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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1914
Page
11
The Tecumseh Club of Ward 8 led by John H. Farley petitions the City Council to remove the Ward 6 section proposed to join Ward 8. They argue the ward 6 area contains many hotels and lodging houses that could harbor illegal voters. The move targets Martin M. Lomasney and aligns with efforts to block the redistricting plan.
A large motor truck from Haffenreffer Brewing Company crashed into a Jamaica Plain Dudley Street trolley on Centre Street yesterday afternoon after its steering gear failed. The collision halted traffic for about 40 minutes while the trolley suffered no injuries.
The Boston Post reports heavy demand for the Post Santa Claus fund to aid needy children at Christmas. Contributions, largely from readers across Greater Boston, fund toys and clothing with every cent going to families in need as volunteers handle the appeal and shipments continue.
Ginger Pop performs again but faces sharp satire as a full page color comic appears in the next Sunday Post. The feature promises bold visuals and humorous critique typical of the publication.
Yesterday morning a jolly man visited Santa headquarters and urged giving to the poor. The Post Santa Claus department in Greater Boston works night and day to meet demand as families outside the shops hope for a merry Christmas.
The Triangular league may hold its annual meet indoors at Huntington High School gymnasium. Members Noble & Greenough Roxbury Latin and Volkmann schools usually use an outdoor track but past results were unsatisfactory, prompting the indoor move.
Walter W. Weld was elected captain of Harvard's 1915 varsity soccer team at a meeting of season members. A Chestnut Hill resident, Weld played freshman soccer in his first year and has been on the varsity squad for two seasons.
The Cuban fishing fleet was enlarged today by the purchase of five Gloucester and Boston vessels. Joseph Cereleo of Havana negotiated the deal. The boats, Mary Edith, King, E. C. Hussey, Mattie Winship and Carrie C., will fish for snapper in the Gulf of Mexico waters.
Mr. Baumgardt spoke on Switzerland at Tremont Temple last evening. He highlighted Swiss life customs and offbeat villages, with vivid word and photographs. The talk emphasized national beauty and the Jungfrau elevator project, promising a repeat lecture next Saturday afternoon.
Milton High and Milton Academy held their first practice at Chunningham rink today. Five veterans Wolverton Felton Johnson Trainer Cabot joined practice with Foster Trainer slated as captain. The outlook is said to be bright after years of modest results.
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