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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1917

Page

5

Canada's Own Envoy Coming

Ottawa reports the reorganized Canadian government will be represented in Washington by a commissioner instead of via the British embassy. J. D. Hazen, former naval and marine affairs commissioner, chosen for the post. Hazen, premier of New Brunswick and lawyer, will work with the British ambassador but may act with independent initiative.

Ottawa Ont Washington United States J. D. Hazen Naval Service and Marine and Fisheries Canada London Hazen New Brunswick Borden

Visit to Wife Ends With Fine for Travel and DUI

Harold R. Bennett a Paterson New Jersey traveling salesman was fined 50 for driving without a chauffeur license and while intoxicated after a collision on Boylston street with Allan Young s car. Pascal Freyer a Buffalo millionaire faced similar action but defaulted. Bennett paid the fine and faced attachment for damages.

Harold R. Bennett Paterson N. J Pascal Pratt Freyer Buffalo Allan Young Boylston Street New Bedford Bennett Alice Lynch Miss Lynch Tonneau Freyer

Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief

A vintage drug ad touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast cure for grippe and cold symptoms. It claims two hour dosing for three doses, opening nasal passages, stopping discharge, easing headache and feverishness, with no need for help from others and a pleasant taste. It warns to buy the genuine product at drug stores.

Grippe Pape

Dwyer Calls for Punitive Victory Over Germany

Michael J. Dwyer, former Suffolk A D A now studying for the priesthood in Rome, writes from London after a recent air raid. He urges punishment beyond any future repetition of German horrors and urges US haste in war effort. He recalls a London air raid with 15 dead and 70 wounded, while his daughter and he watched from a theater front row as the Hansan airships attacked.

Michael J. Dwyer Suffolk County Rome London Germany Mr. Dwyer United States Dwyer Hansan

Poison plot exagured in Princeton aviation student case

Philadelphia reports military authorities deem the so called poison plot exaggerated. Samuel Livingood, Princeton aviation student, may be released as the general court martial is postponed. Investigators found poisons bought over three years ago and say they were for photographic purposes, with no proof of intent to harm.

Philadelphia Samuel BR. Livingood Princeton Aviation J. G. Livingston Princeton Livingston Young Livingood

Veterans of Civil War Prisons Meet in Somerville

Seventy five veterans of Libby prison Andersonville and Belle Isle, members of the Massachusetts Ex prisoners of War Association, attended the annual meeting in Somerville. Officers for the coming year were elected and a banquet followed with GA R leaders including Daniel E. Denney. Thomas J. Buffum presided. souvenirs of a small tent and flag were given to each veteran.

Libby Andersonville Belle Isle Massachusetts Ex-Prisoners of War Association Somerville Daniel E. Denney Thomas J. Buffum W. C. M. Howe Reading F. L. Weymouth Dorchester Edward F. Bryant William W. Fish James H. Griggs Charles W. Ellis Medford William Riley Wi. P. Stanley BE. J. Smith John F. Locke Michael

Miss O'Donnell Appointed U S Deputy Marshal

Grace F B O'Donnell has been appointed deputy United States marshal for Massachusetts by U S Marshal Mitchell. The Hadson resident is on duty at the Federal Building and is among a small group of women serving as deputy marshals in the United States.

Grace FB. O'Donnell United States District of Massachusetts Mitchell O’donnell Hadson Federal Building Grace E. O'Donnell Stndion

Cambridge Pastor Seeks Release to Take New York Board Job

The Rev. Wilson Ezra Vandermark of Harvard Street Methodist Church Cambridge asked the church board to release him from his pastorate so he can move to New York and assume duties on the Board of Education of the Methodist Episcopal Church on November 1.

Wilson Ezra Vandermark Harvard Street Methodist Church Cambridge Church Board New York Board of Education Methodist

Miss Norris Becomes Bride In Brighton Wedding

Former Miss Mary E. Norris of Orkney road Brighton wed William F. McSweeney of East Boston at St Aidan's Brookline. Attended by sisters Lillian Irene and Caroline Norris as bridesmaids and brother Joseph D. Norris as best man. The newlyweds plan a westward honeymoon then reside in Connecticut where Mr McSweeney represents Brown Durrell Co. Boston.

Mary H. Norris Michael W. Norris Orkney Road Brighton Boston Board of Aldermen William F. McSweeney East Boston St. Aidan’s Church Brookline John T. Creagh Lillian G. Norris Irene John McSweeney William L Albert C. Norris West Connecticut McSweeney Brown Durrell Company of Boston

Women’s Co-op asks Boston mayor to place sign

The Woman's Homestead Cooperative Association led by Mrs. Charlotte Smith sent a message to Mayor Curley requesting permission to place a sign in the Common. It reads, One hundred thousand women of Boston have nothing to waste, no legal providers, no pensions and none to provide for them.

Woman’s Homestead Co-operative Association Charlotte Smith Curley Boston

Railroads of the West Seek Rate Increases After Meeting

Western railroad executives, awaiting a conference between Eastern peers and the Interstate Commerce Commission, expect to ask for increased rates on many commodities or a general rate rise. Indications reach that officials have considered the move in the last 48 hours as Western lines lag behind last year’s banner figures though gross receipts rise while expenses outpace gains.

Washington West Interstate Commerce Commission

Marshall Dies From Auto Smash Injuries

Edward Marshall, a prominent West End House member, died at Massachusetts General Hospital from injuries after the automobile he rode in overturned on Sept. 30 while returning from Camp Devens in Ayer. His funeral will be held today.

Edward Marshall West End House Massachusetts General Hospital Camp Devens Ayer

Thieves Target Cambridge Poor Farm Cabbage Field

Thieves gained access to the Cambridge poor farm last night and attempted to steal the entire cabbage crop. More than 50 cabbages were picked and hidden behind a cliff before discovery prevented any removal.

Cambridge

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Dominion M. J. Dwyer U. S Contoocook Hanover and Portland Sts Veterans of W. W. Fish Miss O’donnell Miss Norris William F Mary E. Norris William F. M’sweeney Liberty Loan Committee OF New England Marshall Sgoon Washington St Essex and Boylston Tunnel William and Mary Victor and Columbia Machines Mahogeny Library Lees Liberal Credit Osgood CO
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