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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1916
Page
5
Dr Morton Prince arrives at Princemere after a 4000 mile voyage through England and the Atlantic to reach his seriously ill brother Frederick H Prince and mourn his nephew Norman Prince, the American aviator killed in World War I.
Arriving in New York from Liverpool aboard the Philadelphia, Dr Prince learns his brother’s condition has worsened. While en route to his nephew Norman in France, Norman dies before the doctor can reach him. The British government deploys a torpedo boat destroyer to aid his crossing, but death prevails. Norman’s body is to be moved to the United States after the vault at Luxauil.
In Duxbury on Thursday night Arthur King 25 of West Duxbury was arrested for breaking into the former state senator Eugene C. Hultman’s home. Jewelry valued at $100 was found in King’s room and chair upholstery was slashed. Hultman learned of the intrusion on his return from Boston and reported it to police. Chief Sampson had King arrested as he planned to leave town. King admitted some knowledge of the robbery but denied entering the house.
Harris Loring of Hemlock Street was hit by a car while kneeling beside his motorcycle. The auto party fled, leaving him unconscious with severe head back and leg injuries. physicians deem his condition serious. Police chief Leonard said he has a clue to the driver’s identity.
The Rev. Herbert R. Whitelock told Brighton Avenue Baptist Church in Allston that today’s boys and girls run homes, dictating literature dress music and even family engagements. He warned parents must obey as youth gain liberty and control over family life.
Seventeen men were arrested in two West End gambling raids led by Sergeant Flaherty and Special Officers Barry and Sheffield. At 15 Norman Street Michael Miscari and six others were detained. later at 19 Norman Street Filippo Di Boast, 63, and nine more men were captured, some at pistol point. Police seized playing cards and gambling equipment.
Joseph Sher a nine year old Dorchester boy was kicked in the head by a horse after a playmate pulled the animal’s tail at the Bourbon Eagles stable in Woodrow Street. He was taken to City Hospital on the dangerous list, with physicians saying his recovery chances were slight. His father is Frank Sher of 171 Callendar Street.
Ethel M Gates of Concord New Hampshire describes 17 years of chronic rheumatism with joints swelling and severe pain. She credits Varne sis medicine for gradual relief and complete recovery, and invites others to learn her story. Boston office details and notice to contact W A Varney Lynn Massachusetts for the Story of Varne sis.
After four months along the Mexican border the Eighth Massachusetts Infantry began its return to Massachusetts. The unit split into sections to travel via New Orleans Louisville and Cleveland with Boston as the target before final dispersal to Cambridge and home stations. The Ninth Regiment accompanied cheering crowds and bands as the Bay State cavalry prepared to move out, while Ambulance Company No 1 and two sanitary units remained behind on border duty.
A five man Somerville committee organizes a welcome for K and M companies of the Eighth Regiment upon return. Soldiers will be met at the city line, escorted by an honorary guard, to the High School where children will sing patriotic airs. Mayor Cliff to speak. banquet at the State armory. Salem plans a similar welcome for the second battalion of field artillery.
More than 600 members of the West End Young Men's Hebrew Association heard a symposium at 47 Mt. Vernon street on why each leading candidate should be elected. John F. Moors defended Wilson, Attwill argued for Hughes, and James H. O’Neil urged Benson citing party policy contrasts and tariff views.
Robert J. Powers aged 35 of 175 North Main Street Pawtucket fell while alighting from a train at Trinity place station Back Bay. He suffered a skull fracture and was placed on the dangerous list after being taken to City Hospital where his condition was described as not expected to improve.
The Ward line steamer Jalisco arrived at San Juan Del Sur inaugurating a direct New York to Central American port service. Over 1000 tons of cargo for Nicaragua landed here were in better condition since no transshipment at Panama was needed.
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