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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1916
Page
11
The National Allied Bazaar ended last night with unprecedented crowds at the Mechanics' Building in Boston. The great hall was jammed as the final festivities drew the throng into standing room only.
France Day drew the largest crowd ever at Mechanics Hall for the Christmas gift sale. The bazaar shattered all records, with doors forced to close several times as shoppers stayed past 9 PM to savor the elaborate program.
A bustling bazaar drew cheers for the Allies as the Marseillaise was sung repeatedly. Management will audit expenses before estimating proceeds. Unofficially the relief fund for war sufferers could reach a substantial sum, perhaps as high as five hundred thousand dollars.
The Massachusetts Medical Society adopts a resolution opposing any form of health insurance. Dr. H R Woodward of Worcester presents the resolution to the special recess committee of the Legislature on social insurance. The vote was taken yesterday morning and the resolution delivered yesterday afternoon.
Miss Grace A. McCue aged 25, secretary at McGowan Contracting Company in Boston, died today of typhoid fever at St. Luke's Hospital in New York. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Daniel McCue of Plain Street and a member of the Women's Catholic Club of Brockton.
Daniel J Brennan of Richards Brennan Inc a shoe maker and former National Masters Protective Union president died after a brief illness in Randolph aged 57 58 He was a member of several fraternal organizations and is survived by his wife two daughters and two sons.
Plant wizard Luther Burbank plans to marry his secretary Elizabeth Waters today in a ceremony reported by the local press.
Santa Rosa California December 20 Luther Burbank famed plant wizard of Massachusetts will marry his secretary Elizabeth Waters whom he met in New York two years ago. The ceremony will take place in San Francisco. Burbank is 67 years old.
Quiet scientist Luther Burbank announced his upcoming wedding at his wonder farm. Born March 7 1849 in Lancaster Massachusetts he became famed for plant evolution theory and the Burbank potato. He established the Burbank Experimental Farms in 1875 and developed numerous plant varieties earning the title plant wizard.
An automatic derailing device near the open Pequot River drawbridge caused the extra westbound New York New Haven and Hartford train to jump the rails near Bridgeport Connecticut. The engine stayed under control and no coaches derailed but traffic on four main lines was halted for hours.
Henry S Bridge former Medford Board of Aldermen president and 33 year deputy treasurer and receiver general of the Commonwealth died yesterday at his West Medford home in his 71st year. He was a Mason and Odd Fellow and is survived by a son Henry Bridge. Funeral tomorrow afternoon with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery Medford.
A mock Christmas tree event is set for tomorrow at Malden City Hall at 4 PM. Mayor Charles M. Blodgett will appear as Santa Claus to hand out "mirth gifts" to city employees during the social hour after the work day. A nine member committee led by G. H. McAllister organized the plans.
London Dec 20 official government statement in the House of Commons says passenger trains will be reduced after the new year and fares raised by 50 percent to free rolling stock for war and food needs. Workmen and short distance season tickets excused.
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