The Marne, plus explorations of spies submarines and the nurse’s front line stories.
An old advertisement claims cold symptoms such as headaches and body pains are relieved by LaxaTive Brom Quinine tablets. It features E W Grove's signature on the box and lists a 30 cent price.
In Los Angeles on December 20 Mrs. Gertrude Gibbons admitted at the city jail she had another husband, Josiah Herrick of Boston, whom she never divorced. She said her marriage to Frank Gibbons was illegal as she had eloped at 23 with Herrick.
Federal court testimony shows New England Fish Exchange pressured Provincetown dealers to quote Boston prices for gilt-edged cape fish, cutting profits for New York buyers and keeping high-grade fish from Provincetown pier. Nelson Neale allegedly paid $50 weekly to provincial dealers to curb bidding.
The Miramar Apartments proprietress, Mrs. Gibbons, faces first degree murder charges as police allege cyanide caused her husband Gibbons death and linked her to an alleged plot involving insurance. A second supposed victim, Mrs. Maud Murphy, lies near death with doctor noting poisoning. Authorities report biscuits and flour samples from the Gibbons home for analysis.
Mrs Gertrude Herrick Gibbons and Frank Elgy Gibbons, once known residents of East Boston's Central Square, eloped to California after a 1914 courtship. Gertrude, born in Gloucester, faced allegations of bigamy and murder as linked to the Los Angeles case. The couple's life stories include shared residence in East Boston and later relocation to the West Coast. City news notes a Christmas tree transplant on Central Hill by Somerville's City Engineer Bailey and a planned community singing event.
A promotional note for The Hand of God by Martin J Scott S J urging Catholics to read and non Catholics to gain insight. Describes the book as timely and helpful for thoughtful readers. Advertising details list places Sheehan's Marker's Flynn's and Catholic Circulating Library plus availability through book dealers.
Paris officials note 1 400 000 French soldiers killed in the war, stated by Socialist Deputy Lucien Voilin in the Chamber of Deputies during an interpellation on demobilization.
New York Dec 20 The fourth attempt in four days will be made tomorrow to transport mail from New York to Chicago by airplane. Post office authorities blame motor trouble for previous failures to inaugurate the aerial service between the two cities.
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