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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1915
Page
4
George Tenny known as George Face and by the aliases Kenney Lynch Tierney and Kennedy was sentenced to two years for two department store larcenies. Police say he has spent 10 years in jail in the past 25 years, about one fifth of his life.
A glimpse into railway cooks preparations as shown in the Sunday Post Magazine. Compact kitchen methods reveal efficient meal assembly in tight spaces for railway workers.
An advertisement touts Parmint as a constitutional treatment for catarrh and head noises. It advises readers to mix one ounce Parmint with a pint of hot water and four ounces sugar, take one tablespoon four times daily, claiming it clears clogged nostrils and improves hearing by reducing ear tube inflammation.
The hearing on a complaint against former Governor Foss for criminal libel was postponed by Judge Burke until tomorrow morning to allow more preparation. Editors from Boston papers and labor leaders attended to testify about the letter and claims of privilege as it relates to distribution to newspapers.
In a preliminary hearing the defense acknowledges that the statements in question were issued by and for Mr. Foss to the newspapers. Counsel Melvin M. Johnson says he needs more time to review communications and states he had only 15 minutes of conversation with his client.
The upcoming Sunday Post will feature Everybody's Page with a collection of unique photographs. The section aims to showcase bristling visuals likely to attract readers seeking illustrated content.
The United States weighs a strong response to Austrian Ambassador Dumba over alleged efforts to incite labor unrest. Officials consider recalling Dumba, but favor a cautious approach and a possible warning to avoid open diplomatic rupture. Secretary Lansing and President Wilson review Dumba’s explanations and the full letter from his government.
Three men including Mr Carpenter fled with Ralph G Carpenter from Magnolia after seizing the boy at the roadside. Portsmouth Dover and Manchester police chased the car, which was halted in Portsmouth. Counsel said the act was legal custody moving the child to Wolfboro New Hampshire.
Archibald, whose despatches were seized by British authorities at Falmouth last week, sails tomorrow on the Rotterdam. He is expected to answer questions from the State Department with British and American officials silent on the matter. His passports remain in his possession as US officials consider seizure in Holland.
L. P. Bur seam writes from 312 Old South Bldg Boston detailing travel options to the Panama-Pacific Exposition via the Nickel Plate Road. He outlines schedule and fare considerations for the trip.
A third and largest shipment valued at over 80 million dollars reached New York from Halifax aboard a guarded special train. The cargo, said to include gold and securities, was escorted by 40 armed men and sent from Canada via a British cruiser.
A large consignment to strengthen British credit arrives via Halifax and Portland. It includes 11,650,000 English gold sovereigns about 58 million dollars, 7,850,000 in U S gold coins, and 14 million in securities. Six steel cars seal the cargo for transfer to the sub treasury with armed guards escorting through the city.
Postmaster William F. Murray welcomed a 10-pound male child at his Green Hill summer home Nantasket. The birth coincided with his 34th birthday. Dr Dan Hurley a Harvard football standout and Murray’s Cambridge classmate cared for mother and baby. Both parents and child are reported well and happy.
Bridgeport on September 7 reports John N Waterbury of 109 Wheeler avenue arranging the funeral of his son Edward. He recalls a total of 13 children born to nine boys and four girls, now only three remain. He asks for a kind word about him.
Vic Waterbury, a renowned carriage blacksmith with 42 years at Hall Carriage Company, died of heart disease after collapsing in his yard on Wheeler avenue just after 8 last night. He leaves widow and 15 family members, including two sons John and Frederick and daughter Mrs James Lynch. A grave for the little plot in Park Cemetery has been made.
Funeral services for Frank R. Sewall who died suddenly last Saturday were held at his home 95 Hillside Avenue Melrose with Rev Dr Thomas Sims officiating. Burial followed at Wycoming Cemetery with attendance by Melrose Masons Aleppo Shrine Elks and other lodge delegates. Born December 20 1870 in Boston he worked 16 years for Daniel Frank & Co cigar firm in Boston and lived in Melrose 20 years. He is survived by wife Marian Westgate daughters Mary and David Sewall and sister Mrs George L Coburn.
Due to repairs on the Arsenal street bridge in Watertown Massachusetts cars from Watertown to Waltham will run to Watertown Square only. Passengers to Waltham should take a Watertown Arsenal street car to Central square or a Watertown car from Harvard square and transfer at Watertown Square.
Thirty four vessels arrived at the new fish pier with fresh fish and dealers’ prices posted yesterday. The report lists haddock cod pollock hake mackerel and swordfish prices, plus details of four wharf arrivals and a reduced four weekly trip schedule for the Boston and Yarmouth line. A public meeting is planned to discuss anchorage grounds and safe navigation lanes in Nantucket and Vineyard Sounds.
A long list of sailing steamers and tugboats in harbor and on passage is reported with destinations from Eastport to Portland and Philadelphia to Boston. Vessels include Minsk Gommesen Christiania Shields Cuneo Nacoochea and more, with numerous towing barges and calls at various ports.
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