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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1915
Page
6
Death notices from Boston area papers list numerous individuals with ages and residence details. Funeral arrangements are given as mass times and church locations across Cambridge Brockton Brookline Roxbury South Boston and Dorchester with relatives invited to attend.
Irene Castle, depicted with bobbed hair and a simian pet, tells reporters she remains uncertain about her marriage to Vernon Castle despite rumors. A Baltimore report claimed Vernon asked that reporters avoid references to divorce proceedings.
A public dispute over divorce reports is denied. The couple emphasizes separation due to Vernon pursuing aviation training at the Curtiss school, with plans to reunite in Philadelphia after his license is earned before sailing.
Demetris Kalavas was struck on the Mc Gregor bridge over the Merrimack River and hurled 20 feet to a railroad spur. He was taken to Sacred Heart Hospital with slim chances of recovery. Louis W. Daniels, the driver, was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
David D. Gilson a 72 year old Civil War veteran accused by Lowell police of kidnapping Effie James age 11 and Vivian age 9 from their mother’s home in Lowell December 10 will not be prosecuted He is in custody of New York police Result was decided yesterday afternoon at a meeting between Lowell Police Chief Redmond Welch and Attorney General Attwill at the State House
Mrs James opposes prosecution arguing the old man harmed the girls little and showed affection during a 10 day escort. Attwill and Chief Welch deem extradition costly with many witnesses for New York officials. They plan to seek placement in a soldiers home as the James girls await a New York hearing with Inspector Petrie returning with papers.
Thomas F. Boyle of Boyle Brothers credit merchants died at his home 356 Commonwealth Avenue after three weeks illness. Born Millville Massachusetts September 28 1861 he helped found a New England clothing business and later settled in Boston pioneering the credit sale method. He belonged to the Boston Lodge of Elks City Club Irish Charitable Association and Fidelity Trust Company board. He is survived by a widow and a brother.
Christiania waits for Henry Ford as he rests in his room and refuses to bow to fatigue. He says he will stay until he can look into the people's faces, delaying his Stockholm visit indefinitely. Mme Rosika Schwimmer also unable to speak due to illness.
The Danish press remains polite and united in Ford's sincerity. Tidens Tign calls Ford's only weapon his personality and questions real European sentiment after the peace conference memory. Afterposten endorses Ford's ideals but finds the expedition tactless, cites Mme Schwimmer as central and notes ineffective cabling. Lochner leads positive impressions of the Norwegian student reception and the Mary Wright Sewall event. Open house for delegates is planned with Schmedeman. Lochner probes Copenhagen meeting bans on war or peace.
New York reports that David M. Neuberger of the Franklin Brewing Company proposed loading the Ford ship with war babies to be adopted by bachelors. He claimed many single men would take such a role, even offering to fund and raise two babies himself while insisting they be well cared for and patriotic. The proposal drew varied reactions as the president and Mrs. Wilson toured southern states, entertaining photographers and hotel guests amid a flurry of public attention.
A Harvard Club dinner lauds Haughton football principles described as German system salemanship. Jim Knox and Reggie Brown forecast opponents' plays to counter with six defences while offense targets weak spots. Attendees include Major Higginson, Robert Herrick, and Yale jests fill the evening.
St Johnsbury Vt Dec 21 Alfred Duclos 28 a moulder is in a dangerous condition at St Johnsbury Hospital from heat prostration. He collapsed this afternoon while working in the brass foundry of the BH and T Fairbanks company. His brother Paul found him unconscious.
A feature in the upcoming Lady Bountiful series recounts a narrow escape sparked by the heroine's well-meaning actions. The full page promises a dramatic narrative with period voice and strong character focus.
President Wilson and his bride walked the Homestead Hotel golf links in Hot Springs Virginia on December 21 accompanied by secret service and photographers. A ring of security surrounded them as moving picture crews recorded the outing.
Fire Prevention Commissioner O Keefe orders gasolene and naphtha wagons kept out of the shopping district from 10 a m to 6 p m each day until after Christmas to prevent serious accidents during the holidays. Standard Oil Company agrees to comply.
Oliver J. Lane a Bedford resident living opposite Wilson Park near Concord and Lowell roads is set to receive the Boston Post gold headed cane. The cane, held by the late Moses Eldridge Rowe until his death earlier this month, will be turned over by Dr. Immanuel Pfeiffer Jr. chairman of the board of selectmen, later this week.
Chorus girl credited by Houghton as brilliant speed rolled up against the Bulldog in a close finish continuing from the first page.
Two highwaymen confronted James Laconte a Boston and Maine brakeman near Prison Point bridge about 9 PM. He was returning home to 7 Lindwood Place Charlestown when the robbers demanded his money after springing from the darkness.
Laconte yields to two armed men in a railroad yard robbery. They grab $14.35 from his bill fold and order him to stay still. One robber watches from the yard while the other escapes. Police rush to Prison Point bridge but the pair vanish, possibly by train. Laconte recalls one man 6 feet tall in a light suit and tan shoes, the other 5 feet 6 inches in dark clothes.
Springfield December 21 The failure of the State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration agent to bring officials of New England Westinghouse Company and striking tool makers at the River plant Chicopee Falls together for a conference prompted a public investigation in Springfield on Wednesday the 29th The company refusal to confer with striking workers has led to a deadlock and a possible general strike in Chicopee Falls and East Springfield An employee meeting voted to empower the advisory committee to call a general strike when needed
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