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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1917
Page
14
Miss Dorothy Forbes leads the Boston Metropolitan Chapter as theatres statewide pledge to donate Friday December 7 proceeds to the American Red Cross. The goal is to make Boston the national leader in results for Red Cross theatre day.
Boston theatres join Red Cross in a Theatre Day with a manager committee including James Jackson and Dorothy Forbes. The event features special matinees at regular prices, with proceeds donated to the Red Cross and tickets exchangeable for reserved seats across multiple venues.
Evening service at Trinity Church Newton Centre features the unveiling and dedication of permanent tablets listing parish men who have gone into military service. The event includes reading of their achievements and a special address by the rector on finding serenity aboard troopships.
Rumor swirls in New York about Nat Goodwin a veteran stage star and fifth wife Marjory Moreland Goodwin. Public interest grows as Goodwin's Roxbury father challenges the tale and invites scrutiny of the report.
A Chicago theatre show sparks gossip that Nat, famed for five wives, faces divorce from Marjory Moreland Goodwin. His father says Nat tells his mother everything and has not yet mentioned any trouble, leaving reporters to weigh truth amid two weeks of silence.
A fire of unknown origin erupted in the five story Boston Wharf Company building at 348 Congress Street South Boston last night. Dense smoke spread over nearly two blocks hindering early assessment. The blaze started on the first floor in paints varnishes oils and chemicals in the A and W Bird Company space and spread to the second floor Carbone pottery concern. Damage is estimated around 8000.
Henry C. Deacon Terry, a New York newspaperman for 35 years, died aged 60. He helped in the “death watch” for President Grant and spent the last two decades with the New York American.
Charles E. Burbank, state supervisor of administration, of East Bridgewater, is dangerously ill at Fenway Hospital. He has been confined for more than a week with a complication of tonsillitis and throat trouble.
The funeral for Irene McGory longtime door attendant at the North Bennet Street Industrial School will be at St Stephen's Church at 9 AM. Her cortege leaves 39 North Bennet Street at 8:30 AM. McGory known across the North End spent 38 years with the school and was beloved by generations of students.
Washington reports preparations for greater government aid to adjust labor to war needs. The Council of National Defence appoints L. C. Marshall of the University of Chicago as chief of a new industrial service section. The unit will preliminarily investigate labor problems tied to rising war production demands.
Ralph T. Rowe, after nine years with the Lewiston post office, is appointed assistant postmaster succeeding Seward Emmons. The announcement came from Postmaster Dennett.
Miss Agnes Rockwood daughter of Cambridge mayor wed Lieutenant Wilson E. Griffiths Jr. at the parents home 21 Avon Street. Rev Elmer A Leslie officiated with pink georgette gown and attendance by Mildred Chandler. Ava Poole served as best man. Bride given away by her father.
The Tariff Commission will hold the first hearings in Washington on December 3 and 4 to study war impact on industry. The United States Chamber of Commerce will present business representatives at the initial session, with labor and foreign trade voices to be heard later.
The Old South Church overflowed for a memorial service honoring Dr Hollis B Frissell Hampton Institute president. Former President Taft and Hampton Institute board president delivered addresses. A Hampton School chorus performed several numbers.
Mr Taft extols Dr Frissell as a remarkable man recalling a Yale senior year and a glee club leader. He calls Frissell’s death a national loss citing Hampton as a solution to race issues and the wartime freeing of four million Black people whose welfare the country bears responsibility for.
Martin Wyler a frail Civil War veteran and German native allegedly stabbed Richard Wilkinson and Patrick Callahan with a hunting knife at the National Home in Togus Maine. He also attempted to stab himself. All victims hospitalized with non fatal wounds.
Food Administrator Henry B Endicott warns hotel and restaurant operators in New England to observe meatless Tuesdays and Fridays. He cautions against any camouflage of compliance and says department actions may follow if strict adherence is not achieved.
Alfred L. Aiken the retiring governor of the Boston Federal Reserve Bank and newly chosen president of the National Shawmut Bank notified the Boston Chamber of Commerce that he has accepted a seat on its board of directors.
The Rev. Louis C. Wright, two years at Wesley Methodist Springfield and former Somerville pastor, requested leave to work with Y M C A war camp abroad after recent service at Camp Devens.
The balance of the newsboys sugar consign ment brought here by two prominent men will go on sale at the State House this morning at 10 o'clock. Newsboys who bought sugar Wednesday cannot buy today. Newsboys must show badges to receive sugar. A book records names and badge numbers from Wednesday’s sale for reference until all are served. Each junior newsboy receives two pounds of sugar.
Governor McCall received a telegram from Provost Marshal-General Crowder urging all registrants under the selective service law to inform local boards of any address changes. This prevents errors on forthcoming questionnaires and those who fail risk loss of exemption or discharge rights.
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