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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1917
Page
4
A reader from 76 Fort Hill Street, Hingham describes Teddie the Boston terrier adopting and guarding a newborn kitten. The dog, weighing 12 pounds, showed fierce protectiveness, nursing the kitten for three months and reacting with jealousy if others touched it.
An old Newfoundland named Cuff dies after comforting his mistress and master, his farewell shown through tearful actions. Other anecdotes celebrate Prince the collie guarding hens, Jim the lifesaver dog earning a bronze medal for saving Dr. Galpin in Pawtucket, and Rex the stray pup honored in a wealthy yard.
Marie, daughter of the house, cares for Rex after he saves her kitten from a bull dog. He eats a nice dinner, then joins Marie for rides in the big touring car. Constance Bradfield signs off as the note writer from Boston.
Frank X. Perron of Fall River reports strong value in preliminary military instruction by the Massachusetts State Guard. He notes Fall River draftees at Camp Devens see potential rapid promotion and advise longer drills to increase effective training and numbers.
Chelsea Massachusetts September 22 letter from U S Marines Pvt H M Jackson Pvt W Billings and Thomas B Bean objects to a Boston police captain Sullivan order. They argue it insults uniformed sailors and discriminates against those in uniform while defending servicemen rights and civilian equality. They urge public publication and call for fair treatment and attention to city policing.
Portland reports Sewart HB Emmons was sentenced to four months in Cumberland County jail for embezzling postal funds while serving as assistant postmaster in Lewiston.
Mabel Roberge, 15, died after being run over by an automobile driven by Mrs. Mary F. Frasier of New Bedford in Fall River. Frasier faces a manslaughter charge.
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