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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1916

Page

2

No Chelsea Tie Up Ahead in Bay State Street Rail Strike

Labor circles say there is no immediate prospect of a strike tie up in the Chelsea division of the Bay State street railway. The vote must pass through many channels before sanction by the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employees, making further action impossible at present.

Chelsea Bay State Street Railway Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Chelsea Union James H. Vahey Amalgamated Association Detroit William D. Mahon New York Association Boston Street Carmen's Union C. W. Metcalf Metcalf

TRACE PACKARD GIRL TO TANGLED MORALS

Chelsea Union officials and Attorney James H Vahey discuss strike procedures tied to the Metcalf discharge while a Brockton girl Evelyn Packard remains missing. Police and 200 officers plus volunteers scour Bridgewater Swamp and river corridors amid footprints found and a growing reward appeal.

Trace Packard Girl

Catholic leaders praise Boston archdiocese in Pope benediction

Cardinal Gasparri sends blessing to Cardinal OConnell clergy and people of Boston archdiocese after OConnell congratulated Pope Benedict XV on his name day. St Ignatius Loyola feast observed in Boston with high mass and address by Jesuit orator tomorrow.

O’connell Benedict XV Cardinal Gasparri Holy Father Archdiocese of Boston St. Ignatius Loyola Society of Jesus Church of the Immaculate Conception Harrison Avenue East Concord Street

Man Jumps From Charlestown Bridge to Death

Michael Joyce of 290 9th Street South Boston leapt from the Charlestown bridge into the river. His body was recovered hours later by police and taken to Worth Grove Street Morgue.

George ©. Horton Coast Artillery Brockton Charlestown Bridge Michael Joyce 9Th Street South Boston Worth Grove Street

Two More Lifers Arrive at Charlestown Prison

Matteo Napolitian and Vincenzo Pherrello, condemned for the Pittsfield murder of Vincenzo Cresgi on March 19, were moved to solitary confinement at Charlestown State prison yesterday. They will be released this morning and assigned work in the shops.

Charlestown Matteo Napolitian Vincenzo Pherrello Vincenzo Cresgi Pittsfield

Boston Honors Eben D. Jordan at Trinity Church Funeral

Boston yesterday paid tribute to Eben D. Jordan with flags at half mast and many stores closed. Funeral services for the merchant and patron of art and music were held at 2 PM in Trinity Church.

Trinity Church Boston Eben D. Jordan

Immense Funeral Fills Church for Jordan Leader

The church overflowed with mourners from all walks of life as the Jordan Marsh Company’s employees and notable figures gathered for the funeral of Mr. Jordan. Rev. Alexander Mann presided with a vested choir and organ music accompanying selections including Peace, Perfect Peace and Abide With Me.

Jordan Jordan Marsh Company Alexander Mann Trinity Simon

Memorial rites for Jordan Marsh founder at Trinity Church

Wallace Goodrich played selections symbolizing Jordan's wide musical interests at the Trinity Church service for Eben D. Jordan, with a private cemetery ceremony at Forest Hills. Flowers from many merchants and perfunctory readings marked the funeral, attended by family, officials, and Jordan Marsh staff as stores closed for the day.

Wallace Goodrich Trinity New England Conservatory of Music Goodrich Jordan Mr. Goodrich Wagner Brahms Cesar Franck Strauss Bach

Mayor to raise Red Sox pennant at Fenway Aug 16

Mayor Curley will raise the world champion Red Sox pennant in Fenway Park on August 16. He notified President Lannin yesterday of accepting the invitation to perform the honors.

RED Sox Curley Fenway Park Lannin

Big Dance Benefit for Aid Relief in Cambridge Armory

A large cabaret and dance benefit at the Cambridge Armory aims to aid dependent families of volunteer soldiers. The event marks the Armory’s first use for such a purpose and seeks to bolster funds amid slow contributions and wage concerns for soldiers’ families and workers facing legal pay questions.

Cambridge Armory State Armory

Volunteer Aid Fund Receives Public Subscriptions

George C. Lee, treasurer of the Massachusetts Volunteer Aid Association, announced receipts for the relief fund for soldiers families. The total collected to date stands at $74,457.65.

George C. Lee Massachusetts Volunteer Aid Association Fund For the Relief of

Youngest Boston Interpreter Annie Kelley Joins Industrial Board

Miss Annie Rose Kelley, a Brockton girl just past 20, is the youngest official interpreter for Polish Lithuanian and Russian at the Massachusetts Industrial Accident Board. Daughter of Polish immigrants, she learned languages from her linguist father and previously worked as a bookkeeper and Polish interpreter for Walworth Manufacturing before joining the board.

Boston Post Annie Rose Kelley Brockton Massachusetts Industrial Accident Board Industrial Accident Board

Baroness Von Hutten Fined in London for Travel Offense

In London on Aug 5 the Baroness Von Hutten formerly Betsy Riddle of Pennsylvania was fined 25 dollars for traveling more than five miles from her residence while labeled an alien enemy. She argued she is American born and noted she had divorced her German husband eight years earlier.

London Baroness von Hutten Betsy Riddle Pennsylvania

President to Act in Railroad Strike Impasse

After a White House meeting among President Wilson Judge William L Chambers and mediation officials the government would not act to avert the threatened 400000 railroad workers strike until managers and workers meet next week for a final effort to reach a settlement on 225 railroad systems.

Washington Wilson William L. Chambers United States Board of Mediation and Conciliation

Congress Delays Action as Rail Labor Crisis Builds

Senate commerce committee tabled a Newlands resolution for an Interstate Commerce Commission inquiry into railroad labor hours. The move delays federal action while Chamber of Commerce backs the measure and railroad employee reps oppose it. Judge Chambers says mediation may avert a strike and President Wilson may personally appeal if needed. crisis could arrive early next week.

Congress Senate Commerce Committee Newlands Interstate Commerce Commission Chamber of Commerce of the United States

Uncle Sam seeks civilians for army commissions

The War Department announced special examinations on August 29 for citizens 21 to 28 to obtain United States Army commissions without four years at West Point. Applicants must be single, U.S. citizens, and meet the standard entrance requirements. details available from Washington.

Sam West Point Military Academy War Department United States Army United States Washington

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