Prominent Hub Clothier Harris Wingersky Laid to Rest
Funeral services for Harris Wingersky president of the Samuel Cohen Company clothing firm were held today at Temple Chabel Shalom East Boston at 1 o'clock. He died at his Allston home 25 Chester Street after a paralytic shock Saturday aged 73 and had lived in this country 50 years. He is survived by wife Jennie sister of Simon Vorenberg two daughters Mrs Gerald J Rosenfeld of Allston and Mrs Mitchell Bisson and son Frederick Wingersky.
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Harris Wingersky
Samuel Cohen Company, Clothiers
Temple Chabel Shalom
Boston
Wingersky
Chester Street
Allston
Jennie
Simon Vorenberg
Gerald J. Rosenfeld
Boston Police Parade on Columbus Day 1926
The Boston police plan a Columbus Day parade on October 12 the first since 1926. Governor Coolidge Mayor Peters and Police Commissioner Curtis will review at the State House City Hall and the Common with 1200 officers marching. Superintendent Crowley will lead the parade with Captain King in charge of arrangements.
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Boston
Coolidge
State House
Peters
City Hall
Curtis
Crowley
Patrick F. King
Searles seeks special administrator for huge estate fight
Albert Victor Searles of Brookline petitions Essex County Probate Court to appoint one or more special administrators to manage the $60,000,000 estate of his uncle Edward Francis Searles while the will dispute proceeds.
Nantucket Graduates 21 Cadets at North End Park Ceremony
The Massachusetts Nautical Training Ship Nantucket graduated 21 cadets yesterday at North End Park. Captain Armistead Rust directed the exercises and presented diplomas. Valedictorian William G. Watts of Newton urged the training ship's pivotal role for the merchant marine, likening it to West Point for the army and Annapolis for the navy. Francis E Bowles chaired the commission with Captain William E McKay and Clarence E Perkins participating.
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American Merchant Marine
Massachusetts
Nantucket
North End Park
Armistead Rust
William G. Watts
Newton
Merchant Marine
West Point
Army of Annapolis
Navy
Francis E. Bowles
William E. McKay
Clarence E. Perkins
SUGAR PRICES SLIP TO 151 2 CENTS IN BOSTON AREA
Greater Boston’s sugar price fell to 151 2 cents a pound at a Waltham store with no purchase limit. Other district stores are expected to match the price before week’s end while refineries resist, delaying a broader decline. A dealer warned the bottom may drop soon after, with retail prices set to fall.
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Greater Boston
Waltham
Five Held as R. R. Thieves in New York Yard
Five men were arrested in the Mott Haven yards of the New York New Haven Hartford railroad. They are alleged to belong to a band stealing merchandise worth millions from piers and yards in the city. About 50 more are indicted awaiting trial in federal court. Recent recoveries include over 200 Winchester rifles and cases of army shoes shipped from New England factories.
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New York
Mott Haven
New York, New Haven
Hartford
Ailroad
United States
Hitchcock
Federal District Court
New England
Plan to reduce size of Camp Devens after official visit
Major General David C. Shanks visited Camp Devens yesterday and officials announced plans to make the Ayer cantonment more comfortable for officers and men this winter. It is understood the camp will be reduced in size to resemble a permanent post with improved facilities.
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David C. Shanks
Devens
Ayer Cantonment
Jury of Women Impartial In Indiana Harbor Court
A pioneering all female jury in Indiana Harbor acquitted a plaintiff and fined the defendant for vulgar language after considering evidence dispassionately. Judge Reiland noted the verdict showed women can judge with cool discernment, even amid personal provocation.
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Anna Mirmak
Ann Pennington to Wed in Rumored Union
New York report cites United News that dancer Ann Pennington, famed for beauty, is rumored to be preparing a wedding. Details and fiancé not disclosed.
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Ann Pennington
New York
United News
Broadway Calves Pair Rumored to Wed
A theater district rumor claims a pair of trained calves on Broadway will marry George White, producer of the show featuring Miss Pennington. White would only say If Penny says it it's so, while Miss Pengington urged to ask George.
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Broadway
George White
Miss Pennington
Penny
White
Girls' City Club Welcomes New Members at Newbury HQ
The Girls' City Club on Newbury Street hosted its monthly meeting last night welcoming a group of more than two new members who joined the club.
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City Club
Newbury Street
East Boston Man Slashed in Street Attack
Vincent DeMontino aged 33 of 19 Marion Street East Boston was assaulted at Marion and Eutaw streets yesterday afternoon with a knife. He suffered a six inch cheek cut an upper lip cut and wounds to the left thigh knee and leg. Dematrio Scorto aged 36 of 263 Border Street East Boston was arrested and charged with assault with intent to kill.
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East Boston
Vincent DeMontino
Marion Street
Marion and
Eutaw Streets
East Boston Relief Hospital
Dematrio Scorto
Border Street
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Yee Ey
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Nautical Training
Max Gordon
Dorchester
R. R. Thieves
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Park St
Noyes
Crus I
Indiana Harbor
Ind
Heinie
Papa
Hus
Girls’ City Club
Schebler
FORD
W. J. Connell Company
Massachusetts Ave
Gilchrist
Fashion Week
Louis
Gilchrist CO
Paris
Lyons
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