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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1916

Page

5

Jury Fixing Allegations Halt Dalton vs Boston Elevated

In Middlesex Superior Court East Cambridge Judge Hardy paused the civil suit of Maurice Dalton of Watertown against the Boston Elevated Railway Company after charges that overtures to fix two jurors were brought to light. Attorney Hugh D. McLellan said he was telephone contacted by an unnamed party offering to corrupt jurors, and the case was held over until January.

Hardy Middlesex Superior Court East Cambridge Maurice Dalton Watertown Boston Elevated Railway Company Hugh D. McLellan Railway

Concord Plays Needham: High School Football Action

Concord High School faces Needham in a football clash with local fans watching for scoring drives and defensive stops. The match highlights regional youth sports competition and school spirit.

Eleven to meet Needham High on gridiron

Eleven led by Herbert Pickard faces Needham High School in an annual football game this afternoon on the Needham gridiron.

Eleven Herbert Pickard Needham High School Pigskin Wariors Needham

Thayer Elected Captain of Middlesex School Eleven

Duncan Thayer of Lancaster and Boston was unanimously chosen captain for Middlesex School 1917 football team in Concord. He has starred as left end for the past two seasons.

George D. Pratt New York Duncan Thayer Lancaster Boston Middlesex School of Concord Thayer

Labor Leaders Targeted in Harvard Clubs Talk

President Howard Elliott of the New Haven railroad accused organized labor and its leaders of greater mistakes and arrogance than capitalists, in an address before Federated Harvard Clubs last night.

Howard Elliott New Haven Railroad Harvard Clubs Organized Labor

Harvard speech urges curb on labor leaders to avoid future crises

The speaker warns that organized labor may overstep, risking a crisis like the Adamson bill. He asks Harvard graduates to shape public opinion and seek amicable solutions between capital and labor, noting some leaders oppose laws and have expelled members who testified in U.S. courts.

Elliott Harvard Congress United States

Bakers Consider Raising Bread Prices Again

Large Boston bakers weigh a further increase to seven cents for a five cent loaf and eleven cents for a ten cent loaf to keep pace with rising flour costs. They warn that if flour prices stay high, half and full loaves will rise too.

Boston

One Wedded Day Enough Chaotic Chicago Case

Stanley Tukowski of 2742 North Monticello avenue faced a desertion charge from his wife Bessie Tukowski after a single marriage day on November 8. He told Judge Flanagan the wedding night included shoe removal by a sister’s beau and sleeping with his bride’s father. a friend questioned his suitability citing life insurance. The wife denied the claims and said he avoided her as a husband, and the judge paused the hearing for more time.

Chicago Stanley Tukowski Monticello Avenue Flanagan Bessie Tukowski Tukowski

Horn Taken 10 Dedham Jail

Lieutenant Werner Horn of the German Landwehr, awaiting trial in U S District Court for unlawfully transporting dynamite tied to the Vanceboro Me bridge plot, was moved from Plymouth jail to Dedham Norfolk house of correction. Accompanied by counsel Joseph F O Connell and Marshal F J Condon, he arrived at 4 45 pm by automobile. He said he welcomed the open air journey and transfer cited more opportunity for exercise.

Werner Horn Landwehr United States District Court International Bridge Vanceboro Plymouth Norfolk House of Correction Dedham Joseph F. O’connell Boston United States F. J. Condon Horn Dedham Institution

Diet squad aims to prove 40 cents a day suffices

Chicago health commissioner John Dill Robertson plans a diet squad to show 49 cents a day can feed a family. He cites his own $3.81 for five days feeding eight and suggests New England boiled dinners with mush and milk, with a meeting set to adopt the plan.

Chicago John Dill Robertson New England

W C T U Shows Great Gains at National Convention

Indianapolis reports the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union annual convention heard strong progress from the Young People's Branch with 28 states gaining members, 171 branches aiding campaigns, and 210 900 pages of literature distributed. The Loyal Temperance Legion Branch organized 660 new legions this year.

Indianapolis Ind National Women's Christian Temperance Union Young People’s Mary F. W. Anderson Cambridge Mass Mary B. Ervin Cedarville, C Loyal Temperance Legion

Promised Auto and Fine Flat Suit Filed for 25000

Attorney L J Greenwood of this city sues Abram Bass a Brockton shoe dealer for 25000 on behalf of Miss Dora Wingeroff saleswoman of Roxbury alleging breach of promise Bass a widower 40 arranged a nuptial date for September and promised a car cottage on the south shore and a fashionable flat Bass declined to comment by telephone.

L. J. Greenwood Abram Bass Brockton Dora ‘“Ingeroff Blue Hill Avenue Roxbury Bass South Shore

St. John's Prep Set for De Paul clash in Chicago

In Chicago on November 17 excitement builds for the intersectional game tomorrow between St. John's Prep of Boston and De Paul Academy. Both teams remain undefeated this season and appear ready for a thrilling battle with strong forms from both sides.

St. John’s Prep Chicago Boston de Paul Academy

Prison Labor To Be Used Near Sherborn Prison

The state will begin draining the lowlands near the women's prison at Sherborn using inmate labor. The plan, authorized by last General Court legislation, allows the director of prisons to employ prison labor for this work across correctional institutions.

Sherborn General Court

Fatal fight with brother in Attleboro

George Romanus, 25, died at Sturdy Hospital from internal injuries after a Wednesday night fight with his brother Alexander Romanus. Police say the brothers were arrested and George reported abdominal pains before dying.

Attleboro George Romanus Alexander Romanus

Minard's Liniment Promoted as Instant Pain Relief

Advertisers urge readers to keep Minard's Liniment on hand for quick relief from backache lumbago rheumatism and sore extremities. The copy emphasizes purity safety fast soothing action and reliability with a warning to ensure a full bottle is available at all times.

Minard

One Day Cold Cure Promoted As Signature Formula

An advertisement urges asking for full name Laxa Tive Bromo Quinine to obtain the genuine remedy. It promises to cure a cold in one day and signs with E. W. Grove.

E. W. Grove

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