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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1911
Page
4
Mrs Irene Dunning 18 held on larceny charges at the House of Detention on Somerset Street Boston. Her two week old infant was left at 27 Benton Street Roxbury Crossing as father John Dunning, unemployed, sought 200 bail for her release to care for the child.
Mrs. Dunning is accused of stealing a set of teeth with a gold plate from Dr. J. S. Cunard and gold from Dr. C. W. Farrington on Huntington Avenue. Dentists identify her as the thief after a description in a Post article. Her arrest followed a witness account from Tremont Street near Dr. Rubin’s office.
Somerville police raided a sidewalk gaming scene, abandoning a horse drawn vehicle for a touring car. Six individuals were captured and charged with being present at a gaming event on the Lord's Day.
The Rev. Herbert Bigelow of Cincinnati argued in Ford Hall that solving labor and wealth issues requires applying Christian ethics to public life. He endorsed initiative, referendum, and recall, warned against personal theft, and suggested stealing public property in a lawful, low risk manner.
Aviationist J A D McCurdy faces ongoing weather setbacks as he plans a Key West to Havana flight. High winds halted an attempt, and late today favorable conditions arrived but too late for naval support to position. The Forward Mangrove and Massasoit were ordered to assist four destroyers. McCurdy will stay until conditions improve.
In Philadelphia on January 28 Owen Wister and his wife were told they cannot visit their youngest son Carl who suffers a light diphtheria attack at their home 913 Pine Street. The home is quarantined after the parents were away in Wallingford. The boy’s doctors say contact should be avoided until infection risk passes.
The White Star steamer Romani c is due to dock at Koosac, Charlestown, tomorrow after sailing from Genoa Naples Palermo and the Azores. A total of 1289 passengers were embarked at Genoa 960 Palermo 69 and Ponta Delgada 260. Captain James O Carter commands the Romanic on this voyage.
The Boston Chamber of Commerce asks the government for a $300,000 appropriation to erect suitable appraisers' stores on the Otis wharf site.
Brighton police took Mary Mulway 17 and Alice Morrissey 19 into custody after they allegedly aided three men already under arrest in a series of extortions against Chinese laundrymen. They admitted involvement in eight fleecings across Brighton Charlestown Roxbury and Lynn with boasts of a $1900 haul.
Distressed laundries demanded entry to a rear shop area and rushed in despite unknown consent. Inside two men confronted a Chinese victim accusing him of harming their sisters and threatened arrest or prison. A badge holder then appeared and accepted a quick cash bribe to end the trouble.
Fitchburg January 29 Eli Duquette alleged keeper of a Scrabble Hollow roadhouse agreed to post bond and not reside in Westminster for the rest of his life.
Frank Miller an insurance agent living at 18 High School street Quincy reported to the police late Saturday night that he was knocked down and robbed within 50 feet of his own door of 35 dollars in cash and a memorandum book He says a blow on the head came from a blackjack and that two men followed him from Boston
An old resident argues reciprocal trade would not ruin Provincetown or Gloucester but protection has. He recalls Provincetown’s once large fleets and current shift to shore work and foreign markets, noting 190 workers in 1890 and a dwindling mackerel fleet. He cites ongoing reliance on un cured fish and calls protection the real ruin.
London reports the Duke of Connaught will succeed Earl Grey as Governor General of Canada in September. The appointment will run for two years with possible extension.
Webster reports a fire alarm yesterday afternoon led to a shortage of fire horses when Benoit stables sent their horses to a funeral. Only one horse could be supplied, and the alarm proved false, preventing a real blaze.
Advert reads a 50 cent case of Pape's Diapepsin that digests any meal and relieves indigestion and stomach gas within five minutes. It claims relief from sour risings, heartburn, and nausea and asserts frequent cures for various stomach disorders.
In St. Peter's rectory Dorchester Mary Fogerty 67 and Michael Buckley 69 wed at 730 pm. The bride widow of Philip Fogerty and mother of a large family, the groom previously married with a son and daughter-in-law Endward Richards. Both from Cork Ireland the couple met there before emigrating.
Two letters from Peoria and New Orleans praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relieving persistent female ailments. One writer credits the remedy with avoiding surgery after years of suffering. another thanks for ending inflammation and for Sanative Wash and Liver Pills.
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