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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1916

Page

12

Captain Lost With His Boat

Two New Bedford men drowned when the three masted schooner Elsie Bayles wrecked off New Inlet North Carolina on April 5 Captain Charles Brown of New Bedford tried to launch a lifeboat was badly injured and washed overboard Narcissus Gracie also of New Bedford was swept to sea and drowned Five remaining sailors were saved by breeches buoy recovery efforts

New Bedford Elsie Bayles New Inlet N. C Charles Brown Narcissus Gracie

Boston Budget Reform Plan Targets Payroll Waste

Mr. Matthews argues Boston finances suffer from payroll waste due to excessive staff and high salaries. He urges cutting $250000 from last year’s payroll rise and removing unnecessary positions to free funds for street repairs. He favors no tax rate increase and urges Curley to use present law to fund streets.

Boston Mr. Matthews Matthews Curley

Matthews Fights 50 Cent Tax Rise in Boston

Ex mayor Nathan Matthews argues against a 50 cent tax limit increase in Boston. He warns that boosts typically flow to payrolls, referencing 1900 and urging Senate rejection to avoid debt and wage expansion while maintaining street funds and city services.

Mr. Matthews Curley Parker City of Boston Matthews Nathan Matthews Finance Commission W Prentiss Parker Beacon Hill Senate

Ventriloquist Claims Actor Beat Him Up

James Hines a ventriloquist from South End accuses James Russell an 81 year old vaudeville actor of assaulting him at the United Booking Company offices Tremont Street on April 6. Russell was arrested yesterday by Inspectors Hart and Conway on assault and battery charges at Hotel Rexford.

James Russell Rexford Hart Conway James Hines Common Street South End Russell United Booking Company Tremont Street

Memorial Mass For Mayo Dead At St James Church

Mayo Men's Benevolent Association and Mayo Ladies Auxiliary announce a solemn high memorial mass for deceased members at St James Church Harrison Avenue tomorrow at 10 o'clock. Rev Philip J O'Donnell will officiate with assistors and the choir will be augmented by St James sanctuary voices.

Mayo Men's Benevolent Association Mayo Ladies’ Auxiliary St. James’ Catholic Church Harrison Avenue Philip J. O’donnell St. James’ Church

Man Held on Bail After Accidental Shooting Incident

William Keen, 21, of 17 Denault Place, arraigned in Lowell police court on an assault with a dangerous weapon charge after accidentally shooting Miss Margaret Quinn. Keen is held on $500 bail. Richard Ganley, 19, of 221 Concord Street, to answer charges of carrying a revolver without a permit. The gun allegedly belonged to Ganley. Miss Quinn remains in serious condition at St. John's Hospital with limited visitors.

Lowell Margaret Quinn William Keen Denault Place Richard Ganley Concord Street Miss Quinn Ganley St. John's Hospital Keen

Miss Quinn's Breast Incident Near Keen

Miss Quinn stood talking with friends a short distance from Keen when an incident involving her chest was noted. The scene drew attention from bystanders and local onlookers.

Miss Quinn Keen

Aged Pittsfield Teacher Miss Susan Stevens Dies

Susan E. Stevens aged 76, longtime Pittsfield schoolteacher for 50 years and oldest in western Massachusetts at retirement, died today from a shock four months after paralysis struck. She taught about 3000 pupils in Pittsfield schools, daughter of Alanson and Mrs. Stevens of Hancock.

Pittsfield Susan E. Stevens Alanson Stevens Hancock

Dorchester Couple Celebrates 51st Anniversary

Mr and Mrs M W Savory of 221 Park Street Dorchester marked their fiftieth first anniversary with a family reunion at home. The event was postponed from earlier and attended by four sons two daughters and sixteen grandchildren coming from distant points.

M. W. Savory Park Street Dorchester

The 3400 r p m Chalmers Engine Hails A Modern Power

An automotive pitch extols the Chalmers engine reaching 3400 revolutions per minute, claiming superior speed and light weight. It argues high rpm equals power, compares to horsepower, and touts fast throttle response, efficiency, and dealer service incentives.

Chalmers

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