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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1916

Page

14

Food shortage looming as strike cripples meat supply

Wholesale meat dealers report Boston and New England facing a four day meat supply at most. Large freezing plants are nearly empty due to heavy shipments to Europe, signaling a potential famine risk from the strike.

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Food shortages as strike and embargoes threaten New England

Milk and ice reserves are depleting with a potential one day supply in advance. Embargoes by major railroads halt freight and perishable goods, raising prices and risking widespread unemployment. Boston mayor calls a 3 PM meeting to plan distribution and avert hunger.

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Boston Prepares for Food Supply Strike and Meetings

Mayor Curley calls 3 pm City Hall conference on food distribution. Bay State Automobile Club plans Thursday meeting to discuss starting an auto truck line for freight. Chamber of Commerce to issue a warning on food purchases and quantities to Boston residents.

Curley Boston Aldermanic Chamber City Hall Boston Elevated Bay State Boston & Worcester Street Railways Mahoney Bay State Automobile Club Chamber of Commerce Falvey Paint Warehouse Pearl St Balan Quincy Corner Pi Post Worcester Auto Highway City Marlboro A. H. Foster Mair St Marlboro Edward T. Harrington CO Washington St Back Bay Edward T Harrington O.C Washington St. Wollaston Bathong Beach the Post Casey Readine State Road

Johnston and Griffin Win Out

In forest hills new york this afternoon W M Johnston and Clarence J Griffin defended their doubles title at the first national turf tennis championship of 1916 by defeating Maurice E McLoughlin and Ward Dawson of Los Angeles in four sets 6 4 6 3 5 7 6 3. The pair showed superior teamwork and net play while Dawson had moments of brilliance but overall erratic form. Singles opened without upsets as top players advanced. Behr outlasted Doyle after a dramatic five setter 2-6 2-6 7-6 6-4 6-4 while Clothier and Kumagae won in straight sets.

Forest Hills N. Y West Side W. M. Johnston Clarence J. Griffin Maurice E. McLoughlin Ward Dawson Los Angeles McLoughlin Bundy Dawson Johnston Griffin Karl H. Behr New York Conrad B. Doyle Washington Behr Washingtonian Doyle William J. Clothier Philadelphia Hashishiro Mikami Ichiya Kumagae Danforth Geer, Jr Hoosick Falls R. Lindley Murray California A.S. Dabney Willis E. Davis San Francisco University of Pennsylvania Joseph J. Armstrong A. W. MacPherson Petrograd Russia Frederick C. Inman

Grand Circuit opener marked by fine weather in Poughkeepsie

In Poughkeepsie New York on August 29 a large attendance witnessed the opening Grand Circuit races after a postponement due to rain. Fine weather and a fast track highlighted the day with strong turnout and enthusiasm from spectators and participants alike.

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Poughkeepsie Trotting Meet Delivers Fast Times and Close Finishes

Murphy the Poughkeepsie trainer wins the 2:12 pace with Jay Flack and the Vassar stake for two year olds with The Real Lady, setting a track record in 2:08 3-4. Hal Boy posts 2:08 heat pace, Empress of Russia dominates the 2:18 trot, Directum I misses the 2:02 1-2 track mark with 2:03 mile.итать

Hal Boy Fay Richmond Empress of Russia Bud Murray Directum I

Callahan Beaten in Caddies Match at Wollaston

In round one of the caddies tournament at Wollaston S Baker defeats G Callahan 2 and 1 in the first division while G Nelson falls to P Barry 5 and 4 and J Kinneburgh edges J Orr 1 up. Second division results include D Scully over G Dineen 2 up and I Hannon over R Delory 9 and 8. A war relics display by B F Goodrich draws crowd attention.

Pp. Barry G. Nelson S. Baker G. Callahan J. Kinneburgh J. Orr F. Hayes W. Lewis D. Scully G. Dineen J. Collins A. Baker R. Barry W. Cody G. Albach M. Joe I. Hannon R. Delory W. Whalen S. Maybury J. le Blanc W. Murphy R. Burgess F. Cody

Jay El Mack Wins Dutchess 2:12 Pace Heats

In straight heats four races were won and the second heat between Jay El Mack and Diameter produced a photo finish that left spectators unsure until judges awarded the heat to Jay El Mack. He also won the third heat with ease, marking a strong day for Thomas W. and his team.

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Engagement of Viola Delovage to Maurice Delovage

Mrs Louis Curtis of 333 Central Park West New York announces the engagement of their daughter Viola to Maurice Delovage of Butte Montana. Also listed are numerous obituary notices and funeral details for residents of Massachusetts and nearby states with dates and burial instructions.

Charles W Mary Cranney Alexander Ave St. Clement’s Church Boston Lodge No. 10 Waiters’ Benevolent Association Loyal Order Alice Sr Helen KE James E. Demster Gate of Heaven Driscoll Boston John L Margaret Driscoll O'Donnell Everett St Gatewood Gertrude M. Gatewood Richard A. Clark Dillworth St St. Phillip’s Church Harrison Ave Gorman Anthony M Thomas Mary Gorman Donovan Nashua St Spring St St. Joseph's Church Chambers St Keefe Fitchburg John T. Keefe Wamoosmack Rd St. Bernard’s Church St. Bernard’s Cemetery Lane Ashmont Annie J Michael Lane Bailey St St. Gregory’s M’carthy Charlestown Hanora Nee Meaney Timothy McCarthy Cats St St. Mary Church Warren St M'Cashion Daniel Anna McCashion Wnhant West End St. Mary's Church Norfolk St Cambridge M’eleney William Mary McEleney

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