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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1916

Page

2

Bad Man Taken in Ambush in Concord Lodging House

George E. Thompson a 42 year old Camden fugitive known as a bad man was arrested in a Concord street lodging house after detectives and an assistant prosecutor hid in a closet. Thompson faced murder and forgery charges tied to the July jailer slaying and escape.

George E. Thompson Camden N. J Concord Street Thompson Burke and Haggerty Augustine Gribben

Thompson in Camden Murder Escape Defies Extradition

George E. Thompson was arrested for the alleged Camden murder of an aged jailer in Northwest. He had been shot during the pursuit, recovering, and led detectives through 18 states before being run down in the city. He refused extradition, claiming no gain in fighting it and noting gray hair since jail escape. Ashbridge was captured shortly after the escape.

George E. Thompson Camden Ashbridge Thompson

Frischs File Joint Bankruptcy Petitions in Lynn

Max and Lilly Frisch filed voluntary bankruptcy petitions in the United States District Court. Max Frisch, a builder, lists debts of 296,286 and Lilly Frisch, a house wife, 258,175. Both report no assets and reside at 25 Neptune Street, Lynn.

United States District Court Max Lilly Frisch Neptune Street Lynn Frisch

Swallows Poison After Visit To Doctor

The Rev. Arthur Hartwell pastor of the Congregational Church in Jamaica Vermont died at Mercy Hospital Springfield after taking poison in Dr. F C Brigham office on Walnut street Sunday night. Medical Examiner E J Mahoney said the clergyman acted during a period of mental aberration possibly from morphine.

Springfield Arthur Hartwell Congregational Church Jamaica Mercy Hospital F. C. Brigham Walnut Street E. J. Mahoney

Jamaican Pastor Dies After Poison Ingestion In Springfield

Mr Hartwell a 45 year old clergyman from Jamaica sought treatment with Dr Brigham in Springfield. While waiting in the office he procured and swallowed poison. He died later, leaving a wife and two children. The body was sent to Jamaica for funeral activities expected Wednesday.

Mr. Hartwell Springfield Jamaica Brigham

B M Holds Up Interest on Bonds as Receiver Considers

The Boston and Maine railroad has defaulted semi annual interest on its 10 million dollar four percent two year plan bonds of 1926. A Federal Court receiver may decide if interest should be paid though cash on hand exists. Interest on leased line bonds was met. The court's ruling will determine the next steps.

Boston & Maine Railroad

Protestant Clergy News Highlights and Church Plans

The Rev Charles Talmage returns from Detroit after a few weeks away. The Rev Horatio Latham resigns from Medfield First Parish to lead North Attleboro First Universalist on Oct 1. Everett Federation of Men's Church Societies opens season at the YMC A. Union Congregational South Medford builds toward its annual church fair with a lawn cake and candy social this afternoon to fund the candy table.

Horatio E. Latham Medfield First Universalist North Attleboro Federation of Men's Church Societies Everett Union Congregational Church South Medford

Phone Girl Now Bride

Florabel J. Smith Malden telephone operator and Norwood Miller Boston broker’s clerk married last night at Miller parents home 149 Webster Street. Bride’s parents also celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. Ceremony by Rev Charles H Moss. Bridesmaid E Marion Smith Best man Willard A Miller.

Florabel J. Smith Malden Norwood Miller Boston Mr. Miller Samuel Miller Webster Street Charles H. Moss Maiden First Baptist Church E. Marion Smith Willard A. Miller

Driving car away not stealing it in police court

Levert Strongberg and George Vocelle told police court they drove the car away without intent to steal. The automobile valued at $1200 was taken from in front of Hurlburt's Hotel. Judge Murray put the case over for a week for probation officer inquiry.

Levert Strongberg George Vocelle Hurlburt Murray

GE Plant Reopens as 1500 Return to Work at Pittsfield

Pittsfield Sept 11 The General Electric plant resumes operations with 1500 workers and strikebreakers entering under protection of 160 police. Police guard the plant as 6000 striking workers rally outside demanding union recognition and a 10 percent wage raise. A public hearing on the dispute is set for Thursday by the State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration with company and union representatives to be heard.

Pittsfield General Electric Company Metropolitan Park Police State Police Frank D. Breivogel Metropolitan Force State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration

Carmen night opens Pops and operatic season at Symphony Hall

A program of rare attraction for the new pops and operatic concerts in Symphony Hall features Bizet's Carmen pieces. Myrna Sharlow of the Chicago Opera Company appears as soprano with Arthur Hackett of the city as tenor, with Miss Snelling and Mr Nicolay also in the week’s lineup.

Symphony Hall Carmen Bizet Myrna Sharlow Chicago Opera Company Arthur Hackett Miss Snelling Mr. Nicolay Adam Page Micaela Miss Sharlow Don Jose Mr. Hackett Cavalleria Rusticana Mascagni Verdi Lillia Snelling Constantin Nicolay March She Ameer Isgihe Pol G

Death of Verdun Soldier William P Nearen

Mrs. William Nearen of Charlestown learned from the British War Office that her son William P. Nearen died in action on the Verdun front August 12 after six months at the front. He served in the First Battalion of the 78th Kings Liverpool Regiment. No details of his exact role in the battle were released.

William Nearen Ferrin Street Charlestown British War Office William P. Nearen Verdun 78Th Kings Liverpool Regiment

Concord Celebrates 281st Anniversary Today

Concord commemorates its incorporation on Sept. 12, 1635 with the flying of Old Glory from public and private flagstaffs across the town. No special observance is planned beyond the flags.

Concord Plymouth

Weds On Mt Washington Peak In Historic Ceremony

On September 1 1925 at Mt Washington New Hampshire Harry Blanchard and Mildred Tibbetts of Sandwich NH wed at the summit. The ceremony occurred at 1 o'clock with over 200 visitors as Rev E S Coller officiated. The couple reached the crest by train and planned to return that afternoon.

MT. Washington N. H Harry Blanchard Mildred M. Tibbetts Sandwich New Hampshire E. S. Coller M. E

Berman Furniture Files Bankruptcy Petition

A voluntary petition in bankruptcy was filed in U S District Court by Berman Furniture Company of 1601 Hancock Street Quincy admitting liabilities of 140354 15. Assets are uncertain including real estate valued at 8100 and insurance policies of 13000.

United States District Court Berman Furniture Company Hancock Street Quincy

Local Price Jumble Inserts Odd Cents and Symbols

OCR snippet shows scattered prices and symbols 6e 89¢ 39¢ 39 59c with no clear item or context. Unable to determine full event or item details from fragment.

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