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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1916

Page

5

No Silencer So Is Pinched In Central Court Tale

John O'Toole, 33, of Nahant street Revere, is convicted by Central Court for stealing soup cans from a freight shed. He faced nine cans and caused a loud scene, muffling his hearing by a choked response to Officer Chisholm's approach.

Central Court John O'Toole Nahant Street Revere John Chisholm Eastern Steamship Company O'Toole Cochlea Mr. O'Toole

Man Fined After Attempted Kiss Incident in Newton Center

Four year old Michael J. Dailey of Newton Center was arraigned on assault and battery charges after attempting to kiss Edith Jones on Lake Avenue. Jones testified he broke her glasses and umbrella during the incident and Dailey said intoxication caused the error. He paid the costs after the arraignment.

Michael J. Dailey Newton Center Newton Court Edith Jones Dailey Lake Avenue

Geta-ot Corn Remedy Demonstrated in 3 Seconds

A vintage advertisement touts GETS-OT a quick corn remedy. It promises painless removal in three seconds with no pressing or cutting. Sold by EK, Lawrence & Co. of Chicago for 26 cents, via druggists or mail order.

Ek, Lawrence & Co Chicago

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Adverts Health Claim

Taunton Massachusetts woman describes relief from monthly pains after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad urges girls with painful or irregular periods to try the remedy and notes many letters confirming effectiveness.

Lydia Clarice Morin Russell St Taunton Mass

Funeral Services for Louis Sonnabend in Dorchester

Funeral services are held for Louis Sonnabend of 189 Grampian Way Dorchester who died last Tuesday after a four week illness. Sonnabend a prominent Boston Jew born in Austria in 1849 52 years ago came to the United States in 1882 and was active in charity politics and fraternal groups. He served on the Boston Common Council 1897 98 the School Board 1904 05 helped organize the Home for Jewish Children and led the Austrian Hungarian Association and the Pawnbrokers Alliance of Massachusetts. He leaves a wife four daughters including attorney Mabel Sonnabend and a son.

Louis Sonnabend Grampian Way Dorchester Mr. Sonnabend Boston Austria United States Boston Common Council Boston School Board Home For Pawnbrokers’ Alliance of Massachusetts Covenant Lodge No. 16 Charles Sumner Council R. A Tremont Lodge Mabel Sonnabend

Five Everett Officers Arrest Two Drivers After Collision

Police required five Everett officers to arrest two motorists after their car struck a truck injuring its driver John J. Cochrane of 118 Bow Street Everett. Joseph A. Granston 42 of 20 Oliver Street faces charges of operating under liquor, assaulting an officer and drunkenness. Carl Westrom 40 of 36 Oliver Street is charged with the last two offenses.

Everett John J. Cochrane Bow Street Joseph A. Granston Oliver Street Carl Westrom

Catholic Church Notes Resumption of Holy Name Society Meetings

The Rev. J W Culhane announces monthly meetings for the Holy Name Society of the Cathedral of the Holy Cross will resume near Sunday afternoon with many new members to enroll. The Confraternity of the Holy Cross meets tomorrow at 23 oclock. the 8 oclock mass is for Confraternity members. Holy Hour from 8 to 9 pm. Notre Dame sisters postpone Notre Dame Academy opening to Sept 25 due to parochial school closures affecting about 23000 children. Boston College high School on St James street postpones opening to Sept 25 while University Heights campus opens Sept 19 as planned.

J. W. Culhane S. T Holy Name Society Cathedral of the Holy Cross Confraternity of the Holy Cross Sisters of Notre Dame of Namur Academy of Notre Dame Washington Street Roxbury Augustine F. Hickey Charles W. Lyons S. J Boston College Church of the Immaculate Conception St. James Street Southlund University Heights Newton

Decision Reserved On Prohibition Protest in State Offices

Judge DeCourcy heard arguments and reserved his decision in cases by prohibition candidates for secretary auditor treasurer and attorney general. They claim Boston election commissioners and Lynn and Haverhill registrars refused to certify certain voter names on nomination papers.

Mexican finance chief credits Wilson policy for saving Mexico

Luis Cabrera, Mexico’s finance commissioner, tells a Boston reporter that President Wilson’s watchful waiting helped avert war and saved the republic. He met U S peace commissioners in New London then visited his sisters in Greater Boston, denying any financial motive for his trip.

Luis Cabrera Wilson Post Copley Plaza Hotel Carranza Border Commission New London United States Mexico Boston Cabrera Rosenda Lasalle Seminary Auburndale Amalia Mt. Ida Newton Lee, Higginson & Co

Brown Withdraws Forged Papers Charge

Joseph B. Brown of Brookline, a Republican candidate for State Auditor, yesterday withdrew his charges that forged nomination papers had been filed for his opponents. State Auditor Alonzo B. Cook and the Barrow Law Commission dismissed the case.

Joseph B. Brown Brookline Alonzo B. Cook Ballow Law Commission

Chief Gilman Resigns Over Liquor Sale Policy

Bangor Maine September 6 1930 Chief of Police Lindley W Gilman resigns to Mayor Woodman citing a difference of opinion over liquor sale policy.

Chief Bangor Lindley W. Gilman Woodman Gilman

Rich Grandpa Gets Fortune

The will of the late Paul F. Thomas of Brookline disinherits his two minor children, aged 9 and 11, with trust income to grandfather Charles A. Thomas, 80, reputedly worth over 100000. A jury trial is sought in Dedham to contest the will on grounds of alleged unsound mind and undue influence. The mother, who divorced in April 1915 for cruelty, has remarried.

Paul F. Thomas Brookline Charles A. Thomas

Appeals for German Red Cross Work by Max Henry Newman

Max Henry Newman writes to the Post urging support for the German Red Cross. He notes field days on Sept 8 and 9 at Caledonian Grove West Roxbury organized by the German American societies of Greater Boston to benefit Red Cross relief. He argues for humanitarian aid across nations at war.

Max Henry Newman Red Cross Greater Boston Caledonian Grove West Roxbury Red Cross Association

English remedy for catarrhal deafness described

A 19th or early 20th century page touts an English internal remedy for catarrhal deafness and head noises. It advises readers to prepare Parmint with hot water and sugar to straighten Eustachian tube pressure and ease middle ear secretions, claiming quick, effective relief.

America England

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Lydia E. Pinkham Philo Hay Newark N. J Sonnabend Catholic Church Notes William H. Sayward Charles A. Killam William Stanley Parker Wwred Saved Life OF Brown Thomas Brussels Berwick South Shore Sunkist Ch Richards Robbins Armour's Hali Pleott Rites Snider Fanta Itt Nia Hong Kong Optometrist Century Progressive Club New Florence Rotary Kodak Department
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