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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1917
Page
11
Three alarms were sounded for a blaze at the old Linehan estate stable at 258 Bridge street East Cambridge. The fire endangered nearby buildings and the manufacturing district, killing two horses and destroying hay. Estimated damage ran to about $25,000.
Mrs Harriet Gardner of Norwell Massachusetts former matron of the Poor Farm for twenty five years testifies to relief from indigestion gas and rheumatic pains after using Plant Juice. She says the remedy helped her sleep eat better and end gas buildup now she praises the product. The Plant Juice Man is at the Houghton and Dutton Co Drug Department meeting locals to explain its merits.
George E. Turnfitre Jr., of Lenox, son of Major Turnure and member of the Lafayette Escadrille, is credited with his first kill. He was cited in army orders, awarded the War Cross with palm, and reports the Oct 24 news to his parents.
An unnamed French airman describes receiving the Ordre de l Armée and the Croix de Guerre with palm after shooting down a German two-seater near Dixmude. He details a 50-shot, 450-foot engagement at 13 000 feet, witnessing the German aircraft crash, and notes further dogfights and praise for Guynemer.
Judge Murray discharged Antonio Petrillo in Central Court saying any man with red blood would have done the same. Petrillo, who broke Camillo Grande's jaw with four lefts a year earlier, had surrendered after returning from a west coast theater trip. The incident began when Grande insulted Petrillo’s wife on Hanover Street during a funeral period.
Northcliffe in a stern forecast warns that if conditions do not improve the western world’s great republic will assume wartime management. He claims the United States would not fund or shed blood under the current Allied leadership against Germany, reflecting Washington’s stance from discussions with US leaders.
Lord Northcliffe explains he must stay independent to avoid being gagged by loyalty and warns America will lead if Europe bungles. He lauds the US and Canada for war efforts, criticizes British pace, and urges swifter, united war administration. He references Colonel House and the US mission in London and stresses the need to counter German propaganda.
Mrs. Mary H. Sullivan died yesterday at her home 3 Wallace court Charlestown just after turning 100. Born in Ireland she lived in the North End before moving to Charlestown 30 years ago. She was mother of Mrs. N W Burr wife of Inspector Burr of the bank squad.
Miss Grace Leonard daughter of Mrs Mary E Leonard of Allston married Walter Be Grace of Brighton at St Anthony s Church rectory with Rev H R O Donnell officiating The bride s sister Marie Leonard and flower girls attended reception followed at 55 Monastery Road Monastery Road after ceremony The couple left for a wedding trip Best man Joseph Rooney and attendants Lillian Fagan Dorchester Nearby report Henry Leidendecker 17 high school student dies from injuries suffered playing football two weeks earlier
The Gallivan mayoralty campaign receives a local endorsement in South Boston tonight at Magnara Hall Broadway and D Street. Gallivan will explain why he is the logical successor to Mayor Curley and vows the meeting will boost his effort more than any prior campaign events.
Musterole offers relief from sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia headache and other pains. Made from oil of mustard with additional ingredients the white ointment relieves without blistering and is sold in 30c 60c jars and hospital size 2.50.
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