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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1913

Page

2

Brayton to Learn Fate Friday in Brockton Postmaster Case

Robert Brayton, former Brockton assistant postmaster, faces Judge Morton in U S District Court Friday after pleading guilty to embezzling 2398.76 in postal funds. District Attorney Asa P. French and ex-Congressman Robert O. Harris argued final points yesterday as restitution was made by Brayton’s relatives and friends.

Robert Brayton Brockton Morton United States District Court Asa P. French Robert O. Harris Brayton Merch Grand Jury

Miss Nightingale Weds Philip C Nash at Church of the Disciples

Frances E Nightingale daughter of Mr and Mrs J Winthrop Nightingale of 18 James Street Boston married Philip Curtis Nash Harvard 11 of Allaton last night at the Church of the Disciples Rev Abraham M Rihbany officiated a reception followed at the church parlors with over 300 guests welcomed by the couple and their parents

Frances E. Nightingale J. Winthrop Nightingale James Street Bostom Church of the Disciples Philip Curtis Nash Harvard Allaton Abraham M. Rihbany

Watch Hill Bathing and Recreating Offers Ideal Scene

Here water conditions suit all bathers with unexcelled surf in Little Narragansett Bay great for still-water swimming motor boating sailing canoeing and fishing. Noted for fresh breezes famous hotels and golf. An illustrated Watch Hill booklet can be sent on request to Vacation Bureau Desk D4 Room 574 South Station Boston Mass.

Little Narragansett Bay Splendid Golf Watch Hill South Station Boston Mass

Consecration Today of Archdeacon Babcock

Archdeacon Samuel G. Babcock of Boston will be consecrated suffragan bishop of the Episcopal diocese of Massachusetts at Trinity Church Boston at 10 20 this morning. Bishop Lawrence of Boston presides with New England bishops in attendance. The service includes a two section procession from Trinity parish house along Huntington avenue past Copley square to the church and back.

Samuel G. Babcock Boston Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts Trinity Church Lawrence New England Trinity Parish House Huntington Avenue Copley Square Robert T. Walker Church of the Advent William H. Bibbey St. Mary’s Free Church For East Frederick B. Allen Episcopal City Daniel Sylvester Tuttle Missouri Edward Melville Parker D. D New Hampshire Chauncey Bunce Brewster Connecticut Robert Codman Maine James de Wolfe Perry, Jr Rhode Island Thomas Frederic Davies Edward Taylor Sullivan Newton Guy Wilbur Miner Joseph Grafton Minot Philip 8. Parker Brookline

Police to Aid Ice Inquiry Aimed at Shortage Price

Attorney-General Swift sent 34 questions yesterday to all ice dealers in the state to uncover any alleged shortages and dealer price-fixing. Police chiefs were asked to assign personnel to assist the investigation immediately.

Swift

Back Bay Intruder Held Under $1200

John M. Richards 18 was captured after breaking into Frederic Winthrop’s home at 299 Berkeley Street in Back Bay. He was arraigned in police court, waived examination, and held on $1200 bail for the grand jury.

John M. Richards Frederic Winthrop Berkeley Street Back Bay

Fire destroys store and church dwelling in Tyngsboro

Tyngsboro June 16 Nelson and Perham s general store and a dwelling owned by the First Congregational Church were destroyed along with damage to the Tyngsboro bridge on the Boston to White Mountains route. The fire caused about 35000 in losses, with bridge damage estimated at 10000. The post office was in the store and all fixtures and mails were saved. Fire is believed sparked by a passing locomotive and bridge traffic is expected to be halted for some time.

Tyngsboro Nelson & Perham First Congregational Church Boston White Mountains Middlesex County

Attendant Arrested After Hospital Assault in Worcester

Following an assault at Worcester State Hospital two patients, John Hart aged 40 and Henry Peters aged 51, were beaten with a broombroom handle. Henry W Edwards 39, an attendant, was arrested and booked on assault and battery charges.

Worcester Worcester State Hospital John Hart Henry Peters Henry W. Edwards

Unique Closing at Boston College Class Day 1913

The 1913 Boston College Class Day closed unusually with a funeral obsequies for the class of 1913. The event, held on the new grounds, featured the final rite after an afternoon of entertainment by the graduates.

Boston College

Seniors Hold Mock Funeral For Class Of 1913 In Boston College Event

A large audience witnessed a staged procession at Boston College where juniors bore a black casket with the class of 1913 banner. The ceremony included a funeral oration, banner swaps, and a later class day program in the administration building with speeches by faculty and students, followed by a senior hop.

