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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1911

Page

8

Lost dog once owned by Greenland governor in Boston

Edward Stare of Everett mourns the loss of Ammer a long haired dark Es kimo dog with white breast forelegs neck hair and a 14 inch bushy tail. Stare offers a suitable reward for the dog's return noting its origin with the Governor of Greenland and its voyage to Massachusetts aboard Captain Carl Adams.

Greenland Boston Edward Stare Reed Avenue Everett Ammer Mr. Stare Massachusetts Carl Adams

Hon John D Long Observes 73rd Birthday in Boston

Hon John Davis Long former Secretary of the Navy celebrated his 73rd birthday yesterday in Boston. He said he felt young for his years and declined any home celebration, noting that his birthday observances were over.

John Davis Long the Navy Boston

Father Killed Near Where Son Met Death

Newburyport October 27 It was learned that the train victim found on the railroad between Newburyport and Salisbury is William R Gynon a local shoemaker He had a son who was killed about a year earlier at the same site It is believed the father fell from a moving train while the son was struck and fatally crushed on the rails while returning home to Salisbury He suffered a sudden illness and could not move before the train passed.

Newburyport Salisbury William R. Gynon Gynon

Quincy Heiress Weds Bay State Motorman in Quiet Ceremony

Miss Mabelle F. Billings of Quincy, heiress to about 30000, married Ira H. Lund, a Bay State railroad motorman, in a surprise ceremony conducted by Rev. Richard A. Armstrong. Best man Frank Sampson and matron of honor Mrs Norman Chaplain attended as the couple embarks on a Montreal and Maine wedding trip.

Ira H. Lund Mabelle F. Billings Quincy Bay State Lund Miss Billings Frank Sampson Hough’s Neck Richard A. Armstrong Norman Chaplain Adams Shore J. Henry Sullivan Sea Avenue Hough's Neck Montreal Maine Mies Billings Church of the Ascension Boston Quincy High School

Bet the Drinks Drank Them in Police Court

George Hanley cousin of Chief Bender was in Detroit Police Court on a drunkenness charge after a midday stop en route from Philadelphia. He explained a quarrel over the famed Indian pitcher and said he won a bet by drinking with the other man while Bender’s presence was later noted.

Detroit Mich George Hanley Chief Bender Philadelphia Fort Yates N. C Hanley Bender

Eskimos Refuse Dr Cook's Lecture Proceeds

The Cape York committee handling Eskimo mission work declined the money from Dr Frederic A Cook's Tuesday lecture. Cook, who faced a hostile reception, said he would donate the proceeds to the Eskimos. He then went to Berlin and plans further stops in Paris and Brussels for lectures.

Cook Copenhagen Cape York Frederic A. Cook Hamburg Berlin Paris Brussels Central Polar Commission

Sandford released on bail in Maine death case

Rev. Frank W. Sandford of the Holy Ghost and Us Society was freed on $5000 bail after being jailed since Wednesday on charges tied to the death of a missionary from neglecting to provide sufficient food during a cruise. Bail was posted by two elderly followers, Mrs. C. A. Hallet 87 and Mrs. A. T. Clement 60, who said they acted by divine instruction.

Portland Frank W. Sandford Holy Ghost and Us Society United States William M. Bradley C. A. Hallett A. T. Clement

Sandford Remains in Custody as Bail Ties Delayed

In Portland a civil writ case against Sandford for detaining Mrs. Florence N. Whittaker stalled as bail was delayed while Commissioner Bradley was away. Sandford faces Admiralty Court arraignment after his second arrest since returning from an 18 month cruise. Mrs. Hallett, a longtime Shiloh resident, vouched for Sandford and spoke of her faith and ties to the Holy Ghost and Us Society.

Bradley Tie Sandford Woondswoimen Florence N. Whittaker United States Admiralty Court Hallett Portland Shiloh Colony The Holy Ghost and Us Society Durham Mr. Sandford Mrs. Hallett Sandford Colony Hilltop Jesus Christ

Serum Cure For Epidemic Meningitis Announced

Dr. Simon Flexner of the Rockefeller Institute announced a serum treatment for epidemic spinal meningitis at a New York sanitary officers conference. The method injects serum into the cerebral spinal membrane to reach the disease, promising major reductions in child mortality from influenza meningitis.

New York Simon Flexner Rockefeller Institute For Medical Research Conference of Sanitary Officers New York State Flexner Dr. Flexner

Vera Drew Weds George Peckham in West Medford

Vera K E Drew daughter of William and Martha Drew of 124 Boston Avenue West Medford married George Harold Peckham of West Medford at her parents home. Rev Burt L Yorse of West Medford Congregational Church officiated. Reception followed and couple departed for their wedding trip. Louise Swan Hollis was maid of honor. Dana Farnsworth served as best man. Ushers included G G Nichols Lexinelom D Farnsworth Taunton R Hilliot Somerville and Percy P Wolfe West Medford.

Vera E. Drew George H. Peckham Vera K E. Drew William Walker Drew Boston Avenue West Medford George Harold Peckham Burt Leon Yorse Louise Swan Hollis Somerville Dana Farnsworth Taunton Somerville Latin School Medford Club Medford Boat Club Weremyn G. CG. Nichols Lexinelom D. Farnsworth R. Hiliot Percy P. Wolfe

Free Trade League Passes Memorial Resolution

At a special meeting of the American Free Trade League a resolution was adopted in memory of Louis R. Ehrich. It praises his dedication to freeing trade from tariffs and his civic service as a business leader. The group vows to continue his unfinished mission and honor his memory.

American Free Trade League Louis R. Ehrich League

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