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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1914
Page
7
In Tre Mont Temple yesterday morning the Rev. Cortland Myers D D labeled Congress members who voted against the Hobson bill for nationwide prohibition as servants of the devil. He spoke in veiled reply to an attack by Congressman Gallivan of South Boston in Congress.
A pastor denounced Congressmen amid a bitter clash with Representative Gallivan over the prohibition bill. His explosive attack drew repeated applause from the congregation as he claimed politicians in Washington defend liquor sales to remain in office, likening America to Russia in persisting vice.
London Dec 27. Monsignor Dolei, new Apostolic delegate to Turkey, met Sultan Mehmed V. and delivered an autograph letter from Pope Benedict. It marked the first time a delegate was received without the French ambassador’s involvement.
An old ad promotes LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets claiming a cure for a cold in one day. Boxes feature Dr. Grove’s signature and are priced at 25 cents with a refund offered if the remedy fails.
Reports from Rome say instructions were sent to the Italian cruiser Cala bria now at Beirut to assist the U S cruiser North Carolina if needed amid demonstrations against Europeans leaving Turkish territory. The Tennessee, fuel ship Vulcan, and gunboat Scorpion with American interests in the area stand ready to sail anywhere required.
Despatch from Athens reports the cruiser North Carolina, escorting the Virginia, entered Tripoli harbor where Turkish authorities refused to allow consuls to depart with their nationals. French residents boarded the Virginia, were attacked by a mob, and the captain and first officer were wounded. The ship then left for Dedengotch and Smyrna.
The Cathedral Sunday School held a Christmas festival and graduation in the lower church. Cardinal O Connell donated a tree of gifts for 1200 pupils and teachers. Rev Neil A Cronin led the program featuring a dozen numbers with literary and musical pieces. Gold medals went to Annabel O Hearn and Anthony McCormack. silver medals to Hannah Breen and Edward Gannon. graduates listed include Mary E Bleauvelt John C Carey and Francis X Cotter.
A fragment lists P Donovan Hannah Breen Catherine Cody Catherine Connolly Mary Gavigan Agnes Gordon Loretta Hickey Margaret Howard Mary Keefe Ellen Kenneally, reflecting a roster of attendees or parish affiliates.
Edward J. Fitzsimmons Francis M. Galvin Edward F. Gannon Andrew J. Glavin Bernard C. Harkins Henry W. Hayes Arthur N. Holmes Alexander F. Lamont Timothy M. Martin An
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