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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1916

Page

2

Water Truck Kills Child In South Boston

Four year old Louis Minns was crushed to death yesterday morning in front of 660 E Eighth Street when a motor watering truck backed up trapping him. Driver Michael P Power of Somerville did not see the child as he reversed. Power was held on a technical manslaughter charge while investigation continued.

South Boston Louis Minns E. Eighth Street Louis Michael P. Power McAlpine Street Somerville

Parliament MP Killed in Action at Front

Lieutenant Colonel the Hon. Guy Victor Baring Unionist MP for Winchester died in action. Born 1873 he was son of Lord Ashburton and had travelled in the United States and Canada. He had represented Winchester since 1900s and served in the front lines.

London Guy Victor Baring Winchester Lord Ashburton United States Canada

Fruit-a-tives Ad Claims Heart Relief For Indigestion

An advertisement from 632 Gerrard St East Toronto features Fred J. Caveen endorsing Fruit-a-tives for acute indigestion and heart symptoms. He reports recovery after using three boxes and notes prices 50c per box, 6 for $2.50, trial size 25c, with ordering through Fruitatives Limited Ogdensburg NY and local dealers.

Gerrard St. East Toronto Fred J. Caveen Fruitatives Limited Ogdensburg N. Y

President Not to Take the Stump in 1916 Campaign

President Wilson said he would not undertake a campaign tour but would speak on public questions to nonpartisan groups. Vance McCormick, Democratic National Committee head, said Democrats are optimistic about momentum and predicted rapid campaign activity, with Republicans on defense.

Long Branch N. J McCormick

Wilson Won’t Campaign Tour Despite Indignation Over Reports

President and Mr. McCormick deny changing plans to stump the country citing official word that no campaign tour is planned. Invitations from Illinois Indiana Missouri and New York were discussed but dates and places remain undecided. The President will address non partisan groups and on Shadow Lawn porch to state delegations with a Saturday meeting with business leaders.

McCormick Wilson Illinois Indiana Missouri New York Pacific Coast Tumulty Shadow Lawn

Guard Adams At Hospital In Cambridge Shooting Case

John Adams, named as a principal in a Moore street shooting, lies wounded with a bullet in his back at Cambridge Hospital. He will be arraigned in court for assault with a dangerous weapon once he recovers. Albert Lockham, 299 Columbia Street.

John Adams Cambridge Moore Street Cambridgeport Cambridge Hospital Albert Lockham Columbia Street

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