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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1922

Page

5

Pig's Eye to Restore Sight for Blinded Teen

Alfred Lemonowicz, 18, who was blinded by fireworks at age nine, is to receive a pig’s eye transplant in an operation by Dr. Edward Morgan in Paterson New Jersey. The doctor said optic nerves remain intact and that sight should return in the right eye after the transplant. The surgeon noted a similar procedure was successfully done about 20 years ago.

Paterson N. J United News Alfred Lemonowicz Lemonowicz Edward Morgan

Man Arrested for Polygamy in Boston Area

Stanley C. Parker alias Stanley Webster, 36, of Loudon New Hampshire, was brought to Back Bay police on a polygamy charge for illegally marrying four women. Bail was not set by nightfall. He had marriages dating back to 1906 with Margaret Perry of Winthrop, Edna Gibson of Back Bay, and two other women from New Hampshire. Two children were said to be from those unions. A Bronx-era detail about everlasting flowers is noted but unrelated.

Stanley C. Parker Stanley Webster Louden N. H Back Bay William Boyden Parker Margaret Perry Winthrop Edna Gibson St. Germain Street Derry Concord Boston Cronin Sweeney Stoughton Street Upham’s Corner Savin Hill

Bowley's Wife Testifies in Cronin Trial

Mrs. Margaret Bowley testified in Superior Criminal Court before Judge Dubuque and a jury about being forced by Patrolman Laurence P. Cronin down an embankment and coerced into improper acts during an alleged attempted assault.

Margaret Bowley Superior Criminal Court Dubuque Laurence P. Cronin Cronin

Radio Courtroom Witnesses Describe Cronin Incident

Mrs. Bowley and her husband testified about Cronin's alleged mistreatment during a late night auto ride to Cambridge and Savin Hill. She recounted threats to arrest for beer and coercion, while details of the car stop and location followed similar testimony by her husband.

Cronin Bowley Sweeney McCarthy

Fire Department Announces Retirements Promotions and Transfers

Fire Commissioner Glynn issued a general order retiring Engineer William E. Boyd of Engine 25 and Hoseman Frank L. Jewett of Engine 2. John W. Duggan becomes engineer and Daniel E. Murphy acts assistant engineer. Transfers include Francis A. Regan to Engine 25, Duggan to Engine 43, and John J. Hanley to Ladder 25.

Glynn William E. Boyd Frank L. Jewett John W. Duggan Daniel E. Murphy

Cigar Makers Elect Officers In Boston Union

John Van Vaerenewyck was elected president of Boston Cigarmakers Union 95 with five candidates in the field. Other officers named include Vice-president John Evans Secretary-treasurer KE Van Popper Assistant treasurer Charles Claus and recording secretary Henry [last name truncated].

John van Vaerenewyck Massachusetts American Federation of Labor Boston Cigarmakers Union 95 John Evans KE. van Popper Charles Claus Henry

Delegates Named For Labor Union Meetings In Boston

Abrahams heads the Boston Central Labor Union executive board with delegates listed from the Massachusetts State Branch A F L and Boston Central Labor Union. Names include Thomas Green Frank Pilaten Camille Dower George Van Baker Sol Jacobs Ben Wagenvoort H Van Mierlo G Van Der Meir Abe Arronson John Van Vaerenewyck Jack Schneider Aaron Velleman Henry Abrahams L Henderson Frank McCarthy and C Bray.

Woman Claims Poisoning Belief as She Seeks Help

A 25 year old woman named Marion Miller arrived at the East Dedham Street police station saying she was dying. She was rushed to City Hospital where doctors diagnosed poisoning but expect she will recover.

Marion Miller Shawmut Avenue Dedham Street Burns City Hospital

Gaston Denies Involvement in Lodge Ouster Move

Colonel William A. Gaston of Boston says he had no part in the campaign to oust Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, noting he was defeated by Lodge by a 7000 plurality after a recount. The report notes his arrival aboard the Olympia and his surprise at the movement.

New York William A. Gaston Boston Olympia Henry Cabot Lodge Lodge

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