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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1915

Page

5

Jurors Hear Testimony in Fitzpatrick Suit Against Fairfield Estate

Lawrence janitor Henry McCusker testified about massaging James M. Fairfield in 1901 and Fairfield’s remark about Miss Fitzpatrick arranging his toilet. Bodyguard John J. O’Brien described work for Fairfield and a 1897 hire of Fitzpatrick as a housemaid. Irene Fitzpatrick testified Fairfield’s delusions after surgery and his calls for Gertrude.

Gertrude J. Fitzpatrick Beacon Street Brookline James M. Fairfield Lawrence Boston Suffolk Superior Court Jenry McCusker McCusker John J. Walsh Miss Fitzpatrick Fairfield Fitzpatrick William O’brien Irene Fitzpatrick Gertrude Cushing Hospital

GetS-IT Corn Remedy Promises Quick Vanish

An urchin of claims touts GETS-IT to banish corns in two drops with no pain or fuss. The ad highlights past painful methods and asserts the product works for corns warts and callouses, priced 25 cents, sold by druggists or FE Lawrence & Co. Chicago.

FE. Lawrence & Co Chicago

The King's Test

Annie Hinrichsen presents a political loyalty tale in the upcoming Sunday Post Magazine. The piece explores contested loyalties and personal duty amid political pressures.

Annie Hinrichsen Next Sunday Post

Churches and doctors plan joint effort for public health

A plan of cooperation between churches and physicians in Massachusetts was announced by Rev. E Tallmadge Root. The Massachusetts Federation of Churches and the Massachusetts Medical Society approved a program to consult on public health in communities. They call for a competent health officer in every city town or group of towns. Dr Milton J Roseneau led the medical society committee and Rev S C Bushnell led the churches committee.

E. Tallmadge Root Massachusetts Federation of Churches Federation of Churches Massachusetts Medical Society Medical Society Milton J. Roseneau S. C. Bushnell Arlington

Reserve Officers Promoted to Patrolmen in City Police

A general order by Police Commissioner O Meara elevates five reserve officers to patrolman. Promoted are John J Cronin La Grange Street station Martin A OHara Joy Street station William P Bransfield East Dedham Street Station John J Counihan Back Bay station and William F Brown Back Bay station. They will remain at their stations. Patrolman Sputter Harbor Police Station is promoted to sergeant to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Sergeant George B McCausland on pension.

O’meara John J. Cronin Lagrange Street Martin A. O’hara Joy Street William P. Bransfield Dedham Street John J. Counihan Back Bay William F. Brown Sputter Harbor Harbor Police George B. McCausland

Reservist Movement Denied by Eastern Army Head

Major General Wood of the Eastern Department states in a letter to Brigadier General Scott that no one in his command has ever had official ties to the American Legion movement to raise reservists. Secretary Garrison released extracts of the letter with Scott's approval.

Washington Wood Hugh L. Scott Army American Legion Scott Garrison

Roosevelt Connection Questioned in Army Reserve Plan

A letter discusses an informal effort to create a nationwide list of men with military qualifications for possible reserve service. It notes no official ties to the American Legion, while Johnston is described as unofficially aiding the effort. General Wood and Secretary Garrison seek a report on army officers’ links to the movement.

American Legion Roosevelt Wright Stimson Dickinson Meyer Navy Army Ridgeway Johnston War Department Wood Scott Garrison

Funeral of A. M. Morton

The funeral for former Alderman Andrew M. Morton who died suddenly at his Brighton home on Chestnut Hill avenue will be held from the residence at 2 30 this afternoon. Morton, a Bostonian and former East Boston resident, was an Alderman at Large elected in 1884 on the Citizens ticket. He was a Democrat in national politics but independent locally and ran a North Washington street machine supplies business near Haymarket. He was a daily guest at Young's Hotel and dined with A Davidson C Murphy A Adams and J B Huckings.

Andrew M. Morton Chestnut Hill Avenue Brighton Morton Washington Street Haymarket Square Young’s Hotel General A. ©. Davidson C. F. Murphy A. Adams J. B. Huckings

Roberts Wins $100 Harvard Debating Prize

E. R. Roberts of Cape Girardeau Missouri was awarded Harvard's Coolidge debating prize of 100 dollars for excellence in speaking during trials with the varsity debating team. The annual award honors the member showing the greatest merit through weeks of trials.

E. R. Roberts Cape Girardeau Coolidge Harvard

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