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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1917

Page

3

Neither Parent Gets the Carpenter Boy in Tutor Arrangement

Professor Kent will take the Carpenter boy into his home to live and be treated as family. The temporary guardian is described as a famous Harvard athlete.

Kent Carpenter Harvard New Hampshire Carroll County Ralph, Jr Emma Carpenter George A. Carpenter John F. Kent Pleasant Street Concord N. H Ralph G. Carpenter, Jr St. Paul’s School Mr. Kent Ralph Carpenter Marguerite Paul Carpenter Ralph Carpenter, Jr

Harvard Men Remember Crimson Baseball Nine in Europe Trip

Court decree grants each parent weekly visitation with son Ralph and splits Christmas holidays evenly between father and mother, reflecting a past Harvard Crimson baseball trip remembered by alumni.

Harvard Baseball The Crimson Ralph

Plant Juice Cure Promises Lasting Relief For Stomach Ailments

A historic health ad claims Plant Juice, an herbal stomach remedy sold by Houghton & Dutton, relieves indigestion and dyspepsia by aiding digestion. It cites buyer testimonials, including Frank Bean of Tremont Street, and notes the product demonstration by a local agent.

Frank Bean Tremont Street Houghton & Dutton

Cuticura Heals Eczema In Young Girl

Mrs Emerson Lewis of S Gardner Missouri reports her baby’s severe eczema cleared after using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. She notes four boxes of Ointment and two cakes of Soap healed the condition. Cuticura advertised as pure gentle daily soap with optional Ointment. Free samples by mail. Soap 25c Ointment 25c and 50c.

Gil Emerson Lewis S. Gardiner Dept. H. Boston

Simon Swig Hosts Housewarming at Roxbury Home

State and city officials and thousands attended the Roxbury housewarming for Representative Simon Swig at 194 Humboldt Avenue. The 12 room brick house featured a blue red white fountain and guests included Swig family, his elderly parents, and notable figures such as Richard F. Anderson, David I. Robinson, Judge Robert O. Harris, Colonel Peter H. Carr, Judge Edward Mee Manus, Augustus Bacon, Frank R. Lincoln and Alexander MacGregor.

Simon Swig Humboldt Avenue Roxbury Homestead Street Mr. Swig Richard F. Anderon Governor's Council David I. Robinson Essex County Robert O. Harris Bridgewater Peter H. Carr Taunton Edward L. Mee-Manus Natick Augustus Bacon W. & A. Bacon Company Frank R. Lincoln Taunton District Court Alexander MacGregor

Quarrel Over Liquor Triggers Malden Stabbing

Riziano Capabassi allegedly attacked Giuseppe Rosetti, keeper of a lodging house at 346 Highland Avenue Malden, with a knife during a dispute over liquor and cards in the lodging house last evening.

Riziano Capabassi Giuseppe Rosetti Highland Avenue Malden Capabassi

Provincetown fund gains $599 donation boost

Families facing dangerous sea work aided by local volunteers as contributions to the Provincetown fund total $599.77, with under $100 coming from outside the town.

Busy Week of Kids Shows and Expeditions Leads to Benefit

Plans for children's entertainments and collecting expeditions fill the week, culminating in a big theatrical benefit at the Colonial Theatre next Sunday night. The event aims to aid the mothers and children of Provincetown and families of the 19 fishermen lost in the recent gale. Charles J. Rich provides the theatre and his staff pledges support for what promises one of the season's best performances.

Colonial Theatre Provincetown Colonial Charles J. Rich

Discovered Cure for Asthma and Hay Fever

Chemist D. J. Lane of 532 Lane Bldg St. Marys Kan. offers a home remedy for asthma and hay fever. He sent samples to sufferers who claim they were cured. Lane will mail a $1 bottle postpaid to anyone who writes. payment only if effective, judged by the user within ten days.

D. J. Lane Lane Bldg St. Marys Kan Lane

Subscriptions for Provincetown Fund Tonight

The Provincetown Fund subscription list will be printed tomorrow after the Exchange Trust Company reopens. A. Paul Keith and F. J. Albee present an all star programme at the Colonial Theatre. tickets go on sale this noon at multiple outlets for 25 to 1 dollars. Funds aid bereft families with no earnings.

