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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1916

Page

25

Cardinal O Connell Attends Hatch Funeral in Brookline

Funeral held yesterday at St. Alban's Church for Henry Hatch brother in law of Cardinal O Connell. Mass was celebrated by Rev John T Creagh with clergy from multiple parishes. Burial followed at Holy Cross Cemetery.

Cart” N O’ Connell St. Alban’s’ Church Henry Hatch Euston Street Brookline Cardinal O’connell Michael T. McManus St. Mary's Church of the Assumption Thomas F. McManus St. Lawrence's Church John T. Creagh Mer. James ‘O'Connell Joseph F. Coppinger St. Augustine’s Church South Boston Daniel Kelliher St. Peter’s Church Lowell Francis Maley St. Joseph’s Church West End James Farrelly St. Aidan’s Church Michael J. Coffey John P. Sheehan St. Mary’s Church of the Assumption Holy Cross Cemetery

Confident of Winning Tabernacle Battle in Boston

Billy Sunday supporters in Boston grow confident of victory as Senate Senator Cavanagh of Everett moves reconsideration of Tuesday’s defeat and asks postponement of action. The Senate voted 17 to 13 to postpone, with Ellis Hobbs and Sheehan who opposed the bill on Tuesday now voting for postponement.

Billy Sunday Boston State House Cavanagh Everett Senate Ellis, Hobbs and Sheehan Beal Beck Clark Eldridge Ellis Gifford Gordon Hargis Hobbs Jackson Kimball Marchand Martin Sheehan Tetler Tufts Langelier Bean Bartlett Bates Chapman Cummings Farnsworth Hays Hull Knowles McGona

Senate battle over Sunday bill nears final vote

A lobby struggle unfolded as lawmakers vie for support on the Sunday bill. With 18 in favor and 2 opposed Tuesday, two more votes would pass it, sending the measure to President Wells for decision if tied. Postponement votes showed mixed lines and held hope of a final fight today.

Wells Senate State House

Governor Considers Veto Over Sunday Meeting Bill

Governor McCall said he wants attendees at Sunday meetings to be reasonably safe. There is chatter at the State House that he may veto the Sunday bill if it reaches him.

Gle Sehene McLaughlin Parker Timty Mason Bazeley McCall State House

Belgian Soldiers Tobacco Fund Appeals in Boston

An appeal for tobacco for 200000 Belgian soldiers in Flanders reaches Boston. The Belgian Soldiers Tobacco Fund asks smokers to give up a 25 cent cigar weekly and donate the equivalent to Bartlett Bros. & Co. Depositories and a Boston organizing committee manage the drive with Overseas Club funding. Francis R. Jones coordinates campaign setup.

Flanders Boston Bartlett Bros. & Co State Street Hooper Hooper Holker Abbott Gasper G. Bacon Ralph Adams Cram Redington Fiske Herbert Jaques F. Wilder Palm Alexander Sedgwick Stuart Od Over-Seas Club Francis R. Jones

Generous bequests in will to Catholic institutions

Ellen Brady's will filed yesterday provides $1000 to the Home for Destitute Roman Catholic Children, the Daly Industrial School, and the House of the Good Shepherd. Each of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph, St Mary's Infant Asylum, the Little Sisters of the Poor, St. Joseph's Convent of Amesbury, the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, and Roman Catholic missionaries in China receives $600 each. The residue goes to the Congregation of the Sisters of St Joseph.

Daly Industrial School House of the Good Shepherd Ellen Brady Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph St. Mary's Infant Asylum Little Sisters of the Poor St. Joseph’s Convent Amesbury Society For the Propagation of the Faith China Congregation of the Sisters of St Joseph

Mayor asks belt line car for hospital outpatients

Mayor Curley asks President Bancroft of the Elevated Railroad Co to run a belt line hospital out patient car. Proposed route includes Dover street Harrison avenue Northampton and Washington streets. Daily outpatients total about 600.

Curley Bancroft Elevated Railroad Company Dover Street Harrison Avenue Northampton Washington Streets

Verdi Rigoletto Stuns Boston Opera House Cast Led by Caruso

The Metropolitan Opera Company staged Verdi's Rigoletto in Boston with Enrico Caruso as the Duke and Maria Barrientos as Gilda. Giuseppe di Luca and Adamo Didur performed as Rigoletto and Sparafucile under Mr. Polacco's baton, receiving praise for the conductor's score reading.

