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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1911

Page

14

Predicts New Labor Party Emergence in Indiana

Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, told Indiana legislators in Indianapolis that a constructive progressive radical labor party must enter politics to challenge both major parties. He argued Republicans represent wealth and Democrats fail to lead the people, urging a reform shift.

Indianapolis Ind Samuel Gompers American Federation of La&abor Indiana Republican Party Gompers Democratic Party

Boston rector chosen for New Haven church

The Rev. George L. Paine, son of Robert Treat Paine of Boston, was elected rector of St. Pauls Church in New Haven. Paine, born 1874 in Waltham and Harvard 1896, previously led St. Marys Church in Dorchester. He married Clara A. May in 1899 and is president of the Boston Federation of Churches.

New Haven George L. Paine Robert Treat Paine Boston St. Paul’s Church New England Edwin 5. Lines St. Paul's Newark James DeWolfe Perry Rhode Island Mr. Paine Waltham Harvard

Pockets Bulging With Brass Faucets

James A. Mullen, said to have no home, was arrested by Patrolman Kelly at Dedham Street Station and charged with breaking and entering 876 Harrison Avenue and larceny of brass faucets. A search found 26 faucets with lead piping attached, totaling over 66 pounds.

James A. Mullen Kelly Dedham Street Mullen Harrison Avenue

Daily Fire Record From 2 A M To 2 A M

A series of fire records shows incidents across multiple addresses including Samuel Adelson at 11:40 a.m. on Anderson Street with a $50 value. J Albert Walker estate on Hunting ton avenue with A Eugene Hurd occupant valued at 8500. A wooden tower on Paul Gore street attended by Harry Nawn with $5. An automatic alarm at 6:15 p.m. on Kingston street for Pierce & Billings valued at 3100. Navy Yard in New Jersey reports no damage. Giuseppe Gigero at 380 North Street logged at 8:55 p.m. with $100 value.

Anderson Street Samuel Adelson Huntington Avenue J. Albert Walker A. Eugene Hurd Paul Gore Harry Nawn Kingston Street Pierce & Billings New Jersey Navy Yard North Street Giuseppe Gigero

Boston Seeks Subscriptions for Dallin Statue

Metropolitan Improvement League requests funds to acquire Cyrus E. Dallin’s equestrian sculpture The Appeal to the Great Spirit for Boston Parks. Boston Park Commission backs the project naming Boylston Road junction with Charlesgate West in the Fens as site. The Art Commission approves. $12,000 needed. Lee Higginson Co. to act as treasurer.

Henry L. Higginson Edmund C. Tarbell Thomas L. Livermore Metropolitan Improvement League Boston Cyrus E. Dallin Boston Park Commission Boylston Road Charlesgate West Fens Art Commission Lee, Higginson & Co

Famous Beauty Leaves Husband Amid Family Disputes

Helena dispatches report that Mrs. Alvar de Comeau O'Brien, a 22 year old Montana beauty, has returned to Colonel Thomas Cruse's home after a rift with her Princeton football star husband. Cruse cut the annual allowance of 250000 dollars, following a nervous collapse in New York.

New York Alvar de Comeau O’brien Princeton Montana Helena Mont O’brien Thomas Cruse William Cruse Hill Colonel Cruse Washington Chicago San Francisco T. H. Carter

Grafter impostors in Salvation Army uniforms target Boston donors

Uniformed impostors posing as Salvation Army and Volunteers of America workers have been bilking Boston charitable supporters. Police note a new passbook system to verify collectors. two convictions in two weeks signal partial progress, while genuine groups stress limited regular solicitors in city.

Salvation Army Volunteers of America Boston Army Volunteers Stanley Sheppard The Newton Waltham Malden Colonel Gifford Major Bacheller the Volunteers of America Christy Locker

Stamps Promotion at Wolf's My Clothier

Double legal stamps will be given with every purchase mornings until 12 o'clock noon at Wolf's My Clothier corner Hanover and Portland streets. Single stamps thereafter.

Wolf’s My Clothier Hanover Portland Streets

Ayer Resigns as Boston School Physician

Dr. Silas Hibbard Ayer, two years chief school physician of Boston, is no longer in office after his resignation was accepted by the Board of Health. He revealed the move at a health conference, then attacked the school medical examination system and inspector salaries before noting his departure from the staff.

