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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1913

Page

8

Dorothys bid for 150000 health contest as seven year old

Mrs. Robert A. Neil crutches due to a leg fracture reports on Dorothy a seven year old chosen for the 150000 health and beauty contest at the International Exhibit. Dorothy is training as a housewife, musician, and future kindergarten teacher while living on Quincy Point with strong health and outdoor life.

Dorothy B. Neil Robert A. Neil Quincy Dorothy Quincy Point Bay View Street Mrs. Nell

Wolfsohn Held on Larceny Charges in Philadelphia

Jacob Wolfsohn, who claimed to kill Anna Schumacher in a Rochester cemetery and later recanted, was held in bail in Philadelphia for a further hearing on larceny. Police say he admitted entering two Philadelphia houses to commit robbery.

Philadelphia Jacob Wolfsohn Anna Schumacher Rochester N. Y Wolfsohn

Carson Relatives Press Claim to Fortunate Will

Nine relatives of the sister of the late Robert H. Carson, wealthy from street railways, renewed in Orphans Court their bid to recover part of the 4 million dollars he left for a girls college near Norristown Pennsylvania.

Norristown Penn Robert H. Carson

Complaint Dismissed in Assault Case Involving East Boston Man

After hearing evidence in the case of Angus MacKarland of East Boston charged with assault on Henry Parker of Charlestown on September 1, Parker died a week later from a spine fracture. Chief Justice Bolster dismissed the complaint. Mazie the Motor Maid advert appears unreadable in text.

Angus MacKarland Boston Henry Parker Decatur Street Charlestown Parker City Hospital Bolster MacFarland

Spine breaks for Norwich halfback in Holy Cross loss

Ver non Belyea, Norwich University left halfback, suffered a fractured spine in the 28 to 0 defeat by Holy Cross. He was treated at St. Vincent's Hospital where doctors reported the injury as very serious. Belyea, of Greenfield, was tackled while returning a punt and stretchered from the field.

Worcester Vernon Belyea Norwich University Holy Cross Belyea St. Vincent’s Hospital Greenfield

Pardoned Murderer John Wainwright to be Freed Today

John Wainwright a 65 year old Worcester man convicted ten years ago of second degree murder in his daughter’s death is slated for release as Governor’s Council vote yesterday tied and Lt Governor Walsh cast the deciding ballot. Governor Moss must sign to finalize the pardon.

John Wainwright Worcester Walsh Wainwright Moss State House Taft Worcester County

Firemen Open 24th State Convention

The 24th Massachusetts State Firemen's Association convention opened in New Bedford at Odd Fellows Hall. Mayor Ashley and Fire Chief E. F. Cahill gave welcomes. Timothy G. Toomey of Filene's Boston spoke on Fire Protection in Large Department Stores.

New Bedford Massachusetts State Firemen's Association Odd Fellows’ Hall Ashley E. F. Cahill Timothy G. Toomey William Filene’s Sons Company Boston

Treasurer Louis Perkins Dies in Self Inflicted Death

In Centreville Maryland Louis H Perkins 68 the Queen Anne county treasurer mortgaged his home to cover a 1600 shortage in his accounts and committed suicide by poison. His term had ended a year earlier and officials say the deficit arose from arithmetic errors with no fraud alleged.

Centreville Queen Anne County Louis H. Perkins Perkins

DEDICATE HARRIS BUILDING IN BROOKLINE

The Norman Wait Harris building in Brookline a training school for Christian service was formally dedicated yesterday morning by members and friends of the New England Deaconess Association. "Madcap" the serial by George Gibbs delighting readers of the Sunday Post Magazine. a specially good chapter appears next Sunday.

Norman Wait Harris Brookline Christian Service The New England Deaconess Association George Gibbs Sunday Post

Discovered Cure For Asthma And Hay Fever

D. J. Lane, a chemist in St Marys Kansas, claims a simple home remedy cures asthma and hay fever. He sent samples to long sufferers who reported easy cures and offers a $1 bottle by express to anyone who writes. Patients judge results within ten days and no money is sent upfront.

D. J. Lane Lane Bldg St. Marys Kan Lane Express

Honeymoon in an Aeroplane Plans Ride Over 400 Miles

Mr and Mrs Earle Jordan wed at St Patrick s Roxbury. Mrs Katherine A Dowd of 2% Clarence street Roxbury becomes Mrs Jordan. He hails from Ann Arbor Michigan and has worked with an aeroplane company since leaving Roxbury two years ago. He is an experienced airman and the couple plan a cross country trip by air.

Earle Jordan St. Patrick’s Church Roxbury Jordan Katherine A. Dowd Clarence Street Ann Arbor Mich

Prompt to West then Chicago Flight Plan

A statement notes he will depart for the West immediately then return home to fly to Chicago and back, detailing travel by air with a domestic round trip.

West Chicago

New Evening Business Course Planned at Boston University

Boston University will offer a 60 hour evening course in business organization through the College of Business Administration. Lectures are set for Thursday evenings. P. A. O'Connell of the E. T. Slattery Company and John B. Miller of the faculty will lecture on business administration.

O’sullivan O’sullivan Rubber Co Hudson Street New York Boston University P. A. O’connell E. T. Slattery Company John B. Miller

New Patrolmen Appointed by Police Commissioner

In a general order issued last night by Police Commissioner O'Meara, Reservemen Frederick A. Kopp of the City Point station John S. Callahan of the Joy Street station West End and James J. Hart of the Brighton station were appointed patrolmen.

O'Meara Frederick A. Kopp City Point Johns. P. Callahan Joy Street West End James J. Hart Brighton

Extra Cheap Train Tickets to California and Northwest

Burlington agent Alex Stocks promotes first class express train travel to the far west. He offers berth selection, ticketing help, baggage advice, maps, and printed information, inviting readers to request details for routes and schedules. Contact New England Passenger Agent at 264 Washington St Boston Main 4387.

The Burlington Far West Alex Stocks New England

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