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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1916
Page
14
At Trinity Church a new oaken pulpit, a gift from the children of Robert Treat Paine in his memory, was dedicated in a service crowded by hundreds. Rev. Dr. Alexander Mann preached the dedicatory sermon praising Paine and the enduring preaching office, and recalling the close friendship between Philip Brooks and Paine.
The notice lists single and double breasted fitted coats including Pinch-Backs and Ulsterettes with box and Chesterfield models, plus trench coats and Ulsters. It presents a range of outerwear styles likely from a catalog or sale notice.
Cardinal O Connell led 1200 delegates from 500,000 Catholics at St Alphonsus Hall Roxbury for the semi annual meeting praising charity work while urging funding to sustain Catholic charities. He affirmed faith and science alignment and referenced Pope Benedicts approval of federation efforts in America.
William Cockfield of Montreal on the St. Paul reported watching a Zeppelin fall into the sea off West Hartlepool during the November raid. He described searchlights, anti aircraft fire, a white glow from burning gas, and a red flame as the airship descended end downward before wreckage disappeared. He noted minor bomb hits on nearby towns but no serious damage.
Henry B. Burkland, 16, a junior at English High School, serves as Sunday school superintendent at All Souls Unitarian Church Roxbury. He leads 44 children, plans to attend Boston University to study Biblical and American history, and is the son of Swedish-born Magnus and his wife.
An unidentified man, about 58, 5 11, 200 pounds with a gray mustache, was struck by Frederick H. Wilkes of Medford and died at Lynn Hospital last night. Police say the intoxicated man stumbled from behind a fountain into the car’s path. The victim wore a black overcoat, black coat and vest, striped trousers.
Teresa Carreno and Louis Graveure performed an afternoon concert in Symphony Hall. The program drew a large audience who lingered after the end and demanded encores. Carreno highlighted Beethoven and Chopin while Graveure offered varied songs from German French English repertoires.
Woodbury A. Ham, longtime Everett leader, died at his home on Oakes Street from pneumonia at age 81. A Democrat turned Republican after Bryan’s campaign, he served 17 years as Everett postmaster and became district superintendent when Everett joined the Boston district. Born in Salem, he lived much of his life in Boston and Everett.
The Rev. Paul Harris Drake was formally installed as minister of Christ Church Unitarian Dorchester last night before the largest audience in the church's history. Drake, formerly of Barnard Memorial Warrenton street and a former newspaperman, has similarly preached at Christ Church. Ten neighboring ministers joined in the service.
Rev. George Loring Thurlow of Lexington First Baptist Church warned from the pulpit that certain men and women sell Jamaica ginger to drunkards, ruining them, during a sermon on the threefold mission of the church at the Hancock Congregational Church.
Field Marshal Prince Iwao Oyama, commander in chief of the Manchurian army during the Russo Japanese War, died. His wife Princess Oyama was a notable figure in Japan and among early girls sent abroad by the Empress in the 1870s.
Mayor Curley addressed an overflow Ben Franklin Assembly at Dean Hall on the high cost of living and city revenue sources. He pledged not to disturb city laborers and outlined the street repair work likely if revenue is cut. Other speakers included James A. Watson Senator Edward McLaughlin and Edward Slattery.
The spool mill of A. F. Merrill & Company at East Eddington was burned today. The loss was 30000 dollars. The plant will be rebuilt.
Lucia di Anna of Naples married Vincent Knight of Orange, New Jersey, soon after the Canopic docked from the Mediterranean. They met in Naples two years ago, became engaged, and Knight waited on the dock for his fiancée to arrive. The ceremony was conducted at the Sacred Heart Church by Rev. Father Bippigli.
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