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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1919

Page

12

Hold Body of Martin Burke

Andover October 2 A man identified only as Martin J Burke was hit by a car Sunday and died Monday at Lawrence General Hospital. His unclaimed body lies in Lawrence mortuary awaiting relatives. Police seek identifying help as the 30s age man had brown mixed gray hair a moustache a dark sack coat tan shoes and gray socks with a cloth bearing the name.

Andover Martin J. Burke Lawrence General Hospital M. J. Mahoney & Son Lawrence Smith

Grand Knight Installed in Lexington Knights of Columbus

Edward H. Mara was installed as grand knight of Lexington Council No. 9 Knights of Columbus by District Deputy James J. Madden. He succeeds Dennis H. Collins who led the council for two years.

Edward H. Mara James J. Madden Lexington Council Knights of Columbus Dennis H. Collins

Wives Start War on H C L

Portland housewives vote to cut butter eggs and coffee at home except for invalids. They act on a request from national headquarters and seek to curb consumption while investigating a sugar shortage with two railcar loads observed in local yards.

Portland Portland Housewives’ League National

Million-Dollar Hotel Planned for Manchester by Chamber and Local Syndicate

Manchester plans a million-dollar hotel with a local syndicate and Chamber of Commerce coordinating. Ground to be broken in a few weeks, site selection to be finalized in days, committee led by T Edward Cunningham.

Manchester N. H Chamber of Commerce T. Edward Cunningham

Subscription Rates For One Month Two Years

Fragmented OCR shows subscription pricing with cents and dollar amounts blurred. Likely lists monthly and yearly rates, but exact figures are illegible. No clear names, dates, or organizations readable.

Wohlgemuth Trial Details Poison Theft Motive

Testimony in Suffolk County Superior Criminal Court states Frank B. Wohlgemuth obtained cyanide of sodium days before his wife Mary Wohlgemuth died to fuel his affair. Michael Connors, yard navy employee, testified about cyanide supply and the couple’s troubled relationship as courtroom crowd disrupted proceedings. Judge Fessenden warned spectators to maintain order during the life‑or‑death case.

Frank B. Wohlgemuth Mary Wohlgemuth Fessenden Suffolk County Superior Daniel J. Daley Connors Pelletier Daley

Wohlgemuth Murder Trial Moves Forward With Testimony

Marie Ethel Wohlgemuth testified about the family tragedy at her father Frank Wohlgemuth see in court. The accused man showed emotion as the daughter described the last moments before her mother’s death and the surrounding circumstances.

Ethel Wohlgemuth

Fruit-a-tives advertise possible cure for indigestion

Donat Lalonde of Hull endorses Fruit-a-tives for indigestion and constipation after trying many treatments. The ad cites immediate relief and recovery and offers Fruit-a-tives Liver Tablets at 50 cents a box six for $2.50 and a trial size of 25 cents, with purchase through dealers or Fruit-A-Tives Limited, Ogdensburg, N.Y.

Donat Lalonde Fruit-A-Tives Limited Ogdensburg

Boston Bar Association seeks written suggestions on law changes

The Committee on the Amendment of the Law of the Boston Bar Association invites formulated suggestions in writing about changes in the administration of justice. Endorsements should read For the Committee on the Amendment of the Law and be mailed to Richard W. Hale secretary at 60 State Street Boston.

Bar Association of the City of Boston Richard W. Hale State Street

Prince of Wales Visit to Washington Still Under Discussion

London reports no confirmation that the Prince of Wales has abandoned his Washington trip. Officials say the decision hinges on President Wilson's ability to receive him, with a brief visit possible to underscore Anglo American ties.

London Associated Press Foreign Office Prince of Wales Washington Wilson

Immorality Alleged at Yankee Camp in Lincolnshire

Violet Douglas-Pennant testifies before a House of Lords committee on her dismissal as WRAF commandant. She names South Carlton camp Lincolnshire as a site where immorality existed with WRAF huts amid American troops and recalls a drunken American officer raiding a hut and causing a disturbance.

London House of Lords Royal Air Force Violet Douglas-Pennant Baron Penrhyn Carlton Lincolnshire Miss Pennant

Woman Seeks Divorce Over Jealousy and Abuse

Selina M. Barnes filed for divorce from William E. Barnes claiming cruel and abusive treatment. She testified he showed jealousy, drank heavily, and often struck her and their baby. Her mother corroborated incidents including two black eyes. Judge Hammond noted grounds for divorce. Barnes' residence unknown, likely out of state.

William E. Barnes Selina M. Barnes Pleasant Street Cambridge Boston Myrtle Street Hammond Barnes

Mayor Peters Orders Removal of Huts on the Common

The mayor announced that once the work of organizations occupying huts on the Common is complete, no further use of the buildings is allowed and they must be removed. Signs directing the new quarters must be taken down after a suitable interval. Several groups have already vacated, and new applications have been denied.

Peters

Attleboro Man Dies From Electric Car Injuries

Joseph Mulligan aged 61, native of Ireland, died at Sturdy Memorial Hospital today after being struck by an electric car on the North Attleboro branch line yesterday. He left behind three sons.

Attleboro Joseph Mulligan

Haase in Critical Condition After Second Operation

Hugo Haase, head of the Independent Socialists, was shot while entering the Reichstag. His condition worsened after a second operation on Monday and doctors fear septicaemia with high fever could prove fatal.

Berilan Hugo Haase Independent Socialists Reichstag

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