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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1915
Page
10
About 150 veterans from the Soldier's Home in Chelsea watched The Battle Cry of Peace at the Majestic Theatre with 1500 other spectators cheering. The afternoon featured marching songs and a parade of memories as motor cars ferried the veterans through Boston amid bugle calls and grateful crowds.
A testimonial dinner at the City Club honored George R. Canty on his appointment as private secretary to Congressman George H. Tinkham. Canty received a gold watch, with speakers including Grover Burkhardt, Congressman Tinkham, and Boston police Superintendent Crowley among others.
Providence reports a gray powder from a bucket in the Lippitt well contained arsenic enough to kill 40 men. Amid local council turmoil, disputes over playground funding and recall votes are aired as officials demand full records from the park department and finance commission.
The police investigation into threats against Mrs. McCarron, paused when powder was in state hands, resumes with plans to involve the post office to identify the letter writer. Arsenic in the well powder led to health officials and the police rerouting findings while residents abandon nearby water sources.
The council sharply attacks Mayor Curley after his censure of Dillon and a swift signing of the order for Ward 19 playground extension. Watson, Coulthurst, and Hagan clash over leadership, with accusations of hypocrisy and calls for dignity amid a turbulent council session.
Lewis S. Gannett a Harvard graduate of Rochester New York was arrested in New York for Cambridge police on an indictment charging two counts of conspiracy dated October 6 1914. The indictment lists two Cambridge men and accuses false oath for assessment and conspiracy to sign a false certificate. Related to the Middlesex grand jury probe into illegal Harvard student registrations.
Chin Quock Shue known as Charley Shue was held for the present term of the U S District Court in Providence by U S Commissioner Hayes on a charge of transporting smuggled opium into the city. Shue posted 2500 bail for his appearance.
The Post Santa editor appeals for early donations to fund toys stockings mittens and other gifts for poor children. A. T. of Mount Vernon Street and Mae T Walker contribute while a Malden girls club and Grandma in Waterville Maine knit and assemble items. The fund will cover gifts and Post Santa expenses as readers’ letters are published tomorrow.
Liggett chosen as president as his enterprise expands internationally. The Liggett plan began in 1902 with local druggists joining to form a national market for drug store articles. A Boston manufacturing plant opened with first shipments on March 14, 1908, and growth followed as more druggists sought sales privileges and new product lines.
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