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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1915

Page

3

Prohibitionist Attacks Clergy Over School Funds Issue

William Shaw accuses ministers who signed a religious liberty letter of fear of Roman Catholic control of public school funds. He opposes using public school funds for private or sectarian schools, arguing the public school is essential to democracy and that all citizens fund it equally. Calderwood of the Prohibition National committee defends Shaw and urges ministers to state their views on the issue.

William Shaw Grafton Cushing Shaw Mr. Shaw Massachusetts Cushing The Baptist Church C. P. Gifford Brookline Austen K. DeBlois Boston John L. Campbell Cambridge Frederick L. Anderson Newton Theological Seminary Legislature Courts State Worcester W. G. Calderwood New England Prohibition National Committee Mr. Calderwood Newton Centre Mass O. P. Gifford John IL. Campbell Gifford Prohibition Batcheller

Hormel alleges tampering with sheriff nomination papers

Chairman Herman Hormel of the Republican city committee charges that nomination papers for William M. Macdonald and John Quinn have been altered. He seeks a Municipal Court inquiry, a public record of paper handlers, and says a forged Progressive designation on Quinn papers and a Republican designation on Macdonald papers were achieved with chemicals. He urges strict enforcement under 1918 act and cites past local irregularities to justify court action.

Herman Hormel Republican City Committee William M. Macdonald John Quinn Langtry Mr. Hormel John Quinn, Jr Macdonald Quinn Hormel Bolster John Quinn, Z Jr Suffolk

Amputated Leg Buried With Three Wives in Indiana

In Jeffersonville Indiana Fannie Williams narrowly survived a buggy crash when a street car severed his right leg above the knee. The leg was sent to Eastern Cemetery in Jeffersonville to be buried beside his three wives and father. Williams, three years old, has five children and may yet lose his remaining foot and ankle.

Jeffersonville Ind Fannie Williams New Albany Williams

Ancient Chinese Cabinet Found in Mississippi Exhibit

In Natchez Mississippi a renovated shop displays a rare Chinese cabinet likely 800 to 1000 years old. Experts say the piece, crafted by a Chinese artist centuries ago, remains remarkably preserved with gold leaf carvings nearly as bright as when created.

Natchez. Miss

Body of Henry B. Tucker Found After Charlestown Almshouse Jump

The inmate 68 year old Henry B Tucker who died by his own action last Friday evening by leaping into the Mystic River at the Charlestown almshouse rear was found floating yesterday morning near the same spot.

Henry B. Tucker Charlestown Mystic River Tucker

Fire damages two love dramas at Tremont Row

A blaze at the Pathe Exchange offices at 3 Tremont Row yesterday noon destroyed two love drama reels. One four act moving picture melted and another non fireproof item burned. Loss estimated about 300 dollars. Cause unknown.

Pathe Exchange Tremont Row

Arrest of Man for Pocket Picking in Charlestown

John Sullivan, 43, of 2% High street Nashua, is arrested on Main street Charlestown yesterday charged with picking the pockets of Michael J. Murphy of $3. Sullivan gave his address and age in the report.

John Sullivan Main Street Charlestown Michael J. Murphy Sullivan High Street Nashua

Sanborn Corrects Reported Speech At Negroes League Meeting

Frank B. Sanborn writes to the Post insisting the paper misrepresented his remarks at a Negroes' Business League event in Convention Hall. He cites Lincoln and anti slavery quotes about capital and slavery, noting other speeches were more worthy of report and asking for accurate reporting of his words.

Negroes’ Business League Convention Hall Boston F. B. Sanborn Concord

Foss campaign kicks off with Foss speaking at Everett Club outing

Ex Governor Foss will open his campaign with a first speech at the Everett Republican Club outing at the Hotel Brenton Bass Point Nahant on August 28. Attendees expect Foss to confirm his presence and begin his bid for governor with other speakers including Hon Samuel W Mc.

Everett Nahant Foss Republican Club Brenton Bass Point Samuel W. Mc

Political figures named in statewide list

A historical clipping lists officials including the Honorable Calvin Coolidge and Hon. Guy P. Ham with multiple state and local leaders such as A. P. Langtry Councillor Ew Walgatt Treasurer Charles Bag es rill Leroy Gould Senator B ley Representative Howard W. Fur ness Representative Alvin B. Bites and mayors of Medford Maiden and Everett.

Fleeing Employee Arrested in New York

Clare M. Young an employee of the R. Hickson Company 681 Boylston Street was arrested in New York and to be brought back to Boston to face trial for alleged larceny of dress goods valued at thousands of dollars from his firm. The police say the goods taken total about 23 in value.

Clare M. Young R. Hickson Company Boylston Street New York Boston

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