Boston Vincent J. Hickey Thomas Gannon Francis A. Burke Francis X. Sallaway Joseph J. Maloney Thomas J. Brennen Matthew C. Duggan Patrick J. Higgins Lawrence Thomas L. Gannon Cambridge Boston College Thomas J. Brennan Forest Hills Edward G. Connelly South Framingham Thomas F. Hanron Newton Bennet J. O'Brien Quincy Maurice J. O’brien Roxbury John P. Curley Somerville Thomas I. Gasson S. J J. J. Groghan P. F. Cusick J. S Michael J. Doody Michael E. Fitzgerald Cambridge Schools Neil Cronin

Fenno asserts Segee paid taxes personally

During Segee trial in Superior Court, Minot Fenno former tax collector testifies that Segee paid taxes on specified Revere properties. Receipts and memoranda show those properties match the ones with altered entries and erasures.

Gladys R. Hamilton Segee Samuel A. Segee Tax Assessors’ Board of Revere Minot Fenno

Hank the Hermit and His Animals At Picnic Party

A light comic note describes Hank the Hermit entertaining a group of picnickers with his unusual animals creating a lively scene tilting toward wholesome humor. The item hints at a feature in the upcoming Sunday Post comic section.

Hank the Hermit

Hottest June 16 Leaves Many Overcome Across City

John D Crossman 76 of Milton taken to Relief Hospital after overheating on the Common. Guiseppi Disletanni 22 Newton overcome in Howard court lodge Brighton and sent to City Hospital. John J Fallon 75 without home removed to Lloyd Hospital after heat. John J Lloyd 30 Harrison avenue overcome in front of 348 Harrison avenue sent to City Hospital. Unknown hysterical woman from heat in front of Mission Church Roxbury treated at Psychopathic Hospital. Unidentified man about 28 found unconscious in front of 68 Eustis street Roxbury and taken to City Hospital. Welsh Thomas 25 collapsed in boat off Winthrop and moved to Metropolitan police station.

John D. Crossman Centre Street Milton Giuseppi Disletanni Jones Court Newton Howard Court Lodge Brighton City Hospital John J. Lloyd Harrison Avenue John J. Fallon Lagrange Street Relief Hospital Mission Church Roxbury Psychopathic Hospital Eustis Street Crossman John D Disletanni Guiseppi Fallon John J Station 4 Lloyd Welsh Thomas Winthrop Metropolitan Police Station

Minister Sued by His Coachman Over Car Collision

The Rev. Herbert Johnson pastor of the Warren Avenue Baptist Church is sued for $5000 in a tort action filed yesterday by William Wall a coachman. Wall alleges the minister's chauffeur caused a motor car collision in Back Bay last spring injuring Wall who was driving his carriage.

Herbert Johnson Warren Avenue Baptist Church William Wall Wall William H. Shea Johnson

Wilson Sends Birthday Felicitations to King Gustav V

President Wilson cables King Gustav V of Sweden on his birthday extending felicitations and wishes for health happiness and continued prosperity for Sweden under his reign. The message was delivered from Washington on June 16.

Washington Wilson Gustav V Sweden United States

Pretty Woman Travels Abroad Risks in Post Magazine

Roy Norton writes in next Sunday's Post Magazine about dangers likely to confront a pretty woman traveling abroad, with exceptions for England and the colonies. The piece suggests unpleasant experiences await, contrasting safety with the familiar comforts of home.

Roy Norton Next Sunday Post England Colonies

Heat closes Middlesex Court in Cambridge on heat day

The Middlesex Superior Criminal Court sitting in East Cambridge was overwhelmed by heat and adjourned until Wednesday morning. Judge Frederick Chase announced the illness forced postponement of business. The Rounds-Larner duel case was indefinitely delayed again due to Herbert Larner’s lawyer, Thomas F. Barry of Boston, being unable to attend.

Middlesex Superior Criminal Court East Cambridge Frederick Chase Larner Boy

Lenox Club to Permit Latest Dances for Summer Visitors

Pittsfield Country Club entertainment committee lifts embargo on glides and dances at the Lenox club after summer visitors pressed for change. The move follows Lenox’s lead as boycott threats prompted the policy reversal and openness to popular dances.

Lenox Club Lenox Pittsfield Country Club

Woman in Auto Saves Herself at Mingo Beach

Beverly scene reports a touring car owned by E. B. Alsop of Washington, D. C., driven by Mrs. Alsop, narrowly breaking through a stone wall at Mingo Beach on Hale street and plunging toward the stony beach below. She jumped as the car hit the wall, was shaken and suffered nervous shock but saved herself.

Beverly Mingo Beach Hale Street E. B. Alsop Washington, D. C Neptune Street the Cove Stony Beach

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