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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1916

Page

7

Holland Defeats Costello on Recount for 11th District

Patrick M. Costello loses to William J. Holland by five votes in a recount for the Democratic nomination in the 11th district. Original tallies misreported Costello at 100 with Holland at 1098 before the recount corrected totals to 1033 for Costello and 1088 for Holland.

Holland Costello Patrick M. Costello William J. Holland House of Representatives Holfara

Quit Tobacco Boosts Health and Appetite Throughout Town

A circulating article touts a free book by Edw J Woods that promises to end tobacco cravings in days. It cites testimonials from Mr P J Elizagary in Livingston Montana and Rev M Ross in Dayton Ohio, plus Al Reeves of Mangum Oklahoma and others who claim health gains and weight increases after quitting. The ad urges readers to request the book at T 404, Station E, New York NY.

P. J. Elizagary Livingston Montana M. Ross Dayton Ohio Mangum Okla al Reeves George Ambush Pearl Street Philadelphia Edw. J. Woods Station E New York N. Y

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Restores Wife's Health

An Indianapolis woman reports severe illness left her weak and bedbound but after five months on Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she gained weight to 183 pounds and can do housework again. The ad cites widespread letters of gratitude from many states for the remedy.

Indianapolis Indiana Lydia E. Pinkham WM. Green S. Addison Street Union

Famous old ship Franklin burns for scrap in Eastport

The famous United States frigate Franklin, Farragut’s flag ship on a 1867 voyage and later a receiving ship at Norfolk, burned on a Maine beach to recover metal from her hull. Built 1818 at Charlestown and rebuilt at Portsmouth, she was once the largest U S Navy ship. Sold to salvage a month earlier, she was towed to Eastport before destruction.

Eastport United States Franklin Farragut Norfolk, Va Navy Yard Charlestown Navy Yard Portsmouth N. H., Navy Yard United States Navy

Vale hopes to recover gold from copper mine sale

The venture reports $1,331,000 sale price with a later figure of $16,766. It notes substantial copper quantities and estimates extracting $4,000 in gold from the riints.

Valtage Company

Stabbing Incident Sparks Arrests at Chelsea Shoe Plant

Samuel Smith, a striker, was stabbed during a riot between strikers and strikebreakers at the A. G. Walton Shoe Company in Chelsea. Three men were arrested: Herman Young, 23, of 302 Spruce Street, Chelsea, charged with assault on Smith. Frank Sagay, of 7 Vale Street, Chelsea. and Israel Amnbender, 34 Bloomingdale Street, Chelsea, charged with assaults on Young.

Samuel Smith A. G. Walton Shoe Company Chelsea Herman Young Spruce Street Smith Frank Sagay Vale Street Israel Amnbender Bloomingdale, Street Young

Bay State Men in Big Maneuver

Massachusetts citizen soldiers in Canutillo Texas prepare for a border guard exercise with the 10th Army Division. They will defend a wagon train against an imagined enemy in the first planned maneuvre since troops reached the border.

Canutillo Tex Massachusetts 10Th Bay State

2D’s Men Difficult to Replace at Border Post

Columbus New Mexico October 2. General Pershing asked the War Department to keep the Second Massachusetts Regiment until relieved but orders hold and preparations continue for its departure Wednesday. Army officials face how to fill the gap at the border once they leave.

Columbus N. M Pershing War Department Massachusetts

Evening Classes Open at B Y M C Union

The B Y M C Union at 48 Boylston Street opened its 48th season of evening classes and clubs. A total of 50 classes and clubs are scheduled this season for education culture and recreation.

B. Y. M. C. Union Boylston Street

Bay State Troops Advance In Desert Maneuver

Bay State troops complete a four mile march and camp about 25 miles from base on a mesa. 21 soldiers are arrested for raiding melon patches and orchards, including 14 Massachusetts men. Cold night follows a pleasant day as they plan to move to New Mexico eight miles away tomorrow.

Bay State Massachusetts New Mexico

Wreckage from Bay State drifts to Deer Island observer

A life preserver from the Boston steamer Bay State, which struck rocks off Cape Elizabeth Maine on September 28, drifted about 100 miles in nine days. Clerk J J Lordan from Deer Island found the buoy while swimming near the government side of the island yesterday afternoon.

Bay State J. J. Lordan Penal Institution Deer Island Cape Elizabeth

Second Regiment completes base duties in Mexican expedition

The Second Regiment has performed a major mission at the punitive expedition base. Massachusetts soldiers guard supplies and munitions for Mexican forces and relieve regular troops at outposts. Officers lead motor truck trains on weekly Mexican trips and handle base routine work. Box cars will load teenage, baggage, and wagons tomorrow afternoon. Horses and mules are handed to the U S government today as camp-breaking begins. The Worcester battalion transfers to the second section. Major Foote's battalion and the Springfield company depart last Wednesday at 5 PM. Herbert Hartwell and the supply crew stay 10 days to account for property used on the border tour. Colonel Hayes learns after the Springfield parade on Oct 10 units muster out directly at their armories.

Massachusetts Mexico United States Worcester Major Foote Springfield Herbert Hartwell Hayes

Campaign to raise forty five thousand for Chelsea Y M C A debt

Ten teams of one hundred men start an eight day drive to raise 45000 to liquidate Chelsea Y M C A debt. Two donors pledge 5000 each and a 10000 gift was announced at a dinner observing the association’s sixth anniversary.

Chelsea Y. M. C. A Chelsea Malone Edwin R. Hoag Walter C. Mitchell T. W. Hearne Boston E. L. Mogge Indiana

Women of Social Club Hear Talk on Music

Mrs Edward R Newton, formerly chairman of the musical department, spoke to the Women of Social Club about music. The talk covered aspects of musical education and community cultural events.

Edward R. Newton

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