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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1915

Page

4

Jury Views Scene in Murder Case at Wakefield

The jurors in the case of Bingo Falzone Ignaccio Murello and Luigi Crassido nia viewed the hut where Morris Albert son a Lawrence jewelry salesman was killed. After viewing they returned to the East Cambridge Courthouse and were locked up for the night as evidence was heard.

Bingo Falzone Ignaccio Murello Luigi Crassidonia Morris Albertson Lawrence Wakefield East Cambridge

Jury Panel Chosen From 104 Venire in Irwin Case

The jury selection concluded at noon with 17 jurors chosen from a 104 person venire. Named panel includes John McGovern Framingham Edgar Mead Boxboro Michael J Reagan Lowell William J Bowditen Waltham Joan Coffey Boxboro Charles W Berry Malden Charles King Newton Isaac B Locke Belmont William G Kelly Woburn George A Graham Framingham Merton L Fisk Billerica and Fred L Morey Everett Morey was the 17th venireman.

Irwin John McGovern Framingham Edgar ©. Mead Farmer Boxboro Michael J. Reagan Motor Belmont William G. Kelly Woburn George A. Graham

Malden Mayor Blakeley Stricken At City Hall

Mayor William M. Blakeley of Malden fell ill at his City Hall office and was taken home by taxi. Doctors diagnose an aggravated grip causing weakness after days of late budget work and nightly duties this past month.

William M. Blakeley Malden

Gifford Trial Delayed by Juror Illness in Albany

The Malcolm Gifford Jr trial for the 1913 killing of Frank J. Clute halted as juror David Vanderbergh fell ill. A recess was called until tomorrow morning with expectation he will return to the panel.

Albany N. Y Malcolm Gifford, Jr Frank J. Clute David Vanderbergh Vanderbergh

Poslam Skin Remedy Ad Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement touts Poslam for itching burning and irritation from skin disorders. It claims fast relief and eventual mastery of the disease, notes antiseptic and harmless properties, and lists pricing and a free sample offer from Emergency Laboratories in New York.

West 25Th Street New York

Remarkable Kidney Remedy Endorsed by Engineer

Labeled as a testimonial from locomotive engineer T J Van Scoyoc of Tyrone Pennsylvania he credits Dr Kilmer Swamp Root with curing kidney and bladder trouble after doctors failed He recalls early illness ending his engine duty and notes ongoing use for weather and hard work related discomfort He swears to the remedy and affirms the notarized affidavit dated July 15 1909

Tyrone & Clearfield Pennsylvania Railroad W. H. Milick Phillips Pa T. J. van Scoyoc Lincoln Ave Tyrone State of Pennsylvania Blair A. D H. B. Caldewood

Kilmer’s Swamp Root Ad Sends Sample and Booklet

A Boston Daily Post styled advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer and Co Swamp Root with a sample offer. Readers are urged to send ten cents to receive a sample and a booklet on kidneys, with instructions to visit local drug stores for the product.

Dr. Kilmer & Co Amton N. Y Boston Daily Post

Two Children Drown in Charles River Tragic Play

In Newton an ice accident on the Charles River claims a Edwards boy and girl after they disobey a mother’s warning to play near home. The Ewart boy witnessed the scene and was later shaken as rescuers recovered the boy’s body at night and sought the girl’s.

Ewart Newton City Mr. Ewart Edwards Robert Gould Shaw Young Ewart William John Ewart City

Dr Dowling Begins Duty as City Hospital Superintendent

Dr John J. Dowling arrived at City Hospital to assume the post of superintendent and was greeted by staff including the assistant superintendent, day and night executives, visiting physicians, surgeons, and house officers. He received congratulatory messages and floral tributes as Mayor Curley spoke with him and board President A. Shuman paid respects.

John J. Dowling City Hospital Curley A. Shuman Board of Trustees Joseph P. Manning Keaney Forsyth and Rueter

Artillerymen Charged With Beating Policeman in Harbor Assault

In Portland on February 1, Sergeant Henry Newcomb Corporal Jesse L Hester and Privates John J Sheehan and Fred Grice of the Coast Artillery Corps were arraigned in municipal court for a murderous assault on Patrolman Stephen Dorsey. The case was continued to February 10 while injuries to the officer are evaluated. The assault occurred on a harbor steamer last night at Fort McKinley.

Portland Henry ©. Newcomb Jesse L. Hester John J. Sheehan Fred Grice One Hundred and Fifty-fourth Company Coast Artillery Corps Fort McKinley Stephen Dorsey

Denies A P A Leaning While Backing Church-State Split

Lieutenant Governor Cushing rejects ties to the A P A movement at a Boston dinner and reaffirms support for Massachusetts constitutional amendment to bar public funding of sectarian institutions. He argues for complete separation of church and state and notes broad support from citizens who favor secular governance.

