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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1916

Page

5

Former Boston Broker Auerbach Arrested in New York

Louis T. Auerbach aged 54 once director at Trinity Copper Mining and a Boston stock broker was arrested in New York on an indictment warrant for larceny of stock certificates valued at 35302.98. Boston police learned of the arrest last night. Inspector George Farrell travels today with papers to return Auerbach.

Louis T. Auerbach Trinity Copper Mining Company Boston New York George Farrell Auerbach

Auerbach Linked to 1912 Boston Flight and Mine Assets

The article notes Abe Auerbach vanished from Boston in 1912 after a stock brokerage at 53 State Street and holding control of Trinity copper mines later sold to Thomas Lawson. He allegedly stole six Bull Frog Mine Syndicate certificates from Arthur P. French’s office on Feb 10 1910 while French was away. The certificates, part of assets assigned to French May 20 1908, were Nevada gold mine shares valued about $5883.83 each. While in Boston he resided at 15 Ivy Street Back Bay.

Auerbach Stock Exchange State Street Trinity Copper Mines Thomas Lawson Arthur P. French Bull Frog French Boston Ivy Street Back Bay Nevada

Mother 10 Keep the Boy

Judge Grant granted temporary custody of the 15 month old to Mrs. Elsie A. Armstrong of Ashmont with the father Clarence G. Armstrong allowed visitation. The court ordered $8 weekly support and $10 counsel fees for two months while reconciliation efforts continue.

Another Case of Anthrax in Woburn Reported

Another case of anthrax contracted from handling leather imports from Europe was reported in Woburn. The victim was Joseph Domard, 49, of 60 Fast ern avenue, a tannery worker who was sent to Massachusetts General Hospital.

Europe Woburn Joseph Domdard Fastern Avenue Massachusetts General Hospital

Convention Bill Advances In House Ways and Means

The House Ways and Means committee favored a bill to hold a constitutional convention in the state next year. A separate measure would allow Boston school teachers to join the state retirement association. Hyde Park petitions were denied on two fronts, including a five cent Hyde Park fare and gas service expansion with equal rates citywide.

Ways and Means Committee House of Representatives Boston Committee On Social Welfare Hyde Park Boston Consolidated Gas Light Company

Catholic Society Membership Drive at Holy Cross

Rev J W Culhane distributed over 2500 applications for Holy Name Society membership during last nights mission at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. The society meets on the second Sunday monthly at 4 15 pm and takes body communion every three months at the 7 o clock mass.

J. W. Culhane Holy Name Society Cathedral of the Holy Cross

Bill to reorganize Prison Commission

A bill to reorganize the State Prison Commission and abolish both parole boards is favored by a special legislative committee. The plan would replace the current five member body with a paid prison commissioner at 6000 dollars annually and an unpaid advisory board of four members appointed by the Governor.

State Prison Commission Prison Commission

Lady Bountiful Skates With Help From an Unknown Red

In the next Sunday Post a charitable matron enjoys a skating outing with assistance from a mysterious benefactor nicknamed Red, whose identity remains unknown. The piece emphasizes kindness and community support.

Lady Bountiful Red

Dog Defying Thief Fined in Malden Court

Leslie Purrington was fined 75 dollars for theft and 50 dollars on another count after admitting he acted as a lookout during a burglary at Mrs. Margaret Driscoll’s home in Everett. He argued for jail avoidance citing his cancer-stricken mother, while Salem police signaled additional warrants if released.

Margaret Driscoll Main Street Everett Don New England Leslie Purrington Bruce Malden Purrington Salem

Protestant Churches News Items Recital and Lenten Talks

Prominent clergy and speakers visit Boston area churches with a sequence of services lectures and recitals. Arthur M. Phelps with Ethel Hague Rea will perform at First Church Roxbury tomorrow at 8 pm. St Margaret's Guild holds a 10 am corporate communion today at St James West Somerville.

