Girl with 1000 Peach Stones Delights Post Editors
A Dorchester two year nine month old girl wearing a Fourth Liberty Loan bond button walked into the Post editorial rooms carrying a bag of peach stones. Neighbors and friends statewide contributed stones by mail from New England and Philadelphia for a war fundraiser. Dr Andrew J McKay a Salem physician died aged 43 after a brief illness. Roslindale couple receive word their son Corporal W J Timmins has been commissioned as second lieutenant in France.
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Santa Claus
Elizabeth May Campbell
Iola Street
Dorchester
Post
Williams Timmins
Roslindale
Fast Boston
W. J Timmins
101St Infantry
France
Post in France Recalls Boston Post Appreciation
Mrs. Robert E. Jenkins of Winthrop reports her brother James B. Hazelton a Navy machinist's mate in the Naval Reserve asks the Post be told how much the paper is appreciated by officers and enlisted men aboard ship. He notes the paper reaches a waiting list in France and asks the city to convey the gratitude. A Bromo Quinine advertisement closes the item.
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Robert E. Jenkins
Washington Avenue
Winthrop
James B. Hazelton
Naval Reserve
The
Post
Billy Murray
the Post
Young Hazelton
Boston Post
France
Mann Act Violation Aftermath Following Raid
Worcester man Peter B. Marnenio was arrested on Mann Act charges after a federal raid on a Cumberland Rhode Island roadhouse. It is alleged he transported a young woman arrested in the raid from Worcester to Cumberland.
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Worcester
Peter B. Marenio
Cumberland
R. I
Risen
Trustee Testimony on Tub in Long Island Case
At the hospital trustees hearing on Dr. Charles Donlan’s removal, Thomas E. Masterson testified most of the afternoon. He was questioned by attorney James Grant about a bath tub moved from Long Island to a trustee’s home.
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Long Island
Charles Donlan
Thomas E. Masterson
James Grant
Hospital Bath Fiasco and Island Dinner Tales Unfold
Testimony shows a relative named Anderson installed a hospital bathtub replacement with a shower bath at a different home. Masterson learned the tub was unpaid and sent a $40 check after discovering the bill. The board hears details of island outings, band concerts, and a trustee dispute over Dr. Dolan’s control, with cross-examination paused for adjournment.
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Joe Anderson
Anderson
Masterson
Island
Long Island
Rainsford Island
Transfer of Long Island Sound steamers to East River urged
A letter from Secretary of Commerce Redfield advocating moving terminal piers for Long Island Sound steamers from the North River to the East River was released by Murray Hurlbert. Redfield cites 2600 miles of needless navigation saved and fewer collisions in New York harbor. He says East River docks suit shallow draft Sound vessels and free North River piers for deep draft ocean liners blocked by rock shoals.
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New York
Secretary of Commerce
Redfield
Long Island Sound
New England
North River
East River
Murray Hurlbert
New York Harbor
Manhattan Island
Minotto Not in Peace Plot Clarified by NY Official
New York deputy attorney general Alfred L. Becker stated Minotto was not a conscious German agent in the Caillaux Luxburg conspiracy tale. He said Minotto provided a sworn statement to aid both American and French governments in the 1915 case and acted voluntarily to assist Allied interests.
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New York
Alfred L. Becker
James Minotto
France
Germany
Minotte
Joseph Caillaux
Becker
Minotto
United States
Chu Chin Chow Eyes Prince Chin Chin Joining Cast
Prince Chin Chin the famed American monkey may join the Chu Chin Chow Extravangaza at the Shubert Theatre if yesterday’s planning culminates. Cortlandt F. Bishop of Lenox New York owns the performer and seeks a warm, well heated home as he sails for France.
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Prince Chin Chin
America
Bishop
France
California Fig Syrup for Children’s Cold Relief
Promote by cleansing the stomach liver and bowels with California Syrup of Figs. A teaspoonful can quickly move constipation and ease coughs, snuffles, fever and sore throats. Mothers keep it handy for prompt, safe relief and note adults may use it too.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
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Malden
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DR. A. J. M’kay
Salim
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Tufts College
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NAVY
E. W. Grove
R. H. White CO
R.h.white Co
White
Eee
Oxford
Georgette
Misses’ Coats
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Vogue
Nulife
la Resista
T R. H. White
Dresden
Rog Rogers
Rogers
Martin
Sons
Nile
Holland Gray
Verdi
Reed
Ed Holland Gray
Ecru Babarriage
Aes
Pace Canine
R. H. White
Mim
Trustee
City Bath
N. E
Chu Chin Chow
Berlin
Boston Y.M.C. A
Boston Y.M.C.A
Huntington Ave
Back Bay
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Nervura
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