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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1912

Page

3

Peace Plan Aims to Heal Fitz gerald Factions in City Politics

Mayor Fitzgerald seeks reconciliation between the Fitzgerald Lomasney and Donovan Kelcher factions to bury the hatchet before the next municipal campaign. He leans to support Councillor Thomas J Kenny with Donovan Kelcher ties, while Peters Curley may seek other fields. Storrow could stay in the field aided by Municipal League and Good Government Association.

Fitzgerald Fitzgerald-Lomasney Donovan-Kelcher Thomas J. Kenny Peters Curley James J. Storrow Municipal League and Good Government Association Donovan-Kelcher-Storrow

Mayor Urges Unity Between Warring Ward Leaders

The mayor seeks a coalition of the two major forces to restore ruling influence, inviting City Clerk Donovan and the rival faction chief to amicable talks. He hinted at backing Kelcher for municipal research director before Kelcher declined, and suggested withdrawing in election season if opponents yield to a mutually satisfactory candidate. The mayor reportedly opposes John R. Murphy, favored by the Lomasneys.

Donovan Thomas Lipton Copley Plaza Finance Commission Kelcher Bureau of Municipal Research John R. Murphy Lomasneys

Little Mother Is Stricken in Malden Squalor

Five children of Charles W. Dinnen were sent to a contagious hospital with diphtheria while four others were quarantined at 203 Adams Street. Ages 2 months to 15 years. The mother died two months prior. Mary 15 has pathetically shouldered caregiving amid poverty. the father earns meager janitorial wages.

Malden Eugene McCarthy Charles W. Dinnen Adams Street Mary Dinnen

Report Today on Boy Broker

Doctors appointed by Governor Foss examine Robert E. Davie at Boston City Hospital with X ray used. Second examination completed yesterday. Conference held last evening. Governor Foss to receive the report today.

Robert E. Davie Foss Edwin A. Locke Irwin A. Neff Frank C. Richardson Davie Boston City Hospital

Nurse to Wed Doctor With Whom She Danced

The resignation of Dr Charles Slaughter, house physician, and senior nurse Miss Wilhelmina Dusossoit from Waltham Hospital follows their dancing of the turkey trot in the diet kitchen. The couple are engaged to be married in the near future.

Charles Slaughter Wilhelmina Dusossoit Waltham Hospital DR. Slaughter

Joke retirement shocks Waltham nurses and doctor

Miss Dufossoit treats her retirement as a joke while Dr Slaughter plans to move south with his fiancée. A Turkey trot dance demonstration by the couple in the hospital dining area triggers trustees to seek their resignations from Waltham Hospital and its Nursing School.

Miss Dufossoit Lttle South Dr. Slaughter Waltham Training School For Nurses

Ancient Order of Hibernians to Install Division 58 Officers

Ancient Order of Hibernians will gather at Hibernian Hall in South Boston on Sunday evening to witness the elaborate installation ceremony for Division 58 officers. Benjamin J. Fitzpatrick, Suffolk county vice-president, leads a notable attendance from various divisions to honor his service and the order’s countywide development. The Suffolk county board officers will attend, and all members are invited to witness what is expected to be a highly instructive and entertaining ceremony not seen in years.

Ancient Order of Hibernians Hibernian Hall South Boston Division 58 Benjamin J. Fitzpatrick Suffolk County Board Order

Pilgrims Have Feast and Tree At Annual Banquet

The Pilgrim Publicity Association held its annual banquet at the American House with 800 members in attendance. They performed parodies and vaudeville sketches, then featured a Christmas tree contest between ex Senator Tilton S. Bell and F W Gibson as Santa. Gifts from 52 New England firms accompanied poems, and the Boston Quintet received gold pins. Louis Gibbs welcomed guests impersonating Mephistopheles as the room glowed red with sulphur fumes.

Pilgrim Tilton S. Bell F. W. Gibson Santa Claus St. Nick New England Boston Pilgrims Louis Gibbs Edison Company Mephistopheles Carroll J. Swan Association Ralph Menard Salvation Nell Salvation Army Herbert Comie Uncle Remus Henry Hale Mutt John Morgan Little Jeff Lawrence Gould Boston Quintet John E. Daniels Harry Lauder D. J. McNickle George Terrien

Shoemakers Strike Affects Haverhill Factories

Five hundred cutters from ten factories walked out today in Haverhill as part of a planned strike led by Eugene A. Maynard of the United Shoe Workers of America. By Thursday about 1500 lasters are expected to join, risking crippling the local shoe industry. Some workers claim blacklisting by the Haverhill Manufacturers' Association, and reports say cutters at C. K. Fox and Emery & Marshall may strike tomorrow, potentially impacting over 6000 workers.

Stockholder seeks receiver for Navin and Kelley Co

George K. Robinson Jr. asks for a receiver for Navin and Kelley Company a stockholder citing mismanagement at the business selling men and women clothing jewelry and related items located at 767 Washington Street.

George K. Robinson, Jr Navin & Kelley Company Washington Street

Te Deum at Cathedral for Year’s End and New Beginning

A solemn Te Deum service tonight at 8 at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross will feature regular and sanctuary choirs. The ceremony honors the year closing and prays for blessings on the year ahead, with a special musical program and a benediction to conclude.

Cathedral of the Holy Cross Mgr. M. J. Splaine Thomas R. McCoy Pio DeLuca Ellen A. McLaughlin Christine Galbraith Pio de Luca F. X. Mahoney Augustus F. Hickey

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