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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1911

Page

6

Holmes Pays Annual Visit to Boston Circuit Court

Associate Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes visited the Boston Circuit Court during its recess. He reviewed appeal records and discussed the list with Judge Colt and court clerks. Holmes summers in Manchester and supervises appeals from Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Oliver Wendell Holmes United States Supreme Court Boston Justice Holmes Colt Manchester First Circuit Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts Rhode Island

Peterborough Street Site Is Selected for High School

At a meeting with the Mayor the school committee and the schoolhouse commissioners the Peterborough street site in Back Bay Fenston was chosen as the location for the new High School of Commerce after prolonged controversy.

High School of Commerce Peterborough Street Back Bay Fenson All NEW Boston High School OF Commerce Audubon Road The Fenway

Branareth’s Pills Promoted as Cure for Constipation

An advertisement touts Branareth’s Pills as the best and most carefully prepared laxative in the world. It claims relief and cure of constipation, described as the cause of most illness, and urges immediate trial to prove value.

Progressive Workingman opens lively weekly labor paper

The Progressive Workingman issues a breezy weekly campaign with pungent paragraphs and a timely letter from a notable New York labor figure. Publication office is 152 Purch ase Street Boston. Subscriptions cost $1 annually in advance for 52 copies, with single copies at 5 cents. on sale at newsstands.

New York New England Purchase Street Boston

Do Nothing Rash Mind Your Eyes at Wilson Bros

Do not rush into eye care and avoid fraudulent sellers. Wilson Bros. offers glasses at fair prices with five skilled opticians and on site lens grinding. No prescription needed. bring broken lenses for same day repair. watch repairs and evening hours available.

Wilson Bros

City committee talks on school site near Fort Hill

Mayor and school officials debated site options for a new school building. Park commissioners favored near Mrs Gardner palace but objected. O’Reilly monument site faced grading cost of 75000 dollars. Four story limit set. Sale actions on Mason Street and Winthrop properties to be handled by the mayor, Logue, and Brooks.

Fort Hill Park Commissioners John Ll. Gardner O'Reilly Charles Logue Stratton D. Brooks Mason Street Winthrop School

Evans ton Theatre Sees Colored Seating Row Demand

Chicago reports a snag as Franston Theatre refuses a ground floor seat to Josna Guy a negro butler and offers top gallery only. He declines the upstairs seats and money refund and says he will sue for violation of the Fourteenth Amendment noting Evans ton's sizable black population and public interest.

Chicago Franston Josna Guy Evanston Guy

Laurier Tours Nova Scotia Advocating Reciprocity

Premier Sir Wilfrid Laurier campaigned across Nova Scotia urging reciprocity with the United States and backing Liberal candidates in the upcoming election. His reception was enthusiastic and his speeches focused on reciprocity while opposing annexation. The piece also covers a Boston legal matter about a brokerage firm and Mrs Hammond, with court actions seeking payment of a $57,566.72 sum and a note on a related California case.

Halifax N. S Maritime Provinces Sir Wilfrid Laurier Nova Scotia United States

Sir Wilfrid Addresses Crowds Across Nova Scotia

The special train halted at Shumenachie Truro Stellarton and Pictou to allow Sir Wilfrid to speak. Crowds surpassed 3000 at Truro where Mayor Stuart gave an illuminated address. In New Glasgow he spoke to over 8000 in the Arena Rink, with his remarks echoing those from the day’s train stops.

Sir Wilfrid Shumenachie Truro Stellarton Pictou Stuart New Glasgow Arena

Leader Houltain Affirms British Ties Over Annexation

In Regina Hon. Houltain, Saskatchewan Conservative leader, downplays annexation to the United States. He favors British birthright and connections, opposing unneeded shifts. He argues free trade in butter eggs and grain abroad won’t sever British traditions or national ideals.

Winnipeg Man Houltain Saskatchewan United States Regina

Society couple seeks divorce amid interstate suit details

Mr Hammond sues Parkinson Burr and associates for 57566.72 plus interest dating to 1910 claiming brokers owe him after his wife instructed them not to pay He may file in California to pursue the claim An attachment of 75000 on deposits with New England Trust and Boston Safe Deposit and Trust was released by bond posting.

Falmouth Alfred I. Fish Charles K. Colt Congress Street Boston Safe Deposit & Trust Co Boston Beacon Street Beebe Europe Hammond Martha's Vineyard A. P. Gardner Congressman Gardner Lodge Father Finnegan G. C. Lodge Father Connolly New Glasgow N. S Constance Gardner Agnes Coakley Carney Hospital Senator Lodge Mr. Hammond East California John Parkinson I. Tucker Burr William P. Warner Winthrop Burr New York A. Lawrence Pierson East Orange N. J Thomas P. Gannett Cambridge Parkinson & Burr New England Trust Company Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Company

Lodge's Son Weds Nurse in Quiet Ceremony

A quiet wedding took place yesterday as Mr. Lodge's son married a nurse. The affair drew little notice and no formal announcements were issued. A disputed statement from Miss Connolly denying a published interview appeared in the press.

Connolly Boston Sunday Post

Elopers Hire Newport Home Amid Social Divide

In Newport R L Aug 31 the Geraghty couple moves from Red Cross avenue to Gibbs avenue. The distance is a mile through shaded streets but the social gulf between the former home and the new residence remains an impassable chasm. Gibbs avenue residents include honest mechanics struggling clerks and small business proprietors, underscoring class separation in the community.

Newport R. L Julia French Geraghty Red Cross Avenue Geraghtys Gibbs Avenue

New England Fair to Feature Aviation Programme

The New England Fair Association announces an aviation programme for Labor Day at Worcester grounds with exhibition flights. Prizes totaling 17 500 dollars attract famed aviators Grahame White Weymann Cummings Stone Atwood Martin Beachey and Ovington. Daily flights will be staged by Clayton Craig School of Aviation experts.

New England Fair Association Labor Day Worcester Ty Birdmien Atlantic Grahame- White Weymann Cummings Stone Atwood Martin Beachey Ovington Clayton- Craig School of Aviation

Malden Firemen Injured Fighting Shed Fire

Hosemen Loran J. Keddie and F. J. Rooney of the Malden auto chemical were slightly injured yesterday morning while fighting a shed fire at the rear of 213 Main street owned by Thomas West. The blaze started from hot ashes and damaged the building. Keddie broke a window injuring his right hand and Rooney suffered severe burns to the hands from embers. Both men were treated by a physician.

Loran J. Keddie F. J. Rooney Malden Auto Chemical Main Street Thomas West Keddie Rooney

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