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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1917

Page

7

Priest Urges Readiness at St. Vincent’s Breakfast

The Rt. Rev. Monsignor George J. Patterson of St. Vincent’s Church in South Boston urged parishioners to be ready if needed during the second annual communion breakfast of St. Vincent’s Holy Name Society held in Bethesda Hall. He praised the flag as a symbol of the nation and said priests would follow its bidding to help.

United States George J. Patterson St. Vincent's Church South Boston St. Vincent's Holy Name Society Bethesda Hall

Breakfast marks close of Lenten retreat with flags and music

More than 500 society members attended a special communion mass closing their annual Lenten retreat. Monsignor Patterson handed out small American flags and urged continual wear. St. Vincent's Boys' Brigade Band led by Rev. Father F. A. McNell played patriotic music. Patterson quoted render unto Caesar and urged adherence to country when called, with Rev. Father Christopher Sullivan also speaking.

Monsignor Patterson St. Vincent's Boys' Brigade Band F. A. McNell Caesar God Father Christopher Sullivan

Patriotism Highlighted by South Boston Retreat Speakers

J the missionary praised South Boston citizens for action over words showing true patriotism in service. Thomas J. Collins discounted Benedict Arnolds and lauded local boys from South Boston and St Vincent's parish as ever faithful to the flag. Representative Foley praised Monsignor Patterson as an inspiration to patriotism in the district.

South Boston Thomas J. Collins Benedict Arnolds St. Vincent's Parish William J. Foley Monsignor Patterson

How Harvard Men Stay Out

Harvard graduates devised a tactful method to avoid domestic friction by inviting wives to arrange their own evening, allowing husbands to attend the Harvard Club of St. Louis annual dinner with a clear conscience. The engraved invitation invited Mrs. to make any engagement on the evening of April so her husband could attend.

Harvard Harvard Club of St. Louis

Plant Juice advertised as stomach remedy for dyspepsia

Everett man testifies Plant Juice put him back on his feet after years of indigestion and symptoms including headaches dizziness and rheumatic pains. He credits improved digestion sleep and regained ability to work. Plant Juice sales push from Houghton and Dutton Drug Department in Everett Massachusetts.

Everett J. B. Ober Bradford Street Iverett Mass New England Houghton & Dutton

Roslindale Flag Raising Draws 3000 Plus Residents

In Roslindale yesterday afternoon a patriotic demonstration and flag raising on Washington Street Playground drew more than 3000 residents. About 50 recruits joined the third company C A C as guards with Boy Scouts present. The flag was unfurled by Miss Eleanore Devlin and youths Howard Fuller and Frederick Mitchell. Mayor Curley spoke praising German-American citizens. Speakers included Thomas M. Devlin, Thomas H. Flanagan, John A. Kelcher, and Sergeant Harry Martin.

Roslindale Washington Street Eleanor Devlin Howard Fuller Frederick Mitchell Thomas M. Devlin United States Navy Curley Boston Baron von Stuber Thomas H. Flanagan Public Safety Committee John A. Kelcher Harry Martin Coast Artillery

Torpedo Near Anti War Meet At Boston Common

Upward of 2000 people attended a pro test meeting against war and conscription on Boston Common under the Socialist conference of Greater Boston. Speakers blamed capitalists and newspapers for war while a torpedo stood near the U S marine recruiting station.

Boston Common Socialist Conference of Greater Boston Germany United States Marine Navy John Barleycorn Boston

Jews to Meet September 2 in Washington

The American Jewish Congress plans a meeting in Washington on September 2 to press for equal civil national and religious rights for Jews worldwide. The executive committee adjourned after a stormy session with broad support that the Jewish rights fight advances with the new Russian government. Delegates will be elected on or before July 3, pending administrative committee approval.

New York Washington Congress

Carrier Pigeon Found at Lexington Home

At 83 Cottage Street Lexington a carrier pigeon occupies the residence of John A Collins daughter Miss Mabel Collins tends the bird. The bird has a gold band with a green stone and a number. The Collinses seek the owner and the mystery behind the bird.

