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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1916

Page

5

Lonnie Sues Booking Agent Over Dud Contract

Actor Lonnie sues Sam Cohen at 148 Court Street in Municipal Court over a broken sketch contract with James Fraser. Lonnie claims Cohen defamed him as dishonest and jailed, leading to the termination of the agreement. Judge Wentworth took the case under advisement after testimony.

Alexander Lonnie Sam Cohen Court Street Wentworth Lonnie Heather Harry Lauder Bobby Burns James Fraser Fraser Tiee

Peary Ends Climb of White Mountains

Admiral Robert E. Peary with wife, daughter, and Winthrop C. Green completed a White Mountains trek. They ascended Mt Madison after lunch at Madison Spring Hut and reached Mt Adams top, noting minimal snow and icy rock surfaces. The party then departed for Portland.

Gorham N. N Robert E. Peary Winthrop C. Green Portland White Mountains Mt. Madison Madison Spring Hut Mt. Adams

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Free Trial Offer

Advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as safe and pleasant for all ages with a free trial by mail. Claims thousands of users find it reliable for indigestion and stomach discomfort.

Stuart F. A. Stuart Co Stuart Building Marshall, Mich

Tablets Aid Children and Adults in Stomach Ailments

The Tablets suit both children and elders and help pale thin kids with poor appetite after meals. Full sized boxes sell for 50 cents at druggists. Parents should not neglect this safe remedy for stomach and bowel troubles if a child is ailing. Mail order for trial offered.

Couvon

All for the Love of a Cop Brookline Patrolman

A Brookline police officer, Patrolman Emery E. Allen, is praised for guiding and protecting children at Washington Square. The piece recounts a noon incident on University Road where two girls argue and a scuffle ensues, ending with Allen managing the scene as the local guardian.

Brookline Washington Square Emery &. Allen Emery FE. Allen University Road Allen Washington Boston Emery E. Allen Eugene Field

A Visit to Little Italy and Maria’s Spaghetti Feast

A narrator describes a visit to New York's Little Italy hosted by Giuseppe and Maria. The meal features garlic scented soups and Maria’s renowned spaghetti with warm hospitality from Maria’s fisherman father. A side stop includes brass Russian shops and bargain candlesticks.

Maria Giuseppe Fifth Avenue Mother

The nicest man I ever saw a poem by Theodosia Pickering Garrison

A child recalls a kindly school crossing guard who wears soldier like attire and gold buttons. The man guides children safely across, plays, reassures, and even carries a frightened girl across a muddy street, exuding warmth and reverence.

Theodosia Pickering Garrison

Patrolman Allen Guides Children Across Curbstone

The beloved Brookline patrolman escorts children daily, carrying, lifting, and telling stories as crowds pass. He walks with seven year old girls, a nurse, and a baby carriage, while precinct 7 kids hail him as the best ever. No new developments about a girl with white stockings or a red hair ribbon emerge.

Santa Claus Emery E. Allen Brookline Allen Mr. Allen Washington Square University Road Beacon Street Marjory Curbstone Precinct 7

Believes Pair of $1000 Bonds Mislaid in Chelsea

A notice urges owners to search for two mislaid Chelsea city bonds worth $1000 each. One bond fell due in 1891 with all its coupons cashed while the principal was never presented. The second bond matured about six years ago with one or two coupons likely attached and not collected.

Chelsea Thomas B. Frost

Remarkable California Truck Run Tests Durable G M C Tires

A 112 ton G M C truck with Goodrich tires completed a 1200.9 mile California run on 100 gallons of fuel. Don Lee agency conducted the test starting in San Francisco with the mileage sealed by the city weights and measures. The journey covered northern California with 1100 starts and stops and an average of 12 mpg, ending with tires appearing nearly new. Three Californians correctly guessed mileage within one tenth of a mile.

Goodrich California Don Lee San Francisco

Cubs Sign Seaton to Pair With Fletcher in Pitching

Manager Tinker signs Tom Seaton a former Philadelphia Brooklyn and Newark Federals player for 7500 dollars. The deal hinges on Seaton proving himself in spring training, with the contract void if he fails to make good.

