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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1915
Page
2
A new Producers' Fish Exchange company formed with $50 000 capital plans a Feb 1 launch at T Wharf Boston. Ten firms will start operations as owners invite skippers from Boston and Gloucester fleets to bring fares to the wharf, signaling a historic first fish price war aimed at benefiting the public.
Police and residents flocked to Malden police HQ as they pursued jewelry found in a mattress linked to a month of robberies. George L. DeQuoy, 18, held on $4000 bail after pleading not guilty. inspectors searched Boston pawn shops for stolen items and he faces arraignment on January 15.
James D. Coady a member of Governor Walsh's staff and commander of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company is seriously ill of pneumonia at his Charlestown home 78 Tremont Street. He was taken ill last Friday the day after the State House inauguration and serves as a personal aide to the governor and city editor of the Charlestown Enterprise.
Immigration commissioner Harry J. Skeffington announced the office on Long wharf would be open for nationwide job registrations. Mrs. Edmund Billings led the first request on behalf of 350 skilled mechanics out of work in Jamaica Plain, following President Wilson’s national employment plan.
Mrs Billings of the State commission assists the free employment bureau in the district. Commissioner Skeffington directs her to submit names of job seekers for registration and first chance at work. The Long Wharf bureau is just starting, mainly registering and contacting men seeking employment.
Michael Kinks aged 72 shoe maker of 74 Atlantic Avenue Marblehead died at Lynn City Hospital at 7 last night from a fractured skull after a fall down a flight of stairs.
Joseph O'Malley aged 22 of 189 West Third Street South Boston confessed to stealing goods worth 2000 from the Boston Providence and Fall River Transfer Company wagons. Police recovered the goods in the North End and South Boston as three men were arrested. O'Malley had been on parole from the Concord Reformatory and was about to be sent back there when he confessed.
John Doherty III and his brother Owen 22, cousins of O'Malley, and Samuel Kline 28 of 28 West Broadway South Boston are charged with receiving stolen goods. O'Malley allegedly coordinated shipments of cigars jewelry and other items from his wagon. Police seized most of the goods at the Doherty home and later at Kline's, valuing the recovered items at $86.
Mayor Curley calls on Corporation Counsel Sullivan to draft a bill that would commit anyone arrested for drug indulgence to an insane hospital instead of Deer Island House of Correction. The proposal aims to bar drug users from the island.
Congressman-elect Richard Olney of the 14th Massachusetts district received a rousing testimonial in Memorial Hall Dedham as over 300 townspeople cheered his upcoming service in the national Congress. Distinguished speakers praised his character and projected a brilliant career ahead.
A crowd of Dedham townsmen and officials honored Congressman elect Olney with a silver salver and goodwill messages. Speakers including Judge Frederick Ely, George Fred Williams, and James P. Magenis urged international restraint, urged tariff moderation, and praised Olney while voicing hope he will prevent war and promote peace.
The annual report of the State Board of Insanity shows 17,386 people under care, including 14,122 insane, 2,613 feeble-minded, and 624 epileptic. The current rate is one insane person in 271, up 896 from last year.
An advertisement claims thin people can gain 5 to 25 pounds a month using Sargol tablets. It asserts meals paired with Sargol rebuild blood, improve digestion, and convert food into fat, promising 2 weeks to see difference and a money back guarantee from Boston druggists.
Seven thousand birds from top poultry farms in the United States and Canada are gathered in Boston for the city’s big annual poultry show. Managers say this year’s event will be the greatest ever held in Boston and in the country.
A bustling scene unfolds as carpenters painters and exhibitors prepare for a major poultry show in Boston. Hundreds of crates arrive housing White Leghorns Plymouth Rocks Wyandottes Rhode Island Reds and more with turkeys geese ducks and rare waterfowl also on display. Notable arrivals include J H Warrington Cornwall Ontario with a white dorking rooster likely to win a ribbon and W G Minich Carlisle PA with white crested black Polish. An unusual white Guinea hen travels from Milwaukee via Elyria to Boston. The pigeon exhibit features about 2500 birds. Poultry accessories inc up incubators brooding devices automatic feeders and various poultry houses on display alongside a cat show with ribboned felines.
Denominational night addresses set for Jan 2 with Rev Nehemiah Boynton and Rev H C Herring. Chelsea First Methodist marks 76th anniversary with historical and evening addresses. Marblehead First Methodist completes Moeller organ installation, public recital by William OBrien. Arlington pastor Samuel C Bushnell nears 25 years at Pleasant Street Congregational on Feb 14. Union Congregational hosts Mrs Jessie B Southwick reading Van Dyke. Brotherhood of St Andrew Boston Assembly meets at St Thomas Somerville on Work Among Men theme.
Officers were nominated for a new union election after an internal fraud investigation voided the prior balloting. Three candidates seek president: Matthew Higgins, Thomas Doyle, and Charles Whitmarsh. Business agent race narrows to Matthias Nesdale and Thomas Shine. Primary on January 18 precedes a January 25 election amid a heated contest for president, business agent, and financial secretary.
Miss Matilda Harriman of East Orland Me describes a two year troubled skin condition on her hands. After trying several remedies she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment and reports improvement within two days and complete healing in a short time.
Advertisement invites readers to sample Cuticura products free by mail with a 32-page skin book available on request. Send a postcard to Cuticura Dept T Boston, noting the offer and global availability.
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