John A. Collins Cottage Street Lexington Mabel Collins

Dr W W Pillsbury Dies In Newburyport

Dr W W Pillsbury a physician with two decades in Newburyport and staff at Anna Jacques Hospital died today after a long illness He was 69 a Bowdoin and Harvard graduate He practiced in Plymouth before moving to Newburyport leaving a wife and three daughters.

Newburyport W. W. Pillsbury Anna Jacques Hospital Bowdoin Harvard Plymouth

Woman found dead in Newburyport kitchen

Mrs Lulu M Dow an 87 year old housekeeper for Edward Welch at 9 Elm Street was found dead in the kitchen early this morning. The medical examiner ruled death due to alcoholism.

Newburyport Lulu M. Dow Edward Welch Elm Street

Palm Sunday Observed Across City Churches

Palm Sunday was marked in city churches with special services. Cardinal O Connell led the high mass at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and blessed palms before a procession. Bishop Lawrence confirmed a large class at the Cathedral Church of St Paul while preaching at Trinity and Emmanuel churches. Priests, seminarians, and parish events filled the day's observances.

Cardinal O'Connell Cathedral of the Holy Cross Neil A. Cronin William S H. Conroy D. PD Michael J. Scanlon Catholic Charitable Bureau S J. John’s Brighton William A.ldacey St. Paul William Lawrence Bishop Lawrence Trinity Church Copley Square Emmanuel Church Newbury Street Florence Spooner Prison Reform Association Francis W. Maley

Back Yard Farming Speech Planned at City Hall

Tonight in the municipal building at Pham's Corner experts of the garden follow Mayor Curley's suggestion to combat the H C of L will show residents how to make their back yard pay. John Farquhar will preside and discuss advantages and possibilities of back-yard farming.

Pham

Colombia to Stay Friendly to U S

Dr Esteban Jaramillo former Colombian minister of interior now in the United States on railroad and banking business issued a statement denouncing the propaganda of central powers and asserting that Colombia will not tolerate any movement hostile to the United States within its territory.

Washington Esteban Jaramillo Central Powers Colombia United States

Rich Calls Church Home of the Rich

Rev Gabriel R Maguire preached at Rug gles Street Baptist Church on Building the Bridge of Sympathy Between Employer and Employee The Employers End He argued wages often do not support a living wage and claimed capitalists dominate. He prayed for true citizenship and loyalty to God and flag amid hardship.

Gabriel R. Maguire Ruggles Street Baptist Church Maguire

German Reservists Concentrate on Salvador Border

Guatemala City April 1 report says German reservists are massing along the Mexico Salvador frontier. Also noted is a wireless telegraph plant received in Salvadore from Mexico enabling communication with Germany.

Guatemala City Salvadore Mexico Germany

American Astronomer Honored by France

Paris on April 1 reports the Astronomical Society of France awarded George Ellery Hale the Janssen medal for important astronomical discoveries.

France Paris Astronomical Society of France George Ellery Hale

Choppers Responsible Letter Challenges Alarming Drunkenness Claim

Boston reader Ss Wurf argues March drunkenness spike stems from woodsmen returning from Maine camps reeking general blame on Boston to mislead outsiders. He cites police divisions and streets near North Station and Hanover Street as the arrest hot spots.

Boston Maine Woods North Station Hanover Street Washington Portland Streets Ss. Wurf Portland Street

Notable Leaders Back Britannica Ownership Across Government and Industry

A broad cross section of U S power circles endorses the Britannica with high ownership. Presidents Wilson and Rea and executives like Lansing Baker Daniels, Patterson, Vanderlip, Gary, Vail, and Earling are named among 102 400 business leaders who use the encyclopedia.

Wilson Secretary of State Lansing Baker Secretary of the Navy Daniels Rea Pennsylvania Railroad Earling Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul John H. Patterson National Cash Register Co Vanderlip National City Bank America Gary United States Steel Corporation Vail American Telephone and Telegraph Co

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