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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1915

Page

4

Hearing on New Haven Finances Opens in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Public Service Commission will open public hearings at 10:30 a.m. in No 1 Beacon Street to probe New Haven railroad finances. The inquiry centers on millions of dollars in stock of other transportation firms held by the New Haven road, with purchases not authorized by Massachusetts but legalized by Rhode Island or Connecticut.

New Haven Massachusetts Public Service Commission No. 1 Beacon Street New Haven Road Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut

Public Service Commission weighs multi state control over New Haven stock

The Public Service Commission will study legislation to resolve authority conflicts over a chartered corporation with state cross holdings. It will probe stock purchases by the New Haven in firms such as Central New England Railroad and New York Ontario & Western, assessing purchase authority and control links. President Howard Elliott of the New Haven is slated to testify along with other officials and financiers amid signals of multimillion dollar stock involvement.

Public Service Commission Massachusetts New Haven Road New Haven Commission Central New England Railroad Company New York, Ontario & Western

New Haven System Holds Charters

The New Haven system maintains its chartered status, retaining official authorizations and documents that govern its operations and governance. This underscores its continued authority and recognized legal framework within the region.

New Haven

Eade Dies From Bicycle Injuries

James C. Eade aged 38 of 878 Chestnut Street Lynn died at Lynn Hospital from injuries received Friday when his bicycle skidded after he swerved to avoid a car and was thrown to the street.

Eade James C. Eade Chestnut Street Lynn Lynn Hospital

Post Santa Aid Seeks Gifts for Boston Children

Boston readers are urged to support the Post Santa drive aimed at delivering joy to underprivileged children on Christmas Day. Headquarters at 263 Washington Street and workshop at 135 Federal Street welcome letters and contributions to supply coats shoes toys and essential needs for numerous youngsters in need.

Post Santa Boston Santa Claus Santa Post Santa Claus Department Washington Street Federal Street

New Pastor Preaches at Second Parish Unitarian

East Lexington December 5 Rev John N Mark newly appointed pastor preached his first sermon at the Second Parish Unitarian Church in town. He fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Rev Harold Lionel Pickett who accepted a call to lead the Hudson Unitarian Church.

East Lexington John N. Mark Unitarian Fallen Church Harold Lionel Pickett Hudson Unitarian Church

Not Enough Recruits Says Earl of Derby

London December 6 James Henry Thomas Labor MP told railway workers at Long Eaton that the Earl of Derby who runs recruiting said his plan has not been as successful as hoped and that a supreme effort is needed in the coming days by those who value their freedom and oppose conscription.

Earl of Derby London James Henry Thomas Long Eaton Thomas

Curley Men Keep Busy on Sunday

Democratic crowds welcomed Curley ticket candidates at multiple city venues Sunday. South Boston South End Forest Hills Brighton and Roxbury saw enthusiastic receptions as City Council and school committee hopefuls campaigned.

Curley South Boston South End Forest Hills Brighton Roxbury

Campaign rallies sweep Boston wards as candidates tour

South Boston receptions at Andrew Square groups and several halls precede a busy week. City Council candidates Conway Watson Fitzgerald Doyle and Keenan address ward meetings in Wards 9 11 12 18 23 25 while plans call for two noonday rallies and five evening events across Postoffice square Park street Boston Common Mattapan Vernon Hall Field's Corner and other venues.

South Boston Andrew Square Associates Andrew Square Madison Social Club Dorchester Street Young Men's Lithuanian Association D Street Maynard Hall Navahoe Club Deacon Hall Germantown Association Gallivan’s Hall Germantown John J. Conway James A. Watson Redmond James P. Timilty Democratic City Committee Democratic Charles Street Minton Hall Forest Hills Glynn’s Hall Brighton Improvement and Citizens’ Associations Postoffice Square Park Street Boston Common Mattapan Square Peabody Square Field's Corner Dorchester Democratic Club Neponget Vernon Hall Vernon Street Roxbury

Curtis Outlines Platform for Re election to School Committee

Miss Frances G Curtis Pas candidate for re election announces plans to campaign in Charlestown against her opponent Mrs Julia Duff as Duff tours city meetings. Curtis issues six plank platform prioritizing instruction health fundamentals teacher recognition parent school cooperation and economical school operation. She pledges every child receives a square deal.

Frances G. Curtis Pas Charlestown Julia Duff

Clothespin Mill Burns To Ground In Bryant Pond

The Milton Plantation clothespin mill owned by Louis N. Mann & Son of West Paris burned tonight at Bryant Pond Me. The mill was uninsured and valued at about 10000 dollars. It had been idle six weeks due to stock shortage and the fire cause remains a mystery.

