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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1917

Page

4

Many Benefits Planned for Provincetown Fund

A Provincetown relief drive expands with gala events planned by Keith Theatre and Boston groups for September. Fundraising includes benefit dances, magic lantern shows, and church collections to aid widows and orphans, with ongoing contributions after September 1.

Provincetown Joseph Linhares The Royal Michaelense A. B. Association of Boston Philip Stoughton Swains Pond Avenue Melrose

Letters Move Hearts in Fishing Town Charity Drive

The community raises funds for local children with heartfelt letters and donations from diverse contributors. Mrs. Forrest L. Cady, Peter H. Corcoran, and Millie Beardsley are among those sending checks and messages urging support for the cause. Some gifts arrive anonymously, and prisoners’ letters also join the drive.

Forrest L. Cady Red Sox Martin Peter H. Corcoran School Street Knights of Columbus Mr. Martin K. of C. War Fund Millie Beardsley Pilgrim Beach Provincetown

Provincetown Relief Fund Begins Weekly Widow and Orphan Aid

Provincetown moves to distribute the first weekly allowances to widows and children of fishermen lost in the hurricane. Treasurer Atwood launches the drive at 8 am with envelopes, as the fund grows with $1500 from the Henry fund trustees and $11,654.15 total contributions to date from individuals, groups, and a naval ball.

Pauline Mason Malden Provincetown Philip Stoughton Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge South Shoals Atwood Lttle Brown Bank Board of Trade Henry Fund Relief Committee Provincetown Fund New England Fish Exchange New England Coast Fishermen's Union Portugal Helen Gertrude Lane New England Little Johnny Prada Manuel Prada Mary C. Santos Peter Santos Little Johnny Maguirre Johnny Long Railroad Wharf Fund Committee Stern First National Bank Cape Cod Maine J. Martin Exchange Trust Company Milk Street Boston EE. Cotting Weston Frank G. Cox North Scituate Pi AR Pre Aeese Tester Leland Helen Dirks Ogunquit Samuel J. Elder Arthur Auburndale W. B. Young West Falmouth George H. Cooper Arthur Needham Hood Chapo- SU Ee Heetades Oy Charles B. Barnes, Jr Hingham Bangor Katie L. Heill J. Mahoney Nantasket T. L. Denovan R. R. Trainmen OSU Gos Apatite Sens Copley Square Hotel H. Crowley Thomaston Edward T. Bartlett Fuser Yoo Philip Vraam Chelsea Elisha W. Cobb South Truro George L. Kittredge Barnataine Thomas B. Smith Lowell Pee Marion Aes J. J. O'Brien Hammond M. Whitney Cohasset J. P. Farmer Monomouck Inn Cubphaw J. Kelleher Sane Oey Inn Bournedale S&s. Hedge Brookline J. R. Benton Alfred Mayo EF. G. Tallman Chatham Emilia D Province- Pup Dorothy Breeers Charles F. Russ Henry A. Wyman A Friend Mary Hale Coffin Barnstable Charles &. Baker Falmouth Wm. K. Thomson Roxbury Leo Teee F. ‘Smith Sthoe Mt. Hope Braintree Heesees Beverly Cove M. Baxendale G. G. Peters A. Coailage Mmeior Visa H. A. Chapin Naval Ball Provincetown Naval Athletic Association Helen Dean

Provincetown Relief Efforts Rally for Husbandless and Fatherless

Miss Dean leads civil relief work for the American Red Cross as Provincetown residents rally to aid destitute families. Local women raise funds via postcard sales while donations pour in from Brookline Hyannis Boston and Union leaders. Clothing bundles arrive from Horle Cotton Russell Marcy and others, including toys for children.

Dean Civilian Relief Committee The American Red Cross Provincetown Clara R. Saunders Christine Nickerson Julie Morrow Clara Campbell Elizabeth Haughton Grace Pine Helen Smith Helen Sawyer Nellie Putnam Mabel Apdegraph Dolan Silverman Chaffee Jones and Young Keeper United States Life-Saving Station Charles A. Higgins York & Whitney Company Boston Charles A. Doughty Colin A. Scott Union Council No Richard G. Horle Crowninshield Road Brookline J?. W. Cotton West Concord Street RE. F. Russell Hyannis M. Carter Exchange Trust Company O. N. Marcy

Henry Fund Announces Extra Gifts for Provincetown Fishermen Widows

Trustees of the Henry Fund report additional contributions for widows and orphans of Provincetown fishermen. Earlier gifts totaled 1680 dollars from multiple donors, including Captain Frank Gaspe and the crew of the Schooner Valerie, Gloucester Fresh Fish Co, and New England Fish Co, among others, with smaller amounts listed for individuals.

Henry Fund Provincetown Frank Gaspe Valerie E. Speidel & Co Collins, Lee Co Sereeee Bs Horace Hillman

Double Crash Injures Two In Massachusetts Road Incident

Two New York men were injured when a truck driven by Michael Toomey collided with two cars on Commonwealth Avenue near Granby Street. J Alfred Scherard and Edward M Abbott sustained injuries. other occupants escaped with minor hurts. Police investigate cause.

New York Michael Toomey Commonwealth Avenue Granby Street J. Alfred Scherard Preston Beach Bluffs Edward M. Abbott Riverside Drive Scherard Abbott John F. Scally First Street Cambridge Nathan Slashburg Boylston Street Joseph Slashburg Spring Street Max Applebaum

Debaters Push Time Limits in Constitutional Referendum Talks

Five hours of debate failed to reach a final vote on constitutional initiative and referendum. Samuel L. Powers proposed 45 minute speeches, with support from leaders. George W. Coleman backed the Walker plan, while William S. Youngman warned of social unrest and dangers of invisible government.

Constitutional Convention Finn Chelsea Samuel L. Powers Committee On George W. Coleman Boston William S. Youngman Delegate Skinney Mr. Youngman

Debate Over Initiative and Referendum Continues

Mr Kinney argues the constitutional initiative and referendum would create a representative autocracy by empowering direct democracy to dominate the Legislature. He warns it could render the convention unnecessary for other proposed amendments. The discussion is set to resume today.

Mr. Kinney

Evacuation Ordered as Austrian Civilians Leave Trieste

Reports from Zurich relayed to Rome and telegraphed to Washington state that Trieste civilians are evacuating the city under Austrian military orders. The departure is described as civilian, not a military evacuation, amid Italian troop advances toward the Austrians.

Washington Zurich Switzerland Rome Trieste Austria

Plant Juice touted as lasting relief for stomach woes

Local ads promote Plant Juice herbal stomach remedy as effective for indigestion dyspepsia and related symptoms. Mrs Lucinda Clark of Boston testifies after long suffering that the product gave lasting relief and boosted her health. The Plant Juice man operates from Houghton & Dutton Drug Department.

Lucinda Clark Charles Street Boston Houghton & Dutton

A Never Failing Way to Banish Ugly Hairs

The article advises women to keep delatone powder for hair removal. A paste with water is applied to the hairy surface, left briefly, then removed and washed to leave skin smooth. It warns to use real delatone.

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