Defendant Regrets Acquittal in Massachusetts Trial
Giuseppe Dinunno of Otis Court, Brockton, was acquitted of attempting to murder Donato Mastropascoli last December. Tears in his eyes, he sought protection from Marshal James E. Lays, his old rival. Dinunno and his wife fear for their lives and their children's safety. Mastropascoli offered a handshake to end hostilities, but Dinunno refused, warning that the peace would be temporary.
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Brockton
Giuseppe Dinunno
Otis Court
Massachusetts Superior Court
Dinunno
Donato Mastropascoli
James E. Lays
Dinanno
Marshal Lays
Mastropascoli
Dinamno
Cotton blankets rival wool in warmth and economy
Irving Brown, blanket expert at the Clothing Information Bureau, argues that cotton blankets can match wool for warmth when they have a high nap or proper weave. He notes heat comes from air insulation, not wool, and shares laundering tips to maximize cotton blanket performance and longevity.
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Boston
Irving Brown
Clothing Information Bureau
Hamilton Place
Mr. Brown
Grant Lamar appeals sentence in Supreme Court bid
NEW YORK, March 3. David Lamar known as the Wolf of Wall Street today was granted an appeal to the United States Supreme Court to contest a sentence of one year in the New Jersey State prison after serving time in the federal penitentiary at Atlanta for war time activities.
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New York
David Lamar
Wolf
Wall Street
United States Supreme Court
New Jersey
Atlanta
Ikky Boy Comes Along by Sewell Ford
Public notice previews a forthcoming Boston Sunday Post Magazine printing of Ikky Boy Comes Along by Sewell Ford. The note praises Ford as a sharp writer of short stories and promises full publication in the magazine.
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Ikky Boy
Sewell Ford
Boston Sunday Post
Pape's Diapepsin Advertises Quick Indigestion Relief
Claims fast relief from stomach distress caused by acidity. Promotes Pape's Diapepsin as a harmless antacid used to ease belching heartburn and undigested food discomfort so readers can eat favorite foods again at low cost.
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Pape
Woman Completes Across-Continental Horseback Ride
Miss Billie C. Lempie, 21, rode from St. Albans Vermont to San Francisco on her Morgan mare Salem in 159 days. They started June 3 and arrived in good condition the mare shedding 50 pounds. Lempie, a Washington native, joined the New York division of the Woman's Land Army and later farmed during the war. Her route included Adirondacks Cleveland Chicago Sioux City Pine Ridge Lincoln Highway Utah Nevada Yuba Pass and Sacramento Valley California.
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ST. Albans
Billie C. Lempie
Salem
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Lempie
Washington
New York
Woman’s Land Army
West
Adirondacks
Cleveland
Chicago
Sioux City
Pine Ridge
S. D
Lincoln Highway
Utah
Nevada
Yuba Pass
Sacramento Valley
California
Boston's Eventful Night Of March Fourth 1776
Washington seized Dorchester Heights on the evening of March 4 1776 after a council of war set the attack for March 5. Abigail Adams watched the bombardment from Penns Hill and described the terrifying roar of 24 pounders while Washington moved 2000 troops at night to occupy the heights unseen by the British.
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Boston
Washington
Dorchester Heights
Abigail Adams
Quincy
Penn’s Hill
Thomas
Roxbury
Heights
Navy recruiting resumes in Hanover street drive
United States navy recruiting offices on Hanover street reopened yesterday as plans move forward to enroll at least 3000 recruits from the New England district before July 1. Local officials expect strong turnout and rapid processing for the incoming class.
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United States Navy
Hanover Street
New England
Navy
Catholic Church Notes Active Holy Name Society Meeting
The Holy Name Society at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross will meet in the lower church at 4 15 p m on Sunday March 18. Rev John W Culhane S T L will address the members and give benediction. A mission for married women at St Josephs Roxbury closes with Sunday services and a mission for single women begins Sunday evening. Novenas of grace to St Francis Xavier start today at the Church of the Immaculate Conception and at St Marys North End led by S J priests.
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Holy Name Society
Cathedral of the Holy Cross
John W. Culhane
St. Joseph’s Parish
Roxbury
Monsignor
Splaine
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Harrison Avenue
Concord Street
St. Mary’s
North End
William J. Conway
S. J
Augustus J. Duarte
Seacrest
Barrington Hall
Gillette
Medical Dept
Boston Army
Kidnapping Claim Tied to Ford Estate Seizure in Toronto
Henry Potter, editor of a Philadelphia Hebrew paper critical of Henry Ford, arrived at Toronto police with a tale that three men abducted him on Ford’s estate near Detroit while he was trying to interview the famed manufacturer. Potter had previously vanished under mysterious circumstances during his pursuit of Ford.
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Toronto
Henry Potter
Henry Ford
Man recounts abduction tale to police and press
He says on Feb 18 after two failed attempts to see Mr. Ford he went to Ford’s estate where a trio seized him. He was driven away by car, threatened with death, and taken from Detroit across the border to Windsor. He claimed he was bound for Cochran e, never to return to the States, but escaped at West Toronto Station. Ford ordered a search for him amid fears he fell through ice.
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Mr. Ford
Detroit
Windsor
Cochrane
States
West Toronto
Potter
Ford
Ice mint the new discovery ends all corns
A Japanese product named Ice-mint promises painless corn removal with no irritation to surrounding skin. It shrivels hard, soft, and between toe corns, lifting them off easily while comforting tired feet. It claims to prevent foot odor and is popular with women in high heel footwear.
Potter’s Withdrawal Cited by Telegrams Sent After Dropout
Report notes that friends received telegrams from Potter several days after he left eight, signaling a lingering public response to his discontinuation.
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Potter
Ferdinand Employees Enjoy Bowling Party
The Employees' Association of Frank Ferdinand, Inc., and their families enjoyed a bowling party at Red Dragon alley in Harvard Square. A Ferdinand store team was defeated by a Rockland team.
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Frank Ferdinand, Inc
Red Dragon Alley
Harvard Square
Rockland
Untitled bowling event at Ferdin National Bank
Scattered lines show bowling scores for bank teams led by Lamb 213 Caldwell 219 Burnett 247 Stiles 283 total 1281 with Chase 265 and other players. Prizes awarded to Mrs Holmes first and Mrs second in ladies, Mr Cady and Miss Brown in men. An informal lunch followed in the evening.
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Ing
Ferdin National Bank
Lamb
Caldwell
F. Burnett
Stiles
Tota
W Chase
Fedlman
Orpen
Carlyn
Holmes
Hickey
Mr. Cady
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Lord & Webster Co
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Stetson Quality
Stetson
John B.stetson Company
Philadelphia
Grant Lamar
U. S
Billie
BY William Justin Mann
Catholic Church Notes
Ford Estate
Trio
Canada
Armour
Libby, McNeill & Libby
Purity Cross
Swift
Cudahy
Packer
U. S. Gov't
Essex St
War Dept
Cacer Pajamas
Blane
Black Jack & Reeman’s Pepsin
E. B. Harris
Army Surplus Supplies
N. E
Essex Street
Adams Sq
Dover
Haverhill
Worcester
Mags
Manchester
N. H
Po Portland
Ferdinand
R.h.white
da Heanes Norfol
Arthur D. Little, Inc
Cambridge
Bell
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