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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1909

Page

5

Girl Accused as Pickpocket in Salem

Victoria Pasternack a 14 year old girl from 21 Grant Street Salem is charged with plying an extensive pickpocket trade at the Willows during the summer. She faces a Juvenile Court arraignment on the delinquent child charge. A Manchester woman reported a lost purse soon after. the girl allegedly worked crowds on Sundays, holidays, and Essex Street.

Salem Victoria Pasternack Willows Grant Street Manchester The Essex Street

Catholics End Session at Young Men's Catholic Union Meet

The Brunswick convention of the Young Men's Catholic Union closed after a weekend gathering. Next year’s session is set for Cliff Haven New York at the invitation of Monsignor McMahon and Monsignor Lavelle. Officers were elected with Edward F Quirk re-elected Spiritual director and William C Sullivan named president. The executive board will select a secretary in October with a salary attached. Resolutions urged social reform to curb socialism and support home school and press ideals and praised Catholic newspaper reading and Boston press coverage.

Young Men's Catholic Union Brunswick Cliff Haven N. Y Monsignor McMahon Catholic Summer School Monsignor Lavelle St. Patrick's Cathedral New York City George A. Williams Philadelphia James C. Monaghan Edward F. Quirk Newark William C. Sullivan Washington, D. C Edward A. Kelley J. Connor French Trenton William R. Foley Brooklyn Leo A. Smith Boston Press

War game in Germany opens with imperial review

Stuttgart Sept 7 The imperial autumn maneuvers of the German army began with a review by Emperor William and the Empress of the Wuerttemberg army corps. About 16 000 troops from Bavaria Wuerttemberg and Germany participate in the exercises planned to mobilize the south in wartime fashion. The staged clash pits two Bavarian and Wuerttemberg forces against a Third Bavarian and Baden formation under General Bock Von Polach. The armies are to meet in the northeast corner of Wuerttemberg on Sept 12.

Stuttgart Germany William Wuerttemberg Bavaria Prince Leopold Baden Bock von Polach

Rescue 10 At Sea In Open Boat Off Scituate

Five women four men and a boy spent the night anchored offshore as a 20 foot motor boat pitched in heavy seas off Scituate. At daybreak signals were spotted and the Italian fishing vessel rescued them. Names include E T Childs of Orange N J captain Lachlan Wallace and Alden of Boston Schuyler Coffin Medford and Mrs Childs and others.

Scituate E. T. Childs Orange N. J Lachlan Wallace

Pleasure trip ends in cold night at sea off North Scituate

Yesterday a power fishing boat ran out of gas off North Scituate beyond Minot's Light. The party tried to sail home with no centre board, drifted toward Cape Cod, then anchored for the night in rough seas. Cold wind and spray drenched all aboard, but the women kept up fearless sea sense.

North Scituate Minot Cape Cod

Dorchester Car Crash Drenches Passengers at Park and Thane

Mrs. William E. Fay, Frank Ditmars, and John Leslie suffered severe shook ups after two cars collided at Park and Thane streets in Dorchester. Leslie drove a large touring car for George W. Simonds. Ditmars drove the Fays’ chauffeur car. The Simonds car struck a water hydrant, smashing it and soaking occupants as both vehicles were damaged. no injuries reported.

William E. Fay Tremlett Street Frank Ditmars Harlem Street John Leslie Westville Street Dorchester Park and Thane Streets Leslie George W. Simonds Park Street Washington Street Ditmars Fays Thane Street Simonds

$30,000 Suit in Will Case

Miss Jannette Weber of this city, aided by her attorneys, filed a bill in equity asking $30,000 from August Dam Bertha Dam Nima QO Weber Clara Weber all of Boston and Edward A Weber of New York as administrator of Carl Ernest Weber. Carl Weber died recently at his son in law August Dam’s home at 66 Dartmouth Street. The defendants had claimed an estate of $200 but it is now valued at several thousand dollars.

