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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1913

Page

3

Polish Falcons Hold Boston Convention In Support Of Poland

The Polish Falcons plan a two day convention in Boston starting this afternoon with a parade from Andrew Square to Paine Memorial Hall. They seek funds to aid Poland in its fight for independence from Russia and a secret committee is said to be in charge of the Warsaw war fund.

Boston Andrew Square Paine Memorial Hall Falcons Poland Russia Warsaw

Funeral services for Mrs Avis Gowing in Wakefield

The funeral for 95 year old Mrs Avis Gowing the second oldest woman in Wakefield was held yesterday afternoon from her Court street North Ward residence.

Avis Gowing Wakefield Court Street North Ward

Friedmann Stands By Treatment in Providence Row

Dr. Friederich Friedmann defended his medical method amid criticism from New York authorities. The New York Board of Health proposed a resolution barring the Friedmann Institute from using live bacteria in patient treatment.

Providence Friederich Franz Friedmann New York Board of Health Friedmann Institute

Friedmann vaccine touted as safe in tuberculosis cases

Dr. Friedmann defended his vaccine's safety noting it has treated 350 newborns from tubercular homes and 3000 to 4000 patients of all ages with tuberculosis without harm. He warned there is no remedy against death and cited a Berlin dispatch claiming the serum is a specific for tuberculosis with brilliant results and no complications. He plans to stay at the Friedmann Institute until his mission is done.

Dr. Friedmann Friedmann Germany Reservoir Avenue St. Joseph’s Hospital

Gas Company Submits Bid for Street Lamp Contract

Commissioner of Public Works Rourke announced the Consolidated Gas Company has bid 21.50 per lamp per year, or 2.10 less per lamp than Rising Sun Gaslight Company. The bid promises city benefit from gas price reductions and sharing of lamp operating cost savings. Rourke will recommend accepting the bid.

Rourke

Berry Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding in Jamaica Plain

John F. Berry and Mary Berry, both 76, marked their golden wedding anniversary at their home on 6 Dalrymple Street Jamaica Plain. They wed in Arlington in 1868 after Mr Berry returned home wounded from the Civil War serving with the 44th Massachusetts Volunteers.

Jamaica Plain John F Mary Berry Dalrymple Street Arlington Berry Massachusetts Volunteers

Defenders Warn of Coastal Threats at Coast Artillery Banquet

At a Cambridge England lecture by Charles Francis Adams the charge of misrepresenting the United States is rebutted as deplorable. Boston speakers urge stronger coastal defense noting the danger of a landing between forts and the need for more battleships and a ready navy.

Charles Francis Adams Cambridge England United States Republic Coast Artillery Corps Edward A. Horton Massachusetts Senate de Witt Coffman Charlestown Navy Yard Florida Maine John L. Sullivan William F. Murray Leroy Sweetser Gardiner W. Pearson Robert A. Patterson Russell P. Reader

Angry Passengers Demand Return Home at Portsmouth Station

Eighteen irate passengers from Newburyport and Amesbury storm Boston and Maine offices in Portsmouth after alighting from a Boston Bangor train. They demand immediate return home as the station master reacts to the unfolding scene.

Portsmouth N. H Boston and Bangor Boston & Maine Railroad Newburyport Amesbury

Train Delays 18 Passengers Reach Newburyport at Dawn

The Boston to Bangor 19 car train stalled at the first stop Newburyport. Passengers bound for Amesbury waited as the rear car failed to clear. Confusion over signals led to 18 riders alighting at Amesbury and later being taken back to Newburyport for early morning breakfast.

Boston Bangor Newburyport Amesbury

Reading man swears to fishing weights in odd oath

Albert J. Francis faced notary William H. Willis in Reading Mass to certify a fish tale as true. He swore the weights of square tail trout they caught summed to 15 1 2 pounds with fish listed at 1 lb 4, 2 1 2, 3 3 4 and 4 1 2 pounds amid friendly disbelief.

Albert J. Francis Dudley F. Hunt James H. Cartleton Reading Mr. Francis William H. Willis Mass Francis

Housewives urged to study Uncle Sam mutton recipes

Readers are advised in next Sunday's Post to study mutton recipes from Uncle Sam's new cook book to help reduce the cost of living for New England households.

New England Uncle Sam

Assails Back Bay Owners in Immorality Controversy

Boston City Council sessions feature Councillor Smith accusing prominent residents of lending property to immoral uses. He cites anti-immorality law aims and urges injunctions against property and persons involved. Debate over fire department height and weight limits follows, with salary increases for first assistant assessor and Suffolk county jail physician discussed. Dr. Cilley named.

Good Government Association Smith Iowa Boston Civil Service Fire Department Collins Kenny Coulthurst Suffolk County Cilley Cambridge Street

Urge Moving of Entrances on Boston Common

About 50 prominent Bostonians have petitioned the Mayor and City Council to remove subway entrances on the Boston Common. Led by the Boston Common Society, signers include Edwin D. Mead Robert O. Lawrence Edwin Ginn and Tremont Park and Beacon street businessmen. A hearing is planned a week from Monday.

Boston Common Society Edwin D. Mead Robert O. Lawrence Edwin Ginn Tremont Park and Beacon Street

Parker HurI by Auto Car Near Cambridge Streetcar Stop

William Parker of Roxbury was seriously injured late yesterday when an automobile struck him as he stepped toward an electric streetcar on Brossway near Sixth Street Cambridge. He was rushed to Cambridge Relief Hospital and reported in dangerous condition.

William Parker Roxbury Brossway Sixth Street Cambridge Parker Cambridge Relief Hospital

Gibson Jury Fails to Reach Verdict in Szabo Murder Case

Newburgh N Y May 29 The Gibson jury after about 25 hours of deliberation was discharged without agreement on Burton W Gibson's guilt in the murder of Rosa Menscith Szabo The previous trial also ended without a verdict.

Newburgh N. Y Burton W. Gibson Rosa Menscith Szabo

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Magrane Houston Co P. H. Magrane, Pres P. B. Magrane, Treas Osee Be N.Y. Health Board GAS Company Albert R. Thayer Deplores C. F. Adams Horton U. S Horlick Back Bay Parker Huri Filene William Filene’s Sons Company Gibson Gilchrist
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