Fred Anderson Buffalo Star Tinker Cubs Tom Seaton Philadelphia Brooklyn Newark Federals Sinclair Seaton

Clash of Experts on Left Handed Pitchers

Baseball men dispute the best left handed pitcher in the Federal league with Schulz of Buffalo claimed by some while Cullop’s record cited by others as the strongest.

Herman Schaefer Schulz Buffalo Cullop

Detective Arrested Leaving Courtroom After Testimony

Salvatore Gaffand a private detective, just testified and helped a liquor case conviction at Pemberton Square. He was arrested by Sergeant Anderson on an old charge of $300 larceny from Peter Andriaklis, identified as he left the courtroom.

Pemberton Square Salvatore Gaffand Peter Andriaklis Anderson Gaffand

Maria’s Gift Exchange and Faint Housewife Confession

I describe exchanging rare brass items for Maria and her reaction to the shinier vases. She watches our selections with uncertain eyes while we choose tarnished brass pieces. She has given a spaghetti recipe and I intend to publish it when I decipher her hieroglyphics.

Maria

Answers to Correspondents

Helena R D is advised to rework her manuscript after a cooling period to identify weak spots. Louise B and M A M are informed the requested address cannot be provided because the writer did not supply it.

Helena R. D Louise B

Mary Pickford Talks Scheduled in Daily and Sunday Posts

Mary Pickford talks will appear five days weekly in the Daily Post and every Sunday in the Sunday Post. The arrangement adds a regular stream of her remarks to both editions.

Mary Pickford Daily Post Sunday Post

Stutz Boss Denies Return to Racing After New York Victory

Harry Stutz president of Stutz Motor Car Company denies rumors of the Stutz returning to races. He notes that after the New York win he promised to stay out until world records are broken and that any future racing would be limited and contingent on records. He adds Cooper’s West Coast plans with a Stutz car do not affect the stance and may be limited to the West.

Harry Stutz Stutz Motor Car Company Indianapolis Stutz Sheepshead Bay New York Mr. Stutz Cooper

Poslam Promises Rapid Skin Relief For All Ailments

An advertisement extols Poslam skin remedy noting it calms itching on first use and improves daily until the skin clears. Poslam Soap is claimed to be nonirritating with a pleasant afterfeel. Sample requests are directed to Emergency Laboratories in New York City.

Minard New England West 21Th St New York City

Democrats Pick Their Delegates for National Convention

The Democratic State committee endorses Sherman I Whipple Daniel Doherty of Westfield Joseph H O Neil and ex Governor Walsh as the four delegates at large to the St Louis national convention Major Thomas Walsh says the ex Governor will back President Wilson and his policies if chosen for the resolutions committee

Democratic State Committee Sherman I. Whipple Daniel Doherty Westfield Joseph H. O'Neil Walsh St. Louis Thomas Walsh Wilson

Democratic Leaders Debate Walsh Attitude at Quincy House

At a Sunday meeting in the Quincy House Democratic leaders discuss ex Governor Walsh admission and pledge strategies. Major Walsh denies unpledged ballot instructions while leaders favor a pro President stance against Bryan influences. Roosevelt candidates Storey Peterson Feiker Peckwith Atwood Langshaw named for district alternates.

Walsh Quincey House Bryan Wilson Democratic State Committee Roosevelt Arthur D. Storey Essex Vincent Peterson Salem William Feiker Northampton Charles H. Peckwith Springfield Charles H. Atwood Middleboro Walter M. Langshaw

Chief Benders One Year Phillies Contract Reported

The deal with the Phillies is for one year and omits a salary figure. It is believed he can claim the difference between his Baltimore contract and the new Philadelphia arrangement in the pending suit, with Ike not drawing from the Fed earnings.

Chief Bender Phillies Ike Baltimore Feds Baltimore Philly

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Peary Italy Peppina Cross Street Aterhood Wage Warehouse CO Macs Westland Avenues Back Bay Hen Ibacons’ Grocery Iw. & A. Bacon Co.’S Crepe de Chine Georgette Crepe
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