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A lengthy firefighting effort stretched 1700 feet of hose to reach a water stream to battle a blaze that consumed a village structure. A horse and a cow perished in the flames.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1919
Page
8
Swampscott man charged with mail fraud in boat scam
Gerry Emmons of Swampscott was arrested in Philadelphia on charges of using the mails with intent to defraud. He allegedly sent catalogs touting boats such as skiffs and canoes for part payment. A catalog reached Professor Wilson of Columbia University, who pursued a purchase. Emmons is held to await federal grand jury action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerry Emmons
Swampscott
Post Office
North Shore
Philadelphia
Emmons
Wilson
Columbia University
Post Office Department
Federal Grand Jury
Army goods sell fast at Soldiers' Monument sale in Arlington
Army goods placed on sale from automobile trucks at the Soldiers' Monument on Massachusetts avenue and Broadway Arlington attracted large crowds. Residents crowded the trucks seeking bargains in unused army food and supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soldiers’ Monument
Massachusetts Avenue
Broadway
Arlington
Associated Charities of Boston Holds 40th Annual Meeting
President John F. Moors told a 400 strong audience at Jacob Sleeper Hall Boston University that the national prohibition has aided the Associ ated Charities activities and urged firm support for the amendment. The meeting opened with reports from the secretary and treasurer followed by officer elections, naming Arthur Adams as Clerk and Henry B. Cabot as Treasurer among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Charities of Boston
John F. Moors
Jacob Sleeper Hall
Boston University
Associated Charities
Moors
Arthur Adams
Henry B. Cabot
Stockton Raymond
Henry R. Brigham
Charles L. Carr
J. Randolph Coolidge, Jr
Margaret Curtis
Hilbert F. Day
Thomas H. Gray, Jr
Pinckney Holbrook
Marian Homans
Grace T. Wills
Florence B. Windom
Montgomery A. Crockett
John W. Lillis
Roxbury Man Dies From Auto Injuries
Murad J Cradd age 45 of 4988 Washington St West Roxbury died at City Hospital last night from injuries after being struck by a car while crossing Washington St near his home. Vehicle owned by Roach Brothers Hyde Park express and driven by William E Roach of 449 Dudley St Roxbury. Roach was held by West Roxbury police on manslaughter charge. Accident occurred shortly after 6 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murad J. Cradd
Washington Street
West Roxbury
City Hospital
Roach Brothers
Hyde Park Express
William E. Roach
Dudley Street
Roxbury
Man Shot by Stranger Outside Andover Home
At Salem Street Andover an elderly cider maker, Ley F. Woodbridge, was shot by an unknown assailant as he tried to enter his house. He was taken to Lawrence General Hospital in non fatal condition. Neighbor James Lynch heard the gun, and Chief Frank M. Smith led an investigation with no clues found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andover
Salem Street
Perley F. Woodbridge
Andis
Lawrence General Hospital
James Lynch
Woodbridge House
Woman Identifies Dead Son in Movie at Bennington Theatre
Mrs Frank E Hollister of Bennington faint with relief when she recognizes her dead soldier son Edward in a news weekly film at Harte Theatre. The body had returned for burial. The family watched both showings to confirm the likeness as the scene showed American soldiers at a U S cantonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington, Vt
Frank EE. Hollister
Bennington
Edward
Harte Theatre
Hollister
Hollisters
Lawrence Red Case Continued in District Court
The continued case of Ime Kaplan was reset to January 12 as federal and local authorities pursue a sweeping investigation into Red activities. Prosecutors indicated others, besides Kaplan, may be implicated after presenting evidence to the grand jury.
Pal Reed Knocks Out Navy Champion in Boston Bout
Framingham report says Pal Reed of Boston stopped Larry McGill of New York in three rounds to claim the middleweight navy title at Casino A. C. tourney. McGill showed a sharp right kick in round one but Reed dominated thereafter, with McGill floored multiple times. Semi final saw Frank Tillo defeat boxer billed as Young Billy Papke. two other contests also held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Framingham
Larry McGill
New York
Navy
Pal Reed
Boston
A. C. Tourney
McGill
Reed
Frank Tillo
Billy Papke
Organ Dedicated in Melrose Memorial Ceremony
More than 500 people attended the dedication of the $75,000 Slayton Memorial organ in Soldiers and Sailors’ Hall Melrose last evening. The organ was presented to the city by John C. F. Slayton of Boston, a local businessman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slayton
Soldiers and Sailors’ Hall
Melrose
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elta AL
Nelson
Free Street
South Hingham
Hingham
James
Thayer McNeil Co
Thayer McNeil
Thayer McNeil Company
Temple Place
West Street
Associated Charities For Prohibition
OF Hovey Co
Misses
Georgette
Bolivia
Silvertone
Alice Blue
Lawrence Red Case
Washington
Prof. Myerson
Abraham Myerson
Adath Jeshurun
Blue Hill Avenue
Henry Raphael Gold
U. S
Payne
Shipping Board
Jones
Republican
Washington Corner
Bedford Street
Georgettes
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