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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1914
Page
11
A storage building at Charlestown Navy Yard erupted in flames and smoke yesterday morning, threatening warships tied nearby. Firemen, Marines, and bluejackets fought for over two hours after three alarms, with spontaneous combustion suspected in the wooden stone structure housing condemned goods.
The Rev. Dr Miecyslaw Barabaz, once a Polish nobleman who renounced titles to serve as priest, died suddenly at Holy Rosary Catholic Church rectory in Baltimore. He had been rector for 22 years and suffered from consumption for seven years.
Miss Gertrude Fitzpatrick of Brookline testifies in the Superior Court against the estate of the late James M. Fairfield seeking 125000. She admits receiving a watch and a photo from a man other than Fairfield, and says Fairfield gave her 10000 in bonds while noting care of papers before his death. An executor calls her testimony dishonest.
Helen Fairfield Luenning testified Tuesday that Miss Fitzpatrick kept a photo of a young man on the mantle and received a watch from an admirer named Smith. John M. Smith was asked in court, and he answered yes to being present.
The plan to remove some trees from Boston Common will be discussed at the Massachusetts Forestry Association annual meeting this afternoon. The meeting starts at 2 PM in the Twentieth Century Club rooms at 38 Jay Street. Nomination reports list President Nathaniel T. Kidder, Milton. Secretary Harris A. Reynolds. Treasurer Ernest B. Dune, Brookline.
At its tenth annual meeting the American National Red Cross in Washington re adjusted its European war work. It will not solicit for non combatants and will focus on funds for relieving the sick and wounded in engaged armies. Donors may designate the country for non combatant relief funds sent to European Red Cross groups.
President Wilson presided at the afternoon session urging strict neutrality for Americans. He praised the Red Cross as a symbol of the American spirit and observed women knitting socks for Belgian sufferers during his remarks.
Mrs. William Taft attended the meeting where Miss Mabel Boardman reported a $171,000 transmission to Europe. Robert DeForest outlined relief scope, while Lt. Col. Sibert spoke on the Red Cross China commission. Jane Delanoy, Mrs. Draper, Mrs. Crozier, and Christian Lantz are noted. the gathering ended with a reception at Miss Boardman’s home.
The Rev J W Allison longtime pastor of the Church of the Immaculate Conception East Weymouth died at the parochial residence from a cerebral hemorrhage. He fell ill Tuesday morning while preparing to preside at a mass for the Immaculate Conception feast and passed away early yesterday.
Unemployment pressed the mayoral office as over 100 men sought aid. Acting Mayor Daniel J. McDonald handled the matter in the absence of Mayor Curley, who was in New York, with Secretary Cornelius Reardon supervising. Within a short time 75 visitors had been sent away.
The mayor moves to gain support from contractors and others who promised to aid in relief efforts for the unemployed, sending letters to urge timely assistance and cooperation.
An advertisement touts GETSIT corn cure as a new painless method to treat corns and related foot conditions. It claims two seconds to apply, immediate pain relief, shrinking of the corn, and disappearance without harming healthy flesh. Sold for 38 cents a bottle by BP Lawrence & Co Chicago and by Riker Jaynes stores in Boston.
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