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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1914

Page

23

Oppose North End Theatre Petition Moves to Mayor Curley

Clergy and civic leaders from North End oppose a proposed moving picture theatre at Charter and Hanover streets. Signed by clergymen teachers and parents, they warn the cinema would harm home school and church discipline in the crowded North and West Ends. The St Stephen's Church clergy are among the strongest opponents.

Charter Hanover Streets North End Curley West Ends St. Stephen’s Church

Opposition to Amusement House Plans Cited by Officials

Critics warn the proposed amusement resort would invite undesirable transients and undo progress. They note Cardinal O Connell supported a Sunday school to counter such influence, while Superintendent Alvin E Dodd of the North Bennett Street Industrial School adds concern.

Cardinal O’connell Alvin E. Dodd North Bennett Street

Antagonistic Views on Moving Picture Houses Near Schools

The speaker denounces cinemas in the North End citing proximity to three public schools, a branch library, boys clubs, and an industrial institution with over 2000 youths. He warns that strong child appeal from films disrupts home and school training and endangers youth well-being.

Moving Picture North End Branch

Castles to Promote Dance at Boston Opera House

Mr and Mrs Vernon Castle world famous promoters of the one step and Castle walk come to Boston for an April 27 appearance at the Boston Opera House. They bring a special train at 500 dollars per stateroom and plan a silver cup contest judged by the Castles with entries through Miss Lucille Perry Hall at Le Petit Trianon.

Vernon Castle Boston Boston Opera House Castles New York Castle Lucille Perry Hall le Petit Trianon Boylston Street Castle House

East Boston Teacher Tilson Mead Dies After Illness

Tilson A. Mead master of the Chapman School East Boston for 20 years died at his Roxbury home 74 Elm Hill avenue after months of illness. Born in Hingham 57 years ago he taught in several towns before joining East Boston where he rose from sub master to master of Chapman School.

Tilson A. Mead Chapman School Boston Elm Hill Avenue Roxbury Mead Hingham Weymouth Quincy Bridgewater Normal School Eliot School North End

Prizes for Cab Horses and Related Classes

Memorial Day parade features cab horses hack horses mail carriers parcel post and dealers classes. Dealers may show single or double and are sent home after judging. 12 patients are at Ash ton Lawrence Free Hospital for Horses. The horse buyers service by the association is free and well used by country buyers. Best dealers in the city have joined to protect buyers who register with the association.

Ashton Lawrence Free Hospital Association Association For the Protection

Phone Operators' Union Posts Schedule Change for Good Friday

The executive board announced Friday’s meeting is canceled due to Good Friday and a special meeting will occur next Friday to finalize plans for a memorial mass at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. The mass honors Peter F. Lenihan of New York who organized the union and led its early months.

Cathedral of the Holy Cross Peter F. Lenihan New York

Antis Persist in Misrepresentation Addressed to the Post Editor

Dorchester Mass reader Alice Stone Blackwell letters the editor defending suffragists against slanderous claims in Massachusetts. She cites Catt Shaw and Barry denial of false allegations while criticizing anti suffrage tactics as baseless mudslinging. The letter notes repeated misquotes and promises future response.

Massachusetts Henry Preston White

Wren Sails to Aid Potomac Near Port Lacroix

The steamer Wren loaded with coal sails west toward Newfoundland to attempt saving the U S naval tug Potomac reported close in shore off Port LaCroix. The Potomac was abandoned in ice two months earlier after an unsuccessful attempt to release American fishing vessels.

Louisburg C. B Wren Newfoundland Potomac Port LaCroix

The Final Revisions For The 5 Points Of Authority

Final proofs were revised by Howard E Sherman of the Government Printing Office to conform with the typographical style of the United States Government.

Howard E. Sherman Goverment Printing Office United States

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