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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1911
Page
3
April 16 in Dedham Mrs Mary Bullard and her sister Elizabeth Kinsella were on East Street when a passing auto struck Mrs Bullard and narrowly missed Miss Kinsella. Mrs Bullard suffered serious injuries as a result of the collision.
A car driven by Thomas Shannon of North Wo purn collided on Washington Street Germantown with a team led by Hugo Booicher and struck Mrs. Ba rd, breaking her right arm and injuring her. Miss Kinsella narrowly escaped as the auto veered toward the sidewalk and a rock ledge.
An auto accident injured a woman about 34 years old with teeth knocked out and severe cuts to head body and limbs. The car’s front wheels were torn off. Mr. Shannon who was driving slowly and Mrs Bullard escaped unharmed and urged medical help for the injured woman. Miss Kinsella, age about 25, is mentioned in the incident.
A public memorial marking April 19 in Wellesley honors the 1775 Minute Men from West Needham and Wellesley. Hundreds of students join residents at the Bullard Tavern site near Washington Street gate as descendants raise the flag and read deeds of the original company.
The funeral for Ward 2 councilman Frank W. Hall in Everett drew attendees from both branches of city government yesterday afternoon, reflecting the official respect for the late public servant.
Informer Gennaro Abbatemaggio describes Camorra rituals in Naples where 14 regional bands meet in taverns. Candidates and opponents duel with knives, masked by handkerchiefs, each arming with specific blades as the godfather calls a sequence in the name of Saints Cosmo and Damian.
The piece details Camorra structure with 24 Camorristi each directing 48 picciotti and five or six giovan onorati. It explains leadership by Capo in Testa and Contandlo, admission rites, and the padrino system with sworn loyalty and crimes cited.
At 217 Harvard Street Brookline the Brookline Lodge of Elks celebrated the 60th birthday of Charles B Wilder born in Hingham. His daughter Mrs Brigham and nephew Mr Humphrey helped host the event. Wilder built a heating and store career and is a charter Brookline lodge member.
Miss Margaret Shaughnessey longtime housekeeper for Rev Michael T Mc Manus P R of St Marys Church of the Assumption Brookline died last evening at the parochial residence 14 Linden street She had been ill for weeks and the pastor asked prayers for her at masses last Sunday She will be buried from the parochial residence on Wednesday April 19 at 10 am A high mass of requiem will be celebrated at St Marys Church
About 5000 visitors, including 5000 sailors, tour the Boston Navy Yard to view eight battleships led by the North Dakota and its famed billy goat William the Terror. Most ships open to the public except Missouri for crew and officers’ friends. Easter services held aboard ships. fleet to Hampton Roads for summer maneuvers. Police guard heightened as sailors stay through May.
J Warren Hatch aged 84 died at his home 20 Cottage Street Cambridge after a long illness. He joined the First Baptist Church 26 years ago and previously belonged to the Charles River Baptist Church. Hatch was among Cambridge’s oldest residents and formerly worked in the shoe business.
The Arlington Street Church in Boston announced a temporary closure for repairs until further notice. Pastor Rev. Paul Revere Frothingham is abroad. services have been led by visiting ministers, with Rev. Samuel A. Eliot conducting yesterday. Members may join services at Second Church under Pastor Rev. Thomas Van Ness.
The Sharon A A society will stage a five mile run at 10 o clock on Patriots Day. The winner receives a silver loving cup while the next three finishers earn bronze medals. Over 45 runners are expected to start.
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