Will of Linn Boyd Porter Bequeaths Heirlooms to Family
The will of Linn Boyd Porter of Brookline, author of novels under the pen name Albert Ross, who died June 39, was admitted to probate in Dedham yesterday. It disposes of 193000, with 18000 real and 175000 personal property, leaving bequests of each for his widow Mary E Porter and his two daughters Florence M Haynes and Robert Edeson защит.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn Boyd Porter
Prookline
Albert Ross
Dedham Court
Mary E. Porter
Florence M. Haynes
Brookline
Robert Edeson
Sag Harbor
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Church Picnic Postponed to Monday in East Boston Parish
The Church of the Most Holy Redeemer in East Boston postponed its picnic and field day for parishioners planned for Spring Grove in Wellesley due to rain. The new date is July 31.
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Church of the Most Holy Redeemer of
East Boston
Spring Grove
Wellesley
Woman Seeks Sleep Relief Through Pinkham’s Remedy
North Oxford Massachusetts woman recounts severe weakness sleeplessness indigestion and nervousness after losing three children. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring health and even a healthy baby. The letter promotes the tonic to other women citing numerous genuine testimonials.
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North Oxford
Mass
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. Marco
Eighth Regiment Assumes Border Patrol Duty at El Paso
The Eighth Massachusetts Regiment assumes border patrol at El Paso replacing the Fifth Massachusetts. Six companies depart Camp Cotton with more to follow, guarding posts from Las Cruces to Fort Hancock. Two accidents marred the move with injuries reported to Privates Scott and Tibbetts among others.
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EL Paso
Tex
Eighth Massachusetts Regiment
Camp Cotton
Fifth Massachusetts Regiment
Eighth
Somerville
George H. Penney
Las Cruces
N. M
Cambridge
James
All Good Posts Highlight Stations Guarding Settlements
The report notes ongoing effort at a cement plant and a smelter station with guard duties for railroad bridges and tunnels into New Mexico. A village near the smelter is labeled a rendezvous for violent Mexicans, while I Company of Lynn under Captain F. J. Needham is set to move to Ysleta, Texas, tomorrow morning.
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T. J. Tobey
Clint
Tex
Gloucester
John E. Parker
Fabens
Company
Cambridge
H. Dwight Cushing
Camp Cotton
Fort Hancock
Fort Bliss
Eighth
H. B. Campbell
William J. Keville
Texas
Ysleta
New Mexico
Lynn
F. J. Needham
Break in State Dock Cofferdam Delays Work Weeks
A 100 foot break in the State dry dock cofferdam at South Boston caused about a three week delay. The cave in released an estimated 75 million gallons of water before sluices were opened. No workers were injured and engineers say operations will resume in a few weeks after rock support failed during high tide.
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State Dry Dock
Boston
Holbrook, Cabot & Rollins
Mr. Rollins
New State Dry Dock
South
Fifth Regiment at Camp Cotton Faces Mess Hall Shortage
Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant John Donovan and two privates escaped a locomotive collision near Camp Cotton after a truck carrying supplies was struck. Returning Fifth Army men complain of crowded meals at stock-yard area, lacking screened mess houses. Chaplain Rollins appeals for about $2000 from Massachusetts to fund lumber, screening, and tent floors.
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Fifth
E Company
Highth
Chester W. Lufkin
Robert Shapiro
Canutillo
Eighth
Winthrop Organization
Camp Cotton
Leo Weiss
Lorin P. Tibbetts
Warren Wickwire
Frank J. Scott, Jr
John Donovan
Fighth
Cotton
New Wood
Rollins
Massachusetts
Dorchester Business Men Hold Annual Outing at Pembroke Inn
Thirty automobiles carried 120 Dorchester Business Men's Association members to Pembroke Inn for a day of games including a baseball match a three legged race and a fat man's race followed by dinner. Major Patrick O'Keefe and John N. Cole of the Boston Industrial Board delivered remarks after the meal.
