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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1911
Page
9
Beverly police raided the Canonio Club on Cabot Street revealing beer ale whiskey wine and cocktails along with a large supply of mixing glasses. The operation used two express wagons and drew hundreds of onlookers with arrests expected after the seizure.
A reader from Attleboro surveys rapid town growth over ten years, praising jewelry industry expansion and prominent firms such as Watson & Newell Co and R. F. Simmons Co. The piece notes thriving banks First National Bank and Attleboro Trust, local leaders like George A. Sweeney, and a bustling retail scene including Sans Souci and Imperial stores, with mentions spanning Lexington and Arlington as well.
Thursday’s port activity shows nine arriving vessels with eight holdovers selling 48 700 pounds cod 52 000 pounds hake 71 000 pounds pollock and 300 000 pounds mixed fish. Havanna line Beta reaches Mystic with sugar wheels and honey while Cymric delays at quarantine and saloon passengers include Lady Gregory and Alfred T. Dickens. The Juan carries 20 500 stems of bananas 49 barrels oranges and eight barrels beeswax. Benjamin F Poole drags anchor at Spec tacle Island but is freed by Betsy Ross. Freight rules change October 2 at India wharf and Union wharf deliveries proceed as London bound Lancastrian sails with corn wheat cattle and flour.
Miss Gladys I. Bonney daughter of Mr and Mrs B L Bonney of Bradford district married Edwin Cleveland Huckabee of Rodgers Texas evangelist gospel singer in a home ceremony. The couple plan evangelistic work in the South after a reception with Rev Frederick B Gruldd officiating and attendants Will J Appel Miss Jennie A Morse and Miss Helen Larabee.
Shipping notes list numerous arrivals and clearances with details for steamers and schooners. Vessels from Britain, Germany, Nor th America, and the West Indies are noted along with ports such as Liverpool Halifax Boston Yarmouth Eastport St John NB Portland Norfolk and New York. The entry closes with a September 29 timestamp.
Westfield, Sept 28 state detective Bligh and Granville authorities probe murder suspected in death of Mrs Rose Umansky 65 found in a 35 foot well on her son Goodel Umansky’s farm. Robbery motive suspected. two men named Stephen and Anton sought for questioning. autopsy by Dr George H Jones.
A two week window exhibit at Vorenberg's on Washington and Hanover features a 12 foot model transatlantic steamer surrounded by groups of men's neckwear from France England Germany and Italy. Mr Vorenberg, returning importer, arranged the items after buying abroad. Flags from the countries weave with a large American flag as a patriotic backdrop while crowds admire the colorful display day and night.
Ad touts Cascarets as a nightly cleanse for the liver stomach and bowels claiming relief from headaches coated tongue sleeplessness and bodily upset. It promises a clear head and cheerfulness by morning with a 10 cent box from the druggist and urges giving to children.
In Chicago on September 2, Edward Matt and Gertrude Ellis married after Matt filed a county record guarantee promising a model marriage. He vows no jealousy, equal signatory checks, shared earnings, and relinquished bank keys, with permission for divorce if he misbehaves.
William E. Eaton aged 47 of 1988 Washington Street West Roxbury lost his left hand while trying to board an inward bound electric car at Washington and Grove streets. He misjudged distance and fell with his hand on the track, severed by the rear wheels. The car was raised to free him from the rails.
Charles E. Byrnes, long a member of the State police, was notified of his nomination as court officer for Middlesex County by Sheriff John R. Fairbairn. The appointment awaits confirmation by the Superior Court judges, action on which is expected Saturday. Byrnes earned praise for his conduct in murder and other major cases while serving in the detective bureau and has since been with the District Attorney’s office. He previously served with the Somerville police and resides in Somerville with his wife.
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