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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1915
Page
8
Hanley Davis of Boston sued Zoll Company of Boston in Municipal Civil Court for a bootblack stand bought last June but never delivered. Judge Sullivan awarded Davis $8.50, the purchase price, with no further damages.
James Duffy aged 31 of 24 B Street South Boston leaped from a roof at 18 B Street to elude officers and is in critical condition at City Hospital with multiple injuries.
Governor Slayton is considering a pardon application for Thomas Edgar Stripling brought from Virginia in 1911 to finish a life sentence for murder in Georgia. He escaped 14 years earlier while awaiting transfer and later served as Danville Virginia chief of police under an alias R E Morris. The pardon request cites ill health and a claim that Stripling killed in defense of his sister’s honor.
Captain John J. O'Brien died tonight in River after 40 years with the fire department. He served the city in many precincts and was a longtime member of the department.
Assessors find Thomas A Griffin headed Griffin Wheel Co was worth about 12 million with 2.63 million taxable, triggering a large December warrant and boosting the city’s 1914 valuations to a record 1.549 billion. The December issue becomes the largest since 1910.
A Boston movement backed by the Building Trades Council pressed Governor Walsh for relief work for unemployed mechanics. Ig natius McNulty Harry Jennings and Michael Murphy delivered the demand, asking for a decision in three days. If unsatisfied, organizers warned of protests and further action to mobilize the unemployed.
Abraham Grodberg of 8 Mott Street a wealthy retired centenarian is dying at City Hospital after a Turkish bath accident. He was found semi conscious in a tub with scalding water pouring from an open faucet following his daily bath.
At the Majestic Theatre Mr Mantell presented Richelieu by Bulwer Lytton with his company. The performance drew praise for Mantell strong and artistic portrayal of the aging Cardinal. The drama’s pomp and melodramatic flair were noted as fitting the times of Louis XIII.
Miss Ileen Osborn, 16, of 6 Apple Street Lynn fractured left leg and Miss Annie Sullivan, 10, badly cut to face and knee after their sled on Ende Street Lynn was struck by a car driven by Assistant Fire Chief John Roberts tonight around 8 20 o'clock.
Bath Me Dec 31 Frank B Staples former judge of the Municipal Court and a prominent figure in state legal circles died today. He was born at Topsham 48 years ago.
George E. Kittridge, 36, of 211 Mystic street Ariington, was arrested on a warrant for swindling a New York concern out of hundreds of dollars in cotton seed oil by false pretenses.
Orin Collins aged 14 was seriously injured when his sled struck an electric trolley on Main Street. He was taken to City Hospital and his condition is listed as dangerous.
The Boston Street Car Men's Union with about 9000 members opens a lively election cycle starting January 11. Leaders elected December 7 will contest again, and many names are lining up for nominations as veterans seek another chance.
The Haymarket Square Relief Hospital held a New Year party at the Parker House. Charles A. Paige served as master of ceremonies. Entertainment was provided by Dr. Johnson Thomas Ferris and George McDonald. Attendees included Dr. Harold B. Johnson Chester H. Thompson David P. Dilk Dennis R. Casey H Wester Burton Joseph Mahoney John J. Sullivan J Milton Robinson and Thomas Ferris.
Mrs Annie McMahon aged 75 of 19 Neptune Street Lynn suffered serious burns last night when her clothing caught fire. Her name is listed on the dangerous list at Lynn City Hospital.
Mrs. James J. Storrow hosted a folk dancing party with over 100 attendees in the Normal School gym. The event featured Morris and international dances, solo performances, and a sailors horn pipe, with participants in bloomers and middy blouses and no men present.
A reader from New York describes pimples spreading on the face after starting to shave and using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. After following the directions and purchasing more, his face cleared. The ad promotes free samples by mail with a 32-page Skin Book and lists Cuticura as sold worldwide.
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