Arthur M. Phelps Ethel Hague Rea Eliot Square Roxbury St. Margaret's Guild St. James’ Episcopal Church West Somerville Daniel Dulaney Addison All Saints’ Church Brookline St. James’ Church Francis C. Lowell St. Margaret’s Guild

Destroyer Tucker Returns to Quincy from Tests

The torpedo boat destroyer Tucker docked at Fore River ship yard Quincy after tests at Rockland Maine. Officials said a four hour run at 20 knots met the required oil and water consumption limits.

Tucker Boston Harbor Fore River Ship Yard Quincey Rockland

Fishermen’s Pier Breaks Records as Vessels Open Big Groundfish Push

Twenty one vessels arrived at the new fish pier bringing a large run of groundfish and triggering lower wholesale prices. Haddock 6 cents, steak cod 12 1 2 cents, market cod 8 cents, steak pollock 9 1 2 cents, steak cask 1 4 cents, large hake 11 cents, medium hake 9 cents, halibut 35 cents. The British steamer Architect sails for Newport News to load 450 000 bushels of oats while the Italian steamer Mongihello arrives from Leghorn to load 300 000 bushels for Europe. The Law son wreck at Bug Light spit prompts discharging work. Hedge Fence Lightship fog signal changes planned around April 1. Arthur James sails south for mackerel seining opening the 1916 season. barge Fooling Suey to revert to its bark rig. Scully line sells the Suey for 42000 dollars. The Landsman notes wireless music by power at Tufts College reaching ships 100 miles out. The Star Spangled Banner could soon be heard by Kaiser’s operators. more in next Sunday Post.

Haddock Newport News Boston Mongihello Leghorn Europe Lawson Bug Light Spit Hedge Fence Vineyard Sound Arthur James John Matheson Gloucester Scully ‘Ine Coastwise Trading Company Harold J. Power American Radio & Research Corporation Tufts College Merchants & Miners Transportation Line Little Experiment Station Mr. Power Cape Cod Josh Power Tufts Berlin

Shipping News Update From Port Cities and Tugs

Steamer Glenellah with multiple consignees arrives from Baltimore to Philadelphia and Norfolk while towing barges Beaufort Ruth and Easton. Sailed steamers include M F P Harper to Philadelphia and J W Stoddard to Hampden with tugs Waltham and E J Pillsbury towing barges. Additional vessels Neptune Yale Royal and Juno depart for various Atlantic ports.

Glenellah McKinnon Louisburg Howard, Chase Baltimore Newport News Norfolk Grecian Page Philadelphia Bay State Strout Portland W. B. Keene Meader Wiggins 8. C Beaufort Yale Royal Neptune Cunningham Sandwich Ruth William II Yerkes, Perkins Easton New York Taurus Foote Lynn Grace Juno Kemp Beverly Columbia M. FP. Harper Manati Bristol J. W. Stoddard Sewalls Point Hampden Neva Bear River Mary Langdon Camden Waltham Fall River E. J Pillsbury Charles I’. Pritchard Card

Friend Sends $10 for Mrs Records

A Sandwich woman mailed a $10 check for Mrs Records of 11 Barrett street Malden care of the Post. The giver asked only to be acknowledged as a friend and said the money should go to Mrs Records, with a Post representative delivering it.

F. R. Records Barrett Street Malden Sandwich Mrs Records

Worcester State Asylum Superintendent Resigns After Board Clash

Worcester March 22 A clash with the new trustees appointed by Governor McCall is cited as the reason for the resignation of Dr H Louis Stick superintendent of the Worcester State Asylum The resignation takes effect in 60 days Dr Michael J O Meara chairman of the State Board of Insanity refused to comment on the resignation

Worcester McCall H. Louis Stick Worcester State

When Hood's Sarsaparilla Meets Pepticon Pills

An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and Peptiron Pills as an iron tonic. The two together are described as the ideal spring medicine that purifies the blood, restores strength, aids digestion, and promotes sound sleep. It claims two dollars for the pair yields better results than four dollars of other treatments.

Hood

Boy Trottier set fires at Sacred Heart School

Amesbury police allege 14 year old William Trottier admitted starting the Sacred Heart School blaze on Front Street endangering 20 children. He also said he started two basement fires at his home on March 14 and yesterday. Chief Selphan found a partly burned match and traced him through a matches dealer.

