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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1909

Page

3

Four Castle Square actors rescued from dangerous sea off Baker's Twin Light

Four actors Bert Young Pierre Young Donald Meek and Harlan Briggs were rescued after being swept from a small dory in a southeasterly gale off Beach Bluff. A tender overturned but the party was pulled aboard and later taken home after restoratives.

Bwampscott Castle Square Theatre Stock Company Baker’s Twin Light Beach Bluff Bert Young Pierre Young Mary Young Donald Meek Harlan Briggs

Mistake Jap For Leon Ling In London Case

Scotland Yard traced a man seen outside a jeweller’s shop on July 15 to a Japanese associate of an Anglo-Japanese financial firm. He proved not to be Chinese and authorities concluded Leon Ling, the suspect in Elsie Sigel’s New York murder, is not in England.

London Leon Ling Elsie Sigel New York Scotland Yard England

Dying Woman's Word Frees Slayer in New York

John Clark, a young clerk, was exonerated by a coroner's jury after a firearm accident that killed Mrs. Mary Foreman. The victim, before dying, told her husband the shooting was accidental, and he testified in Clark's defense.

New York John Clark Mary Foreman Clark

Tug of War at Chelsea Assumption Lawn Party

Chelsea Massachusetts church members hold a lawn party on Clinton street and Crescent avenue to raise funds for the church on Broadway. Attractions include a moving picture show an artificial fish pond and a tug of war among Chelsea Lynn and East Boston teams. Officers and committee members are named.

Church of the Assumption Chelséa Clinton Street Crescent Avenue Broadway St. Ann's Married Sodality Children of Mary Unmarried Women's Sodality Chelsea Lynn East Boston The Assumption Society Tillie Gaudet Josephine Chaisson Joseph Leclair Moses Pineau Joseph W. Chaisson Samuel Bernard Frank Arnold Frank Philip Bernard

Reward Posted for Wreckers on Nantucket Rail

Nantucket Central railroad officials offered a 1000 reward for the arrest of the person who removed a fish plate on the island line. The single locomotive left the rails near South Beach and turned over damaging the engine but no injuries occurred. Investigators found fish plates removed at four other points along the line.

Nantucket Nantucket Central Railroad South Beach

Green painted trolley cars to replace old color scheme

The 3800 trolley cars owned by the Boston Elevated are to be repainted green with white trimmings as the new regulation colors. Previously Boston electric cars carried nine different colors reflecting the old horse car era.

Boston Elevated Boston Electric

Blue Serge Sale At F Gray Co For All Sizes

True blue serge suits in silk lined finish offered by F Gray Co. at $7.90 and $9.90. Located in Washington and above street, the ad promotes a big sale with a range of sizes and prices.

Gray Co Washington Baoavek

Cooperation urged to issue more five dollar bank notes

The Treasury Department urges national banks to issue their legal limit of five dollar notes to meet crop movement demand. Banks would exchange the five dollar certificates for one dollar silver certificates of equal value, replacing larger denominations.

Washington Treasury Department

Woman Mistakes Skunk Kitten For Cat On High Street

Medford July 23 A woman and three companions on High street near St. Raphael’s Church chased a kitten they mistook as a tame cat. Police officer Connors warned her away when the animal revealed itself as a skunk, sparing a panic as the others fled. The skunk pair roamed from the Frances Brooks estate before Connors guided them to a field.

Medford Kitty High Street St. Raphael’s Catholic Church Connors Frances Brooks

Outing Pants Offer From F Gray Co

Fine imported worsteds and French flannels offered by F Gray Co located at Washington and Hanover. Wardrobe essentials at low prices with a four dollar outing pants deal highlighted for shoppers.

F. Gray Co Washington and Hanover

Short Will From Alger Bequeaths All to Sister

Sarah A. Alger died recently in Wendham? Winchendon left a brief will on note paper filed in Worcester Probate Court. Dated May 19 1882 it bequeaths all property to sister Abbie N. Alger with witnesses George E. Ricker Mrs. Sarah K. Smith and Miss Martha Andem.

