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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1917

Page

2

Policeman Ends Strike at Vacuum Company Plant

Sergeant William G. Kenney of Somerville Police settled a labor strike at the Vacuum Company plant on Mystic Avenue. Seventeen workers walked out seeking higher wages. police protection was requested, a hearing was arranged, and the men returned to work after an adjustment mediated by the sergeant.

William G. Kenney Somerville Police Department Vacuum Company Mystic Avenue Kenney

Ladies seek health tips and home remedies in letters

Mrs. B B G asks for a reliable sanative wash for nervousness and is advised to mix one teaspoon of medicinal powder in a quart of water. J B R seeks nerve and weight gain: three grain hypo nuclane tablets daily with meals over months. Free Advice cites three grain cadomene tablets to restore nervous vigor and calm. Misery writes of rheumatism and neuralgia. balmwort tablets are recommended. A patient asks about back and shoulder pains. arbolone tablets in sealed tubes are advised for fat reduction and relief.

Catheron to Aid Pelletier in Suffolk Courts Controversy

Allison Catheron of Beverly said he will cooperate fully with District Attorney Pelletier and assistants after opposition to his appointment as chief probation officer of the Suffolk county Superior Courts.

Allison G.catheron Beverly Suffolk County Superior Courts Pelletier

Cleric Controversy Clarified by Mr Catheron

Mr Catheron states he has no wish to prolong the dispute raised by Mr Pelletier describing it as disagreeable and based on a misconception of his attitude toward Catholics. He denies hostility to Catholics and urges harmonious co operation regardless of religious belief while offering full cooperation.

Mr. Catheron Pelletier

Boston Pilot condemns Allison Catheron appointment

The Boston Pilot denounces Allison G. Catheron as chief probation officer for Suffolk County as a setback for social justice and religious liberty. It cites anti Catholic bias and urges respect for American ideals, noting opposition from District Attorney Pelletier and broad citizen concern over religious strife and prejudice.

Allison G. Catheron Suffolk County Boston Pilot Pilot Boston Cateron Massachusetts Pelletier Cameron Catheron Allison G. Cateron

Grinell Divorce Grants Alimony and Custody

Mrs Elizabeth Grinell of Dover was awarded alimony of 12000 dollars a year and custody of her three children in a decree nisi issued by Judge Mc Laughlin in her divorce suit against Dr Francis B Grinnell.

Elizabeth Grinnel Dover Nisi McLaughlin Francis B. Grinnell

Roosevelt attack praised at Massachusetts League meeting

Samuel J. Elder praised Colonel Roosevelt's attack on the League to Enforce Peace at the first annual Massachusetts branch meeting in Boston. Henry Abrahams and J. Walter Mullen were elected to the league's executive committee, with all last year's officials re-elected.

Roosevelt Metropolitan Magazine League Samuel J. Elder Bellevue Hotel Massachusetts Lowell Harvard Elder Mr. Elder Colonel Roosevelt Henry Abrahams J. Walter Mullen

Agents Seek Eight Hour Day Claims Against Railroads

Station agents on the Boston and Maine have formally asserted overtime claims for work beyond eight hours daily under the Adamson act. Secretary L B Dexter says notices have been served and weekly payroll overtime slips required, with similar action expected at other railroads if constitutional.

Boston & Maine Railroad Wilson L. B. Dexter General Adjustment Committee Order of Boston & Maine Division 1 Supreme Court New York, New Haven & Hartford Boston & Albany

G W Whitney Dies Cambridge Photographer 54

George W Whit ney Cambridge photographer died yesterday at 54. Funeral 10:30 tomorrow at 872 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge conducted by Rev Robert Walker with Fitchburg burial. He led Whitney and Son studio 33 years and held Mizpah Lodge Jasons Dunster Lodge Odd Fellows and Handel and Haydn Society memberships. Born Claremont New Hampshire he married Cora Thomas in 1891. no surviving immediate family.

George W. Whitney Cambridge Massachusetts Avenue Robert Walker Concord Junction The Masons Fitchburg Whitney Whitney & Son Studio Mizpah Lodge of Jasons Dunster Lodge of Odd Fellows Handel and Haydn Society Cambridge Board of Trade Claremont N. H Cambridge High Cora Thomas Dorchester

Calais Captain Killed by Main Boom at Sea

Captain Peter Warr of the schooner Lizzie Lane died after being struck by the main boom while sailing from New York to Calais. Warr, who had spent 2½ years sailing out of Calais, was killed off Campobello and the fishery vessel reported the tragedy on arrival at Eastport, Missouri.

Eastport Peter Warr Lizzie Lane New York Calais Campobello Warr

Simpson Jailed Six Months for Narcotics Possession

William B. Simpson was found guilty and sentenced to six months in the house of correction after arraignment in Police Court yesterday on a charge of possessing narcotic drugs.

William B. Simpson House of Correction George E. McLeod

Baruch Accused of Trade Tip in Wilson Peace Note Scandal

Washington reports the House ordered a rules committee report on Rep Wood's leak inquiry amid charges Bernard Baruch sold 15 000 Steel shares short on a tip days before President Wilson's peace note. Lawmakers pressed Lawson Wood and others to testify as fire over Wall Street leak graft intensifies.

Washington Wilson House Rules Committee Wood Bennett New York Bernard Baruch Gover Representative Henry Thomas W. Lawson Boston Lawson Mr. Henry Republicans of the Committee Were Demanding That Mr. Lawson Representative Wood Mr. Lawson Senator Stone Gardner Massachusetts Henry Garrett Tennessee Jeaks Barney Baruch Council of National Defence Wall Street New York City Clark Congress

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