Provincetown Fund Exchange Trust Company A. Paul Keith F. J. Albee Keith's Theatres Colonial Theatre EK. A. Filene Sons Company Milk Street Boylston Street Lenox Boston Post Mass Provincetown Boston Georgie Flynn Winthrop

Lawn Party Hosted by Ex Mayor Draws Big Crowd

About a thousand people attended ex Mayor Fitzgeralds lawn party at his Summer home at Allerton Point near Hull. Automobiles and trains transported guests from Back Bay Brookline Cambridge and nearby areas. Officers from local military camps and naval stations attended. The event was a grand success and a considerable sum was netted for Provincetown fishermen.

Fitzgerald Allerton Point Hull Back Bay Brookline Cambridge Provincetown

Autumn Moon Over Bay Sets Scene For Charity Dance

A cool autumn night on the bay hosts a dancing lawn with electric lights and a tennis court turned into a pavilion. Notables, musical acts, and a fortune teller entertain as funds support orphaned fishing village children.

Fort Banks Revere Louise Badaracco Donnelly Worcester Alice Mulrey Winthrop Edward Machugh Mischa Muscanto Joe Daly Eleanor Mulrey Joseph P. Kennedy Fitzgerald Agnes Fitzgerald Eunice Fitzgerald Edward E. Moore John Keane Arthur Murphy Navy Yard Joe Conway Michigan Tom Fitzgerald Ayer

Defective Cartridges Probed by Generals and Senate Panel

Brigadier General Crozier and the Senate military committee moved to investigate defective cartridges sent to American forces in France. Crozier asked for a board of inquiry after finding bromide in about 2 percent of army cartridges, contending the flaw was likely unavoidable and not due to manufacturer or inspector negligence.

Washington France Crozier Senate Military Committee Frankford Ordnance Department

Senate to hear Secretary Baker on inquiry plans

A Senate committee will summon Secretary Baker tomorrow to explain the matter and decide whether to open its own investigation. The decision to pursue General Crozier’s suggested inquiry rests with Secretary Baker when the request arrives tomorrow.

Senate Committee Baker Crozier

First Men of Draft to Avert Tomorrow Farewell Plan

The article notes a farewell program prepared for the first group of draftees before their departure tomorrow. Details on participants or speakers are not specified in the readable text.

North End Not Ready Certifying Men For Districts

Boston appeal board plans to finish certifying enough men this morning to cover all local districts possible.

North End Boston Appeal Board

Drafts Move In Across Boston Regions This Week

The advance guard heads to camp this week with divisions distributing the first draftees. Division 7 picks Arthur A. Huggan and Sidney M. Goldberg from Boston, to report tomorrow. Division 4 sends none. Division 11 starts with Gerald Doherty and William Harris tomorrow. Others include Franklin and Wellesley picks, with transport by auto or train as noted.

Boston A. K. Cohen Boston Appeal Board North End Division 7 Arthur A. Huggan Huntington Avenue Sidney M. Goldberg St. Botolph Street Francia P. Wilcox Batavia Street Frank A. Mack Dorchester Gerald Doherty Mayfield Street William Harri Crescent Avenue Fred W. Hardwick Newton Public Safety Committee Ernest Chadd Church Street W.J. Dunn Washington Street Charles A. McCarthy Harold Bishop Waltham Arthur A. Mason Thomas B. Cody Wellesley Roger M. Leyland Thomas M. Golden

Funeral for Mrs Mullin at Dorchester Church

The funeral for Mrs Margaret Mullin who died Sunday at her daughter's Dorchester home will be held tomorrow at 9 the mass will be at St Matthew Dorchester Burial will be in Holyhood Brookline She is survived by two sons and two daughters including former Representative Michael J Reidy and John F Mullin of public works department Boston Mrs Edward Cribby and Mrs R W Knight of Dorchester

Margaret Mullin R. W. Knight Floyd Street Dorchester St. Matthew's Church Stanton Street Holyhood Brookline

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