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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1919
Page
19
John McAllister a New York burglar allegedly fashioned a life like dummy of himself using dough and soap to resemble his face and fooled guards to escape Sing Sing prison during the night last night.
A dated health notice lists worm symptoms in children including stomach upset, swollen lip, pale face, and nighttime distress. It promotes Dr True's Elixir as a safe remedy and cites a testimonial from Mrs. William G Bonin of Caddo Oklahoma. The advertisement claims wide availability and appeals to families seeking a laxative and expeller product for all ages.
Mrs. Martha M. Williams testified before Judge Jenney that her husband Frederick A. Williams returned home drunk, forced her to leave bed, demanded a cigarette, and once sealed a dish on her after she refused. Married in Chelsea in 1909, they had three children. The couple quarrelled over drinking from 1911, leading to her leaving with the children in September 1916 after he again abused her and tossed them out into the cold one night.
Washington June 12 Senator Leige and Representative Mondell moved toward an inquiry into Shipping Board and Emergency Fleet Corporation expenditures. A special House committee likely will handle the investigation, with War Risk Insurance Bureau and alien property custodian reviews also discussed but decisions deferred.
A cheerful morning on Longwood Avenue at the Children's Hospital lawn featured a procession of performers including elephants clowns acrobats trained dogs and a musical seal. The hour long show drew a large and highly appreciative audience from the community.
Joyful performers entertained bedridden youngsters at Parker Hill Hospital with ten acts and a 15 piece circus band. Hillary Long balanced on his head on a stick while a seal trainer wowed the crowd. Soldiers from Parker Hill Hospital shared in the fun as clowns, elephants, and acrobats delighted the audience.
Readers ask about J Pierpont Morgan senior and junior ages and names. They debate usage of transpire versus perspire and inquire about Peary pronunciation and the origin of While there's life there's hope from Cicero. The Red Sox nickname traces to Red Stockings via Starry Wright era.
Prominent New England Baptists meet to plan extending the 36 million Victory campaign of the national committee of Northern Baptist laymen. About 500,000 more must be raised to secure a 2 million gift from John D. Rockefeller in addition to 750,000 he will provide if the total is reached. Colonel Edward H. Haskell Hugh A. Heath and William A. Hill are among those attending, likely at the City Club in Boston.
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