Metropolitan Opera Company Boston Verdi Rigoletto Boston Opera House Enrico Caruso Duke Maria Barrientos Gilda Giuseppe di Luca Adamo Didur Sparafucile Flora Perini Maddalena Giulio Rossi Monterone Marie Mattfeld Bernard Begue Angelo Bada Vincenzo Reschiglian Minnie E

Opera Review Praises Caruso and De Luca in Verdi Premiere

A detailed critique lauds the performance for its scrupulous interpretation and orchestral color. Caruso shines in dramatic roles while De Luca garners high praise for voice, diction, and stage presence, with Barrientos and Didur delivering notable contributions in a memorable afternoon.

Mr. de Luca Hugo Verdi Mio Figlia Gilda

Trovatore at the Boston Opera House

Giovanni Martinelli starred as Manrico with Marie Rappold Leonora and Louise Homer Azucena. Pasquale Amato sang Count di Luna. Mr Bavagnoli conducted a lively performance with bold singing and dramatic expression throughout the aria.

Boston Opera House Giovanni Martinelli Manrico Marie Rappold Leonora Louise Homer Azucena Pasquale Amato Mr. Bavagnoli Gusto Mme. Homer Mr. Martinelli

Malden Sealer William E. Dunn Dies

William E. Dunn long serving Malden sealer of weights and measures died at home after a sudden illness. Appointed in 1908 by Mayor Richards he championed accurate scales for housewives and malden grocers. Survived by wife four sons and two daughters. He belonged to Immaculate Conception parish the Foresters and A O H Division 13.

William E. Dunn Malden Emerald Street Mr. Dunn Massachusetts Richards

Chelsea Boys Form Union In Chelsea City Hall

Elected president Hyman Sokol leads Chelsea Newsboys Union founded in City Hall Chelsea with about 60 boys present. Truant Officer Patrick J. Gaffney spoke as they pledged to follow a course. officers include Jacob Lichter vice president Harry Nankin recording secretary and others. next meeting set for April 25 to adopt a constitution.

Chelsea Newsboys City Hall Patrick J. Gaffney Hyman Sokol Jacob Lichter Harry Nankin Joseph Grenfield Samuel Silverman David Bennett Fred Hobin M. Ablevouiz

Hynes Defeats O Brien In Hand Ball Event

In the Cabot Street gym afternoon session Cotter and Breen beat Collins and McKenna McGowan and Eddie Hynes defeated May and John O’Brien Owens and Coleman defeated Kiley and Gallagher Evening session saw Crowley and Prendergast beat McGowan and Priscoll Maher and Brooks down Harney and Winterson Owens and Coleman beat O’Brien and O’Connor Referee was instructor William Mullen.

Cabot Street Gym Cotter Breen Collins McKenna McGowan Eddie Hynes May John O’brien Owens Coleman Kiley Gallagher Crowley Prendergast Priscoll Maher Brooks Harney Winterson O’brien O’connor William Mullen

Boston hosts French war relief bazaar opening

Governor McCall opened the French bazaar at Horticultural Hall for orphans and disabled soldiers of the war in France. It drew the largest society gathering yet for the Boston charity event with society cheers and support evident throughout the evening.

Boston McCall France Horticultural Hall

Governor praises French aid drive at charity event

Governor McCall and Mrs. McCall headlined opening ceremonies for a charity drive to aid orphans and wounded soldiers in France. Richards M. Bradley lauded France and its sacrifices while the French consul J C J Flamand and others attended as a 2 AM ball followed the reception.

France America Richards M. Bradley McCall Commonwealth

Education Day at East Boston High School

Education Day was observed yesterday in East Boston High School under the Woman's Club. The Greek play A Royal Answer was presented by Blackington School pupils directed by Miss M A Sullivan. Vocal and instrumental music was given by Miss Ernestine Carew and Master Samuel Saiister. Mrs. John J Corrigan presided.

East Boston High School Woman’s Club Blackington School M. A. Sullivan Ernestine Carew Samuel Saiister John J. Corrigan

Fatally Stricken Man Dies Waiting for Call

Thomas G. Hartford of Hartford Brothers died suddenly yesterday in a drug store at the South and Summer streets corner while awaiting a telephone call. He was 70, had lived at 25 Harley Street, Dorchester, and his daughter stood nearby as he fell ill on the way to Relief Hospital.

Thomas G. Hartford Hartford Brothers Summer Street Summer Streets Relief Hospital Harley Street Dorchester

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Hatch Tennyson Mark Cross Company Tremont Street Bet Temple Fl West St Fifth Ave Broadway New York Regent Street London Minard Tabernacle Slen Brady Steinway STECK Stroud WEBER M. Steinert & Sons Co Steinert Hall New England BY Olin Downes Caruso Mr. Caruso Mr. de Luca Admirable Mr. Didur Trovatore Malden City Dunn Chelsea Boys Form Union Newsies Human Sokol Chelsea Newsboys’ Union Hynes O'Brien Department of “‘Better The Companion East Boston High Coats Bolivia Serge
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