Bryant Pond Milton Plantation Louis N. Mann & Son West Paris

Fall cleaning at Franklin Park Zoo ponds

The ponds at Franklin Park Zoo undergo annual fall cleaning to provide a healthy bath for birds wintering nearby. About 100 wild ducks seek Scarboro pond during cleaning and return to the Zoo after the basins are refilled with fresh water.

Franklin Park Zoo Scarboro Pond Zoo

Talks on the Public School at Ford Nall Forum

State Supervisor Henry Turner Bailey defended public schools as a Christian, self governing institution advancing useful, real life learning. He cited cooperative reforms like Berlin New Hampshire turning school funds to pupils, boosting efficiency by 33 percent.

America Henry Turner Bailey Berlin N. H

First French voter Luke Viau dies in Lowell

Luke Viau 82 Lowell's first French voter and former policeman died at home in Centralville. Civil War veteran and baker, he helped found St. Jean Baptiste Church. Funeral set for Tuesday from the church he helped found.

Lowell Luke Viau Ennell Street Centralville Viau Frank Viau Contre Coeur P. Q Vermont St. Jean Baptiste Church

Pope to Urge Peace at Consistory with Cardinals Named

Rome Dec 6 The Pope will deliver an allocation stressing quick just peace and condemning war while lamenting Armenian suffering. Six cardinals are to be created and a possible additional cardinal may be named in petto. Arch bishop John Ireland is among names discussed. The Pope will announce Bishop Busch as bishop of St Cloud Minn replacing Lead, S D.

Rome Holy See Vatican Petto John Ireland St. Paul Joseph I. Busch Lead, S. D St. Cloud Minn

Somerville Elks Memorial Services Held at Olympia Theatre

Thomas C. McKone of Hartford Lodge of Elks spoke as orator at memorial services for 37 Somerville Lodge members. Exalted Ruler William J. Harrigan presided. Weber Male Quartet and Mrs. Helen Westgate Lampson assisted in exercises.

Thomas C. McKone Hartford Lodge of Elks Somerville Lodge of Elks Olympia Theatre William J. Harrigan Weber Helen Westgate Lamson

Memorial Service At Chelsea Lodge Of Elks

Chelsea lodge of Elks held memorial services in their lodge room at Chelsea square yesterday afternoon with many brethren present. Opening exercises were followed by solos by Mrs. G. H. Carter and Master Charles Savage and selections by the Verdi Quartet. Twenty seven members have died since the lodge was founded.

Chelsea

Elks Hold Memorial Services for Boston Lodge

Logan L. McLean delivered the memorial address at the Opera House as part of an Elks program. He condemned hyphenated Americans and urged Elks to support the nation, declaring many ready now to crush any uprising. The ceremony extended well into the evening.

Logan L. McLean Boston Fiks Opera House Elks Mr. McLean

Elks Memorial Service Features Two Theatrical Scenes

A church concert memorial included two tableaux A Message from Heaven and The Resurrection with an Invocation by Geoffrey Whalen and Sanctus sung by Jose Shaun. Performers included Ralph Smalley on cello, Mme Kalova Ondricek, Nicola Oulukanoff, and multiple Boston Opera Company artists with readings and a final Inflammatus conducted as the curtain closed.

Geoffrey Whalen Jose Shaun Louis A. Pasco Ralph Smalley Mme Lida Bottero Pilgrim Kalova Ondricek Mr. Ondricek Robert Fitzgerald E. S. Glines P. F. Baker William Gustafson, Jr Nicola Oulukanoff McLean Elks Lodge Alice Eldredge Belle Gottschalk Boston Opera Company Georgi Michailoff Virginia Walker Alfred Kaufmen Elizabeth Campbell John Herman Loud Rossini

Memorial services for Winthrop Elks held at Elks Home

Memorial exercises for the Winthrop Lodge of Elks honoring departed members were conducted yesterday afternoon at the Elks Home on Washington Avenue Winthrop. Past Exalted Ruler J J Gibbons delivered the oration and music was provided by the Roy Choir of the Church of St John the Evangelist.

Winthrop Lodge of Elks Elks Home Washington Avenue Winthrop J. J. Gibbons Roy Church of St. John the Evangelist

Unclear Message About Overnight ABX Stock Shipment

The note asks to telephone and confirm if the house can ship 1 000 gross of ABX stock tonight. It seeks immediate action and a yes or no on shipment feasibility.

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