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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1911

Page

4

Man Receives 18 Months For Theft From Father

Edward A Graves of Wayland was found guilty of stealing jewelry and silverware from his father. After a 40 minute jury verdict, he was sentenced to 18 months in the House of Correction East Cambridge. His stepmother testified to the theft and concealment under a sofa pillow.

Edward A. Graves Wayland Hardy Supericriminal Court East Cambridge Yestern House of Correction Graves

Governor Foss Signs Charter Bill for Spokane Preferred Voting

Governor Foss has signed a charter bill establishing a Spokane system of preferential voting. The action formalizes a voting reform aimed at ranking choices to influence election outcomes.

Foss Spokane Warner Rochester N. Y

Tees in VAR ele of 200 Skirts on sale at 50c

On Monday 200 skirts released at 50 cents each sold 452 units while Tuesday despite rain saw 560 sold. The surge is attributed to extraordinary values driving faster movement and higher second day sales.

Flaw in Mrs Bull Will Irkscourt Hearing Case

Testimony centered on executor Joseph G Thorp and his sister Mrs Bull with sister Miss Noble and Olea Bull Vaughan in a Rhode Island probate contest. Whipple pressed on securities valued near 400000 moved to Providence to dodge taxes while Thorp argued funds were his as Mrs Bull financial agent.

Joseph G. Thorp Bull Margaret E. Noble Miss Noble Nevidita Sherman L. Whipple Mr. Thorp India Cambridge England Joe Providence Parker Rhode Island Thorp Mr. Whipple Whipple Portland Vaughan Parker House Bartlett

Fugitive Duke Dupes Boston Firms and Eludes Officials

A notorious con artist known as Duc de Clamacy, described as the Duke, is believed to be hiding in Boston. He posed as a consulting engineer and judge, cashed worthless checks at the Hotel Touraine, and attempted large building schemes with firms like Woodbury & Leighton. He’s linked to Dorchester, the Touraine, and a D'Estrees crew visit, while police pursue leads and warn major cities.

Boston Sentinel Dick Field Touraine Dorchester Justice Duke Woodbury Woodbury & Leighton Back Bay John H. Pray & Co Washington Street McConnell de Clamacy Thomas Sheehan Duc de Clamacy St. Gore Burke Iriday James H. Cronin Duc Joseph J. C. Flammand Penal Institutions Department Gore Boudrot New York Ely

Daring Air Flight Draws Crowds to Seaside Beach

Hamilton and Atwood piloted a biplane along the North Shore coast from Squantum to Marblehead, skimming low over trains and crowds. They refueled from a car tank, then landed safely at the Tedesco Club before planning a return via Squantum weather permitting.

Swampscott Nantasket Hamilton Atwood W. Starling Burgess Boston Common Boston Essex Country Club Manchester Dorchester Bay South Boston Revere Lynn Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Manchester Country Club Tedésco Country Club Swampscott Hill Marblehead Burgess Tedesco Club Country Club Wallace Fish General Electric Company Squantum

Estate man seeks care for poultry and garden on muntry estate

A terse classified note mentions a man offering management of poultry and garden duties on a country estate for a monthly 102 dollars and beard. It references an address and dates but the text is fragmentary and unclear.

Muntry Ant Eae Lyon Mag

TIZ Foot Remedy Promises Quick Relief and Size Reduction

Advertises TIZ as instant relief for sore swollen and tender feet with permanent drawing out of toxins. Claims thousands can wear shoes a full size smaller and that results appear after one week. Sold by Walter Luther Dodge & Co. in Chicago or through druggists for 25 cents a box.

Walter Luther Dodge & Co Chicago Ill

Earthquake Kill Count Rises in Mexico City

Mexico City reports 63 killed and 75 wounded as a serious quake strikes during a day of celebration for Francisco I Madero Jr. Property losses reach about 100 000 dollars, and many injured may be hidden in ruins awaiting rescue and hospital care.

Mexico City Francisco I. Madero, Jr

Earthquake Causes Severe Casualties at City Barracks

A strong tremor struck at 4 36, with the greatest intensity in the first minute and aftershocks for 14 minutes. Most fatalities occurred beneath walls of the artillery barracks at San Cosma near the Mexican Central station and at the Street Car Company power plant. Soldiers and their wives died. several others were injured or found in debris. The disaster affected a small city area, with no American property losses and few foreigners harmed.

Meteorological Observatory San Cosma Mexican Central Station

Frank H. Fiske Dies in Boston Hospital

Frank H. Fiske a prominent Somerville real estate dealer died last night at a private Boston hospital where he had been a patient for some time.

Frank H. Fiske Somerville Boston

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