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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1916

Page

3

Assault With Ancient Coins On Fan In Central Court

Moses Trefe drove his team to Newspaper Row and chased Eugene Pomeroy in a baseball bulle tins. He faced assault and battery with the horse in Central Court yesterday, case continued until the witness is found, bail denied, personal word allowed. Coins antedating the Christian era seized at Dedham street police station from William Garnett and the Sexton brothers after stolen goods were recovered from Milton home of Byam Whitney. Roman and Greek coins include figures of Caesar and Nero, silver and copper, with a thin Japanese piece among 11 items. Artifacts feature Greek letters, pontis, three legged stools, and ornate head-dresses. one coin speculated worth $500.

Moses Trefe Tissday Eugene Pomeroy Central Court Dedham Street William Garnett Sexton Brothers Irwin Morrissey Milton Byam Whitney Caesar Nero Pontis

Commercial College Head Is Bankrupt

Charles E. Comer of Newton, principal of Comer's Commercial College in Boston, filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S District Court. He owes 6188 dollars with no assets. Standish Trust of Boston is principal creditor for 2731 dollars. About 30 creditors remain unsecured, including 1023 dollars for teaching services.

Charles E. Comer Newton Comer’s Commercial College Boston United States District Court Standish Trust

Mrs. Lillian McSweeney Dies in Dorchester

Mrs. Lillian A Quinn McSweeney wife of Edward A McSweeney Thom as W Lawson's private secretary died suddenly at her home 17 Mt Ida Road Dorchester at noon yesterday after suffering meningitis for several days medical team failed to halt the illness

Lillian A. (Quinn) McSweeney Edward A. McSweeney Thomas W. Lawson Mt. Ida Road Dorchester

The J B L Cascade Internal Bathing Ad

An advertisement touts internal baths as a cure for constipation and general malaise citing medical authority and nationwide use. It promotes the J. B. L Cascade device, claims 500000 users, and invites readers to visit Liggett's Riker Jaynes Drug Stores for a free booklet Why Man of Today Is Only 50 Per Cent Efficient.

J. B. IL Nature J. B. L. Cascade Liggett Riker- Jaynes

Five youths plead guilty to home break-ins in Beacon Hill area

Five men under 25 pleaded guilty to breaking and entering private houses in Beacon Hill Cambridge and Dorchester. Judge Bell sentenced George De Cay 18 and Edward Geller 21 to the Massachusetts Reformatory at Concord. Charles alias Thade Jones Archie Gello and William Jones alias Thomas Keyes received five years each in the House of Correction.

Beacon Hill Cambridge Dorchester Bell Superior Criminal Court George de Cay Edward Geller Massachusetts Reformatory Concord Charles Thade Jones Archie Gello William Jones Thomas Keyes House of Correction

Rate Boost Hits Shoe Men

Secretary William H. Day Jr. warned at the New England Shoe Wholesalers’ meeting that German submarine activity off the New England coast will likely trigger acute freight congestion and possible embargoes. He criticized New England manufacturers for raising freight costs that hinder regional competition with the Midwest and West. Day estimated the Interstate Commerce Commission rate change adds about $250,000 in transport costs and a further $1,000,000 from new southeastern rates and eight hour law effects. He warned buyers will seek cheaper sources if charges rise.

New England William H. Day, Jr Lynn Chamber of Commerce New England Shoe Wholesalers’ Association Young’s Hotel Middle States West Day Interstate Commerce Commission

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