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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1910

Page

2

Newburyport Wins In Suit Over Embezzlement Losses

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court upheld verdicts totaling 8 thousand seven hundred seventy four dollars and eighty four cents against brokers Guy M. Spear and Wilson W. Fay for embezzlement tied to former city treasurer James V. Felker's misappropriation of about 86 700 dollars. The court ruled the bank could not be held negligent for paying checks signed by Felker in his official capacity.

Guy M. Spear Wilson W. Fay Newburyport Supreme Judicial Court Fox Superior Court James V. Felker Felker Supreme Court

Cambridge teamster fined for assault on street car conductor

Willis W. Butland of Cambridge was found guilty of an assault on a Boston Elevated conductor in Cambridge District Court. Judge Almy fined him $100 after ruling the teamster should have moved his furniture team to allow safe passage for the street car.

Cambridge Willis W. Butland Pear Street Boston Almy Butland

Wedding Plans for William Phillips Bride Draws Attention

Friends of William Phillips son of Mrs John Phillips discuss whether Miss Caroline Drayton will have her mother or father attend her London wedding to Phillips first secretary to the American embassy in London. Phillips recently leased a Berkeley Street home for winter to Governor Draper and has long been known in Boston social circles and Harvard alumni. Drayton is daughter of J Coleman Drayton and granddaughter of the late Mrs Astox.

William Phillips John Phillips Berkeley Street Governor Draper Caroline Drayton London Mr. Phillips Phillips Boston Harvard Miss Drayton J. Coleman Drayton Astox Mr. Drayton St. Bartholomew’s Church New York D. O. Mills Mills Whitelaw Reid America George Ogilvy Haig Haig Mrs. Haig William Astor Miss Caroline Henry Coleman William Astor Drayton Washington

London wedding ties drift over Drayton matrimony

Miss Drayton, 29, considers a London ceremony amid custody and visitation frictions with her father Mr. Drayton and her mother Mrs. Haig. Her fiancé Mr. Phillips, 30, a seasoned diplomat, remains in London as plans unfold for a February wedding before Lent.

Garcelon Presses Rules Reform for Football Safety

William F. Garcelon argues for changes to football rules to prevent fatal or serious injuries. He notes colleges set the tone for players and emphasizes responsible training and medical supervision while defending the American game and acknowledging past accidents. He calls for reforms to reduce danger.

Post Everett High School William F. Garcelon Boston

Unusual January Sale at Wolf's My Clothier

A unique sale starts today at Wolf's My Clothier at Hanover and Portland streets. Owner Mr. Wolf explains the event reverses the typical January sale by offering fresh stock, not leftovers, with substantial savings and full size ranges from a top New York maker, priced at regular January markdowns.

Wolf’s Hanover Portland

Burglar Alarm Triggers Bank Sweep By Bruins Officers

Police rushed to the Waltham Savings Bank at 6 o'clock after the burglar alarm rang. Officers found Lowell Wellington sweeping the offices and evidence suggested the alarm was set off accidentally during the operation.

Waltham Bank Waltham Waltham Savings Bank Lowell Wellington

Bromide Quinine Patent Cure Ad Cited by E W Grove

An old advertisement promotes a patent medicine titled Gully One Brom Quinine or Xative Bromo Quinine. It claims a universal chilly cure in one day and credits signature of E. W. Grove. The page includes the number 236 as a reference.

E. W. Grove

Burrower Finkelstein Crushed In East Side Tunnel

New York January 7 Finkelstein known as the burrower of Ludlow street was found trapped in his tunnel after 36 hours of digging workers battled to reach him. He lay beneath the street face down with hands stretched toward the bank vaults and the neighboring jewelry shop windows.

New York Finkelstein Ludlow Street East Side Fourteenth Street Bank

Finkelstein’s Dream Ends In Terrifying Tunnel Collapse

The story recalls Isaac Finkelstein, a quiet house painter with five children, who built a tunnel to the bank vaults without proper tools or support. His wife and children watched as the trench collapsed revealing his hidden project and its ruinous consequences. Isidor Garbus reports the disappearance to police, but motive remains unclear.

Sarah Isaac Finkelstein Finkelstein East Side Moving Picture Theatres Zirinsky Isidor Garbus Isidor

Census taker applications extended to January 31

Washington Jan 7 Census Director Durand extends the filing period for census enumerator posts from January 25 to January 31. The aptitude test for applicants remains set for February 5 as previously announced.

Washington Durand

Free trial of Gloria Tonic rheumatism remedy offered

An advert promises a one dollar Gloria Tonic box mailed free on trial to rheumatism sufferers who send their address. If it works you pay within 80 days. if not, no cost. The tonic uses potassium iodide poke root guaiac resin and other ingredients and claims many success stories from diverse locations.

Boston Post National Military Home Kansas Hannaford North Dakota Gloria Tonte Stayner Ontario Westerly R. I Fountain City Wisconsin John A. Smith Smith Bldg Milwaukee Wis

Gloria Tonic Trial Coupon From Milwaukee Advertiser

A reader in Milwaukee Wisconsin offers to try a one dollar box of Gloria Tonic for rheumatism relief. The note promises to return the dollar within 30 days if beneficial. otherwise no payment.