Cushing Boston Methodist Social Union Convention Hall Massachusetts Commonwealth Lowell England House of Lords Church of England Republican Party

J H Brehaut Dies at 51 in Roxbury Hospital

James H Brehaut 51 of 28 Codman Park Roxbury died after kidney surgery at a Roxbury private hospital. He worked 28 years in the Boston Post proofroom and was active in the Historical Genealogical Society. Survived by his wife and son Henry N Brehaut 24. Funeral plans to be announced.

James H. Brehaut Codman Park Roxbury Boston Post Mr. Brehaut Prince Edward Island States Boston Brehaut Historical Genealogical Society Franklin Typographical Society Washington Lodge

Cushing Denies A P A Ties After Newspaper Attacks

Lieutenant Governor responds to Springfield Republican and Boston Transcript charges that A P A issues tainted his Republican nomination bid. He defends his stance on church-state separation and notes the need for two consecutive legislative terms before a sectarian amendment can reach the people.

Springfield Republican Boston Transcript Samuel W. McCall Cushing Lowell

Stops Falling Hair With Simple Home Mixture

An old ad describes a home remedy using AG week 41 Oz Barbo Compound mixed in water. It claims to stop hair loss, relieve scalp itching and dandruff, darken gray hair, and boost hair growth after daily applications for two weeks and then biweekly.

Opinion Asked on B and M Bill

Attorney General Attwill is asked to define the separation of powers between federal trustees of the Boston and Maine and Massachusetts authority under the string bill. The issue arises from an order presented by Representative Atwood to bring the trustees’ bill before the Legislature, with Representative Gibbs submitting the trustees’ petition.

Attwill Boston & Maine Massachusetts Representative Atwood Gibbs Atwood Owlton Boston & Maine Trustees

Charlestown Merchant Edwin L. Pillsbury Dies at 75

Edwin L. Pillsbury a former state senator and once commissioner of public institutions died at his Somerville home after a hip injury suffered four months earlier. Born in 1850 in Rockport Maine he moved to Charlestown as a youth and ran a Main Street dry goods store from 1878 until early this year. He served Charlestown in the Legislature in 1882 and 1883 and in the Senate in 1887 and 1889 and later held city posts including health commissioner and public institutions commissioner. He leaves two daughters and was active in several societies.

Edwin L. Pilsbury Senate Public Institutions Boston Central Street Somerville Mr. Filsbury Rockport Charlestown Main Street Boston Board of Health Hart Mathews

Sergeant John J. Keefe Dead

John J. Keefe of West Everett died Sunday night at 83 Clark street. Born in Boston in 1887, he enlisted in the Twenty-fourth Massachusetts Regiment at the Civil War outbreak and was honorably discharged as Sergeant of Company K. A pioneer trunk manufacturer for over 30 years, he operated warerooms in Hanover and Washington streets and a factory at 107-109 Haverhill street. He moved to Everett in 1873 and is survived by widow Mary J. and eight children.

John J. Keefe West Everett Clark Street Boston Twenty-fourth Massachusetts Regiment Keefe Hanover Washington Streets Haverhill Street Everett Mary J

Both Sailors and Soldiers Like the Post

A letter from Fred Pearch of Revere dated February 1 1915 praises the Boston Post as fair and balanced. He notes HM S Nottingham crew and Manchester Territorial Regiment members in Egypt read the paper and request regular copies.

Boston Post H. M. S. Nottingham Grand Fleet Jack Manchester Territorial Regiment Egypt Fred Pearch Sprague Street Revere

Chinaman Fined on Opium Charge

Mov Guey of Oxford Street was fined $50 by Judge Aldrich in U S District Court yesterday for concealing smuggled opium.

Mov Guey Oxford Street Aldrich United States District Court

Nose Care Advice from Paris Beauty Expert

A beauty column presents Mme Mareix claiming to judge women by their noses and offers a care regimen for shiny noses. It promotes Japora Concentrate, Creme Tokalon products, and a beauty course with instructions and mail order details from New York and Boston sponsors.

Paris Mlle Tokalon Dept West 22d St New York

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van Loon Mr.van Loon Tali Venire Binghamton, M. Y Charles River DR. Dowling Takes Charge Wilson Bros New England MapmarEst A. Campbell Lafayette Denver Colo Gov. Cushing J. H. Brehaut Answers Press Report B. & M. Bill Que Centaur Company NEW_ YORK Castoria Chinaman Che Mlle. Mareix Houghton & Dutton Co Oxford Washington ST Boylston Hollis Sts Dr. Edwards Calomel Olive Tablet Company Columbud
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