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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1917

Page

5

Post Santa fund appeals for thousands to aid children

Time is short for the Post Santa Claus fund as organizers urge donations from readers. A dime or penny helps and everyone can contribute by setting aside a small daily saving to support the vast army of children relying on the fund.

Santa Claus Santa Haverhill A. P. B. Club Arlington Messenger Post Santa Post Federal Streets Army of Post Collie Margaret Mary

Post Santa Fund Sees Wide Reader Support Across New England

A Boston Post Santa appeal gathers donations from workers, students, and clubs across New England. Messages from Hillsboro New Hampshire to Canton Massachusetts show varied gifts, from pennies to dollars, all funding toys and clothing for needy children.

Post Santa Aid Drive Pleads for Christmas Gifts

Christmas club drives ask readers to donate from their club checks to help more than 90 000 needy children in New England. The appeal emphasizes wartime hardship and urges small contributions to bring joy on Christmas Day.

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Ten Men Rescued? Wreck of Horace A Stone Off Nantucket Shoal

Ten men from the four masted coal laden schooner Horace A Stone were trapped in the forward deck house after the ship wrecked off Stonehorse Shoal in Nantucket Sound during a 70 mile gale. The after part of the vessel was submerged and heavy seas broke over her as darkness fell.

Horace A. Stone Stonehorse Shoal Nantucket Sound

Relief Bureau Reports Safe From Halifax Inquiries

The Massachusetts Halifax relief committee Information Bureau distributed messages to more than a score of inquiring relatives. Known safe individuals include George B. Van Buskirk and family, and others at addresses on Ken nard, North, Maynard, Brenton, Birmingham, Proctor, Agricola, and more.

Halifax Information Bureau Massachusetts Halifax George Billington Kennard Street Harry Jewers M. Evans, Jr North Street Mena Dill Barrington Street Ellen Lydiard Maynard Street Edward Lenard Lydiard Henry Lydiard Gladys Edith Lydiard Birmingham Street McNamara Brenton Street Charles Marsh Mary Doyle Proctor Street William Murphy Percy Faulkner Spring Garden Road Thomas Bert Day Fenwick Street James Donovan Agricola Street Lorne Harden Pine Street Dartmouth Clifford Young H. P. Bezanson South Park Street Bert Gibbons Creighton Street Robert Coombs McNabs Island J. H. Barnstead Church Street James A. Hurley Sale Brie Viera Voolin Brunswick Street W. B. Spencer Edward Street

Montreal Express Delayed Eight Hours in Snow Drift

The Montreal express from Boston was eight hours late at Montpelier Vermont after being stalled in snow drifts at Braintree. Fifteen inches of snow had fallen by noon and the storm continued, raising fears of worsening coal shortages already critical.

Montpelier Montreal Express Boston Braintree

Gale Blows Down Barracks Fire on Partridge Island

A fire in a Partridge Island barracks caused alarm as gale conditions aided by blowing out the flames. Fire crews managed to extinguish the blaze and prevent spread amid strong winds in St. John New Brunswick.

ST. John, N. B Partridge Island Uuwistus Buildig

Four-Masted Schooner Edward E Barry Ashore at Nantucket

Distress signals moved from mizzen to forward rigging as surf prevented boat launching. Edward E Barry ashore at Great Point Nantucket. Horace A Stone another fine schooner valued about 125000 dollars. Stone bound Norfolk to Portland with coal. crew of 10. rescued by tug North America. Edward E Barry owned by Gardiner G Deering. Edward Barry valued 100000. Neponset tug sent from Hyannis to assist Edward E Barry but seas hindered rescue.

Edward E. Barry Great Point Nantucket Horace A. Stone Boston L. A. Greenwood Machias Norfolk Portland North America Vineyard Haven Greenwood Brewer Gardiner G. Deering Bath Neponset Hyannis Edward B. Barry W. PB. Billiott

Thanks to Halifax aid supporters and shipment success

A gratitude note from Mrs Edward Cunningham thanks donors and volunteers who organized funds and packing for Halifax relief. Goods shipped Sunday night with American Express, including 300 pneumonia pads and clothing for men women and children. Dr Giddings received surgical supplies and blankets and shoes were sent to Mrs Archibald for distribution by Mrs Archibald.

Halifax American Express Company Giddings Newton South Mixter

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