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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1917

Page

7

Mass. Ave Collision Injures Two Men in Arlington

A heavy motor truck and a street car collided on Massachusetts avenue Arlington last night. John A. McDonald drove across trolley tracks causing the crash. Motorman Arthur Harvey suffered a broken leg and other injuries while McDonald was also hurt.

Massachusetts Avenue Arlington John A. McDonald Arlington Heights McDonald Arthur Harvey East Lexington Tflarvey

Pinex Cough Syrup Promise for Quick Relief

An advertisement extols a homemade cough syrup using Pinex and sugar syrup claimed to heal inflamed throat and bronchial membranes in 24 hours. It emphasizes relief from bronchitis hoarseness croup and whooping cough and offers a pint bottle for 60 cents worth of Pinex.

Zhg Pinex Co Ft, Wayne Ind

Police Seek Miss Sears in Beverly Court Case

Eleonora Sears is to appear in Beverly Police Court after officers locate her to serve a court summons. She faces a charge of violating city ordinance by riding a horse on sidewalks, endangering women and children, and ignoring a police warning. She left for New York yesterday from 122 Beacon Street and could not be found in Beverly Farms.

Eleonora Sears Beverly Tucker Miss Sears New York Beacon Street

Discharged Navy Man Held for Grand Jury

Springfield, Oct. 31 Harold H. Loomis of this city aged 17 was held for the federal grand jury after a hearing on the charge of wearing a naval uniform after discharge from the service Loomis enlisted June 7 and was discharged Sept 12 for theft

Springfield Harold HE. Loomis Federal Grand Jury Loomis

Brother Against Brother at Suffolk Divorce Court

The Suffolk Divorce Court continued a cross libel case involving Mrs. Minnie Sweezey and her husband over cruel treatment intoxication and alleged infidelity between John A. Sweezey and his wife. Judge Fox presided as the hearings extended yesterday.

Minnie Sweezey Malden John A. Sweezey Suffolk Fox

Sweezey Family Welds in Turbulent Trial Testimony

Robert Sweezey testified his brother John drank heavily on Saturdays and left change on the bar. John A. Sweezey admitted bribery threats from Robert to influence him, tied to the Franklin Park Lumber Company. The trial will continue today.

Robert Sweezey John H. T. Richardson Robert John A. Sweezey Franklin Park Lumber Company Will William Sweezey

Dorchester Families Rally Behind War Service Aid

The Soldiers and Sailors' Relief Society of Ward 18 invites all Dorchester residents to join tonight at Mather School to support families of those in war service. Dorchester High School staff and local film houses urge attendance, with a Home Guard unit present in uniform. Committees will be formed from each precinct to enlist members and organize relief efforts.

Soldiers and Sailors’ Relief Society Ward 18 Mather School Moving Picture Houses Home Guard

Funeral Services for Mrs Fowle in Woburn

Funeral services for Mrs Kate Wallace Munn Fowle wife of Arthur A Fowle were held at her Mishawum road home in Woburn yesterday afternoon Reverend Henry C Parker of the Unitarian Church officiated noting her quiet acts of friendship love of nature and support for those in trouble A large crowd of longtime friends and Globe colleagues attended Floral tributes were numerous including an offering from the Boston Globe editorial staff.

Kate Wallace Munn) Fowle Arthur A. Fowle Henry C. Parker Unitarian Church Mishawum Road Woburn Parker

Constitutional convention trims initiative and referendum bill

The constitutional convention votes 95 to 72 to pass the Thompson amendment repealing the article in the current constitution that provides for initiative and referendum. The process continues as delegates further modify the measure submitted by former Speaker Walker.

Constitutional Convention Walker Thompson

Repeal of Initiative Measures Hangs on Vote

Debates in the convention focus on amendments to the initiative and referendum article. George proposes reports by legislative committees and voter submission of reports. A new offense would punish hindering signatures or paying for non signing. Conservatives push limits on signatures per county, lowering from 25 percent to eight percent.

George Earier

Legislature Proposes Referendum Covering All Privileges

A legislative advocate argued that initiative and referendum would encompass every privilege the people require, submitting measures for referendum to allow broad public consent.

Walker Bill Seeks 15000 Signatures For Referendum

A legislative proposal contrasts a 5 percent voter threshold with the Walker bill that would require 15000 signatures to trigger a referendum. The measure centers on the approval process for a citizen question and electoral rules.

Newton Woman Heads Y. M. C. A. Auxiliaries

Mrs. F. W. Gause of Newton Massachusetts was elected president of the Women’s Auxiliaries to the Y M C A of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The two day convention opened in Woonsocket Rhode Island with officers named including First Vice President Mrs. F. W. Towle Charlestown and Second Vice President Mrs. B D Stanhope Newport.

Woonsocket R. I F. W. Gause Newton Mass Massachusetts Rhode Island F. W. Towle Charlestown

Noyes Wins $80 000 Will Suit In Salem Court

Mrs Lydia R Noyes of Atkinson New Hampshire won a suit to set aside the will of the late Lydia E Toppan of Lynn The estate valued at 80 000 will go to Mrs Noyes under a Salem Superior Court jury verdict saying the will was procured by undue influence of William H Townsend the testatrix business agent The estate is valued at 80 000 and under the decision Mrs Noyes will receive all of it.

Lydia R. Noyes Atkinson, N. H Lydia E. Toppan Lynn William H. Townsend Testatrix Salem Superior

Liberty bond presented to Boston College president

The Very Rev. Charles W. Lyons S. J., president of Boston College and Boston College High School, received a Liberty bond yesterday from the high school students. Rev. John J. Geoghan S. J., vice president, presented it in the James street hall. Students spoke later with Feeney giving English, O'Brien Latin, Goldsmith Greek, and Considine French remarks.

Charles W. Lyons S. J Boston College Boston College High School James Street John J. Geoghan the Stuents Thomas D. Feeney Thomas R. O’brien Henry L. Goldsmith John A. Considine

Camouflage Secrets Shown to President at Washington Camp

President Wilson and Secretary Baker viewed a camouflage exhibition by the army engineer corps at a training camp near Washington. The display demonstrated concealing artillery roadwork streams and troop movements for several high ranking officers.

Washington Army Engineer Corps Wilson Baker Army

Lemon Lotion Recipe Promises Youthful Skin

A vintage appeal promotes lemon juice skin care, detailing a quarter pint lotion from two lemons and three ounces of Orchard White to soften and brighten the face neck arms and hands. The ad cites whitening effects and a fragrant preparation sold by Edward Wesley Co. of Cincinnati Ohio.

Three sons and a daughter in France plan

A local effort to aid U S servicemen in France expands as a representative opens a Paris shop to buy gifts. Citizens may give money to be sent to the front, with leftover funds used for soldier favors. The helper will be available today from 9 to 2 to collect contributions.

France Paris

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