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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1917

Page

12

Thompson's Spa Girls to Hold Ball Tomorrow

Thompson's Spa Mutual Aid Association plans a charity ball at Convention Hall Back Bay tomorrow evening. The event features Thompson's Spa girls in evening gowns serving business men and women of Newspaper Row. city state and federal officials expected. A large committee runs the affair with chairs Michael T. Connor and Louis T. Nelson. aids include Miss Mildred Ladd and Miss Emma Hall among many others.

Garrison Street Back Bay Newspaper Row Thompson's Spa Mutual Aid Association Michael T. Connor Harry F. McGooch Elizabeth Shurehill Louis T. Nelson Eewin C. Flanders Thomas McQuade Steel Charles W. Whiting Anna Coughlan Emma Hall Marion Lowe Jane Kelley Mildred Ladd Lillian Parker Ilva Dennison Charlotte Duncan Margaret Morrison John Wilson William McConville

Sled accident leaves 11 year old in critical condition

Walter Follansbee an 11 year old Lynn boy was fatally injured when a sled crashed into his coasting sled fracturing his skull. Three other boys at Lynn hospital suffered injuries but none was believed seriously hurt.

Walter Follansbee Lynn Follansbee Lynn Hospital

Lady Bountiful’s Uncle Takes Boys to Meet Aunt Matilda

A lively preview notes a comic page feature in the next Sunday Post with Lady Bountiful's spry old uncle guiding the boys to meet Aunt Matilda for a humorous, family‑oriented scene.

Lady Bountiful Matilda

Shipping News Arrivals and Sailing Vessels in Late June

Shipping news lists steamers arriving and sailing, with multiple names and routes including Canopic Metcalfe and Pathfinder sailing to Genoa Naples Gibraltar and more. Vessels, tugs, and barges such as Albatross Scott Maryland West End Herbert and W. K. Moore move between Norfolk Newport News Portland and Philadelphia with barge connections noted.

Canopic Metcalfe Genoa Naples Palermo Gibraltar Azores Sagamore Cummins Liverpool Bratsberg Johanesen Marseilles Huelva Pathfinder Boyle Guanica P. R Nacoochee Dizer Savannah Ontario Bond Norfolk Belfast Brown Winterport City of Gloucester Linneken Gloucester Albatross Scott Maryland Standard Herbert New York Mercury Walls Portsmouth Charles T. Gallagher Taylor Portland Glasgow Frednes Philadelphia Berkshire Nantucket Courtwise H. F. Dimock Delfina Long Island H. S. Nichols Rockport Mass West End Calvert W. K. Moore Bessie Newport N. T. No Nottingham Port Johnson Wilkesbarre Confidence Newport News Lynn Gwalia Hattie Beverly Patience Penn Henry Endicott Harrisburg Emelie Benefactor Riverside F. O

Waterfront calendar and port reports update

Fourteen ice coated vessels berthed at the fish pier report Arctic weather and receipts of 29,500 pounds of cask and 336,700 pounds of scrod. Vessels include Breaker Tide Swell Crest Billow Somerville Bien Andrew Robt. & Richard Nat. Hammond and others. Pathfinding steamers brought sugar and cotton cargoes. grain shipments to the Netherlands possible. coastal ice conditions worsen navigation.

Haddock Cod Bien Andrew Robt Richard Nat Hammond Binveo James & Esther Waltham Ang. Nun

Urges Cuban President to resign in cable message

Dr. Orestes Ferrara speaker of the Cuban House of Representatives sent a cable to President Menocal urging resignation to avoid a legacy of bloodshed. He said the name should not be cursed by future generations if Varona becomes president.

New York Orestes Ferrara House of Representatives Menocal Varona

Harvard Urges Students to Enroll in ROTC

President Lowell urged Harvard men to join the reserve officers training corps at Cambridge even if it required deviating from their planned college courses.

Lowell Harvard

Harvard President backs large enlistment drive at mass meeting

At Sanders Theatre Harvard President urged 800 undergraduates to join the Harvard Corps, signaling imminent war and stressing military prep as essential. Captain Cordier urged athletes to enroll, noting drills would fit around sports schedules and that athletes could serve as officers on the field and in the army.

