Post readers' Santa to detail Christmas fund use for strikers' children
The Post will publish within a few days a detailed report explaining how every cent of the Christmas fund allocated for the strikers' children was spent. It notes that yesterday spent relief efforts in Fall River aimed at children not reached by the great distribution of gifts on Monday.
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Fall River
the Post
Santa Claus
Percy
Willie
Bath
Madras
Volunteer committee to locate needy Fall River children
A volunteer committee is formed to locate Fall River children in need who Santa Claus may have failed to reach. Chairman is Ensign W. H. Squarebriggs of the Salvation Army. Secretary treasurer J. A. Brophy of St. Vincent de Paul Society. John Golden of United Textile Workers of America serves as national president. Captain Francis L. Edson of the Fall River police department participates.
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Ensign W. H. Squarebriggs
The
Salvation Army
J. A. Brophy
St. Vincent, de Paul Society
John Golden
United Textile Workers of America
Francis L. Edson
Fall River Police Department
Fall River
Ensign Squarebriggs
Brophy
St. Vincent de Paul Society
United Textile Workers
Fall River Police
Santa Claus
Daniel & M. J. Coughlin
Fall
Post Santa clothes aid in Fall River as storm rages
In Fall River on December 27 the Troy store, amid a fierce storm, fulfilled about 1000 Post Santa Claus orders for underwear shoes rubbers mittens and caps. Clerks and extra workers aided by many generous customers and Manager Fitzpatrick covered needy women and kids at their own expense. The store remained busy beyond hours as more orders are expected later in the week.
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Troy
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Post
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Tewksbury for Leper Colony
The State Board of Charity considered Tewksbury as the leper colony site at a State House meeting. Galloupe's Island is no longer a candidate and Boston care for cases remains unsettled. Massachusetts has three lepers, two on Galloupe's Island and one in Harwich, with state funding to begin February.
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Commonwealth
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Boston Board of Health
Boston
Massachusetts
Harwich
Amherst
State Board
Shutesbury
Alfred Baker
100-Year-Old Williams Homestead Burned in Hubbardston
Hubbardston December 27 A Williamsville property owned by Colonel W A Williams of Worcester burned today. The house, built over a century ago at a cost of $10 000, was long Hubbardston’s finest and housed a large valuable library which was destroyed.
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Williams
Williamsville
M Hubbardston Centre
W. A. Williams
Worcester
Rich Drummer Girl Murder Mystery Ties to Colorado Springs
Syracuse reports confirm the murdered woman known as Bessie Bouton, a former wife of George Bouton, may be the missing rich drummer girl. Police cooperate with Colorado Springs detectives as a warrant for arrest looms after positive identification. The case traces to a Denver hotel stay with a man, labeled as Bouton, and a planned move to Syracuse, N Y.
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George Kemter
Colorado Springs
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Bessie
George Bouton
Denver
Bessie Bouton
Cutler Mountain
Albany
G. Bouton
Bouton
N. Y
Zaraglio Convicted of Razor Assault in Superior Court
Vincenzo Zaraglio, an Italian, was found guilty yesterday by a Superior Criminal Court jury of assault on Dennis Fraher with a razor. Zaraglio testified that a dispute led to the use of the razor after Fraher struck him with a club. The verdict was returned just before adjournment.
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Superior Criminal Court
Dennis Fraher
Zaraglio
Fraher
Orders Not Yet Exhausted in Fall River Santa Fund
Fall River officials and charity leaders plan a 10 o clock meeting to compare lists and finalize distribution of clothing orders yet unissued from the Post Santa Claus fund. The group will ensure items reach those most in need, alongside yesterday’s gifts and leftovers.
Praise for Post aid to Fall River needy by Pastor Goodyear
To the Editor of the Post a Fall River minister commends the paper for spreading Christmas cheer to the needy. He calls the effort a blessing to the poor, the Post, its donors, and readers who favor good reports over unlovely ones. Demont Goodyear, Pastor, First Congregational Church, Abington.
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Fall River
Demont Goodyear
First Congregational Church
Abington
Fog Causes Enormous Losses in London
London reports heavy fog over the Thames for a week delaying shipments to the Christmas market. Much of the produce arrived late and lost value. American meat Russian poultry and fish shipments declined by about 1.4 million dollars. Several collisions of varying seriousness occurred amid the disruption.
