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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1914
Page
12
South shore commuters long troubled by daily delays from Union Freight Railway Company trains on Atlantic avenue will no longer face these blockades in the future.
Compromise reached between city ordinance committee and company officials. Trains limited to eight cars from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and no cars from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Night trains capped at two and a half percent cars per run from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Ordinance drafted by Mr. Kenny for the Monday council meeting.
The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals directs horses facing slick streets be equipped with carpet slippers or chain shoes at designated points. Stations include Regal Shoe at Tremont and Court, Thomas Galvin 124 Tremont, New England Telegraph 165 Tremont, and Boston Transcript offices. Additional locations list S. S. Pierce shipping, NYNH&H Freight, Brookline, Jamaica Plain, and more.
The Animal Rescue League at 51 Carver Street will send its ambulance on Christmas Eve with apples carrots and meat for draft horses around city districts. Hot coffee pilot bread and doughnuts will be placed at stations for drivers. The league notes human suffering cases often come to light through animal aid and distributes hundreds of warm clothing packages to women and children in need.
Washington December 23 Prohibition leaders in Congress and outside begin re aligning forces after the Hobson resolution failed to secure the two thirds vote in the House They claim a majority supported the measure and prepare for a renewed effort in the 64th Congress meeting next December.
The 1916 scene centers on Hobson’s claim that another vote on the constitutional amendment would advance the cause, with Sheppard uncertain and Senate action seen as unlikely. Administration aides doubt any debate time will be granted, while last night’s roll call shows 188 returning opponents poised to block the measure.
Boston leaders and Massachusetts Anti-Saloon League officials hailed Tuesday's House vote for the Hobson amendment as proof of growing national temperance support. They predicted national prohibition within a decade and pledged continued effort as no license sentiment spreads from the South and West to New England. Ex-Governor Long and A. J. Orem noted the majority, while Reverend Cortland Myers declined to comment on remarks about him in the House debate.
A committee of philanthropic Boston women staged an afternoon entertainment in Copley Hall to aid the unemployed poor in Boston and Cambridge. The Dickens Christmas Carol was the main feature read by Harvard University's Professor I. L. Winter. Old English carols by Emmanuel Church choristers complemented the program.
The note directs travelers to reach Wolf's located at the corner of Hanover and Portland via the Washington street tunnel. It instructs southbound passengers to exit at Friend street and northbound passengers to exit at Union street.
Suffolk Superior Court jury awarded 25 to William Gutman after he alleged Julius Hurwitz threw a 60 pound lump of dough at him in a bakery. Judge White overturned and ordered verdict for Hurwitz, sending the case to the Supreme Court. Gutman sought 3000 dollars.
Colonel George H. Benyon heads the Boston and District High School Cadet units with Captain Charles A. Ranlet and Captain George Penney directing company commanders and lieutenants. A 3000 dollar equipment increase is needed as English High School cadets rise to 32 companies. Four new companies may form by reducing squads per company after holidays.
Mrs. Mary Conley of 9 Bates Block Lewiston Maine appeals to the Post to locate her brother John Whalen missing for years. Last heard from him in Idaho but no word in several years. If found, it would be a most acceptable Christmas present.
Eight masses will be held on Christmas Day at the Church of Our Lady of Grace in Chelsea. The first mass is a high mass at 5 a.m. and seven additional masses follow at 6, 7, 7 45, 8 30, 9 30, 10 30 and tine 31 30 a.m.
A suffrage Christmas tree was placed in a Tremont Street window to announce the opening on New Year’s Day of a new Votes for Women shop by the Boston Dual Suffrage Association. Dolls at the base wear national costumes, with 12 yellow dolls representing suffrage states. dolls climbing signify non voting states, and a tinsel star labeled Ballot, 1915, tops the tree.
Wolf's at Hanover and Portland corner advertises legal stamps with every purchase under the banner My Clothier.
Representatives of the Grand Army of the Republic Masons and the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company attended the funeral for Colonel Henry Walker former license and police commissioner of Boston. The service at his Newton Highlands home included Episcopal rites by Rev Louis A Parsons and a Harvard Quartet performance. Interment followed at Mt Wollaston Cemetery Quincy with services by Rev W M Patridge.
One hundred twenty two crippled and deformed children gathered around a big Christmas tree at 241 St Botolph street in Boston for a Yuletide celebration. The Industrial School for Crippled and Deformed Children provided the tree and gifts. The event featured entertainment by the children, recitations, dances, and carols, followed by candy and oranges and a feast of ice cream and cake.
Prices for turkeys in Boston markets Quincy and Fanueil Hall show abundant supply with birds available from 20 to 35 cents per pound. Cold storage and Western birds list 20 to 25 cents, Northern New England stock 25 to 35 cents, with excellent Vermont birds at 33 cents and very choice ones at 35 cents.
Dealers say the market is over stocked with turkeys yet sales remain brisk in the market district. Poultry prices range 20 to 25 cents a pound for ducks and fowl, geese at 22 to 25 cents, chickens 20 to 80 cents, with bear venison and moose steaks priced per pound. Eggs stay high and butter rose slightly, but overall holiday meals cost about the same as last year.
The Boston Finance Commission criticized rising overtime payments under Mayor Curley, noting a Thanksgiving week spike in public works overtime. One inspector reportedly earned six and a half days in that week while others earned two to five days. For the week ending November 26, overtime totaled 2210.90 dollars versus 501.96 the previous year.
Special Agent F C Pendleton opened an investigation into an alleged plot to destroy transatlantic liners. Four men were arrested last night. two named Hans Halle and George Summers are held on Louisiana bomb preparation charges. The other two suspects were released.
In Somerville December 23 Margaret A nee McQuade beloved wife of Frank B Deering Funeral from her late residence 35 Derby street Saturday December 26 Requiem high mass at St Ann's Church Times of mass later Relatives and friends respectfully invited Portland Me papers please copy
A petition for a writ of habeas corpus to secure the release of Fred A. Taylor, held under deportation orders, was filed in the U S District Court yesterday by his counsel William C. Prout.
Taylor arrived from Glasgow on Oct 22 claiming American citizenship. Officials found he was born in New Zealand, lived in San Francisco, and that his stepfather’s naturalization came after Taylor’s mother's death, leading to a contention he is not a US citizen. Deportation to England was ordered for larceny of government papers. The writ petition delays deportation. A United States District Attorney will contest.
Funeral services for Mrs. Caroline Dennie Clapp widow of Colonel William W. Clapp former proprietor and editor of the Boston Journal were held yesterday noon at the family home 305 Beacon Street with Rev Paul Rever Frothingham officiating The Pilgrim Quartet sang Lead Kindly Light Abide with Me and Still Still with Thee Interment was at Forest Hills Cemetery
The United States transport Hancock arrived at the Philadelphia navy yard with 655 marines who had served in Hayti and Mexico. One hundred thirty will join the local contingent and the rest will be sent to stations along the Atlantic coast.
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