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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1908

Page

12

Jails Girl Aid of Crooks Arraigned on Larceny Charge

Leigh Fitzhugh also known as P A Machette and Ethel Sullivan was arraigned in the Superior Criminal Court yesterday on larceny of diamonds valued at 750 dollars. The 23 year old asked to return to Concord New Hampshire claiming she was victimized by two crooks and driven by a drug habit to travel with them. She was sent to the Reformatory for Women.

Leigh Fitzhugh P. A. Machette Ethel Sullivan Superior Criminal Court Miss Fitzhugh Concord N. H Reformatory For Women

Morse's Ad Lists Bargains for Half-Holiday Season

At Morse's a wide array of outdoor wear and summer staples are advertised with generous values. Items include Negligee Shirts $1 to $3.50, Outing Shirts 59c, Khaki Trousers $1.50, Blue Serge Suits $12 to $30, Outing Suits $6 to $20, White Worsted Outing Frousers $5 and $6, and numerous accessories such as hats, shoes, and underwear.

Waltham Boyle Bros

Peacemaker dirigible to make first ascent over hub

This afternoon the large wartime balloon Peacemaker, built by Charlestown mechanics Francis and McGregor, will ascend from Huntington avenue grounds if no accident occurs. The craft uses a gasoline engine with four propellers and hydrogen lifting gas prepared by a local generating plant.

Boston Messrs Francis and McGregor Charlestown Waverly House City Square Huntington Avenue

Sign Language Used In Court Arraignment In Tremont Temple

In a Tremont Temple arraignment deaf mute Henry Zerwich faces Octave Fecteau on a charge of assault. Two deaf witnesses Albert Little and M. J. Gaines testified by gesture. The judge, pleased, told Zerwich to be careful next time as the interpreter conveyed court phrases in sign.

Henry Zerwich Octave Fecteau Zerwich Tremont Temple Murray Albert Little M. J. Gaines Fecteau

Adventists Camp at West Newton Reports Large Gathering

More than 600 Seventh Day Adventists from Bay State and New Hampshire attend a West Newton encampment with 100 tents and a gospel tent seating 800. Daily schedule includes 6:30 rising bell, meals, Bible study, youth meetings, and preaching before breaking camp on the 28th.

West Newton Bay State New Hampshire Ers Lfe Adventists White City

French Provence Edges Mauretania In Record Ocean Race

The Provence arrived in New York 30 minutes ahead of the record-breaking Mauretania after a dramatic crossing from Havre to Liverpool. The ships stayed neck and neck through the English Channel and into the Atlantic, with passengers seeing each other’s smoke as they raced the 2838 miles to New York.

la Provence Ocean Flyer Mauretania New York Ocean Greyhounds Provence Cunard Line Nel Havre Liver English Channel

Healer Found Liable for Loss of Leg in Christian Science Case

In New York a patient Solomon Raisler won a $6000 damages verdict against Julius Benjamin for improper treatment by a self described healer. Raisler argued the practitioner posed as a regular healer and prescribed medicines, while Benjamin claimed amputation was court advised and Raisler refused to part with his toe. The case notes Raisler later had his leg amputated at a hospital with an alleged $25,000 loss.

New York Julius Benjamin Solomon Raisler Raisler Benjamin

Wife and strange tiger attack at East Lake Park Zoo

Herman Gerson head keeper at East Lake Park Zoo was seized by a male tiger while cleaning its cage. His wife rushed to help, striking with a pitchfork to blind and deter the beast, freeing Gerson. He was taken to hospital as the roar drew other animals into chaos.

Los Angeles Cal Herman Gerson East Lake Park Zoo Gerson Zoo

Luke Wright Gold Democrat Named Secretary of War

Luke E Wright of Tennessee born 1847 rises from state Attorney General to Secretary of War succeeding Taft. A gold Democrat, he served as Philippine commissioner and governor, led Memphis relief during yellow fever, and was ambassador to Japan.

New York Luke E. Wright Taft Tennessee Archibald W. Wright Raphael Semmes Memphis Wright McKinley Philippine Commission Philippines Japan

Hollis Burgess to Wed Miss Cox in August

Providence announces the engagement of Hollis Burgess of Boston, yacht owner of the Dorothy Q, to Miss Marie E. Cox of Providence and Boston. Burgess said the wedding will be August 8, with venue undecided. The couple have been close friends for some time and the engagement was formally announced.

Providence R. I Hollis Burgess Boston Dorothy Q Marie E. Cox Cox Miss Saunders Burgess

Rev Augustus Prime Dies At 65 After Illness

The Rev Augustus Prime rector of St Margaret's Episcopal Church Brighton died at Massachusetts General Hospital after a two week illness. Born in England about 65 he served earlier in Newcastle New Brunswick and other Canadian churches. For nearly 30 years he led St Margaret's and was esteemed across faiths.

Augustus Prime St. Margaret's Episcopal Church Brighton Massachusetts General Hospital Father Prime High East England America Newcastle N. B St. Margaret's

Bryan to release analysis of Republican platform

William J. Bryan declined to discuss the Republican national convention today and prepared an analysis of the party platform. He probably will make it public tomorrow in Lincoln Nebraska.

Lincoln, Neb Willliam J. Bryan

Daniel F Brickley Elected Delegate to International Lithographers Convention

Daniel F. Brickley secretary of Lithographers' Union 8 was elected delegate to the international convention of the craft to be held.

Daniel F. Brickley

Lithographers Union Growth Highlighted At National Convention

In Indianapolis the upcoming convention is billed as pivotal for the lithographic industry. The international union shows rapid growth after the two year strike, with Eastern locals expanding and Western organizing gaining momentum. President Matthew Comerford reports strong gains and wage improvements nationwide as Stationary Engineers' unions also note solid progress. Comerford will remain in Boston Monday night after speaking at Union 16 and initiating seven new members.

Indianapolis International Union Greater Boston St. Paul Steam Engineers’ Union Stationary Engineers’ Union 16 Comerford Pacific Coast Canada International New England Arthur M. Huddell the International William M. Beck Enee Union 263 Frank B. Monaghan William R. B. Whelan Union 16

Woman Saves Boy From Fire With Milk After Matches Incident

At Cambridge Relief Hospital, five year old Herbert M. Dukeshire Jr. is listed in serious condition from burns suffered while playing with matches yesterday morning. Neighbor Mrs Frank Williams rushed to the back yard, wrapped the child in her skirt, carried him inside, and poured a quart of milk on the flames to extinguish them.

Cambridge Relief Hospital Herbert M. Dukeshire, Jr Frank Williams Dukeshires Brookline Street Cambridge Herbert

Atlantic House Nantasket Opens Season June 15

The Atlantic House at Nantasket Mass opened on June 15 to attract the best people for the season.

Atlantic House Nantasket Mass

Cuban Seller Relocates After Segregation Pressure

Residents near Lonsdale and Florida streets in Ashmont pressured Lewis Terry, a Cuban, to sell his $8000 two story house. Neighbors raised $400 as a balm to their prejudice, transferring ownership to William G. Cook who will move in to ease tensions.

Lonsdale Florida Streets Ashmont Lewis Terry Mr. Terry William G. Cook

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