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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1914

Page

2

Hill truste e summoned before New York grand jury

Norman L. Bassett trustee of ex Governor John F Hill of Maine is summoned before a New York grand jury probing the Billard deals with the New Haven road. He may testify on a 1.5 million dollar note and the Eastern Securities Company tied to the Eastern Steamship interests. The Hill estate seeks light on stock movements and alleged profits in the New Haven transactions.

Augusta Norman L. Bassett John F. Hill Maine New York Grand Jury New Haven Road Bassett Hill New En Land Securities Company Ws Od Company Eastern Securities Company Eastern Steamship Corporation New Haven Eastern Steamship Companies Hill Estate John L. Billard Beaet Newcom 14 Road Eastern Steamship Eastern Securities ‘Company Eastern Steamship Company Grand Jury Billard Metropolitan Steamship Company New York Boston Maine Steamship Company New E. D. Robbins The George A. McIntosh

Poslam advertised to heal skin diseases and blemishes

An advertisement touts Poslam for itching eczema pimples rashes and all surface skin troubles claiming overnight redness reduction and cleared complexions. It notes Poslam is harmless and safe for infants and urges readers to get a free sample from Emergency Laboratories New York while listing Possum Soup skin care items priced 25 cents for large size and 15 cents for toilet size.

Gunney Selly Poslam West 25Th St New York

Todd Testifies On New England Traffic Before Mellon Policy

Percy R. Todd former New Haven traffic chief and Bangor & Aroostook president testified before the federal grand jury probing Sherman act violations. He outlined early New England railroad competition especially in water traffic and discussed the Grand Trunk deal and abandoned Providence line as strategic moves affecting traffic. News also reported New Haven August earnings drop and overall fiscal-year trends under Howard Elliott with White Elephant subsidiaries chiefly posting losses while Westchester shows improving figures.

New York Federal Grand Jury New Haven Percy R. Todd Bangor & Aroostook New England Todd Grand Trunk Maine Maine Central Irons Portland Providence Mellen Alfred Smithers London Boston Westchester Howard Elliott

Men Held for Robbery Blamed for Death

Alfred Fontaine and Francis S. Jarvis, awaiting grand jury action for assault with a dangerous weapon and robbery, are blamed for the death of George Harley. Harley was struck in his dooryard on Sept. 22 and robbed of $249.55 on Oct. 6, per an inquest report filed with the Superior Court by Coroner Thomas F. Vance.

Pawtucket R. I Alfred Fontaine Francis S. Jarvis George Harley Superior Court Thomas F. Vance Harley

Funeral services for Mrs Elizabeth Halvosa tonight

Mrs Elizabeth Halvosa mother of Philip Halvosa labor editor of the Boston American dies after three weeks illness. Funeral services are at her home 116 Upton road Quincy tonight at 7 30. Body to be taken to Westerly Rhode Island for burial.

Elizabeth Halvosa Philip Halvosa The Boston American Upton Road Quincy Westerly R. I Halvosa

Indict 5 as Auto Bandits in Providence RI

Indictments returned against Rocco Rosati Thomas and James Di Palma Michele Ross and Luigi Bianchettelli charging two counts each with assault with intent to kill. They are accused of a high powered motor car holdup of a mill officer at Centredale with a mill man and a policeman shot. Carmillo Piacente indicted for murder of Antonetta di Cecco on June 18.

Providence R. I Rocco Rosati Thomas James di Palma Michele Ross Luigi Bianchettelli Hach Centredale Carmillo Piacente Antonetta di Cecco

Miss Louise Conry to Be Bride Today

Miss Louise Loretta Conry daughter of Mr and Mrs John M Conry of Monmouth Square East Boston will wed East Boston businessman John J OConnell in Sacred Heart Church this forenoon. Miss Dowd will be maid of honor and Richard OConnell brother of the groom best man. Honeymoon to Bermuda. after January 1 they reside in Wellington.

Louise Loretta Conry John M. Conry Monmouth Square Boston John J. O'Connell East Boston Louise L Loretta Conry Richard O'Connell Bermuda Wellington

Holmes Confounds Scotland Yard in Valley of Fear Climax

The Sunday Post Magazine promises the first dramatic climax of The Valley of Fear. Sherlock Holmes outsmarts Scotland Yard in a thrilling instalment set to captivate readers with sharp deduction and tense suspense.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Sunday Post Sherlock Holmes Scotland Yard

Progressives Ask for Writ in Rhode Island Nomination Case

Leaders of a Rhode Island Progressive faction petitioned the State Supreme Court for a writ of mandamus to force the secretary of state to accept nominations from a convention held Saturday. The court planned a hearing the next day. The convention backed Beeckman for governor and all Republican slate for general offices except San Souci for lieutenant governor, with Hartford named as Progressive for that post. Hartford had sought to file the new list, but the secretary of state refused, saying the ticket was already on file.

Providence R. I Progressive Party Rhode Island State Supreme Court R. Livingston Beeckman J. Emery San Souci Walter G. Hartford

Boy Burglar Sent To Industrial School

Edward Belanger aged 17 was sentenced by Judge Sullivan in Charlestown court to an indefinite term at the Industrial School for Boys at Shirley. He was caught leaving a Main Street Charlestown store on October 4 and is believed to be wanted in Lawrence for several other burglaries.

Edward Belanger Sullivan Charlestown Shirley Main Street Lawrence

Nat Goodwin’s Two Latest Wives In Sunday Post Feature

The Sunday Post showcases Nat Goodwin with his two most recent wives in a stylish photo feature. It highlights their appearances, fashion, and public interest in the actor’s personal life while noting the feature’s place in the weekly arts section.

Nat Goodwin Sunday Post

Colura Held as Murderer in Boston Murder Case

Alfonso Colura was held in the District Court on a first degree murder charge. He is accused of killing Salvatore Pulsella whose mutilated body was found October 4 on a Boston and Maine railroad bridge near Ayer. A quarrel between the two railroad section hands is alleged to have sparked the crime.

Ayer Alfonso Colura Salvatore Pulsella Boston & Maine Here

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