Worcester Sarah A. Alger Winehendon Charles H. Goodell Boston T. Sarah A. Alger Abbie N. Alger George E. Ricker Sarah K. Smith Martha Andem

Lawrence man commits suicide at Salvation Army barracks

Willam HH Stradling of 91 Oxford Street Lawrence cut his throat with a razor at the Salvation Army barracks on Washington Street. His body was found on the bed by day clerk Frederick Riley. Stradling, about 35, was fairly well dressed. Despondency said to be the cause.

Willam HH. Stradling Oxford Street Lawrence Salvation Army Washington Street Frederick Riley Stradling

Any Dollar Hat Sale At F Gray Co

Straw hats offered at one dollar selection with a reduced price of 49 cents at F Gray Co located at Washington and Hanover in a local advertising notice.

F. Gray Co Washington and Hanover

Mystery Leak Hovers Over Dorchester Municipal Gym

Dorchester's municipal gym on Columbia road remains closed for repairs to a stubborn leak in the swimming tank. Masons have twice opened the floor to locate water escape, but no sign found as the building sits on a rock ledge. A new 1200 gallon boiler will replace the old 400 gallon unit to service the baths and showers.

Columbia Road Dorchester Hart Collins

Boston Policeman Conquers Hotel Fire

Patrolman Albert Peterson of the Joy street station, on vacation, single handed fought a fierce fire in the Mitch ell House Long Beach Me where he and his wife were guests. He woke to smoke odor and found the kitchen in flames using a garden hose to gain control before others woke. Peterson, a U S regular army member, helped scale walls during Pekin action.

Albert Peterson Joy Street Mitchell House Long Beach Peterson United States Regular Army Pekin

Governor Hughes to attend Alaska Yukon exposition in Seattle

Governor Hughes and military secretary Col. George C. Treadwell left Albany at 4 30 pm for the Alaska Yukon exposition in Seattle. He expects to return about mid August.

Albany Hughes George Co. Treadwell Seattle

Outing pants and goods at $1.69 in KF Gray Co. ad

Advertisement for a sale at KF Gray Co. Washington and Hanover offering outing pants and assorted clothing and accessories priced at $1.69. Finest scotches? French flannels tropical worsteds turn-up bottoms belt straps also listed.

KF. Gray Co Washington Hanover

Permit Loss To Be Posted At Hanover Street Bar

The licensing board ordered a public notice posting at the bar of George and Annie Mogravero at 441 445 Hanover Street. License suspension announced yesterday will keep the bottle license closed until Tuesday morning July 26 at 6 o clock. Captain Kimball of Hanover Street Station filed the complaint for drinking on the premises violating license terms.

Licensing Board George Annie Mogravero Hanover Street Kimball Lcense Mogravero

Beattie Fights Extradition in Jewelry Theft Case

Mrs Eleanor Beattie, sought in New York for grand larceny of jewelry from a firm, has chosen to oppose extradition and has hired counsel. The charge alleges she obtained goods by posing as Mrs Margaret B Sterne, a customer of the jeweler.

London Eleanor Beattie New York Beattie Margaret B. Sterne

Ready for More Hot Days Pineal Cologne Ad

An ad praises cool morning baths and pineal cologne for healthful refreshment after heat. It touts cold water tonic effects enhanced by pine scent, suggests dropping evening sponges after a sweltering day, and notes pineal cologne as a versatile toilet perfume sold at Riker Jaynes stores.

Riker-Jaynes

Bargain Outing Pants at $1.90 a Pair

The F Gray Co offers 10 000 pairs of outing pants at 1.90 with three inch turn up belt loops side straps cut peg top or medium many patterns Washington and Hanover outlet promoting the greatest bargains known for summer wear.

F. Gray Co Washington Hanover

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Percale Madras Boys’ Suit Sale Mark Downs Portland Wolf’s Batiste Laer Castle Sq Sigel Lusitania Rhodes Adv Gray Ton and Hanover Streets FB. Gray Co Aév Russia Lillie Gaudet Alger Cuis Gov. Hughes Liquor Board Mrs. Beattie Gray's Clothing Corner
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