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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1918

Page

7

Chelsea Fatal Shooting in Tailor Shop Case

Domestic troubles led to the fatal shooting of Max Gottlieb a 40 year old Chelsea man at a Boylston street tailor shop. Max Rosen 28 of 128 Fourth street Chelsea fired five shots four hitting Gottlieb before calmly waiting for police. Gottlieb died at Haymarket Relief Hospital Rosen said the victim ruined his life.

Max Gottlieb Hancock Street Max Rosen Fourth Street Chelsea Boylston Street Rosen Gotilleb Haymarket Relief Hospital

Earthquake Ravages Amoy Hinterland Killing Thousands

Amoy China date February reports from Swatow place the death toll near 10 000 as a major earthquake devastates the Amoy hinterland.

China Amoy Swatow

Foot Specialist Joins Store Staff

A foot specialist from Dr. William M. Scholl’s staff appears at the store to demonstrate relief from foot discomfort. He is presented as a noted foot authority and is featured in the article as an expert advisor.

Expert Foot Care Advice Offered Free at Clinic

Come in anytime while he is here and let him examine your feet. He can tell the cause of the trouble in a minute and will show you how you can gain immediate relief and rapid correction.

No Trace Found of Cross Rip Lightship

A government steamer, sent from Newport Rhode Island after reports of locating the missing Cross Rip lightship, returned with no trace found. The lightship had been last seen February fifth drifting in ice off Nantucket.

Newport R. I Nantucket

Attleboro Slayer Sent to Asylum After Arraignment

John F. Helland of Attleboro Mass pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity when arraigned for the murder of Fred N. Mardon of Concord Mass at Gardiner last Wednesday. He was ordered committed to Augusta State Hospital for observation. Mrs. Holland, who was also shot, is recovering.

Augusta John F. Helland Attleboro Mass Gardiner Fred N. Mardon Concord Augusta State Hospital Holland

Make at home Pinex cough syrup saves money

You can craft a potent cough remedy at home by mixing 214 ounces of Pinex with sugar syrup to make a full pint. The home version costs about 65 cents, relieves dry or hoarse coughs, throat irritation, and bronchial symptoms within 24 hours, and has broad home use.

Pinex O Ft. Wayne Ind

Saved at Sea After All Hope Seemed Gone

Captain Gerhard Tennesen and 13 crew of the Paposa drifted for days after their Norwegian barge foundered far from shipping lanes. They were rescued by the Swedish bark Tana, blown 100 miles off course, and landed at an Atlantic port firm in their belief that miracles still happen.

Tennesen Tana Cours Commonwealth Pier Gerhard Tennesen

War Bread Promoted as Tooth Friendly by Ace Club

Dr. Frederick A. Keyes of the Forsyth Dental Infirmary told the Ace of Clubs at the Hotel Somerset that war bread is as nourishing as white bread and better for teeth. He argued coarser foods require more chewing and chewing naturally cleans teeth.

Nature Hotel Somerset Frederick A. Keyes D. D.S Forsyth Dental Infirmary

Milliken Nominates Judge Morrill to Maine Supreme Judicial Court

Governor Carl L. Milliken names Judge John A. Morrill of Auburn as associate justice of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, to replace the late Justice George F. Haley, in Augusta.

Augusta John A. Morrill Auburn Supreme Judicial Court of Maine Carl L. Milliken George F. Haley

Believe Porters Earn Tips

The little fellow among railroad employees appeared before the Railroad Wage Commission. He urged recognition of thousands of workers who support train operations but remain little known to the public. Secretary Lane affirmed Pullman Company employees were included as railroad workers under government jurisdiction as a common carrier.

Washington Railroad Wage Commission Pullman Company Lane

Tipping Debate In Pullman Service Raised By Testimony

L S Hungerford general manager of the Pullman Company defended tipping as a supplement to porter salaries. He said tipping is general and porters feel they earn them, and that abolishing tipping would be unwise unless done elsewhere. Other witnesses urged wage increases for clerks and telegraphers with suggested raises across salary bands.

Pullman L. S. Hungerford Pullman Company Lane Mr. Hungerford Covington George P. Mann P. H. McNamara Boston & Maine J. R. T. Austen

Huntington Avenue Association Dinner Feature Star

The Huntington Avenue Improvement Association holds its sixth anniversary dinner tonight at 6 30 at the Copley Square Hotel. Cyrena Van Gordon will sing the Star Spangled Banner with the Chicago Grand Opera Company appearing alongside. the program includes speeches by Calvin Coolidge Cox Storrow and Dorothy Forbes, with a report from President M H Gulesian.

Chicago Grand Opera Company Huntington Avenue Improvement Association Copley Square Hotel Cox House Storrow Dorothy Forbes Red Cross George T. Rice M. H. Gulesian

City Health Chief Orders Probe of Gas Poisoning Deaths

Health Commissioner Francis X. Ma honey orders an investigation into all gas poisoning deaths after an unusually high number of fatalities in recent months. He cites grave danger in the city's gas supply and directs scrutiny of every case.

Francis X. Mahoney

Nineteen Appointed Reserve Officers by Police Chief

Nineteen candidates received reserve officer appointments from Superintendent O Meara, effective at noon. Three patrolmen and six reserves were transferred, with named individuals assigned to divisions 9 3 18 17 6 A 15 1 16 4 15 12 56 7 and transfers between divisions 6 4 9 2 12 6 7 16 18 3.

O’meara Joseph A. Hanson James J. McNulty James T. McNulty Daniel J. Shea Peter McGrath Cornelius J. O'Neill Frederick J. Coleman Frank McSherry William T. Frank Peter W. McHugh John M. Conroy Ole Andreasen Coleman J. Hogan John J. Breslin Michael B. Lane Francis S. McCarty Peter J. McLoughlin Frank H. Lynch William T. May Frederick H Edward L. Craig

Insurance verdict favors Leaf heirs in accidental death ruling

In Worcester a Superior Court jury found Karl W. Leaf died by accident rather than by his own action. The verdict directs payment of face value plus interest by Mutual Life and Travelers' Life Insurance.

Worcester Morton Karl W. Leaf Quincy Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York Travelers’ Life Insurance Company Leaf

Salvation Army fund near national quota in New England

Salvation Army workers report that New England is only $58,000 short of the over the top goal for the war welfare fund. Campaign leaders expect to raise most of the deficiency in Greater Boston as six states have contributed $142,000 so far.

Salvation Army War Welfare Work Fund New England United States Greater Boston

Businessmen Launch Drive for Army Fund This Week

State street business men plan a drive to support the army fund this week with expansion hoped to reach other business sections. Financial leaders pledged support at a luncheon in the City Club a week earlier.

State Street

Doctor Publishes Home Remedy For Gray Hair

New York City physician A L Paulson offers a DIY gray hair remedy using Orlex powder sold for 25 cents. Dissolve in water and comb through hair for an immediate color change with a gold bond guarantee against harmful metals. promises non greasy, non rubbing, and a look twenty years younger.

A. L. Paulson M. D New York City Orlex

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