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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1916

Page

2

Wandering Girl Reunited With New York Friend

Miss Charlotte James of New York who wandered into Portsmouth under the delusion that Lt H H Burkhardt of the U S S Sacramento was dead was escorted back to New York by an unidentified stylish woman. Found wandering Sunday night, she was taken to St Laure hospital where hospital staff and police later identified her after letters from Burkhardt were discovered.

Portsmouth N. H Charlotte James New York H. H. Burkhardt Sacramento James St. Laure’s Hospital Burkhardt

Uneeds Biscuit Headlines Enduring Crunch

An old advertorial notes Uneeds Biscuit, a soda cracker, remains a favored snack by its continued quality. The brief copy positions it as a standout product in its class and timeless in appeal.

Quentin Roosevelt enters Harvard Student Council race

Quentin Roosevelt announces his candidacy for a seat on the Harvard Student Council marking his first foray into politics. The 1919 freshman class has one council seat with two candidates so far, Quentin and Augustus Thorndike Jr. Nominations may continue through Monday noon.

Boston

Claim Dye Didn't Dye Aims to Replace German Dyes

F. E. Atteaux & Co. sues Frederick F. McEvoy in Suffolk Superior Court alleging he claimed a perfected dye formula that would color fabrics black or blue yet keep silk or cotton white. The firm paid 5000 for the disclosure, signed contracts for manufacturing and employment, and seeks to recover the money and void the contracts after McEvoy failed to deliver matching results.

Suffolk Superior Court F. E. Atteaux & Co., Inc Frederick F. McEvoy Leominster McEvoy

Butler Seeks Divorce Over Cruelty and Infidelity

Fred A. Butler a former locomotive engineer and current Boston & Albany master mechanic seeks a divorce from Isabel G. Butler of Newton on grounds of cruelty and unfaithfulness. He testified of intrusions into her Washington street Newton suite in 1915 with police and friends, and noted monthly payments from 1914 to 1916. He stated he was surprised by a man found in the apartment and admitted leaving the man there without notice.

Fred A. Butler Springfield Boston Boston & Albany Jenney Superior Court Isabel G. Butler Newton Mr. Butler Washington Street Desmond Walter L. Chase

Wife Denies Husband Charges in Domestic Suit

The wife contests the case and denies all charges by her husband. Former Congressman John R. Thayer traveled from Worcester to serve as her counsel, with Major Thomas F. Walsh representing co respondent Walter L. Chase of Newton. Charles B. B. Raymond appeared for Mr. Butler. The Butler couple married November 26, 1890, and lived in North Brookfield, Springfield, Pittsfield, Worcester and Boston. He testified that she assaulted him with a fist in January 1914 and threatened him on other occasions. He said meals were poorly prepared and he often ate greasy food.

John R. Thayer Worcester Thomas F. Walsh Walsh Walter L. Chase Newton Charles B. B. Raymond Mr. Butler Butler's North Brookfield Springfield Pittsfield Boston

McCalls to Be Guests of C. E. Osgood Today

Governor and Mrs. McCall and Miss Ruth McCall visit Brookline for dinner at 131 Naples Road with Mr. and Mrs. E. Osgood. The governor will address the Brookline Federation of Men's Clubs at Harvard Church. About two hundred Brookline women invited to meet the party.

Ninth Regiment Adds Units as Recruits Sought

Supply Company of the ninth militia district seeks volunteers after adding a machine gun unit and a mounted scout company. Captain Hugna Maguire leads the supply squad and will meet recruits at Hast Newton Street Armory next Tuesday night.

Edward II Jogan Hugna” Maguire Hast Newton Street

Harvard President Opposes College Military Drill Elective

President Lowell voices strong opposition to treating military drill as a college elective. He supports summer military camps for practical training but warns against substituting academics with physical drill. He highlights consistency with resisting physical exercise as an elective and questions where to draw the line with militia service and public charity work.

Harvard President Urges Summer Camps For Military Training

Dr. Lowell argues colleges should not be military schools yet must aid national defence. He praises five week summer military camps as valuable, notes limited equipment but strong student progress, and says term time drill is unnecessary for civilian colleges. He favors military study as college elective without drill.

Lowell Harvard America

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Scrofula Relief

Advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies blood and treats scrofula and humors. It features a forty year testing period and urges readers to obtain the remedy today.

Hood

Congressman Tinkham Sets Feb 15 Naval Academy Exam

Congressman George H. Tinkham will conduct a civil service examination at the Boston post office on February 15 at 9 a.m. for appointment to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. Candidates will be tested in algebra geometry grammar history geography and arithmetic.

George H. Tinkham Boston United States Naval Academy Annapolis

Three-East Cambridge Robbery Suspects Await Sentencing

Evelyn M. Richardson and two co-defendants Charles Schliff and Samuel Mercurio are to be sentenced today by Judge Raymond for the robbery of James A. McKane of Lawrence on the West Boston bridge near midnight in December.

Evelyn M. Richardson East Cambridge James A. McKane Lawrence Raymond Charles Schliff Samuel Mercurio West Boston Bridge Dee

Hay's Hair Health Color Restorer Ad

An advertisement touts Hay's Hair Health Color Restorer as a non dye solution to reclaim natural color and combat gray and dandruff. It claims gradual results with two to three weekly applications and urges readers to obtain a bottle from their druggist.

Mhay Hay Tony

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