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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1916

Page

7

Letters From Widow to Hearts Reveal Motions in Trial

The transcript fields show Mrs. Mohr seeking help from Healis to monitor Miss Burger and to uncover alleged misconduct. Brown plots to shoot Dr. Mohr and to stage a car holdup to extort money while Mrs. Mohr offers cash. Healis testifies about confrontations at the Mohr residence and Brown’s discharge from the Newport estate.

Miss Burger Newport Miss Ormsby Bristol Dr. Mohr Elmwood Avenue Providence Healis Brown John McAndrews Middletown McAndrews Mohr

What Dyspeptics Should Eat and How to Help Digestion

An advertisement advises dyspepsics to avoid acid foods and use Bisurated Magnesia after meals to neutralize excess stomach acid. It promotes moderation, claims relief from bloating and discomfort, and urges choosing foods one likes while using the remedy as directed.

Sample Each Free by Mail Free Offer From War Bond Program

An OCR fragment notes a mail offer with a 32 page booklet and references a federal request. It mentions porces worldwide and suggests a promotional free sample by mail tied to a government program.

Sidelights on the Mohr Murder trial

Providence witnesses mark a fast start as the state nears completing its case in the Mohr murder trial. Attorney General Rice and colleagues deliver crucial testimony while Mrs Mohr and her defense lawyers prepare openings. Fitzgerald dominates cross examination, while Lewis stays in the background as Ormsby and a Lakewood friend are named among key witnesses.

Providence William H. Lewis Boston Brown and Spellman Court Room Doposters John J. Yitzgerald

Shoe Dealers Banquet Highlights Trade Leaders

More than 120 members of the Associated Shoe Company attended their tenth annual meeting at Young's Hotel. Governor McCall, Lieutenant Governor Calvin Coolidge, and Joseph Smith, former editor of Truth, were guests. McCall reaffirmed support for a protective tariff on shoes, citing home competition over Europe. Coolidge urged optimism among business people and praised honest, public-spirited citizens.

Associated Shoe Company Young's Hotel McCall Calvin Coolidge Joseph Smith Truth Congress Hhe Europe Coolidge

Minnesota Fulfills Wilson Primary Ballot Qualification

Petitions to place President Wilson on the Minnesota presidential primary ballot were filed with the Secretary of State. Secretary Schmehl announced the name would appear on the ballot. Petition blanks were also distributed to place Senator A. B. Cummins of Iowa on the Republican nominating ballot.

ST. Paul Minn Wilson Minnesota Schmehl A. B. Cummins Iowa

State department heads barred from raises without governor

A new act passed by the House prohibits department heads from increasing salaries of state employees earning $1000 or more without consent of the Governor and council. The bill repeals prior authority for such increases. Another bill proposes Harbor and Land Commission survey for a canal route between Boston Harbor and Naragansett Bay using the Taunton and Wenatuxet rivers.

House of Representatives House Harbor and Land Commission Boston Harbor Naragansett Bay Taunton Wenatuxet

Why Tolerate Catarrh Advertisement

An ad explains catarrh from colds harms nasal linings and promotes cleansing with warm salt water, nightly vaseline, and Scott s Emulsion after meals. It claims Scott s feeds tissues through blood and soothes membranes with glycerine. Advertisement by Scott & Bowne.

Scott Scott & Bowne Bloomfield N. J

Boston Wool Trade Leaders Call for City Boost

Louis K Liggett of the Boston Chamber of Commerce told 450 Wool Trade Association members that Boston is pessimistic about itself. He noted 200 million pounds of wool imported last year at 85 million dollars and urged wool men to unite through the Chamber to improve conditions. New York attorney C McKercher praised government business cooperation and the group toasted former President Jeremiah Williams.

Louis K. Liggett Boston Chamber of Commerce Boston Wool Trade Association Copley Plaza Boston Chamber of Commerce C. F. Avery Association C. McKercher New York Interstate Commerce Commission Jeremiah Williams

Mrs Aked Plans Sail to Join Husband in The Hague

Mrs Charles F Aked announced she would close her San Francisco home and sail from New York January 27 to join her husband the Rev Charles F Aked at The Hague. He recently joined five permanent American peace delegates of the Ford expedition and notified his church he would resign and return if peace work ends or seek another position.

McEwensville Penn George Edgewood Dr. M Charles Newport New York Providence Boston Burger Shu IM San Francisco Charles Fr. Aked Charles F. Aked Hague Aked First Congregational

Ex-Mayor Hart Turns 87 Asks Political Next President

Thomas N. Hart former Boston mayor celebrates his 87th birthday and discusses politics with a Post reporter. He doubts Wilson’s re election, cites Hughes as a strong aspirant, and notes Massachusetts has two favored sons in McCall and Weeks while avoiding commentary on Mayor Curley’s administration.

Thomas N. Hart Boston Hale Post Wilson Hughes Massachusetts McCall Weeks Wart Curley

Mayor Curley halts pink granite convenience station

Boston mayor orders suspension of all work on the pink granite convenience station on Flagstaff Hill as a precaution while the Art Commission may condemn the building. Commissioner Gibson defends the site and design and protests Council action giving the Art Commission authority.

Flagstaff Hill Boston Common Curley Park and Recreation Department Art Commission Gibson Park Department

City Council urged to grant Art Commission authority

An advocate urges opponents to write to the City Council president, arguing for granting the Art Commission broader authority in the matter.

Art Commission

Game of Peace Color Feature Promises Family Fun

The upcoming Sunday Post highlights a new color feature titled Game of Peace designed as a family pastime enjoyable for all ages. It promises engaging content and broad appeal across households.

Next Sunday Post

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Dustin Fernum Paramount Presents Dustin Farnum Call OF the Cumberlands Signor Manetta Clara Kimball Young Equitable Presents Wilton Lackaye Park Symphony Mary Pickford The Famous Players Film Co Poor Little Pepina Paramount Pictures Paramount Theatres Motion Picture Progress Dept. C Paramount Oficitures Corporation Fifth Avenue 41St Street N.Y Riles Fitzgerald Stearns Pennsylvania Tle Stewart Street Winter Street Victor Mrs. Mohr Rice Attorney Lewis Emily Burger Attorney Fitzgerald Lewis Pawtucket Hurley Dr. Mohr Lakewood Pres.Liggett Mrs. Aked Hart Rupert Hughes Harper & Brothers
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