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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1918
Page
4
Mrs Constance S Lowell widow of Professor Percival Lowell and David Keller of Hyde Park were principals in suits settled out of court before evidence finished. The cases involved a civil action over Keller and the Lowell estate with no further proceedings.
Keller seeks 5000 from Mrs Lowell claiming wrongful arrest over 12 chickens valued at 9 and a coop valued at 5 plus damages for a land development contract in Lexington. Mrs Lowell sues Keller for 280 money had and received. She says she did not authorize complaints and learned Keller was found not guilty. She lives in Flagstaff and formerly at 11 West Cedar Boston. Settlement details not disclosed.
The Curley campaign filed receipts and expenses with City Clerk James Donovan detailing contributions totaling 40 707.86 and liabilities of 6040.80. Mayor Curley led gifts with 2000, including several 1000 gifts from his brother John J. Curley and others such as Marks Angell Patrick Bowen Daniel H. Coakley Joseph P. Collins Francis Lt Daly A T Perin Sughrue Joseph P. O Connell and John F. McDonald. Perin is unnamed in records. Joseph Crotty reportedly gave 1000.
Massachusetts Automobile Operators Association clarifies that the annual ball will be held this year after a misunderstanding. Proceeds will support a fund for disabled veterans returning from the battle front. Arthur Cundy signs as president, dated January 23, 1918.
A review of Leon Trotzky’s The Bolsheviks and World Peace arguing it shows his anti capitalism stance and the danger of Bolshevik peace talks. It also covers Brand Whitlock’s Belgium narrative and other war era books on spies prison camps air warfare and frontline fighting with emphasis on realism and human perspective.
Alexander M Laan husband of Elizabeth Cullen died January 25 at his Watertown home funeral from 12 Westland Road Monday January 28 at 10 a m relatives and friends invited to attend auto cortege
Indianapolis January 25 The United Mine Workers after expelling I W W from the organization go on record in favor of government seizure of coal mines provided workers retain the right to make collective bargains.
Delegates affirm no need for words to prove loyalty to the government and pledge miners aligned with Wilson's war aims. They oppose conscription of labor and urge collective bargaining, expel I W W members, and instruct AFL next convention to state labor war aims including opposition to Post Office Department ownership.
Miss Blanche Toohey, 40, of 129 Bird street Dorchester, was killed instantly yesterday morning when struck by a Boston bound express train while attempting to cross the tracks at the Bird street station of the New Haven railroad.
Report from the Russian chief of staff notes widespread demoralization on the eastern front with mass desertions and declining reserves. Small bombardments and infantry actions persist as fraternizing grows and a retreat to natural defenses is advised for reorganization.
Chicago news confirms T P O'Connor wired 15000 dollars to John E Redmond for the Irish Nationalist pro allied party after weeks in Chicago.
Fire of unknown origin at 9 20 tonight destroyed the Concord Maynard and Hudson Street Railway car barns at Main street and Great road and all rolling stock save two cars. Twelve trolley cars a snow plow and a construction car burned along with wire and essential construction materials.
Burton Holmes showed latest pictorial travel records from Japan in a last evening talk at Symphony Hall. He featured the Ainu with Santa Claus whiskers, geisha daily life, dances, hot springs, underground harbors, wrestling, and table manners lessons. The color views and outdoor scenes made the lecture highly picturesque and it drew a large audience. a repeat show is planned for this afternoon.
An old advertisement touts Bromo Quinine tablets as a remedy to prevent grip cords and remove the cause. It notes only one Bromo Quinine and features E. W. Grove's signature on the box.
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