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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1914

Page

8

Engagment Reported for Helen Foss and Wm Hobbs

Miss Helen Foss daughter of the former governor is engaged to William Whitman Hobbs son of Franklin W. Hobbs of Upland Road Boat. Announcement expected after fall with social rounds at country club events and horse shows.

Miss Foss William Whitman Hobbs Franklin W. Hobbs William Whitman Upland Road Boat Foss Elf Fons Helen Foss Mr. Hobbs Coet Helan Foss Cohasset Brookline

Missing Dorchester youth with cash and revolver missing

Arthur M Maud aged 16 of 307 Codman Street Dorchester Centre disappeared from his home. His parents report 22 in cash and a 82 caliber revolver missing.

Arthur M. Maud Codman Street Dorchester Centre Arthur

Somerville Man Claims Rheumatism Cure by Var-nesis

G H Nelson of 33 Windsor Road Somerville says he recovered from widespread rheumatism after taking Var-nesis. He describes years of pain and bed confinement, credits the vegetable remedy with restoring health, and invites others to visit the Var-nesis office in Boston for information and testing.

G. H. Nelson Windsor Road Somerville Boylston St Boston Itiy Vladge Mr. Nelson

Knowles Attack Spotlighted in Affidavit and Letter

An affidavit and a threatening letter from Allie Deming are central to a new expose on the latest attack on Knowles. The document raises questions about motive and the sequence of events surrounding the alleged threats.

Knowles

Allie Deming Affidavit About Knowles Bear Skin

Flagstaff resident Allie Deming swears he never worked for Knowles or paid by him and that the bear skin he bought from William Hall differs from Knowles’s skin. He recalls meeting Knowles at Megantic and asserts no conversation occurred, while a state game warden corroborates no payroll or casual contact. The affidavit, sworn before Justice of the Peace David A. Butler, emphasizes alleged payments for a skin and clarifies events on Moose River.

Boston Post Flagstaff Allie Deming William Hall Joe Knowles Hall Knowles Megantic Hullo Bert Ford H. O. Templeton Jim Wilcox Templeton Ford Moose River

Not included here a demand letter from Verrie Deming

A fragile note from Verrie Deming of Flagstaff Maine requests payment in exchange for discretion about a matter involving Harvard College and other parties. The writer warns this is the last chance and states no further letters will be sent to Joe.

Joe Harvard College Flagstaff Maine P. S Wright A. W. Deming

Dog Guards Body After Fatal Auto Crash

A Boston bull dog protected the body of Mrs. Hamel after a car driven by Charles Lewis toppled near Churchill farm. Passengers included Mrs. Hamel, Miss Geraldine Hamel, and Mrs. Lewis. Hamel is badly injured, others lightly hurt. The scene occurred along a rural road between Brown's corner and the Churchill farm.

Boston Kris Bringle Moses Young Brown's Corner Churchill Farm Lewis Mr. Hamel Hamel Churchills George Churchill Anna Albert School Anna Jacques Hospital Newburyport

Lynn clubwoman Mrs Hamel remembered for charity work

Mrs Hamel was a prominent Lynn clubwoman originally from Yarmouth. She belonged to the New England Order of Protection, Majestic Lodge, and the Atlanta Club. Known for charities and active fairs, she traveled with her pet Kris to aid the needy.

Deming Threatening Letter Confronts Editor in Maine

A May 20 1914 letter from Flagstaff Maine addressed to C E L Wingate warns the Sunday Post editor that a threat will be publicized if a perceived wrong or “good thing” is not provided. The missive alleges pressure linked to Mr Knowles and hints at further writings if expectations are not met.

The Sunday Post Flagstaff, Me Post

Port Board Muddle Delays Boston Fire Pump Station Plan

The Port Directors gridlock blocks Mayor Curley’s high pressure pumping station for Fort Point channel and halts Wellington bridge reconstruction. Doubted legality of port actions clouds protection plans for Boston’s fire safety. A $115,600 appropriation stalls amid the stalemate, delaying traffic to Revere Beach Boulevard.

Board of Port Directors Curley Fort Point Channel Wellington Boston Wellington Bridge Tn Revere Beach

Port Directors in Turmoil Over New Act

Governor Walsh plans a special message to the Legislature as a muddle over the port director reorganization creates a legal doubt. The act reducing five directors to three took effect without a timing clause, leaving Bancroft and Fitzgerald potentially holding over past their terms. Attorney General Boynton warns of serious legal issues if the board acts amid the dispute.

Walsh Hugh Bancroft William F. Fitzgerald Messrs. Bancroft and Fitzgerald Boynton

Christening Guest Shot In North Attleboro Quarrel

Antonio Germaine, 30, an Italian guest at a christening at 283 Elm Street, North Attleboro, was shot five times after a quarrel. The assailant fled along the Boston Turnpike and was not found by midnight. Germaine, in Sturdy Hospital, is not expected to survive. The shooting occurred at the christening. the gunman was another guest.

Attleboro Antonio Germaine Italan Elm Street Boston Germaine

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