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Dorchester Business Men’s Association
Pembroke Inn
Patrick O'Keefe
John N. Cole
Boston Industrial Board
Seizure at Gloucester drug store leads to bail for liquor sales
Police raid on the drug store of Leon T. Foster at Magnolia resulted in the seizure of two large truckloads of wines and liquors. Foster was charged with selling liquor and held on $300 bail for a Gloucester district court hearing tomorrow morning.
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Gloucester
Leon T. Foster
Magnolia
Foster
Army pay and voting rights in Mexican emergency approved
Senate amendments raise regular army and National Guard pay for officers and men in active service. Soldiers in Mexican service gain field voting rights at the coming presidential election. An extra 250000 is allotted for camp health improvements. House small arms funding stays at 5 million despite calls to cut. The bill is expected to pass tomorrow.
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Washington
Regular Army
National Guard
Senate
House
Gallinger
Senate Passes Army Enlistment Age Change and Pay Increase
The Senate, 44 to 18, suspended rules to raise enlistment age to 21 without parental consent. Under the amendment, under 21 soldiers would be discharged unless they obtain written parental consent within 30 days. The measure, offered by Senator Reed, also extends foreign service pay increases to service on the Mexican border, boosting officer pay 10 percent and enlisted pay 20 percent.
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Senate
Reed
Missouri
Villa Reported Concentrated in Durango Canon
Villa with about 30 men is in the Canon de las Huertas near El Paso de Pendes in Durango, per dispatches from General Ramos sent to Mapami and telegraphed to General Trevino today. Calixto Contreras, his chief lieutenant, who recently died in Mexico City, deserted after the Parral fight with half his force.
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Chihuahua City
Mexico
Villa
Canon de Las Huertas
el Paso de Pendes
Durango
Ramos
Mapami
Trevino
Calixto Contreras
Mexico City
Parral
Massachusetts Congressman Treadway Visits Second Regiment Camp
Congressman Allen T. Treadway of Massachusetts arrived at the Second Regiment camp in Columbus New Mexico and will stay several days. He dined with soldiers and received a tent and blanket roll to sample army life on the border. He delivered packages and letters to company commanders including a check from the Greenfield D A R to L Company members.
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Columbus
N. M
Allen T. Treadway
Massachusetts
Greenfield D. A. R
L. Company
Regimental Parade Reveals Thirst Spates On Border Drills
After an evening review officers praised the unit's condition but cold drinks and tonics cause stomach cramps. Chief Surgeon Gates blames thirst, not rations, for illness. orders curb ice cream and soda at the canteen. Six mile hikes in heat worsen cases as Colonel Hayes maintains intensive training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes
C Company
Worcester
Ernest R. Gates
Springfield
Reenlistment Drives Among Worcester Soldiers
Sergeant Arthur Packard of Northampton seeks reenlistment as his term ends. Massachusetts troops discuss remaining with the regiment. some board trains for home. Worcester units guard duties and outposts while a church group sends a 48 foot letter to Sergeant Major Good. A chamber choir aids Chaplain Walton as 500 New Testaments are distributed.
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Arthur Packard
Northampton
Massachusetts
E Company
Orange
Worcester
H Company
Columbus
Fred P. Good
First Presbyterian Church of
Walton
Banker
Flo
Witty songs that war-time Paris is singing
A light hearted Sunday Post feature highlights Paris chansonniers and soldiers’ tunes from the war era. It surveys witty verses and music that kept spirits high amid bombardment and daily strain, noting performers and venues that shaped the city’s morale.
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Paris
Sunday Post
Anuric Advertised By Dr. Pierce for Long Life
A vintage advertisement promotes Anuric as a remedy to purge toxins via the kidneys. It claims extensive health benefits including preventing premature aging, urging readers to drink water and obtain Anuric from a local druggist. It asserts the preparation is highly potent against uric acid and cites backache, frequent urination, rheumatic pain, and fatigue as conditions it alleviates.
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Dr. Pierce
Buffalo
Minard's Liniment Claims Six Decades Of Pain Relief
For 60 years Minard's Liniment has been used to remove backache. The creamy antiseptic formula provides almost instant relief when applied and is recommended by pharmacists. Stop suffering as Minard's stops pain.
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Minard
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