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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1917
Page
2
Napoleon Bergeron testified in divorce court that his wife Mary L. Bergeron threatened him with a carving knife while drunk after he married her to save her life. He described smashing gifts with a hammer and a jar of water and goldfish as missiles. He weighed 270 pounds to her 170, and his dog allegedly saved him by barking during the attack.
New England cities will host Caliban nights following a Caliban executive committee meeting at Young's Hotel. Mayors Curley Rockwood Holmes O'Donnell and Newhall attended along with educators urged by Percy MacKaye. Boston Elevated will run trains from Boston through the Cambridge tunnel to the Stadium July 2 to July 14, aiding out of town attendees. Business groups reported strong ticket sales and pledged further promotion in the days ahead.
Boston banks were swamped yesterday as thousands paid the second instalments on Liberty Loan bonds. Officers and clerks worked overtime and special rooms were set aside to handle the rush. Many customers were confused by bond terms and asked many questions. Mail payments surged and banks added staff as officials warned the process would take several days.
Milo Maine June 28 Harry Weymouth, a neighbor of Oscar Mayo who was killed last night in what officials believe was a deer hunting accident, was detained awaiting an investigation. Authorities say Weymouth was seen with a gun near the field at the time Mayo was shot.
Michael Slammon, quartermaster sergeant of the Coast Artillery Corps at Fort Greble, was held for the grand jury on a charge of murdering his brother-in-law Robert A. Parkinson at Saunderstown on June 19. Witnesses said Slammon shot Parkinson after he refused access to Mrs. Slammon staying at Parkinson’s home.
The Massachusetts income tax law is constitutional and the State may tax gains from sale of intangible property by non dealers. The ruling covers gains from subscribing rights to stock, stock dividends issued after the statute, and cash dividends paid from pre statute profits. Majority ruled on first three questions, unanimous on the fourth.
Dublin New Hampshire reports 572 residents contributing a total of 10000 dollars for war relief. The town claims a per capita rate of over 17 dollars, a record set by local workers.
Silk coats in colors priced at 10.50 15.00 18.50 25.00. Silk coats in black and navy 18.50 25.00 35.00. Cloth coats in black and colors 15.00 18.50 25.00 35.00. Wool jersey coats 10.50 and 15.00.
Local retailer advertises a wide coat sale with price ranges from 5.00 to 25.00 for storm coats, 10.50 to 18.50 for other coats, and 18.50 to 45.00 for motor coats, plus leather coats priced 45.00 to 75.00. The listing highlights diverse styles and materials aimed at shoppers seeking affordable outerwear.
New and back catalog items for children from Giants Pianea include Sogs Voile dresses in plain colors with lace trims in sizes 6 to 14 years at 3.95, plaid gingham bloomers and dresses for 6 to 16 years from 1.50 to 2.95, white middies 12 to 16 years at 1.50, white pique belted skirts 12 to 16 years at 2.95, Khaki suits 6 to 16 years at 2.95 to 3.95, and bathing suits 1.50 to 5.00 with skirt or bloomer styles.
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