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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1917

Page

5

Small Found Guilty With Death Penalty

The trial ends with a unanimous verdict of guilty and a death penalty for Small after a lengthy jury deliberation. Judge Kivel will formalize sentence tomorrow, as attorney Matthews vows an appeal and defends the record of the defense amid heated arguments by Attorney-General Tuttle.

Small William S. Mathews Kivel Walter Hill Granite State James P. Tuttle Hell New Hampshire Tuttle John Kivel

Simple remedy touted as life extender in 18 year note

The ad touts Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild, gentle laxative that avoids harsh purgatives. It cites a Davenport Iowa man who credits the product with maintaining health for eighteen years and notes its cost and a free trial offer.

Dr. Caldwell Robert le Forgee Kirkwood Boulevard Davenport Iowa

Prizes Awarded At Henshaw Motor Campaign Dinner

George C. Hubbs and Henshaw Motor Sons hosted a Boston City Club dinner marking a 31 day sales drive. Seven winners received gold watches for top performance across new and used car divisions. Hubbs noted 7,000,000 potential buyers and an annual 1,700,000 renewal orders.

George C. Hubbs Wedge Brothers Motor Cars Henshaw Motor Sons Boston City Henshaw Motor Company C S. Henshaw Mr. Hubbs W. L. Shepard H. Co. Henderson Co. M. Wheldon New Car C. A. Galloupe C. F. Muzzy Lynn Dodge Brothers New England

Bloomers Torn in District Court Assault Case

Charles A Alexander, a B A A member, was found guilty in a lower court of assaulting Gertrude Alien and tearing her pink bloomers on March 1 last year. He paid a $50 fine and appealed. Rose Blanchard Crocker, linked to the Massachuset­ts avenue incident, was convicted of maintaining a disorderly resort and fined $100.

Pelletier Charles A. Alexander Gertrude Alien Alexander Rose Blanchard Crocker Massachusetts Avenue

Catholic Church Notes Parish events and home census in Boston area

The Cathedral of the Holy Cross hosts a Friday 8 to 9 pm holy hour and 3 pm con fraternity meeting. The Home for Destitute Catholic Children on Harrison Avenue housed 18 new entrants and placed 26 with relatives or in other homes, totaling 95 boys and 76 girls. The Holy Name Society and Cathedral Young Men's Catholic Association push for the January 29 reunion at Mechanics’ building halls. The Middlesex county Catholic Federation meets January 21 at Cathedral School Hall with Ambrose F. Roche of St. Patrick’s Watertown to give the keynote.

Cathedral of the Holy Cross Confraternity of the Holy Cross Confraternity Harrison Avenue East Newton Street Holy Name Society John W. Culhane Cathedral Young Men's Catholic Association William Is. Conroy Paul Revere and Talbot Halls Mechanics’ Building Middlesex County Catholic Federation of the Archdiocese of

O'Brien Couple Celebrates 50th Wedding Anniversary in Sharon

Mr and Mrs John O'Brien mark a half century of marriage at home in Sharon today with mass at the Church of Our Lady of Sorrows and a Town Hall reception. Guests from Boston Washington New York and Chicago attend along with town officials and clergy.

John O'Brien Sharon Sharon Town Hall John O’brien Im Lawn Church of Our Lady of Sorrows Boston Washington New York Chicago St. Vincent de Paul Society James Daley Dorchester

Fire Commissioner's reply to underwriters over department efficiency

Fire Commissioner John Grady will today respond in detail to charges of inefficiency raised by the National Board of Underwriters in a report. The department is riled by criticism of the Russell Club, the firefighters social club, whose alleged pernicious activity is said to impair efficiency. Edward Coveney, president of Engine 25, argues results in other cities prove department efficiency and that club support by officers shows it benefits the department. The report also notes deficient city building laws and urges completion of the high pressure system.

John Grady National Board of Underwriters Russell Club Edward Coveney Engine 25

Mother at City Hall seeks prisoner swap reversal

Mrs. Lee pleads at City Hall to release her son William A. Lee from a German prison then returns to beg he stay in captivity rather than face a transfer to the British firing line. Neighbors from South Boston also urge keeping George Houlehan interned in Dulmen, Germany, rather than returning him to active duty.

City Hall William A. Lee Cambridge

Mother pleads to halt search for son missing in Verdun war

Mrs Lee met Mayor Curley claiming her son of the King's Liverpool Regiment disappeared after Verdun. She asked the mayor to end efforts to locate him, fearing he may be alive in a German prison and sent back to the front.

United States Berlin Curley England

Carpenters Endorse Governor M’Call on Social Insurance

John Morgan president of the State Council of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners praised Governor McCall’s social insurance legislation after its inclusion in the inaugural message. The endorsement highlights union support for the policy proposal and its potential impact.

McCall John Morgan State Council The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners

Mayor Praises Gov McCall At Pressmen Union Ball

Mayor Curley lauded Governor McCall as the greatest Massachusetts has had addressing 600 members of the Boston Newspaper Web Pressmen's Union at Convention Hall. He praised the old age pension bill and called the International Printing Pressmen and Assistants' Union the nation’s greatest labor group. Proceeds from the ball benefited the sick benefit fund for disabled members.

Curley Governor McCall Massachusetts Boston Web Pressmen's Union Convention Hall International Printing Pressmen and Assistants’ Union Web Pressmen International George L. Barry Williaran McHugh Joseph Dodd Tennessee P. C. Tracy Sam’ McCall Commonwealth

Pinex Cough Syrup Promise Packs Relief at Home

Advertisement touts a homemade cough syrup using 2½ ounces of Pinex in a pint sugar syrup to treat coughs bronchitis hoarseness croup whooping cough and winter colds. Claims quick relief in 24 hours and free refunds if not satisfied from The Pinex Co Fort Wayne Ind.

The Pinex Co Ft. Wayne Ind

Paine's Furniture Promotes Value and Modern Comfort

A Boston newcomer visits Paine's and praises the store’s modern machinery, safety, and ample light. She notes furniture prices from $3.25 to $110 and leaves convinced Paine's offers finest pieces at moderate prices for every home. The inspection is open to all and inviting.

Boston Paine’s

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