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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1911

Page

3

Archbishop Ryan Entombed In Philadelphia Cathedral

The body of Archbishop Patrick John Ryan was entombed in the crypt beneath the high altar of the Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul in Philadelphia after a grand funeral. Cardinal Gibbons and other dignitaries attended the requiem as hundreds of priests joined in the service. Archbishop Glennon praised Ryan as one of the greatest bishops and a man of compassion.

Philadelphia Patrick John Ryan Cardinal Gibbons Mgr. Falconi Glennon Ryan

Walker and Paine Speak On Direct Nomination At Brockton Club

Speaker Joseph Walker and Robert Treat Paine Jr addressed about 120 Brockton Economic Club members at the YMCA Hall on direct nominations. Walker warned that frequent popular laws threaten constitutional restraint and individual rights, while Paine noted party nominating methods hinge on expediency, not principle.

Brockton Joseph Walker Robert Treat Paine, Jr Brockton Economic Club Y. M. C. A. Hall Fred B. Howard Walker

Canadians Praise Post for Canadian News Page

Boston leaders of Canadian birth commend the Boston Post for a new Canadian news page. They say the section will inform Canadian born residents in Massachusetts and New England about home affairs, with strong support from the Intercolonial Club and local doctors, officials, and railway executives.

Boston Sunday Post Post Massachusetts New England J. F. Masters Dominion Atlantic Railway Company Boston Kenry W. Patterson The Canada Wilfred Harris D. O Massachusetts College of Osteopathy Nova Scotia New Brunswick Prince Ridward Island J. M. Kickham Intercolonial Club Roxbury B. Rees Conant Cambridge Democratic State Committee Vicinity Ste Boston Post A. C. Chisholm

Pipe organs eyed for Boston high schools

Boston School Board discussed replacing pianos with pipe organs in high schools. Costs from 200 to 1000 per school were cited by the Schoolhouse Commission. An additional appropriation of up to 1500 was proposed for a Europe trip by Superintendent Stratton D. Brooks to study schools in several countries.

Boston Schoolhouse Commission Lst Europe Stratton D. Brooks Switzerland Italy Germany

Mayor outlines near million dollar civic improvements

Mayor Fitzgerald with Councilmen Collins and Smith heard Jamaica Plain West Roxbury Roslindale and Mt Hope district demands at West Roxbury High School. Proposed projects include a Franklin Park zoo a Forest Hills playground a Washington Street widening a new schoolhouse more frequent Forest Hills trains and a library delivery station. Also asked are smok ing car reforms gymnasium apparatus and a Germantown fire brigade addition. Reverend Lyons urged pursuing last year’s City Council petition for a tunnel under the N Y N H H tracks from Cornwall to Oakdale Street.

Fitzgerald Collins and Smith Jamaica Plain West Roxbury Roslindale Mt. Hope West Roxbury High School Franklin Park Forest Hills Williams Washington Streets Forest Hills Square Washington Street Public Library Germantown George A. Lyons N. Y Cornwall Oakdale Street

Opera Employees Hold Merry Ball at Horticultural Hall

The Boston Opera employees stage their second annual dance with about 600 couples. Notables present include Director Henry Russell, Mrs. Russell, Eben Jordan, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jordan. Vocalists Howard White Fred Myers and Susan Rossi performed as pianist C Harmon led the grand march by Randolfer Barocchi.

Edward Smith Boston Opera Horticultural Hall Henry Russell Fred Myers Susan Rossi

Opposes Abolition of Consumptives Hospital Department

In a report to Mayor Fitzgerald the Finance Commission declared opposition to abolishing the Consumptives Hospital department. The Mayor and trustees seek state takeover. pending action they propose transferring the department's work to the health department.

Fitzgerald Finance Commission

Commission Report Urges Findings on Boston Health Depts

The commission states little chance of the Legislature passing the Mayor's bill to purchase consumptives hospital property and doubts consolidation with the health department. It recommends keeping control with the Consumptives' Hospital trustees under the State board of health and urges the Mayor to seek a more equitable plan to relieve Boston from the present burden.

Health Department State Board of Health Boston

What the fin com urges in report

The report urges the Mayor to press the Legislature for a more equitable Boston relief plan than the State subsidy. It calls for rapid tuberculosis screening by the City Board of Health and expanded open air rooms and ventilation in public schools. It seeks retention of the Mattapan consumptives hospital under trustees and state supervision and a hospital funds audit, plus repeal of Chapter 4 of the 1909 ordinances.

