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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1913

Page

6

Three escapees from Titicut Farm remain at large

After three days the three men Dean Dempsey James Dolan and Edward Russell fled Titicut State Farm by a hole cut in the wall to let rats out. Authorities have largely ceased the active search as they issue circulars to nearby police and warn of Russell a dangerous inmate.

Middleboro Titicut Dean Dempsey Gloucester James E. Dolan At“ehoro Edward F. Russell Wareham Russell C. Blackstone Institution

Washboard Shield Fends Off Gunfire in Pittsburgh

Mrs Valley Molnot of Derry Pennsylvania saved her life by using a washboard as protection from bullets fired by her husband. Six bullets lodged in the washboard before their son George 17 fired at the husband and Mrs Molnot struck him with the washboard. Molnot faced a felonious shooting charge and is held for trial.

Pittsburg Valley Molnot Derry Penn Molprof George

Longshoremen Wharf Troubles Settled

At a council meeting the Longshoremen's Trade Council announced that disputes on local wharves have been settled satisfactorily. Proposals to improve council rules and general trade matters were referred to affiliated locals for a referendum among members.

Longshoremen’s Trade Council

Cardinal OConnell greeted at Cathedral in Boston return

Cardinal OConnell presided at a high mass in the Cathedral of the Holy Cross marking his first public appearance since returning from abroad. He was greeted by a large crowd of parishioners, shook hands with many, blessed children, and then met with Cathedral priests in the rectory. The sermon noted parochial schools in the archdiocese and announced next Sunday’s feast day mass with a plenary indulgence for communicants.

Cardinal. O'Connell Cathedral of the Holy Cross Father Culhane Cardinal O'Connell James J. Redican Neil A. Cronan Augustine F. Hickey Boston Father Hickey Holy Name Society Kain

300 Confirmed at South Boston Church

Bishop Joseph G. Anderson administered the sacrament of confirmation to a class of 300 boys and girls at the Church of SS. Peter and Paul in South Boston yesterday afternoon. The bishop was assisted by Rev. William B. Whalen and Rev. William Grant. Rev. Mar. George J. Patterson acted as master of ceremonies. Miss Mary Lynch and Albert F. Hockwell served as sponsors for the girls and boys respectively. The bishop spoke to the children about the meaning of the sacrament and urged them to uphold Christian standards as soldiers of Jesus Christ. Benediction followed by Mgr. Patterson.

Joseph G. Anderson Church of SS. Peter and Paul Boston Anderson William B. Whalen William Grant George J. Patterson Mary. Lynch Albert F. Hockwell

Indictment for Mattoon Broker of Aged Widows

U S S Rice an insurance agent and loan broker, longtime civic reformer and First Methodist Church leader in Mattoon, is guarded at home after an indictment accusing him of embezzling seventy five thousand dollars from elderly clients. He served as trustee for loans totaling a large sum, much from widows who relied on semiannual interest.

Mattoon U. S&s. Trice Rice

Will Open Fountain in Back Bay Today

The city water division on Massachusetts Avenue near Westland Avenue will complete and operate a new cast iron fountain today replacing the old stone trough used by horsemen and teamsters. The fountain stands about horse height with four bubbling water packets allowing four horses to drink simultaneously. Built by city workers under Public Works supervision, the project follows other recent animal drinking troughs in the city including Ficod Square in South Boston funded by Warren Hall.

Water Division Massachusetts Avenue Westland Avenue Public Works Department Ficod Square Boston Warren Hall City Water Department

Coakley to Meet Pelletier Over District Attorney Race

Timothy W. Coakley states he will meet District Attorney Pelletier at Fannie Hall tonight at eight to discuss the platform and the issues surrounding whether Pelletier should be re elected or Coakley should be elected district attorney.

Timothy W. Coakley Pelletier Fannie Hall Coakley

East and West clash over dress and land policy

The Rt. Rev. Louis C. S. Sanford, bishop of San Joaquin, argues Eastern sensibilities condemn diaphanous gowns and slit skirts while Western norms are more permissive. He notes beachwear norms differ by region. He also comments on California Japanese land ownership, criticizing anti Japanese agitation as politically driven and praising Secretary Bryan’s California visit as a successful move.

Louis C. S. Sanford San Joaquin Cal California Bishop Sanford Progressive Party Washington Bryan

Cut on Neck in Quarrel Between Residents

Raffele Polibo, 24, of 4 Charter Street North End, suffered a long cut on the neck in a North and Clark streets quarrel last night. Francesco Russo, 58, of Fleet Street, was arrested by Patrolman Crawford at Hanover Street station and charged with assault. A razor weapon was used but not found. Russo allegedly discarded it while fleeing. Polibo received 11 stitches at the Relief Hospital.

Raffele Polibo Charter Street North End North Clark Streets Francesco Russo Fleet Street Crawford Hanover Street Russo Polibo Relief

Rats Spoil Check Warn Farmer in East Middleboro

Clarence E. Wilbur, an aged farmer of East Middleboro, kept an $80 check hidden under a bedroom carpet to avoid bank thefts. Rats ate part of the check and erased the signature, prompting him to seek the payer and plan to deposit promptly next time.

Middleboro Sept Clarence E. Wilbur East Middleboro Wilbur

Georgia Coach Dies From Electric Shock After Lightning

A University of Georgia coach was killed instantly when an afternoon lightning strike burned out a transformer fuse and sent a 2200 volt current into the wiring. The incident left investigators to determine the exact path of the fatal shock and its impact on nearby facilities.

University of Georgia

Resinol Lets Eczema Vanish Says Ad

Resinol claims to cure eczema and has been prescribed by doctors for 18 years. Available from all druggists with trial size free by writing Dept. 8-S Resinol Baltimore Md.

Dept. 8-S Resinol Baltimore

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