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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1916
Page
3
A large Thanksgiving gathering of the William Gallagher family at Thorndike drew 43 attendees, up from 38 last year. If all had come, 51 would have been present. Some distant relatives could not reach Boston in time, but none were ill. Dr. William Gallagher, dean of Thayer Academy at South Braintree, presided.
A prominent figure argues that numerous nations have fallen due to ignorance and internal fragility, urging renewed unity and decisive reform to avert further decline. The statement frames weakness as a deliberate threat to national stability and progress.
New York November 30. Joseph Hartigan commissioner of weights and measures and secretary of Mayor Mitchel's food relief committee charged today that an interstate combination of cold storage houses exists to keep up food prices. He is investigating the cost of living with a view to consumer relief.
William J. Burke of the Boston Federal Bureau of Labor notes record immigrant demand from Portugal driving up unskilled labor pay. He cites Bridgeport munitions work earning up to eight dollars a day and Boston outside labor at two fifty, with lumber jobs southern states offering only around a dollar seventy five. Shortage of workers is widespread.
Hartigan warns of a so called cold storage trust with 75 warehouses in New York New Jersey and Connecticut. He says owners can shift goods between states to extend storage beyond each states 10 month limit, suggesting a federal approach to curb the practice.
Several hundred attendees from Irish county associations gathered at St James Church Harrison Avenue for a solemn high requiem mass. Rev Philip J O'Donnell urged loyalty to Irish ideals and martyrs, urging never to forget their sacrifice while seeking justice.
Animals at the Animal Rescue League home at 51 Carver Street enjoyed a special Thanksgiving meal. About 40 cats received a hash of rice bread and vegetables with catnip, while over 20 dogs each had a large beef bone and meat. A cheer rose as the meals were served.
Rabbi H. H. Rabinovitz of Temple Mishkan Tefila called on Jews of Boston to forget religious differences at the union Thanksgiving services at Temple Israel on Commonwealth avenue. Four major congregations participated as Rabbis Rabinovitz and Harry Levi presided. Henry Gideon provided organ music.
At 7 Clarendon avenue West Somerville last night Mr and Mrs Iedwards celebrated their golden wedding with 21 attendees. The gathering included a 19 month old great granddaughter, spanning four generations.
In Phoenix Texas driver Mechanici an Drennan of Amarillo in a 100 mile race at Stats Fair Grounds died after his car plunged through the fence while attempting to pass another car on the oval. R. R. Armstrong, also a driver, was aboard the vehicle.
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