Post Proverb Contest Facts Round Up
The Boston Post announces the final two Proverb problems Nos. 81 and 82 from December 18. Entries must reach Proverb Editor by 6 p.m. on December 31 at P. O. Box 5276 Boston. No late mail. use first class postage. prepaid postage. mailed answers may be registered. The Proverb Editor and staff oversee all judging with strict rules. prize winners chosen fairly. Coupons for the complete 82 problems still available from the Boston Post office or newsdealer. mark envelopes Coupons Wanted.
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Post Contest Proverb Coupon Rules and Entry Details
Instructions for submitting Proverb Picture answers printed on Post coupons. Lists eligibility, mailing address, deadlines, duplicate entries, and that only the Boston Post Proverb Book version of proverbs will be accepted. Prizes limited to one per contestant. editor reserves right to change conditions.
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Answers to Proverb Correspondents and Contest Rules
Contest guidance explains no advantage to ink or pencil work, emphasizes legibility and neatness, and instructs on assembling coupon sets. It clarifies duplicates, numbering errors, multiple proverb versions, and envelope handling to ensure fair judging across 11,000 submitted lists.
Found Dead in East Boston Clubroom
Thomas Rice, 28, unmarried, was found dead yesterday forenoon in the Fit toA Associates clubrooms at 20 Meridian street East Boston. A physician said death was due to heart failure. The body was moved to T. J. Lane’s undertaking rooms. his father at 31 Havre street was notified. Rice, a well known East Boston resident, often visited the club. The discovery was made by Frank Monihan and another club member.
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Thomas Rice
FittoA@ Associates
Meridian Street
East Boston
T. J. Lane
Havre Street
Boston
Frank Monihan
Boston Man Killed by Fall in South Boston House
Thomas Griffin, 32, unmarried, died after a fall down the stairway at 41 C Street, South Boston. He was injured at 1 pm and expired six hours later.
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C Street
South
Boston
Thomas Griffin
Griffin
Eleven Hurt When Car Hits Pole In Providence
An electric car with passengers ran down a steep Olney Street hill in Providence at about 7 pm and struck a light pole at the hill’s base. Eleven people, including the conductor and motorman, were injured but none seriously.
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Providence
R. I
Olney Street
Man Found Dead From Exposure In Somerville Stable
William Chase, 50, believed homeless, was found in a rear stable at 2821-2 Beacon Street Somerville yesterday afternoon. He was taken to the hospital where he died shortly after arrival. Dr Durell said Chase froze to death, unconscious from the cold when found. Relatives said to reside in Cambridge.
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William Chase
Beacon Street
Somerville
Durell
Chase
Cambridge
Society Woman Alleges Brutal Assault In New York
Mrs Gretchen Persch accuses Buffalo businessman William H Boughton of beating her in her No 2 West Ninety eighth Street apartment while her husband John Peter Persch stood by. A telegraph blunder and a third man present are noted. Boughton was held for civil action with possible further charges against Persch.
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New York
William H. Boughton
Buffalo
Gretchen T. Persch
West Ninety Eighth Street
John Peter Persch
Paris
Mrs. Persch
Pastor Urges Matrimony in Christmas Sermon
Rev. Herbert S. Johnson of Warren Avenue Baptist preached to over 1200 listeners urging bachelors and maids toward marriage. He cited three unmarried classes and lamented high living costs and lack of trust in boarding houses as barriers to family life and Christmas joy.
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Herbert S. Johnson
Warren Avenue Baptist Church
Boston
Mr. Johnson
Weather and Skirmishes Reported Near Kuroki Line
Field message from Dec 25 says Russian artillery damaged none of the Japanese left and center while no activity on the right. Weather described as very mild with continued early morning fire reported but no Japanese casualties indicated.
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Kuroki
Fusan
Tarbox Case Stirs Newton Police Chief Refuses Resignation
Newton reports Mayor Weed asked Police Chief Tarbox to resign and Tarbox plans to refuse. Aldermen resume Jan 2, risking a special meeting. Possible sensational charges against Tarbox and other officers may trigger a department-wide reorganization at year start.
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Newton
Weed
Tarbox
Birthday salute to Charlestown centenarian Mrs Clancy
Mrs Margaret Clancy marked her 105th birthday at her daughter Mrs Patrick Smiths home 17 Medford street Charlestown. She remains fairly healthy and active, enjoys light housework, and is bright for her age though hearing is mildly impaired with keen eyesight and many friends sent congratulations.
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Margaret Clancy
Patrick Smith
Medford St
Charlestown
Clancy
Converse heirs gift offer for Pine Banks Park sparks debate
Melrose may reject the Pine Banks Park gift under terms by Elisha Converse heirs. The plan, presented to Aldermen January 2, reserves one trustee seat for heirs and allows reclaim if care lapses. Malden accepted, Melrose uncertainty centers on control and conditions for a public park spanning Malden and Melrose.
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Melrose
Elisha S. Converse
Pine Banks Park
Malden
Buttrick
Mr. Converse
Converse
New Year At T Rosenbaum & Co Cigar Store
The store at 42 Federal Street announces a larger holiday assortment of cigars pipes and smokers sundries than ever before. They are sole New England agents of the Bachelor cigar and report unusually large sales of that brand.
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T. Rosenbaum & Co
Federal Street
New England
Conspiracy Laid to Bishop Talbot in Pittsburgh Case
In Pittsburgh on December 25 a conspiracy claim centers on Protestant Episcopal Bishop Ethelbert Talbot. The dispute follows the undressing of Rev. Ingram N. Irvine by the bishop and involves a highly connected social figure, Mrs. Alexander-Elliott-Alexander-Cochrane-Coolidge. Legal action looms as Irvine, aided by allies including J. P. Morgan, fights the bishop amid a tangle of divorces and desertion accusations.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Oliver H. P. Belmont
William K. Vanderbilt
Duchess of Marlborough
Huntington, Penn
Irvine
J. P. Morgan
Talbot
Republicans Plan to Keep Colorado Governor Amid Election Fraud Claims
Denver December reports that Colorado's 15th General Assembly, to convene January 4, may back Governor James H. Peabody for two more years. Republicans claim Denver fraud tainted votes, urge a nine to twelve member contest commission, and seek to discard thousands of Democratic ballots while counting Republican precincts. Democratic leaders vow to fight the bid and allege a conspiracy behind fraud disclosures.
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15Th General Assembly of
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James H. Peabody
Alva Adams
Supreme Court
General Assembly
Peabody
Adams
Diplomacy and Herod Critiqued in Sermon at Ruggles Street
Rev. A C Dixon denounces diplomacy as lying and portrays Herod as craving popularity. He cites Herod’s temple building for favor and envy of kin, then draws a moral about inner Christ and remorse. Letter from P J Smith of 1148 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, notes a City Home case and verification calls.
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Herod
A. C. Dixon
Ruggles Street Baptist Church
Mr. Dixon
Christ
Egypt
Palestine
Fire Panic in Roxbury Flats
A panic swept a two story flat at 1810 Washington Street when a passing officer pounded doors to alert inmates of a fire. Occupants escaped unharmed and damage was slight to the structure.
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Washington Street
Old Man Once Rich Now Poor Letter to the Editor
In a Post letter, P J Smith of Cambridge disputes an item about Peter Velin who was said to be ordered from 117 Prospect Street for poverty. Smith states Velin never lived at that address or within his knowledge and describes efforts to assist Velin and reconcile with his family after Velin’s estrangement.
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Peter Velin
P. J. Smith
Prospect Street
Cambridge
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