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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1917
Page
11
Letters discuss humane treatment of maids, two weeks paid vacation, and illness care as a model for employer-provided respect. A reader urges friendship, politeness, and shared duties, contrasting with pride and class prejudice. Additional advice covers managing outside relationships with tact and generosity.
Experienced guides lead Burlington parties to California in Pullman sleeping cars with daytime sightseeing through Denver Colorado Springs Royal Gorge Salt Lake City and Sierra Nevada rides. Alex Stocks New England Pass Agent invites inquiries and mail to 264 Washington St Boston. Tel Main 4387.
Poem by Julia Caroline Ripley Dorr Pious meditation on prayer for loved one gone beyond earthly pain. Speaker hopes God cares and blesses the soul wherever it travels in the universe. Poetic reflection emphasizes faith, distance, and eternal guidance.
A Roxbury Edison pole at Smith and Phillips streets fell and brought down another pole and live wires. Miss Jane Galbraith and Patrick Kelley were seriously burned after being struck by the wires. Fire alarm sounded as a bright blaze lit the area and nearby residents escaped injury.
The Sunday Post prints some of the most intriguing letters to the Sewing Circle, showcasing reader opinions and community reflections.
Fadts and Fashions notes rose patterned foulard with black crepe de chine. Evening gowns appear dignified with high collars and long sleeves for street wear. Hats feature black satin brims and white pique crowns. Scarfs, collarettes, and beads decorate hair. garden smocks button at the shoulder.
Frank Little a leader among Industrial Workers of the World was abducted from a lodging house by masked men in Butte Montana and hanged from a railroad trestle before dawn His body was removed by Chief Murphy at 8 am Little had spoken against the government calling troops Uncle Sams scabs in uniform and urged mine closings amid labor unrest in the region His activities were under federal inquiry
Miss Gertrude Elizabeth Leach of Wakefield married Frank J. Shannon top sergeant of the supply company attached to the Fifth Regiment. The ceremony by Rev Lyman Rollins was attended by over 400 soldiers with regimental band and fife and drum corps providing music. Best man and matron of honor were Mr and Mrs Arthur Forbush. Forbush is armorer at the armory.
Louis Max of Gloucester, Massachusetts, crew member aboard the fishing schooner Russell, was landed in New York after being picked up July 28 from a dory off the Newfoundland Banks by a Norwegian passenger ship. He reports losing his vessel and floating alone for three days without food or water before rescue.
Six persons were injured in a head on collision on the Nahant Lynn boulevard shortly before midnight. J M Mullen of Brookline and Aeda Capuccio of Roxbury drove their cars into each other on a curve. Edith Lowe of Somerville, in Mullen’s car, was the most seriously hurt. She was thrown through Capuccio’s windshield with a deep head wound and numerous cuts. Five injured were taken to Lynn Hospital. Capuccio’s sister Ada and Mr and Mrs John Distenano of Roxbury were also badly cut. The two cars were badly damaged. Both drivers said they passed cars going in the opposite direction before the crash.
Andrew Hall 84 former superintendent of ferries and brother of John O Hall ex Mayor of Quincy died in Orrington Maine born Marshfield He served on the Boston Common Council and in the Massachusetts Legislature He was ferry superintendent 1868 1872 and later Boston port weigher 1886 1908 He is survived by his widow son Frederick D Hall of Somerville and sister Mrs Caroline Hilliard of Somerville Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery after services in the cemetery chapel
Reports from London July 31 claim Arthur Henderson of the war cabinet has tendered resignation. The crowded Commons buzzed as ministers debated the possible move and its political implications.
Viscount Duncannon moved to adjourn the house to question the governments stance on Henderson joining a pacifist mission to Paris with James Ramsay Mac Donald and George Wardle. He urged a clear statement on ministerial responsibility and possible resignation if Henderson met German officials. Bonar Law defended Henderson as Labor secretary.
A special performance of The Man Who Stayed at Home by the Henry Jewett Players at the Copley Theatre raised nearly 1000 for the British Imperial Relief Fund of New Fingland Yesterday afternoon the event drew local patrons and contributed a sizable sum to the relief effort.
Policeman Martin J. Coughlan fought with Edwin J. Jacobson who drove a zigzagging auto truck on Cumberland street Back Bay last night. Jacobson, who said he lived at 54 Norton street Dorchester, was arrested after the melee.
A truck owned by American Express Company plowed into a delivery wagon at Massachusetts avenue and Falmouth street, scattering the wagon, horse, and 16 year old John J. Carey. Jacobson, 28, sped away as officers pursued in a commandeered car with a crowd of 50 plus. He lacked a draft registration card and faces charges including driving while intoxicated. resisting and assaulting an officer may follow.
John F. Davis longtime deacon of the First Baptist Church and former shoe manufacturer with ventures in New York Lynn and Haverhill died today at his home 121 Main Street He was in his 86th year
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