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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1916
Page
18
Candidates for the City Council and school committee, including those endorsed by the Good Government Association and nonendorsed contenders, were invited to air views at Harvard Improvement Association in Dorchester and South End Improvement Association in the South End last evening.
A long gathering ran from 7 PM to after midnight with many speakers praising themselves and attacking opponents. Notables included Major Patrick O Keefe Francis J W Ford and several council and school committee candidates who criticized the G G A and its endorsements calling the group untruthful and controlled by a few men.
Otis Skinner, absent for seasons, returned to Boston and starred at the Colonial Theatre in Booth Tarkington's Mister Antonio. He had reportedly said the romance was briefly unpopular, and that the public preferred other drama. The play marks a departure from his recent Boston roles.
A light sentimental play reviews Antonio the street piano owner aiding a near destitute mayoral town visitor. The plot follows a quick romance with the hired girl and a forgiving ending. Strong acting by Skinner and Brennan carries a simple tale.
Premier Lloyd George was reported better tonight after a chill kept him indoors. He could not join the cabinet at Buckingham Palace to receive seals of office and will likely speak in the House of Commons on Thursday. Former premier Asquith also is ill with influenza and confined to his home.
Resolutions by the Boston Rotary Club condemn the plan to end pneumatic mail tubes. They urge Senators and Congressmen in Washington to oppose Postmaster General Burleson. The piece notes testimonies before the congressional committee and calls for keeping the tube system as Boston’s postal adjunct.
A mass will be celebrated at 7 30 this morning at St William's Church Dorchester Avenue for the repose of Rev Father J J McCarthy first pastor of the church built under his direction The Young Ladies Sodality arranged the service He was widely known former state chaplain of the Knights of Columbus and died a year ago An invitation is extended to all who knew him to attend.
Former Boston City Council candidate James A. Watson addressed the Harvard Improvement Association in Dorchester urging voters to scrutinize the Good Government Association. He attacked the GGA board and challenged Goo Goo candidates over pay-by-check policy while noting their shift in stance from last year.
Rabbi Abraham Ber Popel of Marian pole Russia, a leading European Talmudic scholar, has accepted Beth Jacob West End’s call to be chief rabbi. A cablegram announced he sailed for the United States and will arrive in Boston next week.
Colonel Gifford of the Salvation Army announced a Christmas Day plan to feed 10 000 poor people and distribute toys and candies to 4000 children. Collectors on downtown streets and at transit hubs gather donations to fund the dinner and gifts for needy families in the city.
In New York the federal court held that former directors of the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad may be liable for wrongful acts against the company even without proof of conspiracy. The $160 million equity restitution suit by Edwin Adams and other shareholders targets several directors and J. P. Morgan's estate. Judge Hough allowed injunction relief without listing which directors participated, and some Morgan heirs' objections were sustained.
The U S transport Sumner bound from Colon to New York ran aground in fog off Barnegat New Jersey tonight. Aboard are soldiers and civilian passengers plus mails and merchandise. Coast guard Mohawk and steamers City of Montgomery Themistocles City of Columbus Lampasas El Cid responded to an S O S call and Sumner rested easily on the sand.
In Brighton Charles St. Davis, age 50, died at home 149 Strathmore Road on Dec 11. A funeral service and arrangements to be announced later.
Former Mayor John F. Fitzgerald urging Newton Board of Trade to prioritize foreign trade over the home market. He cites New England’s neglect of overseas opportunities and calls for manufacturers to engage with major leaders and conventions to boost exports. He warns until New England diversifies beyond grain exports, hopes rely on local manufacturing for global reach.
The Harvard Dramatic Club presents The Miss of the Damned by Margare Wright at the Hasty Pudding Club theatre in Cambridge this evening. Cast comprises Harvard and Radcliffe students, with Miss Wright noted as a special student at RadCliffe.
Mrs Ann Latour 28 years old and her 22 year old son Salvatore were struck by an auto on Washington Street around 10 PM. The vehicle owned by Jessie W Strout of Dorchester and driven by John K Josephs of Dorchester collided as the mother carried her baby in arms.
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