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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1914
Page
9
Herbert T. Andrews aged 23 of Boston was sentenced to the Massachusetts reformatory for an indeterminate term by Judge Chase. Authorities allege he passed forged checks on Boston hotels and nearby establishments while maintaining innocence and denying identity error.
In a letter to the editor, Boston merchants contest a published table of port figures, asserting 1903 and 1913 imports and exports were vastly underreported. They cite actual port data showing rising totals, growing tonnage, and more European sailings, urging recognition of Boston as a first class US port.
Designers study the wearer's station and figure to tailor masters pieces. They aim to please both older and younger tastes, proving themselves artists in the craft of apparel.
Miss Mabel Gertrude Darmody of West Newton and Frank J. Sullivan of East Boston were married at St Bernard's Church by Rev J I Kelliher after a chance office meeting at Gillette Safety Razor. Darmody once led a Gillette department. Sullivan is an auditor there. The Gillette staff sent a silver service to a wedding breakfast at Copley Square Hotel. The bride wore a party of relatives attended by Miss Mary Lyons as bridesmaid and John Sullivan as best man. The couple honeymooned briefly afterward.
Miss Adeleine Westlake of Newton married Lester A. Dunckle of Milford New Hampshire at 37 Carleton street Newton in a ceremony conducted by Rev H Grant Person of the Eliot Congregational Church Gerturde Westlake served as maid of honor Elmer R Dunckle was best man Over 100 guests attended the reception The newlyweds left for Boothbay Harbor Maine and will reside at 5 Forest Terrace Lexington after their return
An advertisement touts Rheumasalts as a lithia drink that cleanses the liver and kidneys, relieves back pain and nervousness, and treats various ailments believed to originate from a torpid liver. It promises quick action without griping and notes bottle sizes of 25c, 50c, and $1.00 with mail‑order possible.
Stockholders and officials of the Heywood Bros and Wakefield Company of Wakefield held a conference yesterday and it was rumored an early settlement of the strike would be effected.
Metropolis park police known as gray wolves deter I W W strikers at a factory over a suspected wage dispute. Only about 30 workers entered yesterday as leaders warned against violence while fund shortages threaten families and a possible factory shutdown.
Special Officer Muriaty shut off power to the elevated line as a heavy train bore into the Friend street station pit. Patrolman Ferrari leaped in to save Mrs Hattie Knapp who had fallen into the pit. The train halted within feet aided by air brakes. Mrs Knapp suffered shock and was rushed to Haymarket Relief Hospital.
WARREN R T May 18 Andrew Carlson a town highway department worker was killed today while trying to stop a pair of runaway horses in a street accident with fatal injuries reported.
City Hall officials brace for budget cuts as the Board of Street Commissioners seeks to trim 20000 from expenses. General salary reductions likely. some workers may lose jobs. Mayor Curley plans street layout and city collection department reforms.
Street Commissioners plan recommendations to the Mayor today with expected axing in the collecting department. In the schools the first wave of raises includes Horace B. Fisher from assistant secretary to executive clerk at 2500 a year and others gaining higher titles and salaries. Frank B. Kaubeck and Annie E. Lawler were approved for city printing plant positions at 21 dollars weekly.
Albert A. Abrahams of 5 Preston Street Dorchester is to be arraigned in West Roxbury court for breaking and entering the home of Theodore Hastings at 493 Walnut Avenue Jamaica Plain and stealing goods valued over 400 dollars. Police say he was stopped with a suspicious bundle on Newspaper Row by Officer Andrews. Contents identified as Jamaica Plain stolen goods.
City Council and Commissioner Rourke met Edgar N. Wrightington of Consolidated Gas for discussion on the proposed 2 million dollar street gas lighting contract. After the conference no progress was reported.
The council held a secret style meeting after which no statement was issued. Past councils let the public works commissioner handle lighting contracts, but this time a public hearing was required and held. Whether any changes will come from yesterday's session is uncertain.
Counsel Sullivan asked to determine whether the city can legally alter a contract after a public hearing has been held and read, without conducting a new hearing, to satisfy legal requirements. The move follows discussions on the process and potential need for additional notice or deliberation.
Former Governor J Frank Hanly from Indiana and Hon Oliver W Stewart congressman from Illinois were guests at the Boston Central W C T U last regular meeting in Chipman Hall. Peace Day observance joined the departments of peace and mercy for a joint program.
Pinklets are tiny pink granules sugar coated and easy to take. They claim to cleanse the bowels torpid liver and biliousness, with no distressing symptoms. Sold by druggists for 25 cents per bottle with a Dr Williams Medicine Co booklet.
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