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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1917

Page

22

Hyde Park Youth Dies After Fall From Truck

John Riley aged 19 of 58 Readville Street Hyde Park was killed when he fell from a motor truck he was riding. He initially appeared only stunned and walked home but later lost consciousness and died at City Hospital. The truck was driven by Alexander Shapard of 78 Davidson Street Hyde Park.

John Riley Readville Street Hyde Park City Hospital Alexander Shapard Davidson Street

William Craig Brookline Official, Merchant Dies in Boston

Funeral for William Craig Brookline Selectman and Winn Ricker Co fruit merchant will be Sunday at 2 PM at his home 15 Columbia Street Brookline. Born January 13 1847 East Corinth Vermont he led the Boston Fruit and Produce Exchange and served seven terms on the Brookline Board of Selectmen. Survived by wife two sons and a daughter.

William Craig Brookline Winn, Ricker & Co Faneuil Hall Market Columbia Street Mr. Craig East Corinth Boston Boston Fruit and Produce Exchange Brookline Board of Selectmen City Club Chamber of Commerce Committee of Food Conservation

Credit unions rally for thrift drive to aid poorer buyers

Delegates from Massachusetts credit unions met at the City Club last night and urged thrift as they announce a campaign to sell war savings certificates to poorer people nationwide.

Credit Unions of Massachusetts City Club

Massachusetts Credit Union Conference Highlights War Effort

J J Bulger of Gilchrist Credit Union chaired the Massachusetts Credit Union Association meeting. Max Mitchell urged credit unions to push war savings certificates, noting 20 000 members and assets over a million dollars. Walter Bosworth stressed adherence to the law as the sector aids working people across the Commonwealth. J C Bills Jr said the 78 Devonshire Street office is available for information.

Massachusetts Credit Union Association J. J. Bulger Gilchrist Credit Union Max Mitchell Cosmopolitan Trust Company Massachusetts Walter S. Bosworth Commonwealth J. C. Bills, Jr Association Devonshire Street

Fare Rises and Law Change Sought for Transit Credit

William H. Lincoln urged a return to old supervision of public service corporations to restore credit for Commonwealth transportation. He argued fare hikes alone won’t restore credit without legal changes and responsible management by directors with public protections. Henry Parkman cited $33 million in bonds bought with state backing, urging action to protect investments.

William H. Lincoln Street Railways Commission Lincoln Commonwealth Mr. Lincoln Henry Parkman Provident Institution For Savings

Home Folks Troop Holds Whist for 102d Battalion

The Home Folks troop hosts a whist party and dance tonight at Curtis Guild Hall Commonwealth Armory to benefit the boys of Company 102d Machine Gun Battalion.

102D Machine Gun Battalion Curtis Guild Hall Commonwealth Armory

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