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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1917

Page

11

Jerusalem Becomes British Held Holy City Again

Jerusalem, long contested by Christians, Muslims, and Jews, is now under British control ending centuries of Ottoman and German rule. The piece recounts the city’s long history from ancient Israel to the Crusades, notes its diverse quarters and religious sites, and surveys current Zionist settlement and the hope of a Jewish homeland in Palestine.

Jerusalem Palestine Earth Europe Geoffrey de Bouillon Anrmy Knights of the Cross Sir Walter Scott Titus Nebuchadnezzar Christ Omar Jesus Christ Gethsemene Calvary Joshua Holy Sepulchre Walter Scott Richard the Lion Hearted John of Acre Guy de Lusignan Conrade of Montferrat Saladin Richard Shisak Jehoash Hezekiah Rome Herod the Great Hadrian Jaffa Jethsemane Haram esh-Sherif Temple Hill El-Kuds Jehosaphat Mount of Olives Hinnom Holy City New Calvary Old City Bethlehem Jesus

Lee Appeals At Mount Hope Meeting On Continuation School

Joseph Lee and William Kenny, endorsed by Public School Association, spoke at Mount Hope Citizens Association in John B. Philbrick School. Lee described the continuation school begun in 1914, requiring four hours weekly work for 14 to 16 year olds who left school.

Joseph Lee William Kenny Public School Association Mount Hope Citizens’ Association John B. Philbrick Lee Finance Commission

Mayor Curley Attacks Peters In Campaign Rallies

Boston Mayor Curley assails Andrew J. Peters in a series of open air rallies denouncing a pamphlet titled The People's Cause and criticizing Peters for no clear stance on the school committee race. Curley presses Peters to answer questions on school support, post office views, pension policy, and municipal administration.

Andrew J. Peters Curley Peters Lee Burleson Murray Boston James M. Curley

Boston Mayoral Campaign Planks With Civic Centers and Parks

The speaker defends Planks 4 and 5 detailing civic center custody stays with the school department and park improvements claiming over 6 million dollars spent on parks in his term. He chides his Dover opponent for spending time away and asks for charitable discourse, warning of defeat after December 18.

Dover City Hall Boston

School board rivals attack Lee over reforms in Boston

Richard J. Lane and Michael H. Corcoran assail Joseph Lee for nine years of Boston School Committee leadership. They claim educational novelties disrupt the system, degrade kindergarten and elementary discipline, and demoralize school singing as attempts at new “stunts” damage the city schools.

Richard J. Lane Micheal H. Corcoran Joseph Lee Mr. Lee Boston Lee

Cassidy Endorsed for Boston City Council by Local Club

John J. Cassidy, candidate for City Council, receives backing from the George Curran Democratic Club of Roxbury. Senator-elect George H. Curran presides as club president and says Cassidy’s energetic personality and city knowledge justify support. Cassidy campaigns in Brighton Allston and Forest Hills. noted as a prominent businessman and former exalted ruler of the Boston Lodge of Elks.

John J. Cassidy George Curran Democratic Club Roxbury George H. Curran Cassidy Curran Boston Brighton Allston Forest Hills Mr. Cassidy Boston Lodge of Elks

Question on Campaign Funds Sparks City Rally Exchange

Addressing rallies at local school halls Congressman Tague challenged the Boston mayor over campaign money sources. He vowed to answer the mayor's query and to pose a similar question in a Pemberton square noon rally.

William E. Russell Mary Hemetway Tague Pemberton Square Boston

Campaign pledge and funds questioned in Boston mayoral race

A candidate asserts all campaign funds are self earned and denounces the mayor for fund sources from the junk and film industries and for paying city workers. He claims the mayor's defeat is certain and challenges him to disclose money sources in rallies.

Bells Ring for Jerusalem Celebration Planned

The Rev. W H van Allen rector of the Church of the Advent suggests celebrating the capture of Jerusalem from the Turks next Sunday. Church bells and chimes will ring from noon to 12 30 with a sermon on Jerusalem by the rector at the Advent church.

W. H. van Allen Church of the Advent Jerusalem

Peters Tours South Boston and Dorchester

Andrew J. Peters spoke to large audiences in the Municipal building Columbia road Ward 17 and Dahlgren Hall South Boston, with strong welcomes. He also addressed Puritan Hall Friend street Ward 5 and other gatherings arranged by supporters.

