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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1915
Page
2
More than 500 newsboys packed the assembly hall of the Boston Newsboys' Club at 277 Tremont Street to hear Mayor Curley. The mayor spoke on U.S. history and closed with advice to young merchants and a series of questions for the boys.
The Mayor spoke to boys about his paper selling days on Boston streets and praised Governor Walsh who began work at 15 in a mill. Newsboys cheered for ten minutes on the Mayor’s hall arrival as he urged students to read good books, be honest, and respect parents.
A large meeting in Rome for and against Italy remaining neutral in the war devolved into a general fight. Police charged the crowd to disperse the disorder, with many wounded reported.
A Nish to Havas telegram reports Semlin across the Danube from Belgrade sustained heavy damage from Serbian artillery during an attack on an Austrian monitor. The Finnyadi monument used as an Austrian observation tower was damaged and several houses burned.
Catholic leaders from St Marys St Catherines and St Francis de Sales spoke at St Francis School Hall on Bunker Hill. The Suffolk County Federation of Catholic Societies presided as resolutions were adopted denouncing outrages against Mexican nuns and priests.
Mer quotes Washington's praise for Catholics and the enduring ideals of liberty and faith. He recalls 1775 sentiments, Washington’s 1790 commendation, and urges unity under God, country, and the memory of Washington in a historic Bunker Hill setting.
A fragment recalls the fire of true American patriotism and honors the soldiers who died at Bunker Hill, suggesting their sacrifice was not in vain. The brief line frames a national remembrance tied to a historic battlefield.
An American in Europe recounts Count Ernst zu Reventlow whose anti American writings have shaped German views. He notes Reventlow’s naval critic role, recent failures of his wife’s Florida orange investments, and his lasting antipathy toward U S business methods and investments.
An electric car on Blue Hill avenue crashed into an ambulance en route to Peter Bent Brigham Hospital injuring Mrs. Annie Fisher and her 17 year old son Isador. Both were moved by Dr. Joseph Sullivan to the hospital after the collision tore off a rear wheel. Mrs. Fisher, 47, suffered back and head pains.
The Church of the Social Revolution was formally founded yesterday at Berkeley Hall with Bouck White of New York presiding. The group adopted a red flag with white letters and hundreds signed the church covenant as the hall overflowed with faithful and curious.
Rev Harry Phillips issued a call to enroll in the Church of the Social Revolution in Boston as White proclaimed ordination for a minister of God. The covenant pledged labor solidarity and overthrow of existing society with a blood red banner shown at the platform.
A Dorchester resident, mistaking warm weather for spring, pulled fire alarm box 194 after seeing smoke from Horace F. Thompson's Savin Hill Avenue grocery. Firefighters arrived to find no blaze, and the chief advised the man on proper alarm use.
Bethlehem Pennsylvanian report notes top Bethlehem Steel officials state the company does not build submarines for the English government. The piece recalls prior wartime dealings of President Schwab with Lord Kitchener and Winston Churchill, citing orders valued at about 40 to 60 million dollars.
President Wilson and Secretary Bryan were informed about Schwab orders. Bryan heard Schwab and advised dropping submarine work to avoid violating neutrality. Churchill ordered submarine parts from British works, while German protests on aero planes failed. An American Hammondsport maker produced over ten planes for British aviation, assembled on British and French soil for a planned transatlantic flight.
Count von Bernstorff opposed Mr Schwab being allowed to fill Lord Kitchener's order for shell and field pieces. This was not allowed by Mr Bryan. Bryan's decision leaves Schwab able to make guns, ammunition and flyers for Germany and England with shipments at the purchaser's risk.
The Boston Post Office Clerks Branch 5 held a regular monthly meeting at Longfellow Hall. Resolutions protested proposed promotions changes and biennial terms and will be sent to Massachusetts members. Congressman Rieley of Connecticut, an eight hour bill proponent, will retire and receive a large testimonial in New York after Congress ends.
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