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Thames
Officers Elected by Cambridge Yacht Club
At the Cambridge Yacht Club regular meeting officers were elected including Commodore Harry N. Dawley Vice Commodore John W. Blake Rear Commodore Alvin J. Stevens Secretary Edward W. Garsabraut Treasurer Thomas Holahan Measurer Frank R. Blake Fleet Surgeon A. E. Burnham Steward George R. Gardner Sergeant-at-Arms Norman Stone Trustees Eugene Dube Walter Hodder John McAleer House Committee William H. Vail George Payette Thomas McElroy
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Cambridge Yacht Club
Harry N. Dawley
John W. Blake
Alvin J. Stevens
Edward W. Garsabraut
Thomas Holahan
Frank R. Blake
A. E. Burnham
George R. Gardner
Norman Stone
Eugene Dube
Walter Hodder
John McAleer
House Committee
William H. Vail
George Payette
Thomas McElroy
Engine Hits a Man at Jamaica Plain Station
Thomas O Toole 23 of 72 Elmira Street Brighton was struck by an inbound switch engine on the outward-bound side at Jamaica Plain depot. He flew 15 feet or more, suffered a severe scalp wound and possible skull fracture. Doctors at Faulkner Hospital fear fatal injuries. Investigators will probe how the accident occurred and why he could not move.
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Thomas O’toole
Elmira Street
Brighton
Jamaica Plain
Faulkner Hospital
O'Toole
Post's Santa Claus Fund Tallies Five Thousand Nine Hundred
A financial record notes Santa Claus Fund contributions up to 10 PM last night totaling 4989 dollars and twenty cents. Names and affiliations include J. Sullivan and the Laybrick family from Millers Falls, Salem telephone exchange staff, and T. E. W. Co. of Lynn. The sheet lists individual amounts and a final sum.
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J. Sullivan
Millers Falls
Salem Telephone
Ceeees
Laybrick
Lynn
Sparrow Chocolate Co Gift Delights Sick Children
The Post acknowledges receipt of a large box of expensive chocolates from the Sparrow Chocolate Company. The candy was of the best quality and was especially appreciated by the sick children for whom it was reserved.
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Sparrow Chocolate Company
Hyde Park Split Over City Charter Petition
Hyde Park discussions intensify as the General Court considers a city charter petition signed by prominent residents. The House debate is anticipated as one of the hardest fights yet with Hyde Park newspapers divided. The Gazette’s Samuel Mosely opposes, the Times’ McGregor supports, while the Improvement League unanimously opposes the measure.
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General Court
Samuel Mosely
The
Gazette
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the Times
Post Santa Claus hailed for humanitarian effort in Fall River
Dec 27 Fall River notes the ongoing success of the Post Santa Claus initiative. Readers from New Bedford and Providence laud the enterprise and its readers. Coughlin's store on Bedford street served as the temporary orders hub, with names booked for later fulfillment and care for those unable to obtain items yesterday.
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Fall River
Santa Claus
New Bedford
Providence
Post
Coughlin
Bedford Street
the Post
Fall River News
Buckley and Smart Elected Officers in Ninth Regiment
Daniel A. Buckley was chosen first lieutenant and Michael F. Smart second lieutenant of Company B Ninth Regiment Infantry M V M last evening at the East Armory on East Newton street with Major George F. H. Murray presiding.
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Daniel A. Buckley
Michael F. Smart
Ninth Regiment Infantry
East Armory
East Newton Street
George F. H. Murray
Fall River Papers Praise Post Readers Santa Claus Effort
Editorial lauds Boston Post and donors for distributing Christmas gifts in Fall River. Highlights 15,000 toys and vast supplies for needy children, notes effort by United Textile Workers and other groups, outlines cards redeemable at Troy store, and details committee to handle loose ends with Salvation Army St Vincent de Paul Society and Fall River police involved.
Cotton Market Collapse Sparks Fall River Labor Debate
Fall River observers note the cotton market fell below 7 cents per pound for the first time in six years as mill owners move to resume operations. Industry leaders blame overproduction and speculative inflation, with crop projections near a 17 year high.
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Fall River
Daniel Sully
Alfred B. Shepperson
King Sully
Mathew Society Banquets in Cambridge Opens New Rooms
More than 590 people attended the Father Mathew Total Abstinence Society banquet and dance at the opening of its new rooms in St John’s Hall on Fourth street East Cambridge last night.
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Cambridge
Father Mathew
St. John’s Hall
Fourth Street
East Cambridge
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