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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1914
Page
15
A full color page features Hank and His Animal Friends as a new acquisition to Hank’s menagerie saves the jewels in a dramatic Sunday Post installment.
An advertising notice promotes Poslam as a cure for eczema acne and itching skin with quick improvement after brief treatment. It claims relief from pimples dandruff scalp scale and chafing feet and touts a free sample from Emergency Laboratories New York.
Feeble with age 82 widow Mrs. Mary Ward of Waltham told in equity court how she believes her eldest son Andrew Ward and his wife Hannah possess property that should belong to her. She seeks reconveyance of the family home, saying she transferred it under mistaken belief it was an agreement for care for life with the estate passing on her death.
In a Waltham court Mrs. Ward alleges fraud to induce signing a deed that transferred her property to her son Andrew and his wife in 1912. Andrew testifies he agreed to move in after repairing pipes, claiming the transfer was legal. His wife backs his story while denying accusations of neglect and noting she cooked regularly.
Wet weather stops senior and freshmen class pictures at Harvard delaying the annual portraits. Seniors will pose during dinner hour then freshmen take spots for the camera. Freshmen must contribute to the senior picnic fund before descending to temporary seats for photos.
The Prinzess Irene sailed from Hoboken for Naples carrying Cardinal Gibbons and several bishops and priests. The party includes American, German and Papal flags adorning the pier as Cardinal Gibbons travels to Rome for a visit.
Thousands of tulips in varied colors bloomed in the Public Garden yesterday, creating a vibrant spring scene. Mammoth pansies mix with red and yellow tulips, with tulip trees in bloom and other beds just beginning to fill. Gardeners note growth is two to four weeks behind due to cold spell.
John Zackolski aged 67 of 12 Highland Street Needham died yesterday at Newton Hospital from injuries received Saturday night when struck by an automobile owned by Henry M. Sears of Beverly and driven by Clarence M. Linn of Needham.
About 75 I W W strikers at the Pacific mills dye house returned today at the old wage scale after leaders said further resistance was futile amid the break with the American Federation of Labor. Some 50 affiliated with the AFL remain on strike.
In the next Sunday Post, Ginger Pop undergoes a surprising reversal, returning to boyhood. The feature follows the man’s reflection on youth, identity, and the social implications of age and role within his community.
A scheme to smuggle diamonds and jewelry past dock customs was uncovered when the Italian liner Indiana arrived yesterday. A bag of jewelry and a chest of clothing with hidden tin boxes were seized and placed in the apraisers' stores on State street. Customs Inspector Martin Finnbee grew suspicious of the woman examined, and a charity organization attendant assisted in searching the passenger.
Mrs Maria Scaraglino wife of Giuseppe Scaraglino hurried back to Marsala Sicily to wed. A diamond breast pin was found hidden in her bosom along with small tin boxes of jewelry and trinkets tucked in pockets. A bag of jewelry the chest and other unlisted goods were seized and sent to appraisers stores on State street for duty.
Mrs Scaraglino and her husband have continued toward Detroit where Giuseppe formerly resided at 117 Caterone street. No further action has been taken by the government.
Two promotions and one retirement in the Boston Fire Department were approved. Daniel J. Gibbons from second engineer to first engineer at Engine Company 31 and John W. Smith from third engineer to second engineer at Engine Company 44 receive raises from 1400 to 1500 dollars yearly. Retiree Edward G. Hook of Engine Company 22 will receive a 750 dollar annual pension. Hook joined August 8, 189? and was injured in the line of duty February 22, 1912. doctor notes he may recover but not within the department.
Former Representative William J. Leslie of Quincy now resident in Worcester has been selected to deliver the Memorial Day oration at the Worcester soldiers and sailors monument. Leslie is a Spanish War veteran and was on the legislative committee that represented the state at the Gettysburg reunion, where he spoke at the dedication of the George H. Ward monument on the battlefield.
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