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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1916

Page

29

Ford Sues Paper for One Million in Chicago Case

Henry Ford sues the Chicago Tribune in U S District Court for 1 million dollars over an editorial calling him an anarchist. The suit alleges the piece incited public hatred and cited Ford’s stance on National Guard service and border issues.

FORD PAPER Damages Chicago Tribune Chicago Henry Ford Detroit United States The Tribune National Guard

Wilson Signs New Federal Workmen's Compensation Act

President Wilson signed the Federal Workmen's Compensation act, approved by Congress, providing relief for government employees injured on the job.

Wilson Washington Congress

American Schooner George E. Dudley Lost Off Iceland

The George E. Dudley, an American schooner, is reported lost off Iceland. The crew was saved and brought to Sigelfsjord after sailing from New York on July 13. Consul Winslow at Copenhagen relayed the loss to the State Department. no wreck details were provided.

Washington George E. Dudley Iceland State Department Winslow Copenhagen Sigelfsjord New York

Woman Helps Catch Thief at Brookline Gym

A Brookline Municipal gym physical instructor aided in catching an alleged thief as police investigated the incident. The page notes the role of the instructor in assisting officers during the event.

Brookline Thief Nabbed After Dramatic Street Chase

Miss Mary V. Mc Grath physical instructor at Brookline municipal gymnasium and Charles P. Cameron another gym staffer drove and chased thief Lewis Miller who allegedly attempted to rob St Lawrence Church poor boxes. Cavalry style pursuit ended with Miller snagged by the duo as Rev. Thomas F. McManus shouted chase.

Mary V. McGrath Brookline Municipal Gymnasium Lewis Miller St. Lawrence’s Church Brookline Charles P. Cameron Miss McGrath Heath Street Miller Mr. Cameron Thomas F. McManus

Waterfront notes on fish landings and ship movements

Five vessels delivered groundfish to the new fish pier including two swordfish arrivals and one mackerel seiner. Prices rose for haddock cod pollock hake mackerel and swordfish. Vessels earned substantial crews’ shares from recent voyages. A large cargo for London was loaded from here and the Noble Maxwell will be launched at Cobb-Butler’s yard. The Ruth Robinson was reported safe at Charlottetown after concerns. The Bjornstjerne Bjornsen faced Bermuda denial but was supplied by the W S Taylor tug.

Haddock Tees W. H. Moody Lafayette Sadie Nunan Agnes Ruth Robinson Liverpool Charlottetown London Anglian Southerndown St. Nazaire Corsair Cambrian English Channel Cobb-Butler’s Rockland Noble Maxwell Rowe Brothers Boston Bjornstjerne Bjornsen Bermuda W. S. Taylor Norfolk Landsman

Shipping News: Steamers and Towing Vessels From Northeast Ports

A long log lists steamers and tugs sailing from Lynn Norfolk Boston and Philadelphia to destinations including Norfolk Portland Iceland and Baltimore. Vessels named include Ninian Rollerson Saramacca Close Prince George Simms Massasoit Bay State and Conestoga with barges and towing duties noted among numerous ports and calls.

Ninian Manchester Eng Saramacca Close Port Simon Prince George Simms Yarmouth Calvin Austin Ingalls St. John N. B Eastport Portland Katahdin Macbeth Jacksonville Charleston Gloucester Hatch Middlesex Norfolk Newton Abbott Newport News Massachusetts Colberth H. M. Whitney Hamilton New York Belfast Rawley Bangor City of Rockland Linscott Bath Bay State Strout Massasoit Brown Machiasport City of Gloucester Limekin Cape Ann Thompson James L. Maley White Vesta Ford Boston Lynn Neptune Cunningham Sandwich John Boyle Cullen No Thomas Kelly Conestoga Olsen Philadelphia Buck Ridge Cleona Glendower Edwin L. Pillsbury Swimm Baltimore Anglian London San Jose Havana Port Limon N. C Melrose Lamberts Point Quantico Kershaw Brandon Aspinet Iceland Gwalla Sewalls Point Beattie T. J. Hooper Eureka Cardenas Newport Piedmont Delaware Richmond Occidental Ontario Pilgrim Liberty Metacomet Monitor Indian Ridge Prudence Cocalico Tohickon Temple Patience Reading

Flag Raising at New Building Marks 80 Day Construction Milestone

A crowd watched a worker climb the final iron column at the Washington and State streets site and raise a large American flag. The project completed its last iron column in 80 days since the first, with 26 working days and no accidents, prompting a celebratory flag-raising by the crew.

Newspaper Row Washington State Streets State and Washington Streets

Filene Co operative Association Dance Draws Big Lexington Park Crowd

The Filene Co operative Association held a well attended dance at the Lexington Park bungalow last night. The event featured singing, dancing, speeches, and novelty acts with many attendees from town. Edward A Burns praised the committee and Joseph Costa thanked participants as the evening closed with three cheers for the F C A.

Lexington Park Filene Co-operative Association Edward A. Burns Joseph Costa

Emperor at Somme as French Push Encircles Deniecourt Park

Paris dispatch reports Emperor William observing Combles fighting while La Liberte notes French General Michelet’s troops reached the Roye to Peronne railroad, holding 20 miles of line. Chaulnes lies near the front and Berny-en-Santerre’s capture strengthens French domination of Barleux and encircles Deniecourt Park amid stubborn fighting.

Paris William la Liberte Combles Michelet Roye Peronne Somme Chaulnes Berny-en-Santerre Barleux Deniecourt Park

Williams and Griffin Win Exhibition Doubles Match

R Norris Williams 2d and Clarence J Griffin defeated Ichiya Kumagae and H Mikami 3-6 7-5 6-2 at Cynwyd Tennis Club Philadelphia Williams replaced William M Johnston who shares the national doubles title Kumagae beat Roland Roberts 6-1 6-2 earlier in the day in singles

Philadelphia R. Norris Williams 2d Clarence J. Griffin San Francisco Ichiya Kumagae H. Mikami Williams William M. Johnston Griffin Deuce Kumagae Roland Roberts

No Action on Using Parkman Fund Income

Mayor Curley failed to secure action in a special council session to allocate Parkman fund income for a concrete road in Franklin Park and to cover bills for the aquarium zoo and aviary. The council reached a quorum but took no vote. It then shifts to plans for children's dresses and notes a Maude Hall article in the Woman's Section of the upcoming Sunday Post.

Curley Parkman Franklin Park Maude Hall Next Sunday Post

How I Won My Husband Contest Letters Featured

Contributors to the Woman's Section of the Sunday Post share touching letters in the How I Won My Husband contest. A weekly prize is awarded, highlighting personal stories of romance and humor from readers.

The Sunday Post

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Lady One Nate Big Conrad Winter Street Brookline Municipal Gym Mary V. M’grath Waterfront Mars Venus Jupiter Saturn Shipping News Williams and Parkman Fund Jordan Marsh Comany New England Palm Beach Jordan Marsh Company Electrical Wizard George Creel Mexico Belgium Germany Prof Guyot Europe Ment Edward Marshall France U. S
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