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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1911

Page

7

Forgive Pair Secretly Wed In Secret Elopement

Lynn November 23 Parental forgiveness granted Wes ley J Bruce and Marguerite Young wed secretly by Rev Selden W Cummings after eloping from Towell following morn ing service. Bruce son of Wesley A Bruce pastor Harvard graduate electrical engineer with General Electric. Their elopement marks second romance to originate at First Baptist Church in this city in recent weeks.

Lynn Wesley J. Bruce Towell Selden W. Cummings Montreal New York Bruce Marguerite Young Washington Street Baptist Church Wesley A. Bruce First Baptist Church Harvard General Electric Company

Allcock's Plaster Promises Relief for Joint Pain

Advertisement promotes Allcock's Plaster for joint pain relief. Claims include rapid relief and millions cured, with a strong sales pitch and no other details about usage or guarantees.

Missing sheriffs and deputy suspected drowned near Green Lake

High Sheriff John E. Webster of Hancock county and deputy Edward Finn are missing after going into the woods to pursue suspects in a cottage robbery at Green Lake near Bangor. The prevailing theory is they were swamped while attempting to transport prisoners by boat amid yesterday’s gale. Large search efforts will resume.

Ellsworth John E. Webster Hancock County Edward Finn John Thornton Bangor Green Lake Thornton Cottage Sheriff Webster

Marquis Jutaro Komura of Japan Dead

Marquis Jutaro Komura former Foreign Minister and Privy Councillor died this morning in Tokyo. The elder statesman had served as Japan’s top diplomat and remained a key figure in postwar diplomacy.

Marquis Komura Japan Tokio Jutaro Komura

Old Boston Schoolboys Remember Old Court House Loss

About fifty former Boston schoolboys met at Young's Hotel to elect officers and reminisce on the old court house site now in ruins. They recalled childhood games and Civil War enlistments as 15 members died in the year and sympathy was offered to families. Guests included Darius Cobb and John E. Gilman with others from local schools and veterans groups.

Boston Young’s Hotel Old Court House Harkins Street Wayfarer Mayhew Darius Cobb Boston Public Library John DB. Gilman Grand Army of the Republic James A. Page Dwight School J. Mitchell

Wealthy hermit dies after 60 hours alone in Lynn home

Peter McCall aged about 83 from Wardwell avenue Lynn died in Lynn Hospital from starvation and injuries after being found in a cellar heap at his home. Neighbors traced his absence after two days of no contact. McCall came from Ireland around 1848 and left two nephews, both priests, plus other relatives.

Lynn Lynn Hospital Peter McCall Wardwell Avenue McCall Anna McCall Ireland Michael J. McCall St. Joseph's Church Salem Hingham Boston

Chapples Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary at New Dorchester Home

An old fashioned housewarming at the National Magazine building on Dorchester Avenue marked the 25th wedding anniversary of Joe Mitchell Chapple and Mrs Chapple. They recalled how a Dakota blizzard 25 years earlier inspired them to start a printing life after securing a job by swapping a gray horse.

The National Magazine Dorchester Avenue Dorchester Joe Mitchell Chapple

Melrose Names New Bail Commissioner Daniel J Lucey

Melrose appoints Daniel J Lucey a young attorney as bail commissioner. Governor Foss made the selection, and Lucey recently received congratulations from friends. He and his brothers are also in the Melrose real estate business.

Daniel J. Lucey Melrose Foss Lucey

Stock speculation defended as benefit by Henry Clews

Henry Clews told Boston City Club members that stock speculation by exchange brokers is no more gambling than real estate or merchandise. He argued all trade carries some risk and that wrongful acts should not tar all Wall Street, noting brokers act within NYSE rules.

Stock Exchange Henry Clews Wall Street Boston City Club New York Stock Exchange

Speculation and a new executive lineup outlined

The piece warns against excessive speculation and praises market self correction through buyer seller dialogue and strong exchange rules. It notes a kickoff meeting of the new executive committee with officers elected for the year: President David F. Tilley, first vice-president Samuel J. Elder, second vice-president James P. Munroe, secretary James E. Downey, and treasurer William Minot.

David F. Tilley Samuel J. Elder James P. Munroe James E. Downey William Minot

Packers Lose Stay In Trial

Washington dispatch reports Chief Justin White refused to grant a stay in the Chicago beef packers trial. He referred the matter to the entire bench as of too much importance to pass on individually. Attorney Miller said an application to the full court would be made at the first sitting, December 4.

Washington Justin White Chicago Miller

Thanksgiving Number of the Post Next Sunday

The paper announces the Thanksgiving Number of the Post will appear next Sunday. It notes there will be big news and many special Thanksgiving features throughout the issue.

The Post

Eckman Alterative Promoted For Lung Trouble

A testimonial letter from A C Bettersworth lauds Eckman’s Alterative for bronchial and lung ailments. The ad claims efficacy against bronchitis asthma hay fever throat and lung troubles and notes availability at Riker Jaynes stores Houghton and Dutton Drug Dept and other druggists. It urges readers to request a cured cases booklet and contact Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia for more evidence.

Bowling Green James Deering Glasgow Junction Eckman A. C. Bettersworth Riker-Jaynes Houghton &. Dutton Drug Dept Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia

Beeks Found Guilty of Second Degree Murder Aboard Nebrask a

In the United States Circuit Court Beeks the colored mess attendant aboard the battleship Nebraska was found guilty of second degree murder for fatally shooting his mess mate Alexander Allen of Brooklyn New York on May 8 while the ship lay in dry dock at Charlestown Navy Yard.

James Beeks Nebraska United States Circuit Court Alexander Allen Brooklyn N. Y Charlestown Navy Yard

Canadian Club Banquet Features Notable Canadian Figures

The 12th annual Canadian Club banquet will be held at the Parker House Crystal Room Tuesday evening. Guests include Mayor John F. Fitzgerald and premiers and secretaries from New Brunswick, with leaders from Canadian clubs in New York and other cities to deliver addresses. This marks the first public Boston appearance of Canadian public figures since the reciprocity defeat, drawing interest from Americans and Canadien-born residents.

Crystal Room Parker House John F. Fitzgerald J. K. Flemming New Brunswick Harry F. McLeod John Hays Hammond Gloucester Herbert Parker New York Boston

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