Amesbury Sacred Heart Front Street James E. Selphan William Trottier Alington Street Allere Trottier

Mrs Storrow to Talk Preparedness at Lexington Meeting

The Lexington branch of the Special Aid Society for American Preparedness holds its first regular meeting this afternoon in Cary Hall with president Mrs William P Martin presiding. Mrs James J Storrow of Boston will deliver her postponed address on Preparedness.

Lexington Special Aid Society For American Preparedness Cary Hall William P. Martin James J. Storrow Boston

Tech Engineer Corps Elects Officers

This report notes the newly formed engineering corps at MIT electing officers. Major Edwin T. Cole advised on appointments with James A. Tobey named senior captain and Professor J. W. Howard elected major of the corps.

Tech Engineer Corps Institute Edwin T. Cole J. W. Howard Department of Civil Engineering James A. Tobey Howard

Instructors Named for Military Course Roles at College

The article states Professor Howard will lead the course with Tobey as commander-in-chief of military tactics and H. B. Luther, a fellow instructor, chosen as adjutant.

Blind students stage Taming of the Shrew at Perkins Institute

An audience of over 80 attended the Perkins Institute for the Blind in Watertown for the third performance of Taming of the Shrew. Pupils led the cast with 16 year old James Fulton as Katherine and 21 year old Peter Salmon as Petrucio receiving strong applause for their spirited portrayals.

Perkins Institute For the Blind Watertown James Fulton Katherine the Shrew Peter Salmon Petrucio

Wellesley Man Dies in Tailoring Shop

Stephen Giglet aged 42 of 506 Washington street Wellesley collapsed at Hixon Tailoring Company 581 Boylston street and died before a doctor arrived. Medical examiner Leary said death likely from natural causes.

Stephen Giglet Washington Street Wellesley Hixon Tailoring Company Boylston Street Leary

Lithuanian Relief Fund Plans Meeting at Hotel Bellevue

A Lithuanian relief fund committee meeting will be held tonight at the Hotel Bellevue to raise funds for starving Lithuanians. Speakers include Mayor Curley Dr Jak mauh and Mgr Splaine representing Cardinal O Connell with George H Shields presiding.

Lithuanian Relief Fund Committee Hotel Bellevue Lithuania Curley Jakmauh Mgr. Splaine Cardinal O'Connell George H. Shields

Bromine Quinine Cold Cure Ad Listed for One Day

An advertisement urges customers to seek Laxa Tive BromO Quinine to cure a cold in one day. It claims a signature of E. W. Grove and markets the product as a genuine remedy. The price shown is 25e.

E. W. Grove

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Fughive Auerbach Armstrong Church St. Paul's Catholic Club Harvard University Hotel Somerset Lowell A. L. Lowell M. BE. Carey M. O'L. Collins T. J. Falvey M. H. Fannon J. G. Joyce J. S. Kent Brockton L. J. Logan J. J. McCarthy J. P. Murray Notre Dame Mt. St. Joseph's Academy Brighton Massachusetts International Federation of Catholic Alumnae Pauline Moll Cambridge Confraternity of the Holy Cross Hamilton Theatre Bowdoin Street Dorchester Daly Industrial School Robert A. Woods South End House Union Congregational Church Columbus Avenue West Newton Street Woods Katharine D. Hardwick Associated Charities of Boston George J. Prescott Church of the Good Shepherd Cortes Street South End Dean Rousmaniere St. Paul Quincy Newt Kot Hear Wireless Inventor Power Tufts Station Medford Pa van Loon Mary Sears Thomas Too Buema Fallon Ang. Nunan Grueby Seteene Stilletta Nat Nelson Valerie W. Cenanes el. DeCosta R. Brown A P Andrews Jeuse Costa Swell Oe Shipping News O'Keeffe Corey Roar Atstas Alaska Ile Blaze Mrs. Storrow Wellesley Man America Omical Riker Commonwealth Avenue Locomobile Company OF America Seaside Park Bridgeport, Conn Aia
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