Mayer Seeks Return of Assets Seized in 1918
Federal Judge Bingham opened a final hearing in Richard Mayer of Waltham's equity suit to recover $550000 in assets and the Richard Mayer Company and the Anglo American Cotton Company. Assets were seized by the United States in May 1918 under the trading with the enemy act. Mayer alleges the seizure violated due process. Counsel include Edward F. McClennen Guy Murchie and two assistant attorneys general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bingham
Richard Mayer
Waltham
Richard Mayer Company
Anglo-American Cotton Company
United States
New England
Mayer
Edward F. McClennen
Guy Murchie
Henry Walthall Rates Movie Stars in Bos ton Sunday Post
Henry Walthall, a much admired film star, shares his views on various moving picture actors in Carl Wilmore's studio chat in the Boston Sunday Post Magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Walthall
Carl Wilmore
Boston Sunday Post
Prothonotary Warbler Habitat and Behavior Noted
A description of the Prothonotary Warbler covering plumage differences, habitat along Mississippi River valleys and Virginia's Dismal Swamp, nesting habits including cavity nests and bird box use, and behavior such as sun basking and insect foraging. It also includes a satirical aside on gender roles and a later odd comparison of Venusian temperaments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Mister Prothonotary
The
International Syndicate
In Your Hand by Irving R. Bacon
A brief excerpt discusses the Venusian difference in gayety between flexible and inflexible Venusians, noting that brightness and mood are affected by adaptability despite overall exuberance. The passage hints at social contrasts and character in an early 20th century tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving R. Bacon
Longshoremen Strike Protests Ireland Move at Hoosac Docks
Longshoremen at Hoosac docks Charlestown insist on reinstatement of Boston and Maine freight handlers who quit in sympathy with their Ireland protest. About several hundred workers remain idle three weeks into the strike while non union labor fills the ships Zero and Western Star as officials show no plan to rehire the former employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Maine Railroad
Hoosac Docks
Charlestown
Ireland
Zero
Western Star
Seven Vessels Sell For Over Seven Million Dollars
The Shipping Board announced the sale of seven government merchant vessels last week for 7 011 730 dollars. Four steel cargo vessels totaling 37 598 dead weight tons sold for 6 841 780 dollars and three tugs brought 240 000 dollars.
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Washington
The
Shipping Board
Rabbis Rally to Change Harvard Exam Date Refused
Eighteen Jewish congregations in Greater Boston asked Harvard University President Lowell to move fall examination dates to avoid Yom Kippur. Lowell refused, saying exam days are fixed nationwide and set by the college entrance examination board, preventing changes this year.
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Greater
Boston
Harvard
Lowell
Harvard University
College Entrance Examination Board
New Ship Service to Havana From Boston Area
A new steamship route will run from Pier 4 New Haven docks South Boston with the American steamer Seneca departing Sept 28. The Bethlehem will sail opposite the Seneca with 10 day intervals and more frequent runs as demand grows. General freight to Cuba plus sugar tobacco and merchandise on return trips.
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Boston
Havana
Pan-American Terminal & Dock Corporation
New Haven Docks
South
Seneca
Bethlehem
Cuba
Pepsodent Promises Ten Day Tube Free For Film Removal
Authorities approve a new dentifrice named Pepsodent that claims to remove dental film, whiten teeth, and reduce decay. The ad touts a free 10 day tube offer, highlights ingredients like pepsin, and urges readers to send in coupons to receive the booklet and understand the benefits for children and adults.
Delayed by Gales Winifredian Expected Tomorrow in Boston
The Leyland line steamship Winifredian, delayed by severe gales, will not reach port until tomorrow morning. Docking at Pier 4 Boston & Albany docks East Boston about 8 o clock, she carries 179 cabin passengers, all berths filled, with captain and doctor giving up quarters to help returning Americans. Noted passengers include Rev J Mullahy, Miss G Owen, Dr C Hurley, J G King, and several Mrs and Miss Wrigley and Lawton families.
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Leyland Line
Winifredian
Liverpool
Pier 4
Boston
Albany Docks
J. Mullahy
G. Owen
C. Hurley
J. G. King
M. A
E H. Wrigley
Emily Lawton
Annie Newell
Annie Rutherford
S. A. Rushton
E. Baldwin
C. B. Allan
P. Waterfield
Revere Man Arrested for Theft of Handbag
James Cady of 61 Shawmut Street Revere was arrested yesterday charged with stealing a leather handbag containing jewelry and clothing valued at 210.50 belonging to William F Hall of Chrisfield Maryland. Lawrence Welsh of the Expressmen s Protective League made the capture.
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James Cady
Shawmut Street
Revere
William F. Hall
Chrisfield
Maryland
Lawrence Welsh
Expressmen’s Protective League
Two Men Suffer Broken Legs in Dorchester Cycle Crash
Two men sustained broken legs in a motorcycle crash on Dorchester avenue near Crescent avenue Dorchester. Joseph J. Green 20 of 20 Gold street South Boston drove around a street car discharging passengers and struck Charles H. Gorus 60 of 92 Orange street Reading. Both were hospitalized at City Hospital.
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Dorchester Avenue
Crescent Avenue
Dorchester
Joseph J. Green
Gold Street
Boston
Charles H. Gorus
Orange Street
Reading
City Hospital
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Dickey
Baw
Sallie
Mary
Daddy
U.S
N. E
Walthall
Enders Sales Company
Battery Place, New York
Gersmere
Saez Sy Baer Deaczns Evsarwarrs
California
New Orleans
San Antonio
Los Angeles
A Francisco
Globe
Arizona
Roosevelt Dam
Southern Pacific Lines
J. H. Glynn
Milk Street
Mass
Puddine
Delmonico
Fruit Puddine Co
Baltimore
Geo. Wm. Bentley Co
State St
Public. Ledger Co
Venus
Our
Ygar
Breslin & Campbell; Inc
President Lowell
NEW Ship Service
Havana, Cuba
Joo
Odie Samuel
New York
Castoria
Centaur Compary
New York City
Chicago
Stewart
Smiddy
Chicago Avenue
Tilson
New Haven
Conn
John Q. Tilson
Connecticut
C Company
Dept. A
S. Wabash Ave
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