Silas Hibbard Ayer Boston Board of Health Fed. 3 Twentieth Century Club Ayer

Ayer urges reform in Boston public health work structure

Dr. Ayer urged a reorganization to remove City Hall influence, unite nurses and school physicians under one head, and place examining physicians under the Board of Health. He called for practical student demonstrations, praised Dr. Durgin, noted slow progress, and warned that low pay would hinder qualified physicians. Support came from Dr. Cabot and fellow physicians.

Board of Health Ayer Samuel H. Durgin Boston Durgin New York City Richard C. Cabot William Pearce Coues Back Bay Horace E. Marien Brighton Cleveland Floyd Marlboro Street

Youngest Watertown selectman candidate wins caucus

Joseph H. McNally 22 the youngest nominee for selectman as he led the Democratic ticket with 190 votes of 219. P S Cunniff 133 and James D Evans 8 trailed. G Frederick Robinson 24 behind Evans. Other races: T James Gallagher 169 Brigham 34 for treasurer. Barnes won auditor 133 to Brogie 77 and Coburn 19. Holland and Grogan nominated unanimously for tax collector and assessor respectively.

Joseph H. McNally Selectman Watertown McNally P. Sarsfield Cunniff James D. Evans G. Frederick Robinson Evans T. James Gallagher Harry W. Brigham Samuel H. Barnes Daniel E. Brogie Irving B. Coburn Joseph B. Holland George F. Grogan

Manager Wilson of United Shoe Dies at 53

Charles H. Wilson general manager of the United Shoe Machinery Company died at his home 117 Mystic Street West Medford of pneumonia He was 53 and had worked with the company since its organization He leaves a widow and a 17 year old son Donald He belonged to the Boston Boot and Shoe Club and the Belmont Country Club.

Charles H. Wilson United Shoe Machinery Company Mystic Street West Medford Shoe Machinery Company McKay Donald Wilson Boston Boot and Shoe Club Belmont Country Club

Revere Citizens Name Candidates at Party Caucus

At the Citizens party caucus in Revere Town Hall yesterday afternoon nominees were named for the coming election. James H. Gallager is nominated for selectman at large, Dr. Edison W. Brown for selectman precinct 1, Captain William Daly for selectman precinct 2, Richard D. Barry for selectman precinct 8, Cornelius F. Gren for selectman precinct 4, and William Colcord for assessor for three years. The executive committee will nominate the remaining candidates later.

Citizens’ Party Revere Town Hall Selectman James H. Gallager Edison W. Brown William Daly Richard D. Barry Cornelius F. Gren William Colcord

Manon at Boston Opera House with Lipkowska in title role

Massenet's Manon repeated at the Boston Opera House with Lydia Lipkowska as Manon and Clement as Des Grieux. Review lauds her stage presence and vocal Brilliance, notes strong ensemble and revival details with minor scene omission critics.

Massenet Manon Boston Opera House Lydia Lipkowska Boston Opera Company Mme. Lipkowska Mr. Clement St. Sulpice Havre Lucia Violetta Des Grieux Caplet Fornari Lescaut Letol Hotel Transylvania Mardones Savage Swartz Roberts

Maine Pistol Victim Dead in Farmington Shooting

Lewis A. Phillips of Farmington died at Central Maine General Hospital from two bullet wounds believed self defense by Ernest H. Swain. Swain, jailed in Farmington, says Phillips attacked at the Swain farm near the Wilton line over jealousy and drunken dispute.

Lewiston Lewis A. Phillips Farmington Central Maine General Hospital Ernest H. Swain Swain Phillips Wilton

Whit ney Held in Florida to Face Another Check Charge

Dover Maine February 20 James E Whit ney wanted for passing a $1050 worthless check on a local bank was arrested in Jacksonville Florida He will not be brought back to Maine for now Sheriff Doble said Jacksonville police chief reported Whit ney was taken from custody by the Jacksonville county sheriff and will be held on a $5000 check charge at a Jacksonville bank.

Dover James E. Whitney Jacksonville Fla Maine Doble

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