Andrew J. Peters South Boston Dorchester Columbia Road Ward 17 Dahlgren Hall Mr. Peters Puritan Hall Friend Street Ward 5

Boston Mayoral Campaign Turns to Scandal Charges

Mr. Peters accuses Mayor Curley of discrimination and discharges, charging the Curley administration with scandalous transactions. He cites favors to Marks Angel and Rubin, Tylose contracts, and a Daly monopoly, urging censure and public scrutiny. Gallivan rally coverage follows with endorsements and political volleys.

Peters Curley Bis Marks Angel Angel Rubin Franklin Park Finance Commission Park Commission Tylose Turose Francis L. Daly Daly's Public Works Department Supreme Court Doherty Daly Plumbing Supply Company Daly

Three Hurt In Coast Crash In Lexington Sled Accident

Genario Loungo aged 12 and Harold Sim aged 11, both of East Lexington, were riding a sled that hit an automobile driven by Arthur B. Tyler of East Lexington at Oak Street. Tyler was stunned, the boys were hurt and taken home.

Lexington Genario Loungo Massachusetts Avenue Harold Sim East Lexington Arthur Tyler Oak Street

Mayoral accusation over 101st Regiment embarkation

Congress man Gallivan, a mayoral candidate, charged Mayor Curley with lying and trying to wreck the Ninth Regiment known as the 101st during its embarkation. He said he witnessed the troops being boarded at the dock with Colonel Edward L. Logan in command in France.

Curley Ninth Regiment Edward L. Logan South Boston France Gallivan South Boston 101St Regiment Ninth 101St Logan

Pelleter slams Civil Service Commission over McIsaac case

District Attorney Joseph C. Pelle tier blasts the Civil Service Commission for not ruling on Daniel V. McIsaac’s qualification for corporation counsel. He accuses the commission of cheap politics, helping the Peters campaign, and of narrowness and bigotry unfit for further service.

McCall Pelletier Elmer Ll. Curtiss Commission Courtney Crocker Harvey Shepard New York Civil Service Commission Daniel V. McIsaac Office of Corporation Counsel Curley Aiken McIsaac Superior Court Bar Crocker McIisaac Peters Joseph C. Pelletier

Farm Overseer Abraham Gallichan Dies in Bedford Home

Abraham Gallichan of Bedford died yesterday at Shawsheen River Farm where he had served as overseer for 37 years. He lived in Bedford and his long tenure at the farm was noted in the notice.

Abraham Gallichan Bedford Shawsheen River Farm

Pfeffer Enlists in Naval Reserves in Chicago

Ed Pfeffer, pitcher for the Brooklyn Nationals, traveled from Champaign Illinois to Chicago to enlist in the Naval Reserves. He was reported reporting to naval service on December 10.

Chicago Ed Pfeffer Brooklyn Nationals Champaign Ill Naval

Wept at Death of Mrs Maude A King

In Concord North Carolina two sisters of Gaston B Means testified about his grief upon learning the death of Mrs Maude A King. They described him weeping in the study at their father's home and questioned how such a thing could happen. The defense called Miss Kate Means and Mrs Joseph Goodman to the stand as Means was excused after four days in the witness chair.

Concord N. C Gaston B. Means Maude A. King Miss Means Cline

Carlson Enters Camp Grant After National League Pitching

Rockford dispatch reports Harold Carlson, pitcher for the Pittsburgh National League club, entered Camp Grant today as part of military service obligations.

Rockford Ill Harold Carlson Pittsburg

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Children's Crusade Peter the Hermit Mediterranean Solomon Judea David City of Solomon and Jerolem Thesraelites Rehoboam Jerusalem of Today Riverdale Western Avenue Washington Allston School Cambridge Street Hyde Square Minton Hall Ward 21 Democratic Club Codman Square Dorchester Avenue Field’s Corner Oliver Wendell Holmes Thane School Streets Wirth Hart Tion Lane Corcoran Heaven General Edwards Municipal Building Broadway Walnut Hall Neponset Blue Hill Avenue Magnolia Hall Everett Square Hyde Park John F. Fitzgerald William C. Prout John P. Feeney Charles Winchester William Sharton Timothy Callahan Frank J. Horgan Thomas A. Mullen Charles Fleischer William C. Matthews Thomas Murray Fitzgerald Tremont Temple Kenny Endorsement Thomas J. Kenny Mayor Curley Uncle Sam Washington Fitz- Gallivan Gratton Cushing Good Government Association MecIsaac House Senate Elmer L. Curtiss Courtenay Crocker Civil Service Board Pfeffer Means Carlson
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