Jannette Weber August Dam Bertha Dam Nima QO. Weber Clara Weber Boston Edward A. Weber New York

Stork's Happy Visit Marks Birth At Houston Company

P. H. Magrane president of the James A. Houston Company receives congratulations on the birth of a daughter Sunday morning. Both mother and child are reported doing well.

P. H. Magrane James A. Houston Company

Headless Lady Photo Sought in City Shopping District

A headless photograph of a woman, taken yesterday on Tremont Street near Houghton and Dutton’s, offers a $5 reward for identification. Call the City Editor’s room of the Post between 3 and 5 PM wearing the same costume.

Tremont Street Houghton & Dutton The Post

Headless Lady Prize Winner Named in Boston Post

Miss Francis Shenkel of 107 Locust Street Winthrop won the Headless Lady prize picture published in Saturdays Boston Post. She remarked she followed the contest with interest and wondered how the Postman obtained her photo.

The Boston Post Francis Shenkel Locust Street Winthrop Post Frances Shenkel

Headless Lady Identified in Boston Post Photo

Sunday readers saw a headless portrait in the Boston Post. Florence B Hunt of 29 Falmouth Street verified the image was hers after a camera shot appeared in Sundays issue. She left smiling with a new five dollar bill.

Florence B. Hunt Falmouth Street Boston Post Post The

Prize for Headless Lady won by Helen Higgins

Miss Helen Higgins of 20 Watson Street Cambridge claimed the prize yesterday after recognizing herself from the Headless Lady print in the Post. She called the discovery dandy and said she had the gut feeling upon reading yesterday’s issue.

The Post Helen Higgins Watson Street Cambridge

Headless Lady Contest Winner Named in Post

Mrs Laura B Martine of 40 St Botolph Street wins the $5 prize for the headless lady in yesterday's Post. She saw the photographer snap her photo but only learned its purpose after reading the paper. She calls the contest original and a Post creation.

Laura B. Martine St. Botolph Street Post Laura Martine

Hibbard Reverses Stance on Opera Place Street Order

Mayor Hibbard, after talks with real estate agent Joseph Balch, signed the Street Commissioners order for laying out Opera Place. The reversal follows Balch’s negotiations for land sale to the city on behalf of property owners.

Hibbard Opera Place Joseph Balch

Does a man kiss without love show true intent

A reader asks if it is proper for a young man who has not spoken of love to kiss a young lady. The columnist replies that such affection without declaration usually signals avoidance of responsibility and trifling with her. A refined woman would not permit this, likening herself to delicate fabric easily soiled.

Miss Champagne

Dear Miss Champagne A plea on kisses and respect

A reader argues that men prize what is out of reach and urges girls to protect their reputation. She cautions against being seen as easy, advises restraint in kissing, and claims a man’s respect fades if a girl yields easily, warning that repeated acquiescence harms both present and future prospects.

Miss Champagne

Ginger molasses cookies from Mrs Mary J Young

One half cup sausage fat and sugar and molasses mixed with one egg and milk, then two cups flour with salt and a teaspoon each of soda ginger and cinnamon. Bake moderate for about 25 minutes. Serve hot with whipped cream. Mrs Mary J Young 25 Nichols street Haverhill.

Mary J. Young Nichols Street Haverhill

Frozen Peach Pudding Mold With Vanilla Ice Cream

A melon mould filled with vanilla ice cream and sliced fresh peaches, then packed with ice and salt for one hour. Bind with buttered cloth, unmould in warm water, and turn onto a cold dish. Name Mrs. Kate Sullivan, Rear 887 Adams Street, Dorchester.

Kate Sullivan Adams Street Dorchester

Lancaster Strawberry Pie Method From Simple Ring Pastry

A vintage recipe describes forming a Lancaster strawberry pie by rolling pie paste to one quarter inch, cutting three 9 inch circles, removing centers to create a ring, baking on unbuttered sheets, and assembling with cream filling and halved strawberries sweetened and rested briefly. Garnish with whole berries for serving.

Lancaster

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