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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1914
Page
2
The Cornell Widow contributes new humor pieces for the Post next Sunday. Undergraduates present a broad spectrum of wit, covering a wide range of topics for public amusement.
The Eastern Dog Chair in Mechanics Building staged the first indoor whippet races in the country or England as the highlight of day three. Ten yard heats on a rubber mat produced close clashes among owners like Fuller, Crocker, and West. A notable incident occurred when Falmouth’s dog and Scotch and Soda tangled at the finish. A champion parade followed with 90 titled canines, including prizes won by Lawson’s kennel dogs, and Michael the actor dog visiting with Florence Martin.
Marlboro November 26 no trace of Mrs Walter Springer wife of Curtis shoe factory superintendent and prominent clubwoman has been found after nine days of searching. She vanished from 146 Church Street last Tuesday night as thousands scoured ponds and woods around Fort Meadow Pond was dynamited after water draw off with hopes a body would surface if she drowned.
Uncle Sam provided turkey dinners and fixings to sailors and Marines stay aboard at the Charlestown navy yard. Men who could be spared took furlough to spend Thanksgiving with relatives or friends, while crew members on ships gave impromptu entertainment.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Flannery of 22 Elmwood Street Roxbury marked fifty years of marriage yesterday surrounded by numerous relatives. The couple received many gifts and the house was decorated with floral displays.
Sylvester Leonard a 12 year old from Dorchester returns to 18 Hancock street after 10 days away. He says he fled to escape a school whipping and admits living in cellars and working on a Roxbury milk wagon earning 50 cents a night. He plans to answer to roll call at Mather School Monday.
The Dorchester Catholic Club and the Neponset Wanderers battled to a scoreless tie on the Dunbar avenue grounds. The Wanderers pressured Dorchester for much of the game, nearly reaching the five yard line before Dorchester held firm. Kelley of the Wanderers was injured but persisted, Ford’s punting stood out for Dorchester.
An advertisement promotes Dys-pep-lets oval sugar coated tablets. They claim to ease stomach discomfort, heartburn, and nausea with a forty year history of quality medicines under the motto If Made by Hood It’s Good. A gentleman’s testimonial says they bring digestive comfort.
Martin F. Foley aged 39 of 86 Worcester Street South End is missing from his home. A letter sent to a friend in Dorchester states his intention to end his life and asks for his body to be buried in Holy Cross Cemetery Malden. He left his room in order and valuables in a specified place. Police were notified after the friend received the letter.
Foley's room was searched and papers were found neatly arranged in the place named in the letter. Foley has a wife and child living in the Back Bay but has not lived with them for some time.
In Messina Italy heavy rain hindered rescue efforts after a palace collapse burying three families and leaving six others reportedly trapped. Police soldiers and firemen struggled to save the imprisoned as nearby houses were evacuated amid fears of further collapses.
Extensive ad listing heavy wool coats fur caps gloves and hats with prices from 0.49 to 10.50. Promotes a Boston outlet, mentions numerous U H Co and U A Co items including jackets gloves trunks umbrellas and mail order service.
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