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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1909
Page
3
The Salvation Army plans the largest Boston distribution yet with baskets containing fowl, potatoes, cranberries and more. Colonel Adam Gifford notes only a small percent of the needy will be reached despite a $3000 deficit. 200 investigators sign tickets to verify each case's need as mothers await their holiday meal.
Boston unrest marked a night of rallies as Donovan dismissed claims of corruption while Kelcher and Fitzgerald faced jeers and interruptions. Crowds disrupted Ward 9 and other venues with hissing and calls for debate amid accusations of political trading and advertising favors.
The army will feed 200 at the Rescue Home on Hampden Street and 100 at the Industrial Home in Dorchester. Thousands of toys will be distributed to poor children at the hall with wagons sleds and dolls piled around. Palace Christmas exercises start at 8 PM.
A Boston Post Santa Claus drive reports a $150 gift from the Boston Opera Company and wide community support to provide Christmas bundles for needy children. The piece chronicles donations, appeals, and personal letters from families, showing the breadth of relief efforts at 263 Washington Street and thanks to contributors.
Mayor Hibbard returned from Washington and stated he did not seek Senator Lodge’s guidance about the mayoralty contest. He said quarantine matters, not politics, were the purpose of the visit and that Lodge suggested he withdraw, a voluntary remark, not a request for help. He defended his stance as aligned with taxpayers and opposition to Storrow and Fitzgerald.
Guaranteed to cure itching bleeding prolapsing or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or money back. This advertisement promises a refund if the condition does not improve within the stated period.
Generous Post readers responded to a Santa Claus appeal after the death of Mrs James Nichols's husband in Somerville. The letters and donations totaled $38.52, providing comfort and relief to the mother and her six children.
A Boston family adopts a post dinner routine using Dyspeptlets bonbonnières to aid digestion. One or two Dyspeplets after the meal are said to prevent afterdinner distress and allow hearty eating of dressing or mince pie. Bonbonniere size 10c. Remember the name Dyspeplets.
New York December 23. The cotton market shows bullish enthusiasm as prices reach 16 cents per pound at the New York Exchange for the first time in five years. The rise doubles early-year levels, marking an 800 point gain.
Grace La Rue staged a matinee of Miss Molly May at the Colonial Theatre yesterday afternoon. Fannie Ward and members of her company attended alongside representatives from Robert Hilliard's company and other notable groups. The performance was well received and enjoyed by all involved.
James R. Hopkins, chief of the Somerville fire department, retires on a $1200 yearly pension after an Aldermen meeting. A motion to cut to $1000 failed 16 to 3. Hopkins led the department for 37 years and served as a fireman over fifty years. Resolutions were adopted on ex-Alderman Flaherty’s death and the board will attend his funeral Monday morning.
Mr and Mrs Ezra H Dexter of Chelsea marked the 60th anniversary of their marriage at their home 45 Bloomingdale street last night.
Early hour gas from street pipes filled a Chelsea house on Beacon Street. George Dimond woke in a stupor, opened windows, and woke his wife and the Hudsons and their baby. All revived, with no serious injuries expected after Chelsea Gas Company crews stopped the leak.
Roger E. Farnham aged 16 of 14 Grand View avenue Somerville was struck on Broadway opposite Sargent avenue by a car driven by Bertram Martin of 101 Tudor street Chelsea. Farnham had alighted from an outward bound car when he stepped in front of the automobile and clutched the radiator before falling under the vehicle.
William A. Flaherty 59 prominent Somerville undertaker and former Alderman died yesterday at 261 Washington Street. Born in Brighton he moved to Somerville in 1865. He leaves a widow and seven children.
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