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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1916

Page

9

Light and Shade on Mohr Murder in Providence Court

The Healis testimony dominates day in Providence as cross and direct examinations progress. Healis emerges as a pivotal State witness, detailing the death scene and surrounding events in a measured, calm manner. Judges warn leavening laughter. crowd sizes surge as sessions extend and court officers maintain order.

Providence George W. Healis Healis Fitzgerald

Harrison's markdown sale coats and rat fur collar

Advertisement for coats at 75.00 and natural northern rat fur with a Persian lamb collar. Imported broadcloth shell offered. Located at 662 672 Washington Street corner Beach in Harrison's markdown sale.

Harrison Washington Street Corner Beach

Harrison Company Great Markdown Sale in Boston

Discounted outerwear and imported Scotches featured at Harrison Company's sale on Washington Street. Overcoats priced around 35 dollars and scotch at 17.50, with silk and satin lined options. Store hours extend to 9 p.m. during the event.

Harrison Company's Great Markdown Sale at 662 Washington St

Overcoats priced from 30.00 and 14.50 for Chesterfields, ulsters, and three-quarter lengths. Velvet collars and silk satin trims offered in a grand sale. Location at 662-672 Washington Street, corner Beach.

Harrison Company Washington Street Corner Beach

Promised Murder Car and Atlantic City Plans Revealed

Healis testifies at Providence murder trial describing a promise from Mrs Mohr to take the car and sell it after the crime. She allegedly planned a two week trip to Atlantic City with her children and niece while Healis would secure a good job.

Healts

No Court Session Saturday Cited. Mrs Mohr Plans Quiet Weekend

Deputy sheriffs to evict anyone caught laughing aloud hereafter. As last week, there will be no court session Saturday. Mrs. Mohr has planned quiet Saturday and Sunday at her home, with few consultations with her lawyers. She sat calmly through the day's proceedings and gave no display of emotion.

Opening of the Orpheum Theatre Draws Large Boston Crowd

State and city officials and many representative men and women of Boston filled the new Orpheum last night. The 3200 seat venue sold out with hundreds turned away as vaudeville and five reel film “The House of Tears” featured Emily Stevens in a mother and daughter dual role.

Boston Orpheum Theatre

New blouse styles to appeal to all women featured

Beautifully illustrated in full color, the upcoming Sunday Post showcases new blouse styles. The colorful designs aim to attract a wide audience of women with varied tastes.

Curley Fires 17 Public Works Employees in Economy Move

City Public Works unit sheds 17 staff including division engineer Frank A. Mellin nes and depot clerk Joseph W. Swan as part of a sweeping efficiency overhaul. Mayor Curley and Commissioner Mur­phy defend the action citing budgetary relief and future changes.

Curley City Hall Public Works Department Joseph W. Swan Frank A. MelInnes Sewer and Water Department Salcombe Street Ward 24 Edward C. Wade Bellevue Street George H. Foss Waldeck Street Storrs L. Durkee Denny Street Lloyd H. Chase Gray Street Ward Frederick TI. Winslow Bloomfield Street Frederick P. Spaulding Samoset Street George A. Clough Glenway Street William F. Sinclair Hyde Park Avenue Bliss W. Robinson Playstead Road Alfred FB. Haskell Strathmore Road Albert W. Badger West Street Clarence G. Norris Fairmount Avenue William J. Watkins Rutledge Street Water Service Carruth Street Frank O. Holmes Walter Street Arthur H. Davison Washington Street Murphy

Villa Captured and Likely Executed by Carranza Forces

The report details Villa and about 60 followers captured. remaining bandits fled to the mountains. It states Villa and many followers were executed on capture, with a survivor headed for Chihuahua or Juarez. The article notes no formal trial and cites official Car ranza declarations allowing shoot on sight.

Villa Carranza Mexico Washington Chihuahua Francesco Villa Juarez Constitutionalist Revolutionary Movement Mexico City United States Rodriguez Almeida

Discharged Public Works Workers Reflect on Sudden Firings

City officials say 17 public works employees were dismissed without warning by the Mayor. Interviews show surprised workers claim no political grounds and emphasize their dependence on salaries. most did not criticize the Mayor despite abrupt terminations.

Public Works Department

Emma Summers: From California Schoolteacher to Oil Operator

Emma Summers taught in California twenty years ago and rose to become a prominent oil operator. The feature tracks her career shift and includes a photograph in the Sunday Post Magazine.

Emma Summers California Sunday Post

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Light Shade Mohr Healis-Rooks-Ormsby Elsa Meuller Fred Olney John B. Edwards Spellman New York John J. Fitzgerald Herbert Rice John Rice Fitz Pawtucket Fred Lake Orpheum Ree and Hache All America Shoe Shops Summer Street Tremont Street The Billy Burke Peggy Messrs Swan Winslow Robinson Durkee Wade Spaulding Clough Yendell Sinclair Haskell Parsons Joseph Warren Swan Water Department Edwin C. Wade Mr. Wade Alfred E. Haskell Highway Department Chase W. F. Sinclair Forest Hills F. A. Minnes Bryan McInnes Frank A. McInnes Woader Mary K. Chapman Grosvenor Bldg Providence, R Vorenberg
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