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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1915
Page
5
Milton E. Shaw a 24 year old Bridgewater resident’s son died by suicide in the Torrey street woods, apparently over a broken love affair. A photograph of a young woman was found in his coat pocket. he bought the shotgun this morning in a local store.
Advertisement promotes weight loss using Kerein capsules with open air activity and weekly weigh-ins. Claims safe, simple method without dieting or exercise, urging daily doses after meals and before bed, noting improved digestion and energy. Includes appeals to readers facing obesity and promises quick results.
Charles McGrath, 20, of 5 Benson street North Brighton, died after William J. Lynch, 22, of 68 Waverly street North Brighton, struck him in the back of the head with a three prong pitchfork in a rear stable after a friendly boxing match. Lynch was charged with man slaughter.
A fire in a shed attached to a Newton barn belonging to Francis J. Mague drew three alarms from Newton and part of Waltham fire departments. The shed and its wagons and harness were destroyed. 28 horses were recaptured and housed after the blaze. Investigators believe a spark from a nearby hay stack started the fire.
A disturbance erupts during the Birth of a Nation screening as two men clash in Row F causing panic in the theater. The incident prompts an emergency call that brings 40 extra officers to restore order amid the tense viewing and dramatic portrayal of the Little Colonel’s charge.
An audience riot erupts during a photoplay prompting police to eject two men, one white and one colored, after a verbal clash over seating. Superintendent Crowley witnesses the incident as officers separate the pair and offer warrants. Police reinforce with forty patrolmen. later, the film resumes with partial refunds offered to all aggrieved patrons.
The Danish dispatch says German forces were checked to the west of Mitau in Courland. Russian forces in strong positions forced a retreat.
Alton B. Parker urges patience over the Lusitania crisis praising President Wilson for withholding immediate action. He cites McKinley and warns against pressuring the president while noting the public must trust the decision when ready. Parker emphasizes the president’s information and duty to act at the proper time.
Cable advices report the Allan line steamship Carthaginian arrived safely at Glasgow after leaving here April 25 with 130 cabin and steerage passengers, mainly New Englanders. The Hesperian from St John and Halifax docked in Liverpool Sunday night with 121 saloon, 75 second class and 400 steerage passengers.
An advertisement promises relief from uric acid related ailments including rheumatism and back pain. It offers a free 50 cent bottle for first trial with 16 cents postage, then a regular 60 cent bottle by parcel post, with no alcohol or habit forming drug, to East Hampton Connecticut. It invites readers to mail name and address to a department of the company.
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