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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1917

Page

3

New Theft Record Claimed in Bellows Falls

Andrew Petos, 21, a Greek, is charged with a wide range of thefts from his employer Dr. F. L. Osgood of Saxtons River. The alleged larceny includes $88 cash, clothing, butter, pork, underwear, stockings, a fountain pen, and more. Petos appeared in court, pleaded not guilty, and was held in $1000 for Saturday's appearance.

Andrew Petos F. L. Osgood Saxtons River Osgood Rockingham Vermont Petos

George Clark at ice speedway with Gaudaur horse

George Clark owner of the famous black stallion Gaudaur by Guy Wilkes plans to race the horse again on ice. Clark also owns J. E. C. with a 2.13% leg record, and has recovered from rheumatism after using Var-nesis. Clark shares his illness and recovery, praising Var-ne-sis and urging readers to obtain the remedy.

George Clark Gaudaur Guy Wilkes Chicago Boston Mr. Clark

Dope Cases Hearings Expand In Suffolk Court

The Suffolk county grand jury in special session will today hear more evidence in several narcotic trafficking cases. Police and District Attorney Pelletier's office continue a crackdown after arrests Saturday and Sunday, with arraignments in Police Court yesterday.

Suffolk County Grand Jury Pelletier Boston Police Department

Traffic ban on Washington Street trolley cars extended

Traffic regulations prohibiting trolley car operation in Washington Street between Franklin and Essex streets will remain in effect for another six weeks or until February 24, by order of the City Council.

Washington Street Franklin Essex Streets

Dr Augusta Carlson Charged With Narcotic Prescribing

Dr Augusta Carlson pleaded not guilty to narcotic prescribing charges. The case, with Bail set at 500, was continued for a week. Sergeant Kneeland of the Back Bay police led the evidence. District Attorney Pelletier directed the narcotics crackdown.

Augusta N. Carlson Massachusetts Avenue Kneeland Back Bay Pelletier Carlson Deer Island John Hurley William Gaffney Hurley Gaffney Barry and Sheffield Joy Street Somerset Street West End Samuel Ball Cambridge Irwin East Dedham Street Samuel Downey Sterling Street Roxbury

Protestant Church Notices and Upcoming Services

The Unitarian church in Brooklyn hosted Rev. John H. Lathrop at noon prayers with good attendance. Rev. John Haynes Holmes will preach at noon today and Organist Lang will perform an organ recital from 12 to 12 10 p m. Dr. J Cromwell Hughes, former Immanuel Baptist pastor, now Shelburne Falls, faces a serious operation at Brooks Hospital. A covenant service at the Tabernacle drew many connected to First Presbyterian Church. Union Congregational Church sets its annual meeting for Thursday evening January 11 after a 6 30 p m supper with officer elections and reports.

John H. Lathrop Unitarian Church Brooklyn N. Y King’s Chapel John Haynes Holmes Church of the Messiah New York Lang J. Cromwell Hughes Immanuel Baptist Church Fields Corner First Baptist Church Shelburne Falls Brooks Hospital Corey Hill Brookline Tabernacle First Presbyterian Church Columbus Avenue Berkeley Street W. M. Tufts Union Congregational Church West Newton Street

Electors Cast State’s Hughes Fairbanks Ticket

The state’s electoral college officially cast its vote for Hughes for President and Fairbanks for Vice President yesterday morning in the Senate chamber at the State House. Benjamin F. Felt of Melrose was chosen as messenger to carry the ballots to Washington and present them to the President.

Hughes Fairbanks Electoral College Senate State House Benjamin F. Felt Melrose Republican State Committee Washington

City Extends Car Service Ban To Ease Holiday Congestion

Following a board recommendation the street commissioners initially halted streetcar service during Christmas and New Year to ease congestion. The City Council extended the order with a slight time shift from 9:30 am–7 pm to 10 am–6:30 pm. Edward Dana of the Boston Elevated Railway advised an eight week extension to allow re routing and reduce criticism.

Board of Street Commissioners Boston Elevated Railway Company Edward Dana

Boston City Council Opposes Tax Favors for Elevated Railway

The Boston City Council adopted a resolution, introduced by Councilman Lehy, opposing city contributions to the Boston Elevated Railway Company and any tax-limit increase for such aid. A loan order of 108000 for Long Island fire protection becomes effective by law and available.

Lehy City of Boston Boston Elevated Railway Company Special Commission Long Island

Canada to Expand Munition Making in Canada

Ottawa reports a Dominion Parliament session will consider a government bill to aid refining lead copper and zinc in Canada by bounty or tariff. Finance Minister White notes Canada will take more of the munition business from the United States as metal supplies exist in the Dominion though refining is mostly done south of the border.

Ottawa Ont United States Canada Dominion White

Hyde Park Police Station Plans Approved by Commissioner

Maginnis and Walsh architects propose a Hyde Park police station in the public works yard near River Street. Two plans shown: fireproof construction estimated at $80,000 and brick and wood at $65,009.

Maginnis & Walsh O’meara Public Works Department River Street Hyde Park

Hold Men in $3000 for Harcourt Street Break

Allan McDonald and George H. Sheehan were arrested at the Harcourt Bridery office on Harcourt Street Back Bay. They waived examination in Police Court and were held for the grand jury in $3000 each on charges of breaking and entering and larceny. McDonald age 24 of 35 West Newton Street, Sheehan age 22 of 107 Brookline Street. Both were finger printed and photographed for the Rogues Gallery.

The Harcourt Bridery Harcourt Street Back Bay McDonald West Newton Street Sheehan Brookline Street Rogues’ Gallery Harcourt Allan McDonald George H. Sheehan Coughlin

State House Drives Move to Register Mine Stocks

A bill filed by Senator Beck of Chelsea at the State House would require registration of all mining stock sold in the state. The act would ban sales without a certificate from the commissioner of corporations detailing mine location work and plant conditions with penalties of up to 100 dollars and a year in jail.

State House Beck Chelsea Senate Commissioner of Corporations Jackson Metropolitan Park Commission Charles River Watertown House of Representatives Collins Amesbury Stevens Boston, Waltham & Western Electric Railroad Boston Edward EB. Keevin

Neponset Pupils Escape Fire At Old Minot Primary

State police inspectors investigate a fire yesterday at the Old Minot Primary School on Walnut Street Neponset. All 375 pupils evacuated the building in under ninety seconds, leaving with coats and hats in hand.

Neponset Minot Walnut Street

Sloan's Liniment Chronicle of a Transforming Era

A historic overview links Sloan's Liniment to a century of rapid change from the Washington Monument to the Panama Canal and the rise of modern tech. It credits the remedy with helping riders become motormen and riders to drivers, while celebrating vast population and wealth growth and major events. It ends with a sales note for 25c 50c and 1.00 bottles.

Sloan Washington Monument Brooklyn Bridge Maud S Queen Victoria General Grant Frederick William Leo Pius Linotype Panama Canal China Japan Mexico South America Charleston San Francisco Johnstown Oklahoma Billy Sunday John L. Sullivan Jake Kilrain Nellie Bly

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