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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1917

Page

2

Ice Cream Truck Crash Injures Woburn Driver in Jamaica Plain

Morley Clark of 44 Washington Street Woburn was thrown from his wagon when a Boston Ice Cream Company truck owned by Quincy and operated by Malden man Joseph MeInnes rear ended the wagon at Canterbury and Blue Hill avenues Jamaica Plain. MeInnes was arrested for operating a machine without a license.

Morley Clark Washington Street Woburn Boston Ice Cream Company Federal Street Quincy Joseph I. MeInnes Center Street Malden Canterbury and Blue Hill Avenues Jamaica Plain MeInnes

Auto Truck Kills 10 Year Old in South End

Clarence Hill, 10, was struck crossing Columbus avenue at Wellington street by a R. H. Stearns Co. truck. He died at City Hospital. Chauffeur Charles F. Roper, 13, of 24 Liberty Street Everett, was arrested for manslaughter. Parents live at 2 Claremont Street South End.

Columbus Avenue Wellington Street Clarence Hill R. H. Stearns Company City Hospital Claremont Street South End Charles F. Roper Liberty Street Everett Dedham Street

Millinery Workers May End Strike With Day of Accord

Officials of Millinery Workers' Union No. 49 announced that a large manufacturer with employees on strike is expected to sign an agreement today. Once signed, the workers at that plant are to return to work immediately.

Newton Announces Tax Rate Increase to 19.80

The city of Newton raised its tax rate to 19.80 dollars, up 0.90 from last year. Officials cited budget pressures and continued municipal spending needs.

Newton

Marshfield Fair Opens With Large Attendance and Canvas

The Marshfield Agricultural and Horticultural Society three day fair starts with strong state turnout. Exhibits include garden produce fruit cattle and canned foods. A public auction of twin calves from Silas Peirce's farm benefits the Red Cross while Governor McCall is slated to open Plymout h county politics.

Plymouth Marshfield Agricultural and Horticultural Society Thomas W. Lawson Silas Peirce Red Cross McCall Plymouth County Marshfield Fair

Belmont child dies after ether tank explosion at hotel

Ralph R. Thompson four, of Willow street Belmont, died last night at Relief Hospital from severe burns. The incident occurred when a tank of ether exploded at 10 Washington street yesterday afternoon.

Ralph R. Thompson Willow Street Belmont Relief Hospital Washington Street

Henry Freeman Walker fund created for Middlebury College faculty

The will of Henry Freeman Walker establishes a $100 000 fund to benefit Middlebury College faculty with at least seven years of service. Each qualified member receives a year’s furlough with pay, funded from the trust, with surplus income aiding those who suffer injury or accident. Other beneficiaries include Williston Walker of New Haven, the McClure Library Association of Pittsford, the Congregational Church Cemetery Association, and the town of Pittsford.

New York Middlebury College Henry Freeman Walker Williston Walker New Haven, Conn McClure Library Association Pittsford Congregational Church Cemetery Association

Elevator death of Mrs Corcoran at Hotel Westminster

Miss Nancy Corcoran aged 73 of 19 Middlebury Street Troy was killed in an elevator at the Hotel Westminster early yesterday. Her body was found caught between the elevator top and the fifth floor as she was leaving the car.

Nancy Corcoran Middlebury Street Troy Hotel Westminster

Sectarian Bill Passes Massachusetts Constitutional Convention

The convention voted 275 to 25 to submit the Curtis sectarian amendment to voters in November, barring state funds for sectarian and private institutions while preserving contracted obligations. Noted funding figures include MIT and Worcester Polytechnic, with several Catholic and public institutions listed among past state expenditures totaling nearly 19 million dollars. The debate remained orderly, naming proponents like Professor Anderson and leader Martin M. Lomasney, with a long sponsor list of opponents.

Massachusetts Massachusetts Institute of Technology Worcester Polytechnic School Worcester Institution Supreme Court Boyden Home of the Good Shepherd House of the Angel Guardian Carney Hospital Anderson Newton Theological School Martin M. Lomasney

Woman's Charity Club and Massachusetts State Policemen’s Association

Educational notice notes involvement of Woman's Charity Club and Massachusetts State Policemen's Association in a charitable educational initiative. Details unreadable but indicates partnership and civic focus.

Woman's Charity Club Massachusetts State Piremen’s Association

Massachusetts College and institutes maintenance and funds

A ledger style listing details maintenance costs and income from funds for multiple Massachusetts colleges and institutes. Items include sums for MIT, Tufts, Williams, Wesleyan, Mt Holyoke, Worcester Polytechnic, Lowell Textile, New Bedford Textile, and others, with Back Bay lands fund allocations and various building expenditures.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Massachusetts ‘Agricultural College Museum of Zoology Back Bay Lands Fund Tufts College Back Bay Lands Cecceressseaves Williams College Anheret College Wesleyan Academy Mt. Holyoke Female Seminary and College Veah Ee Dukes County Academy New Salem Academy Worcester Polytechnic Institute New England Industrial School For Lowell Textile School Bradford Durfee “Textile School Parr RiVee i Ete New Bedford Textile ‘School Northampton Smith ‘Agricultural School

Take Up Initiative Debate on Initiative and Referendum

The session focused on the initiative and referendum with Matthew Hale delivering an eloquent speech. He argued a pamphlet distribution would boost public discussion and understanding, and he urged broad representation in government noting wealth disparities with 2 percent owning 68.8 percent of property while over 80 percent hold less than 10 percent.

Matthew Hale

Conroy Exemption Denied by Brookline Draft Board

Edward J. Conroy had his exemption claim rejected by the Brookline draft board. He argued his mother’s Brookline property, valued at 75 000 to 100 000 dollars, could become a public charge, but his status as her sole bookkeeper and lack of salary were not enough to grant relief. He noted his mother’s apartment houses on Naples Road are not profitable.

Brookline Edward J. Conroy Naples Road

More Pay for Guardsmen Ruling Ups Treasury Pay

Washington officials announce that National Guard members must be paid at their guard service rate in federal service. A third enlistment guard member would receive third enlistment pay from the government, with thousands set to gain more pay than expected.

Washington National Guard Comptroller of the Treasury Guard

Woburn School Committee Delays Opening Day

The Woburn school committee, responding to a petition from local farmers, postpones the public school opening from the first week of September to Monday October 1. The move lets farm youths aid harvest and allows home garden students time to harvest crops.

Woburn

Local Chemist Promises At-Home Cure for Asthma

Advertisement announces D. J. Lane of 532 Lane Ridge St Marys Kansas claiming a simple home remedy cures asthma and hay fever. He offers a free bottle postpaid, to be judged by the user within ten days, with payment only if it works. Send name and address on a postal card for a bottle.

Lehn & Fink D. J. Lane Lane Ridge St. Marys Kan Lane

Movie Star Must Serve

Bryant Washburn, a well known motion picture actor, must serve in the national army. Major B. M. Chipperfield ruled he is not exempt despite Washburn’s claim of dependency. Evidence showed a $5500 bank balance and a wife Mabel Forrest who acted before and after their child’s birth.

Chicago Bryant Washburn National Army B. M. Chipperfield Washburn Secret Service Chipperfield Mabel Forrest

Lynn Hosts First Public Market With Vege Tables and Wagons

Twenty farmers displayed produce in Market Square Lynn yesterday at the inaugural public market run by the city government. The organizing committee led by Thomas M. Burches chairman with George Flannagan and Charles Murray called the venture a pronounced success.

Lynn Thomas M. Burches George Flannagan Charles Murray

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