Rheinstrom Weds Edna Loftus in Cincinnati Matrimony

After many vicissitudes including lunacy charges filed by his mother Harry A Rheinstrom son of the late Abraham Rheinstrom a millionaire distiller married today in Cincinnati Edna Loftus of New York divorced wife of jockey Winnie OConnor.

Cincinnati Harry A. Rheinstrom Abraham Rheinstrom Edna Loftus New York Winnie” O’connor

Young Rheinstrom and Miss Loftus wed against Ohio custody

In Cincinnati a week after arriving to marry, Rheinstrom was jailed by his mother on lunacy charges. Loftus was arrested for loitering, later freed by habeas corpus, and the couple fled to Covington Kentucky where they sought a license. They married in Covington after a cold ride and vowed not to return to Ohio to face its courts.

Rheinstrom Miss Loftus Cincinnati Ohio River Covington Independence Ohio

Storrow bets $2000 against Fitzgerald in East Boston

Former Councilman William A. Foss stood before the Columbia Trust Company announcing a $2000 wager on Storrow against Fitzgerald. Archie Learson arrived with $75, which Foss covered, then Foss offered more bets to any backers, stating his Webster street East Boston residence and urging early coverage.

Fitzgerald William A. Foss Columbia Trust Company Boston Archie Learson Learson Foss Storrow Webster Street East Boston

No Fighting in Greytown Urged by British Commander

Consul Moffat reports a note from the British ship Scylla commander to General Estrada and Hurtado warning that armed action will be stopped in Greytown Nicaragua. The note suggests Estrada may move west toward Managua, with the State Department noting the commander’s rights to inhibit fighting in Greytown.

Washington Greytown Moffat Bluefields Scylla Nicaragua Estrada Hurtado

No Forgiveness for Daughter Who Eloped

Conti and Blanche Fisher, both 22, eloped from Boston to Nashua New Hampshire to wed after a five day residency rule blocked Providence licensing. They filed intentions at the Nashua license bureau and married minutes later with Rev. William H. Bolster at Pilgrim Congregational Church.

Providence Nashua Rhode Island New England Gretna Green New Hampshire Boston Conti Commonwealth Avenue Mr. Fisher New York Attillio Enrico Conti Blanche Gertrude Fisher Italy Timothy

Grip Epidemic and Peruna Remedy Haunt Public Faith

An editorial- interview featuring Dr Hartman asserts grip is same as catarrh and unavoidable bacilli spread. It promotes Peruna as preventive and curative, claiming it fortifies mucous membranes and expurgates bacilli. A Terre Haute testimonial from Joe H Davis endorses Peruna after grip and bronchitis.

Hartman Joe H. Davis Davis Concert Company N. Fifth St Terre Haute Ind Peruna

Adopter Arrested After Delaying Burial of Girl

In Newburgh New York Edwin Powell an elderly man with unusual religious views delayed burial of his adopted daughter who died New Year’s Day. Authorities arrested him for violating health laws and preventing proper burial.

Newburgh N. Y Edwin Powell

Obituaries and funeral notices from Roxbury and surrounding towns

Funeral announcements for Richard Bagley, Aaron Bell, Anna Callan, Chester Carlson, Sophia Catarius, Ellen Courtney, John Delay, Ronald Durant, Jeremiah Dwyer, John Flynn, James Flynn, John Gilson, Wilfred Hanabury, George Lannan, Catherine McCarron, Harriet Mode, John Monahan, Marga Muir, Mart Norton, Annie Penney, Thomas Ransay, Ellen Stack, Nellie Shanley, Nathaniel Story list funeral times and locations across Roxbury East Boston Charlestown and nearby communities.

Bagley Roxbury Richard A. Bagley Marshfield Street Bell Winchester Arron Forest Street Callan Anna L Heath Street Everett Catarius Sophia Peter Catarius Bickford Street St. John’s N. F Troy N. Y Courtney Ellen William Courtney John H. Courtney Quinney Street St. Francis de Sales Church Vernon Street Delay Cambridge John B John W Alice G. Delay Pairfield Street Durant Boston Ronald J Wilfried Elizabeth Duerant Havre Street Dwyer Dover Street Jeremiah Margaret Dwyer Sugrue Brighton Cathedral of the Holy Cross Washington Street Flynn John Mary B. Flynn Noonan Bennington Street Church of the Sacred Heart James Helen Flynn Fayette Street St. Mary's of the Annunciation Gilson Stoneham John F. Gilson Wright Street Court Hanabury Watertown Wilfred T Mark J Catherine Kenar Hanabury Bacon Street Ray Roberts Newfoundland Lannan East Boston George P. Lannan South Boston Matilda Joseph A. Lannan London Street Church of the Mose Holy Redeemer Maverick Street Union Local 77 Collings Club Halifax N. S Holborn Street Withness St. John’s Church Muir Charlestown Marga Robert Muir Meds Street S15 Messet St. Catherine's Church Norton Martt Phe F Mary Thomas Don Street Jana Renaty Annie M Timothy F. Penney Sorenuneral Pi Street Mission Church Tremont Street Ransay Boston City Hospital Thomas Frank Ransay J. Bryan Son Undertakers Stack North End Ellen Louise James J. Stack North Street St. Stephen's Church Hanover Street Shanley Nellie

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