Boston State Commission City Board of Health Mattapan State Board of Health Board of Health

Health board refutes claims of widespread tuberculosis in Boston schools

The State Commission that reviewed the question states the health board refuted a statement by Edward F. McSweeney of the Consumptives' Hospital trustees claiming 5000 children are definitely tuberculous and that 50,000 have ailments likely to lead to tuberculosis. The health board reports 2602 examined children yielded only 15 cases, just over half a per cent.

The Health Board Edward F. McSweeney Boston

Boston Health Commission Urges School Health and Housing Reforms

The commission faults delayed school medical exams and calls for immediate testing of all public school children. It condemns open air rooms and ventilation issues, urges stricter tenement standards, and recommends extending the open air approach. It asks probes into hospital charges and residency rules for Consummptives’ Hospital admissions.

Mayor Gaynor Bans Sidewalk Theatre Ticket Speculation

New York February 16 Mayor Gaynor signed an ordinance to prohibit traffic in theatre tickets sold by sidewalk speculators. The move targets scalping practices at city venues and aims to curb inflated resale prices.

New York Gaynor Sidewalk Theatre

House Looted by Caretaker in New Rochelle Case

New Rochelle police say Henry Holt’s country residence at Premium Point, Mamaroneck, was raided by caretaker Albert Brown and his son. The men confessed to systematic robberies over the past 18 months, with furnishings valued above 15 000 stolen and recovered from local junk dealers.

New Rochelle Menry Holt Premium Point Mamaroneck New Rochefe Albert Brown Holt Place Edward J. Thmroons

Children's Crusade at Symphony Hall Delights City Audience

The performance of Pierne's children's tale set by Marcel Schwab drew a large, enthusiastic crowd. Soloists Mrs Rider Kelsey and Mrs Goold impressed, while the Narrator Mr Clement spoke with authority. The school children under Mr Hadley delivered an excellent chorus noting occasions of strong orchestral finish.

Chidren Pierne Marcel Schwabb Bantock Omar Khayyam Rider Kelsey Goold Allys Clement Hadley

Gentlemen's Night of Vermont Daughters at Hotel Vendome

A Vermont event titled Gentlemen's Night of the Daughters drew 1387 attendees at the Hotel Vendome last evening. The program featured Grace Dean trio Lotus quartet and Ernest Raymond Milner with numerous prominent guests in attendance.

Daughters of Vermont Hotel Vendome Grace Dean Lotus Quartet Ernest Raymond Milner Albert Clarke The Home Market Club Marcus M. Merritt Association O. C. Ashton Rutland Vermont State Federation of Women's Clubs Charles K.bradley Bradley Vermont Association Boston George H. Graves Charles H. Bonney D. C. Haynes F. W. Ainsworth William H. Converse Harry R. Stone William A Ketchum Gilman A. Wheeler Frederic W. Sherburne Walter Clapp Catherine Jennie Hubbard W. A. Dunsmore Edward C. Wheeler Robert Pratt Albert Pratt

Immigrant Station Forcing Dredgers Out Near Jeffries Point

The Breymann Dredging Company, a major East Boston firm, must vacate its East Boston waterfront site near Jeffries Point to clear space for a new immigrant station. Washington supports a site swap by East Boston Land Company with a $30,000 appropriation. Breymann has held the wharf east of Simpson's Dry Dock for about 15 years and has not chosen a relocation site.

Breymann Dredging Company East Boston Jeffries Point Washington East Boston Land Company Boston

Former Somerville officer sentenced on multiple larceny charges

Reserve Officer William E. Taylor of the Somerville police department was sentenced to four months on three larceny charges by Judge Wentworth yesterday. A fourth charge resulted in a $1500 bond for the grand jury, while a fifth charge ended in a not guilty verdict. He appealed, with bonds posted by Louis Rice and Jesse S. Marshall.

William E. Taylor Somerville Police Department Wentworth Louis Rice Somerville Jesse S. Marshall Fast Bridgewater

Newton Man Tries Suicide At Home

John J. Miller aged 38 of 244 Adams Street Nonantum attempted to take his life by shooting at his Newton home last night. He was rushed to Newton Hospital where doctors reported he would recover from his injuries.

John J. Miller Adams Street Nonantum Newton Hospital

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