Harvard War Department Sanders Mexico Higginson Harvard Corps Harvard Regimental

Toilers Lose 38 Million From Sickness Costs

Dr. Thomas F. Harrington told Boston College Hall the state loses 38 million dollars yearly for wage earners due to unhealthy workplace conditions. He noted the figure equals one tenth of the state payroll and falls mainly on those earning 1200 dollars annually or less. He urged labor groups to enforce health laws to boost efficiency and happiness.

Thomas F. Harrington Labor and Industry Young Men's Catholic Association Boston College Hall Harrington

Kenney Elected President Of Boston Public Library Board

William F. Kenney was elected president of the Boston Public Library board to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Josiah H. Benton. Samuel Carr becomes vice president as Kenney, a Boston Globe day editor and noted writer, serves a term ending April 30.

William F. Kenney Boston Public Library Josiah H. Benton Samuel Carr Mr. Kenney Boston Globe Boston Woburn Fitzgerald Solomon Lincoln School Board of

Cambridge Guardsmen Plan Armory Ball for Local Women

E Company of the Eighth Regiment hosts a reception and ball in the Cambridge Armory to honor Cambridge women who aided families of National Guardsmen during the Mexican border call last summer. Governor McCall and officers expected. F Company to perform drill exhibitions. Major William J. Keville chairs the reception committee.

Cambridge University City Cambridge Armory Women’s Relief Committee Texas E Company F Company William J. Keville

Widow recounts bluff and abuse in Brookline divorce suit

Mrs Elizabeth P Allen testifies in Dedham court that she agreed to accept a $35,000 divorce payoff from her husband Charles C Allen but the money never arrived. She details years of beating threats and coercion, including physical assaults and a demand she be placed in an asylum. The couple separated in 1914 with a $77 biweekly alimony arrangement.

Elizabeth P. Allen Brookline Charles C. Allen Lehigh, Wilkesbarre Coal Company Dedham Court Marion Wilson Worcester Mrs. Allen Boston Newton Hull Lawrence Bellevue Hill Allerton

Cuban Troop Revolt Rumors and Volunteer Draft Amid Crisis

Reports from Havana say Camaguey communications are cut as uprisings spread with Lt Colonel Quinones possibly joining rebels. President Menocal authorizes 60 day volunteer service for ages 18 to 45. The U S approves sale of 10,000 rifles and 5,000,000 rounds of ammo to Cuba.

Havana Amaguey Quinones Camaguey Jose Miguel Gomez Menocal

Parish Honors Pastor Sullivan at Roxbury Reception

More than 3000 parishioners gathered at the Hibernian building in Roxbury to honor Rev. Dennis J. Sullivan, the new pastor of St. Patrick's Church. The event marked a reunion of church members as Father Sullivan succeeds Rev. Joseph H. Gallagher who died earlier this year.

Hibernian Roxbury Dennis J. Sullivan St. Patrick’s Church Boston Northampton Street Thomas Lynch Dudley Street Father Sullivan Joseph H. Gallagher

Mayor Curley Addresses St Patrick’s Church Welcome

Mayor Curley presided at a parish reception for Father Sullivan amid praise for St Patrick’s Irish Catholic community. He outlined plans to build a high school for boys while noting past progress under pastors Lynch and Gallagher. The event featured a grand march, decorations, and officials including Dr Gavin and Theodore Glynn.

Curley St. Patrick’s Church Father Lynch Father Gallagher Sullivan David F. Regan Cardinal O'Connell John F. Gavin Madeline Gavin Francis Brennan Brennan Theodore A. Glynn Glynn Regan Annie M. Riley John J. Curley Stephen Carrier Herbert A. Kenny John D. O’connor Katherine Fitzgerald

Seek ruling on ordinance on sauntering and loitering

Five White Rat pickets were fined by Judge Duff in the Central Court yesterday. Labor union circles say organized labor in the city and state will seek Supreme Court interpretation of the city ordinance amendment allowing peaceful picketing. A joint committee will approach Corporation Counsel John A. Sullivan to request the interpretation today.

Duff Central Court Supreme Court Gleston Central Labor Chich Massachusetts State Branch A. F. of John A. Sullivan

Praise for Fire Chief's Son Hero of Lenox Fire

Edward McDonough, son of Fire Chief McDonough, is praised by Joseph H. Collins in a letter to Mayor Curley for rescuing him from a window ledge during the Hotel Lenox fire. Collins lauds McDonough for his heroism, efficiency, and prompt action by Boston firemen.

Joseph H. Collins Hotel Lenox Edward McDonough McDonough Curley Collins Mr. Collins Boston

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