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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1916
Page
15
King George I telegrams President Poincare marking January 1 1916. He expresses health and strength for duties and mutual Allied aims in World War I. He praises France’s land and sea forces and vows cordial greetings and admiration for their sacrifices and ultimate victory.
The 70 Latin American delegates to the Pan American Scientific Congress visiting Washington will tour Boston as guests of the city, state, and the Chamber of Commerce. They will stay January 14 to 16 inclusive.
Mayor Curley announced arrangements to receive Pan American Union delegates after a telegram from John Barrett. Local pledges from Col William Gaston Benjamin Joy and the Shawmut Bank, plus $1100 from the Governor's Council and support from Governor-elect McCall and Lt Governor-elect Coolidge, bring the fund to $3000 with the city adding $1000 for a three day reception.
Joseph Murphy known for Kerry Gow and Shaun Rhys died in the Herald Squares Hotel from pneumonia. He left an estimated fortune of 3 million dollars and is survived by his wife who was his leading lady. Born in Brooklyn in 1832 he joined Hooley's minstrels after going to California during the gold rush era.
The body of Elbert Jepson a 19 year old Princeton sophomore was found hanging in the attic at his father George Jepson’s home in Stamford Vermont five miles north of North Adams tonight. He had been missing since Tuesday and was not at any relative’s home. A house search followed the discovery.
Charles S. Young, former Wakefield Board of Selectmen member and long time resident of Wakefield, died at his home on Eaton Street after a long illness. He was born in Winchester and moved to Wakefield as a child.
Governor Walsh wired the secretary expressing Massachusetts sympathy on the death of Minnesota Governor Winfield Scott Hammond and offering a military escort if the body is buried in Southboro his former home.
German fliers sent to kill King George caused injuries to the English ruler, initially attributed to a fall from his horse, according to contemporary reports from New York dated December 31.
An English arrival in New York, whose name is withheld, offers a startling account of King George’s planned visit. He claims German spies learned allied maneuvers and travel route from France, prompting enemy air reconnaissance and heightened security measures.
A fragment of a bomb exploded as a road ambush targeted the King's traveling car. The chauffeur was killed and King George was injured. Details on the injuries remain undisclosed within the royal circle.
An old circular asserts Father John's Medicine, linked to Rev. Father John O'Brien of Lowell Massachusetts, is alcohol free and effective for coughs colds and lung ailments. It promises $25 000 to any charity if the claim is disproved by proof from a reputable physician or specialist.
Paymaster George P. Dyer distributed over 3500 dollars to 1399 navy yard workers today marking the largest payday since the Spanish-American War. The total included mechanics laborers and clerical staff.
Peter J. Colotten a Civil War veteran aged about T1 died today at Hale Hospital in Haverhill He was captured by Confederates at Fredericksburg and leaves survivor Dr Frank Colloten of Boston as a relative figure in the obituary context
Billy Sanday closes Syracuse drive with near double Paterson results and plans a larger Sunday tabernacle in Trenton near Philadelphia. The North American pledges extensive daily coverage from Trenton and Atlantic City campaigns, with staff writers and full sermon publication for 50 cents two months.
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